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The Importance of Unplugging from 2022-09-15T03:20:58

Brian, Jon, and Nick talk about the importance of disconnecting work and technology.

Listen Then Speak with Jahmaal Marshall from 2022-08-31T11:56:01

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[Rerun] The Ugly Advantage with Peter Lynch from 2022-08-18T01:37:39

**This episode originally released on 9/15/2019**

Who we are as people has as much to do with how we are as leaders as any other facet of our experience. The story we tell ourselves and o...

Time Management and Productivity Strategies with Theresa Harp from 2022-08-03T17:37:59

Is it possible to tame time? The Lead.exe crew dives headlong into this  conversation with special guest, Theresa Harp. An entrepreneur, coach,  speech pathologist, and host of The Tim...

[Rerun] Self Awareness as a Leader with Roxanne Kaufman Elliott from 2022-07-20T20:04:23

**This is a rerun of episode 27 originally released DEC 15, 2019 **

In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano are joined by special guest Roxanne Kaufma...

Is any of this new, or normal? from 2022-07-06T17:51:32

The not-so-new...ab...normal...normal? Since COVID-19 first  rocked the world more than two years ago, leaders and the businesses  they work in have gone through all sorts of changes. ...

[Rerun] Never Go With Your Gut with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky from 2022-06-22T14:36:46

**This is a rerun of episode 27 originally released 4/1/20 **

Going the opposite direction of human nature should be easy, right? Not if you're human, unfortunately.

As it turns ou...

When Leadership and Discipleship Collide from 2022-06-09T03:12:17

Are you building leaders, followers, or disciples? Is there a right or wrong time to perform any of these roles? Where is Brian? (just kidding, you can take that out).  In this epi...

The Journey of Getting From Data To Value with Ryan Deeds from 2022-05-26T01:00:48

What's the easiest way to *whiz-bang-pow* tribal and individual knowledge or intuition into meaningful data visualizations and reusable code? Well, there's kinda not an easy way. In fact, it is a p...

Off Script: Mastering the Art of Business Improv with Peter Margaritis and Roxanne Kaufman Elliott from 2022-05-05T01:21:15

What do Tigger and improv classes have to do with becoming a better leader and developing your power skills (formerly known as soft skills)? More than you might think.

Web3: The Next Step in the Evolution of the Internet with David "DC" Campbell from 2022-04-20T16:03:17

00:00 Show Opening 
00:36 Episode Intro 
01:00 David "DC" Campbell Bio 
05:15 Zero Knowledge Tech 
07:33 What is Web3 
28:11 Digital Currencies 
37:25 What is the most importan...

Private Victories Precede Public Victories from 2022-04-06T20:49:27

How can things like meditation help us "reduce noise" and tame our egos? And how can all of this help us manage the tension between what we have accomplished and what we still have left to do? A...

Efficiency and Effectiveness from 2022-01-28T15:50:41

In this wide-ranging conversation, Nick, Brian, and Jon explore the differences between efficiency and effectiveness and the different situations that may require leaders to adjust their focus b...

Strategy Is The How from 2021-12-15T09:13:21

Plan, Brief, Execute, Debrief with Brett Williams Maj Gen, USAF (Ret) from 2021-12-08T14:07:48

In his discussion with co-hosts Brian Comerford & Nick Lozano, Brett shares his views on how Agile process - when done correctly - aligns with the military's disciplined method of plan, brie...

Innovation from 2021-11-30T05:00

Whatever the case, co-hosts Brian Comerford & Nick Lozano hash-out their own definitions of "innovation," inclusive of myriad examples, influencers, resources, and even discussion around a p...

Resolutions, Discipline,&Mentorship from 2021-11-23T04:00

Given that end-of-year is often a time of resolutions, the duo discuss how the critical leadership skill of self-awareness can extend throughout the year with personal strategies for self-develo...

How Leadership Affect Employee Performance from 2021-11-16T07:00

Introducing Jon Abboud as our new Co-Host from 2021-11-09T16:33:37

Employee Experience from 2021-11-02T17:00

Or so the discussion goes when co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano explore the topic of "EX", an occasionally-overlooked but equally important counterpart to CX (Customer Experience). Becau...

