The Leader Fast Lane

In this episode, I talk with Sean Litton, President & CEO of the Tech Coalition, the organization leading the tech industry’s fight against online sexual abuse and exploitation of children with over 60 member tech companies committed to the fight. Sean has worked on the front line of child protection for over 20 years, serving as the Global President of International Justice Mission before joining the Tech Coalition in 2021. 

We talk about how to build superior teams (hire smart people, massively empower them, and implement high accountability), how core values drive leadership behavior, the importance of leader self-care, maintaining proper perspective in high-stress situations, continual self-improvement, and focusing on the positive.

In this episode, I am joined by U.S. Ambassador (ret.) Jean Manes. Ambassador Manes and I talk about looking for leadership opportunities where you are, the importance of self-development, advice for new leaders, having a network of mentors and confidantes, how to implement policies you may disagree with, creating an environment of trust, and more. 

In this episode I speak with Patrick Kramer, Texas Tech University System's Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement, about leading in different organizational cultures, the power of integrity, and finding the courage to engage in challenging conversations. 

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Hendrick (Provost of Texas Tech University) about leading with integrity, the importance of leaders knowing their people, having difficult conversations, the essentiality of trust on a team and how to build it, and much more. 

The Leader Fast Lane podcast shares practical leadership principles drawn from accomplished leaders across higher education, public service, nonprofits, athletics, and global contexts—principles listeners can apply immediately to work and life. In this kickoff episode, Alex Ave Lallemant joins me and talks about his leadership journey from 25 years with the State Department and principles that have guided him.

The views expressed in this podcast represent those of the individuals participating and do not necessarily represent the views of the State Department or the U.S. Government.