Leadership isn’t about being the hero: it’s about empowering others. In this episode, former FBI agent and U.S. Marine Robin Dreeke reveals how shifting from self-focus to people-first leadership builds trust and transforms teams. Discover four core communication keys, why empathy beats popularity, and how great leaders create space for others to succeed. Ready to lead with impact? Connect with Apogee Global RMS for tailored leadership development solutions.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
01:38 Meet Robin Dreeke: Marine, FBI Agent, Author
03:32 What Shaped Robin’s Leadership Philosophy
07:31 Robin’s Bestseller Books
12:13 How to Evaluate Trust in Any Relationship
16:16 Why Trust Is Really About Predictability
19:04 The Shift From Manager to People-First Leader
22:41 Why Empathy Is Your Leadership Superpower
34:14 The Real Challenges Inside Corporate Leadership
36:36 Why Leadership Programs Get Cut and Its Risks
44:33 Closing Thoughts

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What if leadership wasn’t about technical skills—but about human connection? David McGurk, a former Army leader and Apogee Global principal, shares hard-won insights from combat zones and command posts, revealing why traditional leadership training fails. In this deeply personal episode, discover why emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and trust—not credentials—drive real performance. Learn how to unlock your people, build resilient cultures, and transform how leadership gets done.

Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Episode Setup
01:39 Meet David McGurk
03:32 How Great Leadership Changes Lives
07:43 What Sparks True Leadership?
10:19 Mental Health: A Hidden Leadership Crisis
16:03 Why Leadership Training Is Broken
21:03 Leadership: Skills vs. Natural Talent
24:11 Why Apogee Invests in People
28:39 Unlocking Productivity Through People
31:08 Tech’s Role in Leadership Development
35:38 The Market Opportunity for Leadership Training
39:29 Apogee’s Disruptive Model
40:20 Final Takeaways & Where to Connect

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Your next big move in tech might not be a promotion—it might be learning to say no. Priyanka Vergadia shares how intentional decisions, personal branding, and influence without authority can fuel long-term success. From navigating pivots to building thought leadership, this episode shows you how to take control of your story and stand out.

Listen now and learn how to lead, grow, and thrive—on your terms.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to the Episode

01:07 Introducing Priyanka Vergadia

05:37 Google’s 20% Project

08:28 The Process of Career Introspection

12:21 Intentionality in Career Development

16:00 The Real Secret to Growth in Tech

19:31 Priyanka’s Personal Branding

25:01 How to Influence Without Authority

30:42 Leadership Evolution and Approach

33:19 Being a Woman in Tech

35:00 Excitement Over the Future and AI

36:27 Advice for Breaking Into Tech

38:22 Find Priyanka's Content

39:40 Joining the Apogee Speakers Bureau

41:45 Closing Remarks

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Leadership veteran Brian Little, Chief People Officer at Altera, unpacks the real reason top talent stays—and it’s not just money. From building a spinout culture post-Intel to mastering values-based recruiting, Brian reveals how to craft a high-trust, mission-driven organization that attracts and retains elite performers. Discover why emotional intelligence, personalized recruiting, and real leadership development are non-negotiable for building teams that care deeply and perform exceptionally.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome & Introduction to Altera
2:10 Brian’s Path: HR to Leadership
5:05 The State of Leadership Development
7:39 Why It Often Gets Overlooked
9:29 Today’s Recruiting Landscape
14:49 What Motivates Candidates Now
17:09 Recruiting & Candidate Engagement
19:28 Communication’s Role in Hiring
22:29 Real-Life Examples of Effective Leaders
26:47 Emotional Intelligence & Key Traits
32:12 Building Trust Through Transparency
38:03 Why Brian’s Optimistic on Leadership
39:39 Final Thoughts & What’s Next

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In today’s high-stakes business landscape, leadership goes beyond survival—it demands strategic resilience and bold vision. Cybersecurity expert My-Ngoc Nguyen shares how she navigates economic uncertainty with clarity, adaptability, and strong partnerships. Learn how top leaders communicate effectively, make data-driven decisions, and build mutual partnerships. This episode delivers real-world strategies for thriving as a high-impact leader in times of crisis and change.

Timestamps:

00:00 Current state of corporate leadership
05:16 Leading through tough times
06:06 Surviving economic uncertainty
09:16 Navigating solo decision-making
14:03 Keys to strong partnerships
17:06 My-Ngoc’s ideal team size and structure
18:47 Success metrics
22:12 Why culture shifts as companies grow  
25:29 Examples of successful and failed scaling
32:25 Being a woman in tech leadership
38:29 Power of communication
45:13 What My-Ngoc wishes she knew
47:25 Closing thoughts

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In a high-stakes digital world, startups face constant cyber threats. Cybersecurity expert Yasmin Abdi shares her game-changing approach to protecting emerging tech ventures. From college innovator to NoHack's CEO, Yasmin reveals how to build secure infrastructure, democratize cybersecurity, and turn technical challenges into growth opportunities. Ready to safeguard your startup’s future? 

Tune in to amplify your leadership with expert strategies that empower founders!

