Leadership lessons from the 23rd Secretary of the U.S. Air Force  In this Fan Favorite podcast, Scott and I speak with Deborah Lee (“Debbie”) James, who served as the 23rd Secretary of the United States Air Force, with responsibility for 660,000 military and civilian personnel and a budget of nearly $140 billion. Debbie has a […]

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Beyond ethics, what is the compelling business case for promoting racial equity?  Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 182.  Scott and I speak with Dr. Gail Hayes, a Race Relations Consultant, Speaker, award-winning book author and media personality who is internationally recognized as a communicator who ignites the atmosphere with contagious enthusiasm and a […]

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How do you stay balanced under conditions of constant crises and extreme ambiguity?   Find out by listening on-the-go to Episode 181.  Scott and I discuss the difference between leading through “ordinary crises” and the avalanche of major crises happening in today’s environment. We also discuss why the ability to beat burnout in the C-Suite has […]

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In the middle of a crisis, what is most important to keep in mind? Find out by listening- on-the-go to Episode 180. In this episode, Scott and I share our own experience of Tropical Storm Isaias (we’re OK), and the reminder of an essential principle we keep actively in mind when the stakes are high […]

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 What are the 3 greatest leadership challenges CEOs face in the years ahead? Find out by listening to Episode 179. Scott and I speak with Adam Bryant, Managing Director of Merryck & Co. He joined them in 2017 after a 30-year career in journalism, including 18 years at The New York Times. In addition to his […]

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What is a powerful way to create shared commitment to a vision? Find out by listening to Episode 178. Scott and I speak with Todd Cherches, CEO and Cofounder of BigBlueGumball, a New York City-based consulting firm specializing in leadership development, public speaking, and executive coaching. He is also the author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the […]

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