CEO: Behind the Scenes

What if the strongest business strategy isn’t strategy at all – but how you treat people?

In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Jeff Jackson, CEO of Cabinetworks Group, shares the leadership philosophy that has shaped his career: people first, strategy second.

From growing up in rural Georgia to leading large-scale business transformations, Jackson reflects on the hard decisions behind leadership, the importance of customer trust and why culture can’t be built through slogans alone. He also discusses second chances, operational excellence and the small daily habits that define great leaders over time.

This is a candid conversation about leadership without corporate theater, and what it really takes to build lasting success.

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In healthcare technology, trust is built through discipline.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Fon Hah, CEO and Managing Director of Clinic to Cloud, discusses what it takes to lead a healthcare technology business where customer expectations, regulatory obligations and cybersecurity risks are part of the daily operating environment.Hah shares why composure under pressure depends on preparation and situational awareness and how Clinic to Cloud approaches demanding customers as a source of continuous improvement rather than friction. For leaders navigating pressure and rising customer expectations, this episode offers a grounded look at how to stay steady when the margin for error is small.

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Growth in construction is often judged by output, but reputation is what determines whether it lasts.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Hibbard Homes CEO Jon Hibbard and General Manager Michael Hibbard share how they’ve scaled a third-generation building company without compromising the standards it was built on.The twin brothers unpack why many builders lose trust as they grow, how their fixed price model reshaped the customer experience and the disciplined approach they use to expand into new markets.Tune into the full episode to hear how Hibbard Homes continues to grow while protecting the reputation behind it.

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The construction industry tests your integrity long before a project reaches its most difficult moment. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Abdullah Haddara, Co-Director and Head of Operations at Haddarco, shares how his approach to leadership is shaped by honesty, clear communication and the discipline to make decisions that protect the quality of the work.

Haddara discusses why complex builds rely on trust from the start – with clients, contractors, suppliers and internal teams all needing to understand the standard being worked toward. 

For leaders navigating pressure, risk and constant change, it’s a practical look at how to keep projects moving without compromising on your values.

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AI has moved from a technology question to a leadership one.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Tiago Paiva, Founder and CEO of Talkdesk, discusses what it takes to reshape a company around customer experience automation while still running it at scale.Paiva explains why AI has shifted from curiosity to urgency and how Talkdesk rebuilt around speed and simplicity.A grounded conversation on conviction, leadership and the discipline required to keep moving when there is no plan B.

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Private equity can accelerate growth, but the real work begins once the model changes.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Michelle Thompson, CEO of Cherry Bekaert Advisory, shares how the firm approached private equity as a way to speed up modernization and rethink a traditional accounting firm model built over nearly 80 years.Thompson explains why capital alone does not create value, and how culture, structure and integration shape whether acquisitions become part of a firm’s long-term growth story.She also reveals the wider changes reshaping accounting, including AI, technology and finance modernization. This is a conversation not to be missed.

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Strategy is easy to present. Execution is where most wealth plans fall apart.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kunal Varma, Chairman and CEO of InvestGate Private Wealth, explains why rising global wealth has widened the gap between advice on paper and outcomes in reality. Drawing on 25 years of experience across multiple markets, Varma shares how listening, disciplined risk management and a clear moral compass shape his leadership approach. He argues that clients do not fear volatility – they fear poor timing and bad surprises.Watch the full episode to see how a sharper focus on execution is redefining modern wealth management.

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In a world built for speed, real connection is becoming the differentiator.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Eugenia Lista-Zaharchuk, President of E.L. Productions, reflects on building a culture people want to stay in and why connection still sits at the center of great communication.Lista-Zaharchuk shares how the COVID-19 pandemic affected her events production company, forcing her and her team to adapt and reimagine connections in a digital-first environment. She also explains what leaders often miss about attention, presence and creating experiences that actually matter.A grounded conversation on leadership, culture and staying human in a distracted world.

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Disruption tests every part of leadership. In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Patrick Leonard, CEO of CorroHealth, reveals how he has led the business through rapid expansion, multiple acquisitions and the pressure of navigating change in one of the most complex sectors in the market.Leonard reflects on growth, integration and why strong leadership means paying attention to both strategy and operational detail.Tune in for a grounded conversation on leadership, resilience and how to scale globally while staying true to your values.

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Building a company around breakthrough science requires far more than a promising discovery.In this episode of CEO: Behind the Scenes, Kjirstin Breure, President and CEO of HydroGraph, explains what it takes to move advanced materials from early research into real commercial adoption.Breure shares the leadership decisions behind scaling a deep tech company and how teams must evolve as technology moves from the lab to full commercialization.Tune into the full episode to hear Breure’s perspective on scaling innovation into a real business.

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