Disaster Proof with Lance Mortlock from 2021-10-26T07:00

Leaders must be prepared, even for the unforeseen. This is the origin of business continuity and disaster recovery plans, and for the most forward-thinking, disaster avoidance planning. Author L...

1% Better each and every day with Erik Qualman from 2021-10-19T05:00

What does it mean to "stand like a superhero"? Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano with their special guest Equalman (aka Erik Qualman) to find out. Among his many reasons for rising t...

1% Better each and every day with Erik Qualman from 2021-10-19T05:00

What does it mean to "stand like a superhero"? Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano with their special guest Erik Qualman to find out. Among his many reasons for rising to the top of socia...

Returning to the workplace: what does it mean? from 2021-05-15T03:00

How will recruiting and talent factor into the geography of the workplace? Where will leaders find themselves at the crossroads of well-established ideas defining collaboration and teaming? Co-h...

Returning to Work, Hotdogs, and Baseball with Peter Margaritis from 2021-05-01T15:59

Toxic Work Environments from 2021-04-14T20:34

Working from Home means you can finally escape all the frustrating toxicity and micro-management of an unhealthy workplace, right? Maybe not. Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as the...

Brand Identity as a Professional from 2021-04-01T01:00

Whether you're curious about establishing your online Brand Identity as a professional, understanding the dynamics around the buzz of Social Selling, or you'd simply like to learn more about how...

Put a Stamp on It with Adrian Bishop from 2021-03-15T13:40:52

What do Sesame Street, filmmaking, and time-boxing have in common? That's right: Leadership. The focus of good direction sharpens when the mission is clear, when the budget is finite, and when t...

Leadership Q&A from 2021-03-01T15:06:19

What top leadership questions do you have? Don't feel put on the spot - co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano tap into Answer the Public to create a brain-map of what questions tend to rise t...

Communication Strategy with Jon D. Abboud from 2021-02-15T11:49:39

Many leaders know very well that a successful mission depends on a clear understanding of the objectives. And yet, many who find themselves in a position to lead others may discover that their s...

Knowledge Management with Dr. Clark Shah-Nelson from 2021-02-01T09:35:41

Data only becomes information once it's harnessed for insights. To do so requires more than instantiating a database and writing a few queries, as Dr. Clark Shah-Nelson explains the caveat that ...

The Consumerization of Technology with Ravi Krishnan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Blame Apple, Google and Amazon for the consumerization of technology. Once the tools of the Cultural Creatives and Fast Followers, the generation of Digital Natives know what works and what doesn't...

Self Awareness as a Leader with Roxanne Kaufman Elliott from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano are joined by special guest Roxanne Kaufman Eliot to discuss a breadth of topics contributing to the character of leadership. Key to the theme is the...

Unapologetically Ambitious with Shellye Archambeau from 2021-01-15T11:58:04

Whether or not your career trajectory targets a seat in the C-suite, the leadership principles that can get there remain the same. Perhaps few people know this better than Shellye Archambeau, on...

Workplace Experience with Scott Hazard from 2021-01-01T10:30:08

There is more to workspace than just a desk and a chair, or so says Scott Hazard, VP & Global Head of Real Estate & Workplace Experience at Atlassian. Psychology, emotions, & a sense...

Great Leaders Get Optimistic from 2020-12-15T12:51:24

When times are tough, great leaders get optimistic. You read that right! There is nothing quite like remaining calm, collected, and upbeat when the chips are down. Words matter, as does demeanor...

Processes, Products, Projects and People with Rozelle Cawthorn from 2020-12-01T09:51:32

What do processes, products, projects and people all have in common? They each require varying degrees of quality management. Data quality, performance testing, development sprints - each of the...

Two Years of Lead.exe from 2020-11-15T05:00

Brian and Nick celebrate two years of Lead.exe

Unlocking Strategy from 2020-11-01T10:21:36

Strategic planning is for some where all the fun is, and for others, an obstacle to be overcome. In this episode, co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss some of their own tips for crea...

