May 14, 2025

Unlock Mega Thinking: The CEO Mindset for Smarter, Faster Leadership Decisions with Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs

40 minutes

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In this powerhouse episode of Making Data Simple, we welcome Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs, and bestselling author of Mega Thinking: A Simple, Powerful Process to Think Smarter and Make Better Leadership Decisions.

From Silicon Valley to boardrooms worldwide, Dave breaks down how top leaders think differently, make high-stakes decisions with clarity, and unlock their full leadership potential. Whether you’re scaling a startup or leading a Fortune 500, these are the insights that move the needle.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown

02:38 – Meet Dave Martin: From tech entrepreneur to investor coach—Dave’s leadership journey
05:27 – Silicon Valley Secrets: What makes this innovation hub tick?
08:17 – The Inception of Mega Thinking: Where breakthrough leadership strategies begin
10:57 – Startups Unfiltered: What it really takes to succeed (and survive)
14:00 – What is Mega Thinking?: The simple yet powerful framework to level up your leadership
21:05 – Mega Thinking in Action: How top performers apply it daily
24:07 – What Holds People Back?: The hidden barriers between you and your next big idea
27:26 – Mega Thinking Summary: Your rapid-fire leadership playbook
33:06 – Reminiscing IBM: Timeless leadership lessons from a tech giant
34:28 – The Most Powerful Leaders: How they think differently—and why it works
36:42 – Final Thoughts: Dave’s rapid-fire leadership advice you can apply today
38:46 – How to Reach Dave Martin: Continue the conversation and go deeper

🔗 Connect with Dave:
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🌐 Website: megathinkingbook.com

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May 14, 2025

Unlock Mega Thinking: The CEO Mindset for Smarter, Faster Leadership Decisions with Dave Martin—CEO, tech entrepreneur, investor coach to elite CEOs

40 minutes

Send us a text

⏱️ Episode Breakdown

02:38 – Meet Dave Martin: From tech entrepreneur to investor coach—Dave’s leadership journey
05:27 – Silicon Valley Secrets: What makes this innovation hub tick?
08:17 – The Inception of Mega Thinking: Where breakthrough leadership strategies begin
10:57 – Startups Unfiltered: What it really takes to succeed (and survive)
14:00 – What is Mega Thinking?: The simple yet powerful framework to level up your leadership
21:05 – Mega Thinking in Action: How top performers apply it daily
24:07 – What Holds People Back?: The hidden barriers between you and your next big idea
27:26 – Mega Thinking Summary: Your rapid-fire leadership playbook
33:06 – Reminiscing IBM: Timeless leadership lessons from a tech giant
34:28 – The Most Powerful Leaders: How they think differently—and why it works
36:42 – Final Thoughts: Dave’s rapid-fire leadership advice you can apply today
38:46 – How to Reach Dave Martin: Continue the conversation and go deeper