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
1:25 NoHack’s origin story
3:29 Yasmin’s journey to CEO 
4:59 Leading in Big Tech
6:58 The “Go, get them” mindset
7:29 Key leadership qualities
10:56 Pressures to prove yourself
13:28 Breaking In: Leveraging AI
15:51 Self-discipline in leadership
20:04 Finding the right advisors
21:06 Diversity in tech
27:21 Building culture and reverse mentorship
32:19 The struggles of entrepreneurship
35:04 Being the face of your business
36:57 The importance of quick iteration
38:06 Industry transformation insights
39:39 Personal philosophy & legacy
41:14 Closing remarks and contact info

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Ever wondered how a single question can change your life?

In this episode, Ken Woodward reveals the transformative power of strategic questioning. Discover how asking the right questions can help you break through personal limitations, uncover hidden strengths, and create new paths to professional and personal success.

Tune in to unlock new levels of self-awareness, leadership, and human connection! Grab a notebook, lean in, and prepare to question everything.

Timestamps
00:00 - 2:12 Introduction
2:13 - 3:50 Ken’s journey on curating questions
3:51 - 6:17 The purpose behind curating questions
6:18 - 7:49 Asking questions goes beyond getting to know people
7:50 - 9:27 How to make better questions
9:28 - 12:08 Ken’s impression of Washington, D.C.
12:09 - 14:11 Developing questions as a getaway to coaching
14:12 - 14:38 What type of coaching does Ken do?
14:39 - 16:58 How to make sure you’re aligned with your client
16:59 - 18:40 Why are people opposed to the idea of seeking coaches
18:41 - 21:14 How to formulate and organize questions
21:15 - 25:54 Most powerful question you can ask 
25:55 - 28:21 Self-awareness and responsibility 
28:22 - 31:17 The freedom that comes with self-awareness
31:18 - 33:56 Soft skills and individual strengths to nurture growth
33:57 - 36:27 Does technology play a role in coaching?
36:28 - 38:17 AI as a tool for productivity
38:18 - 39:46 Future of coaching and personal projects
39:47 - 42:37 Closing remarks

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Ever wondered how truly great leaders transform potential into performance?

In this new episode, Bobby Kennedy reveals the leadership playbook that took him from Naval officer to corporate executive and entrepreneur.

Discover the game-changing power of listening—not just hearing, but truly understanding your team's unspoken potential. Kennedy unpacks how communication isn't about talking but creating connections that elevate everyone around you. He shares his radical approach to leadership: developing people is your real legacy, not just completing tasks.

Whether you're a rising manager, aspiring executive, or entrepreneur hungry to unleash your full potential, this conversation will rewire how you think about leadership. Ready to unlock your team's true hidden power? Tune in now and get ready to change.

Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:28 Introduction
2:29 - 4:48 Bobby talks about his background and early interest in leadership
4:49 - 10:31 Being in the Naval Academy and early leadership experiences
10:32 - 12:04 MK’s first impression of Bobby
12:05 - 16:00 Bobby’s self-advocacy and its influence on leadership
16:01 - 23:48 Developing communication skills in corporate spaces
23:49 - 30:26 Most painful lessons about communication and what to avoid
30:27 - 34:33 How to create impact with everything you say 
34:34 - 39:17 Bobby’s evolution as a leader
39:18 - 43:21 The key to building a real legacy
43:22 - 48:11 Encouraging team members to grow and building relationships as a leader
48:12 - 49:45 Closing remarks

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Startup life is a rollercoaster ride, filled with both exhilarating highs and daunting challenges.

In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset and strategies of a seasoned leader who has navigated the startup world, uncovering invaluable insights on fostering agile teams, maintaining a thriving culture, and scaling a business for long-term success.

Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a corporate leader seeking to cultivate an innovative mindset, this conversation will equip you with the tools to lead your organization to new heights.

Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
3:25 Challenges and Attractions of Startup Leadership
6:47 Maintaining Organizational Focus and Culture
12:37 Team Building and Personality Assessments
19:07 Handling Poor Hires and Challenging Conversations
22:54 Leadership Styles and Persnal Growth
24:30 Impact of AI on Leadership
33:39 Evolution of Leaderhsip and Personal Development
34:41 Matt Chiodi’s Podcast and Leadership Insights
39:09 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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In this episode, you'll gain invaluable insights from Raman Ohri, the CEO of a thriving tech company who has mastered the art of servant leadership.

Discover how he's built a culture of loyalty and longevity by prioritizing his people over profits, and learn practical strategies for fostering deep, meaningful connections even in a rapidly scaling organization. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, you'll walk away with a renewed understanding of the transformative power of putting your team first.

Tune in to unlock the secrets behind Raman's success and discover how you can apply these principles to elevate your own leadership journey.

Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction
1:24 - Overview of SEP, the software development company where Raman Ohri is CEO
2:15 - Raman's early career and the company culture when he joined
4:15 - Evolution of SEP's culture and focus on investing in talent
7:19 - Benefits of SEP's approach to talent development and retention
9:00 - Collaborative process of streamlining new hire programs
12:21 - Balancing autonomy and decision-making in a technical organization
15:49 - Raman's journey from individual contributor to servant leader
18:13 - Balancing personal fulfillment and leadership responsibilities
21:24 - The concept of "ideal tribe size" and its implications
27:13 - Challenges of leading in a distributed, modern work environment
33:16 - Ramon's approach to annual strategic planning
38:02 - Discussing the role of character in leadership, especially in tech
46:05 - Raman's plans for succession and smooth leadership transition

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