Agile Communication from 2020-10-15T09:19:07

A lot has been said about the importance of good communication - so why does it need to keep being re-stated? Apparently it's human nature to "tune-out" to listening to what others are saying, j...

Human Centered Leadership with Peter Lynch from 2020-10-01T09:56:03

Human-Centered Design (HCD) put - you guessed it - Humans, right at the center of the perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process. As a framework, it has served as the basis of what ...

Data Tells Stories with Jason Pierce from 2020-09-15T09:30:30

Customer Journey + CRM Data + Sales/Service LifeCycle + Brand Identity x Client Experience = Marketing Science. Or so says entrepreneur and data scientist Jason Pierce, founder of the company be...

Livestream with Roxanne Kaufman Elliott and Peter Margaritis from 2020-09-01T03:00:16

Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano in this special edition of >Lead.exe_ as they hit two milestones: two guests, Roxanne Kaufman Elliott and Peter Margaritis liven up the chatter a...

The New Abnormal from 2020-08-15T03:00:10

The COVID-19 pandemic has monkey-wrenched most of what anyone would call "normal". As a result, leaders of all types have been challenged with re-thinking existing standard operating procedures,...

Entrepreneurial insights with David Campbell from 2020-08-01T09:53:12

The glamour of start-up culture may not be all it's cracked up to be if simply chasing start-up capital is the dream. Discipline, hard work, tenacity, and the willingness to allow data to shape ...

Data in a 3-D World with Paul Powers from 2020-07-15T03:00:07

The applications of 3D have only just begun. Prerequisites include developing a perspective of 3D literacy in order to utilize the data around us to effectively identify and model solution alter...

Leading Through Transition with Erik Therwanger from 2020-07-01T03:00:19

Join co-hosts Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano as they are joined once again with Erik Therwanger, author of "The LEADERSHIP Connection: The Link Between Leading and Succeeding," among 5 other ti...

Gratitude with Lisa Ryan from 2020-06-15T10:12:30

What makes a company a "best place to work"? Beyond hiring great people, what really drives the engagement of people at an organization? If an authentic company culture cannot be fabricated, how...

Balance, harmony, and attentiveness with Joseph Gonzalez from 2020-06-01T03:00:03

What does good posture have to do with leadership? Balance, harmony, attentiveness - all of which contribute to good focus, clarity of vision, and heightened awareness. But how do you know if yo...

Leading with Empathy with Holly Weaver from 2020-05-01T04:00:11

Life always presents stressors - in certain times, like during the COVID19 pandemic, far more than usual. Leaders need empathy more than ever before in order to both recognize and understand the...

Leading Through Chaos with Erik Therwanger from 2020-04-15T03:00:12

"Leadership can be challenging, even during the best of times when all the stars are aligned," says Erik Therwanger, former U.S. Marine, founder of ThinkGREAT, and author of six books. During ti...

Never Go With Your Gut with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky from 2020-04-01T03:00:11

Going the opposite direction of human nature should be easy, right? Not if you're human, unfortunately. As it turns out, it's oftentimes a greater advantage for us to do so if we are to make lev...

Disaster Readiness with Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano from 2020-03-15T10:06:54

Disaster strikes - when? That's right: When you least expect it. Which is why planning is essential. It's also why technology leaders are typically the organizational role most likely to be sadd...

Mindful Leadership with Mike Lee from 2020-03-01T09:14:33

What do basketball, meditation and technology leadership have in common? More than you might think - especially when it comes to developing those areas of focus and productivity that are commonl...

You Lead People and Manage Resources with Brett Williams, Maj Gen USAF (Ret) from 2020-02-15T02:00:06

Whether leading a team of nine or nine thousand, leadership requires self-awareness, empathy towards those you lead, being mindful how messages resonate, and sharpening your leadership values into ...

You Lead People and Manage Resources with Brett Williams, Maj Gen USAF (Ret) from 2020-02-15T02:00:06

Brett T. Williams
Major General, USAF (Retired)
Chief Operating Officer
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