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Bryan Banta returns to the podcast for the fifth, and final episode, of a five-part series to dive deeper into his new book, "Leadership Uncomplicated". This episode is dedicated to Building Relationships.

Bryan's book is now available on Amazon:https://amzn.to/4lJ7S6g

Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanbanta/

I interview Ellen Steverson who is the founder of StartingBlock Career Services LLC and a 5X-certified Career Management Expert, Conference Speaker, Author, and Career Strategist with over 15 years of experience helping professionals, corporations, and universities strengthen their careers, programs, and leadership presence. She’s a featured ASIS International and Global Security Exchange (GSX) speaker and Career HQ resume coach. Recently, she presented at the ASIS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter’s NextGen Symposium. Ellen has partnered with many industry-leading organizations, including the National Résumé Writers’ Association, where she serves as a long-time conference presenter, instructor, course creator, and training facilitator. Her work extends beyond the stage, she’s the co-author of Solutions for Starting Your Federal Career Transition and co-host of the podcast Unsolved Mysteries of Resume Writing, both focused on real-world career challenges and growth. Known for her direct, engaging, and results-driven approach, Ellen helps professionals advance through powerful career management coaching, career marketing documents, and networking strategies. Her upcoming book, Working to Winning: Proven Career Management Strategies to Boldly Shape and Strengthen Your Future, debuts in early 2026.Connect with Ellen on LinkedIn:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellensteverson/

I interview Peter L. Morton, a senior security executive with over 20 years of global experience leading complex risk mitigation efforts across corporate, government, and high-threat environments. Peter's background spans Fortune 100s like Amazon and J.P. Morgan, military intelligence leadership, and high-level consulting for executive protection, travel risk, and crisis response across five continents.Connect w/Pete on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-l-m...Morton Executive Decisions:https://www.predictprotection.com/

I interview Ralph (RC) Miles, CPP, who is a leader with decades of experience in corporate security, emergency management, and risk mitigation. He currently serves as the Global Director of Security for Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), a leading global manufacturer of powersports vehicles, employing nearly 16,000 people worldwide and operating in 130 countries. RC serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the CSO Center for Leadership and Development and holds the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation from ASIS International. His awards include: The 2025 President’s Award of Merit from ASIS International, the 2025 Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director from the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPA) for the United States, and selection as a 2025 Security Influencer by Security Journal Americas.

Connect with RC on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rcmiles/

Bryan Banta returns to the podcast for the fourth of a five-part series to dive deeper into his new book, "Leadership Uncomplicated". This episode is dedicated to Reflection and Improvement.

Bryan's book is now available on Amazon:https://amzn.to/4lJ7S6g

Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanbanta/

I interview Juan Pablo Paredes—or JP, as he's known— a Colombian industrial engineer who's spent over 25 years navigating the intersection of security, business, and public service across multiple continents. JP brings a truly global perspective to security and risk management. JP's career has taken him from the oil fields of Indonesia as a field engineer with Schlumberger to the executive suites of Fortune 500 companies like Pfizer, Kraft Foods, and Cisco Systems, where he led security operations across Latin America, EMEA, and the Americas. But perhaps most remarkably, he stepped out of the corporate world to serve as Secretary of Security and Justice for the city of Cali, Colombia—bringing private sector expertise to one of the most challenging public safety environments in Latin America.

Today, based in Mexico, JP works as an independent risk management consultant and shares his expertise as an MBA professor teaching Business Continuity and Crisis Management. He's also contributed to the field at the international level as a member of the ASIS Technical Committee on Security and Resilience.Connect with JP on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpparedes/

Bryan Banta returns to the podcast for the third of a five-part series to dive deeper into his new book, "Leadership Uncomplicated". This episode is dedicated to Feedback and Recognition.

Here are the links to Part 1 and 2, in case you missed them:
https://youtu.be/mxmS28fwON8?si=l2zm4CnHTo9F_LZm
https://youtu.be/8X5rfjA-c3Q?si=qiX8VIcyJmiaCgg5

Bryan's book is now available on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/4lJ7S6g

Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanbanta/

Bryan Banta returns to the podcast for the second of a five part series to dive deeper into his new book, "Leadership Uncomplicated". This episode is dedicated to Delivering Results.

Bryan's book is now available on Amazon:

• ⁠https://amzn.to/4lJ7S6g⁠

Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn:

• ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanbanta/

I interview Leslie Rubin, CEO and Founder of Image Matterz Advisors, where she specializes in strategic and executive communications, leadership coaching, and development. She works with leaders who want to speak with confidence, build their leadership brand, and drive real impact. From start-ups to Fortune 500 leaders, Leslie is a sought-after facilitator and speaker. She is also the author of Filling the Leadership Gap and co-author of the Amazon best-seller MEANING.

We know each other through our connection with Cisco where Leslie led the executive communications team under then Chairman and CEO, John Chambers.

Connect with Leslie on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslierubin/

"Filling the Leadership Gap" is available on Amazon:
https://amzn.to/4mVtE7A

Image Matterz Advisors
https://imagematterzadvisors.com/

Bryan Banta returns to the podcast for the first of a five part series to dive deeper into his new book, "Leadership Uncomplicated". This episode is dedicated to Strategic Alignment.

Bryan's book is now available on Amazon:

• https://amzn.to/4lJ7S6g

Connect with Bryan on LinkedIn:

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanbanta/