CXO Conversations

The impressively humble General Kevin Patrick 'Chilli' Chilton joins the show today to share his 34-½ years of experience in the Air Force as well as the successful transition he then navigated into corporate America.

A note to those who have not served in the Armed Forces: I will be referring to our guest as either General or by his call sign of 'Chilli' out of respect for his rank and his service to our country.

ABOUT OUR GUEST

General Kevin Patrick 'Chilli' Chilton graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and has flown pretty much every aircraft in the Air Force inventory including the RF4, F15, U2, and the B52. He attended test-pilot school, served around the world and was selected as an astronaut that included three shuttle missions. He was also the Deputy Program Manager of Operations for the International Space Station. He then returned to the Air Force for key postings such as the Commander of the Ninth Recon Wing, Commander of the Eighth Air Force, and Commander of the Air Force Space Command and the United States Strategic Command. He is currently the only astronaut to obtain the rank of 4-star General. Chilli has served on boards of the Anadarko, Orbital, Aerospace Corporation and both level three and post-merger with Centurylink today as well as with Aerojet Rocketdyne.

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John discusses being acquired by Brocade when he was CEO of McData, how being CEO has changed over the years and how his current company Cerescan is a full circle for himself.

Tim discusses the difference between a public and private CEO, his observations of successful CEOs

Dan and Trent on how the CO CEO model works seamlessly for them and the trust that comes with it.

Scott discusses the role of Chief Architect Officer, and the emergence of the technical role at the executive level.

Tony discusses why CEOs need to have a strong sales background and how the acceptance of the cannabis industry is changing business perceptions.

Anna talks about the emergence of the CISO role within the executive leadership and responsibility to the Board.

Carlos discusses the role of CRO and the changing nature of sales/revenue leadership, how sales may change post COVID and building a sales org from scratch.