Best Aslak De Silva Podcasts (2024)

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#0346 – Leadership Lessons from Combat Sports with Aslak de Silva 45:27

12h ago45:27

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Today, I’m joined by Aslak de Silva, and we're talking about Leadership Lessons from Combat Sports. Aslak has nearly 20 years of experience as a practitioner and instructor of Han Moo Do martial arts, competing in 100 full-contact fights and winning the World Championship gold medal in Michigan in 2000. Martial arts has taught him the importance of…

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Unleashing Inner Strength: Tapping into Sisu with Dr. Elisabet Lahti 50:07

24h ago50:07

50:07

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva is joined by Dr. Elisabet Lahti, an expert in inner strength and the Finnish concept of sisu. They explore how sisu—a unique blend of determination, grit, and resilience in the face of adversity—can be applied to leadership challenges. Drawing from her research and persona…

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#0345 – Human-Centric Leadership with Brent Kedzierski 42:17

3d ago42:17

42:17

Today, I’m joined by Brent Kedzierski, and we're talking about Human-Centric Leadership. Brent is a leading voice in the evolution of work, focusing on improving the human condition. His role at Hexagon, a global leader in industrial digital solutions, puts him at the confluence of digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and connected worker ecosyste…

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ML320: Steve Cadigan (Author & Leadership Expert) 46:20

3d ago46:20

46:20

Steve Cadigan is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led LinkedIn’s early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organization from 400 to 4,000 employees. As one of the most provocative global thought leaders on the future of wo…

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#0344 – Career Conversations with Julie Winkle Giulioni 44:22

14d ago44:22

44:22

Today, I’m joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni, and we're discussing employee career conversations. Julie is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. One of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers, she’s the author of Promotions Are So Yesterday and the co-author…

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Breaking Through the Block: Mastering Leaders Block with Ritu G. Mehrish 39:49

22d ago39:49

39:49

In this episode of The Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva sits down with executive coach and author Ritu G. Mehrish to dive deep into the concept of Leaders Block—a phenomenon where even the most seasoned leaders can feel stuck, uninspired, or disconnected from their purpose. Drawing parallels to martial arts, where practitioners…

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#0343 – Are Politics Endangering Our Military? A Conversation with Tom Burbage and Fred Stuvek 46:10

19d ago46:10

46:10

Today, Tom Burbage and Fred Stuvek, both returning guests to the show, will join me to discuss politics and the military. Tom is the President of the Calvert Task Group. He retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2013, serving as the president of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautical Systems Company and the executive vice president/GM for the USAF F…

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#0342 – How to be a Self-Aware Leader with Dr Nia Thomas 42:29

25d ago42:29

42:29

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Nia Thomas, and we're discussing how to be a Self-Aware Leader. Nia is an academically awarded thought leader in self-aware leadership and practices self-aware leadership daily as a Director of a Children’s Charity. Nia has spent 25 years working in the public sector across local government, the NHS, civil service, and the …

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Feras Alhlou: Mastering Strategic Leadership with a Black Belt Mindset 37:35

29d ago37:35

37:35

In this episode of the Black Belt in Leadership podcast, host Aslak de Silva sits down with Feras Alhlou, a seasoned entrepreneur, business strategist, and co-founder of E-Nor, a leading digital analytics consultancy that he successfully led to an acquisition by Dentsu, one of the world’s largest advertising and digital marketing agencies. With a p…

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ML319: Elliot Kallen (Leader & Author) 36:33

1M ago36:33

36:33

Elliot Kallen is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author of DRIVEN: How to Elevate Your Success as an Entrepreneur, a book that provides invaluable insights, lessons, and strategies on how to succeed as a leader and entrepreneur. He has amassed a wealth of leadership experience over four decades running several companies he founded, including Prosperity Fi…

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#0341 – Overcoming Chaos with Gary Harpst 45:06

1M ago45:06

45:06

Today, I’m joined by Gary Harpst, and we're talking about Overcoming Chaos. Gary is the Founder of LeadFirst, which launched the first ERM (employee relationship management) system for faith-driven leaders. For over four decades as a CEO, his passion has been integrating his faith with business. He has co-founded four businesses, one of which was s…

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#0340 – Accelerating Team Collaboration with Tyler Plant 38:10

2M ago38:10

38:10

Today, I’m joined by Tyler Plant, and we're talking about Accelerating Team Collaboration. Tyler has led teams for more than 20 years. He is currently the Chief Revenue Officer at Simpli5, a company dedicated to maximizing human potential. Simpli5’s platform and solutions blend neuroscience, psychology, and technology to analyze teams’ work styles …

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Alf Rehn and the Yin-Yang and contradictions of Leadership 38:22

2M ago38:22

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In this episode of "The Black Belt in Leadership," we sit down with Alf Rehn, a professor of innovation, design, and management, to explore the paradoxes and complexities of modern leadership. We delve into how leaders can effectively balance being both strong visionaries and supportive team players, how to navigate the fine line between decisivene…

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#0339 – Entrepreneurial Leadership with Elliot Kallen 46:07

2M ago46:07

46:07

Today, I’m joined by Elliot Kallen, and we're talking about Entrepreneurial Leadership. Elliot has amassed a wealth of leadership experience over four decades, running several companies he founded. These companies include Prosperity Financial Group, an investment advisory firm with almost $1B in Assets Under Management, and A Brighter Day, a nonpro…

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#0338 – Purpose-Driven Leadership with Staci Wallace 42:53

2M ago42:53

42:53

Today, I’m joined by Staci Wallace, and we're talking about Purpose-Driven Leadership. Staci is an 8-time author, speaker, recording artist, podcast host, and expert in business psychology and life mastery. She is the CEO of Fueled by Fire. This global consulting firm empowers faith-based CEOs and entrepreneurs to build purpose-driven, highly profi…

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#0337 – Boldness in Leadership with TD Smyers 44:41

2M ago44:41

44:41

Today, I’m joined by TD Smyers, and we're talking about Boldness in Leadership. TD is a career servant leader with over 30 years of top-level executive experience across three major economic sectors. He is an executive coach specializing in succession planning. His clients include top executives and prospective top executives from across the countr…

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#0336 – The Art of Revenge with Heather Eason 33:25

2M ago33:25

33:25

Today, I’m joined by a returning guest, Heather Eason, and we're talking about The Art of Revenge. If you are a long-time listener, you might remember Heather from Episode 39! Heather is the Founder, President & CEO of SELECT Power Systems, an engineering firm supporting gas and electric utilities. She is a serial entrepreneur and business leader w…

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ML318: Catherine Allen & Ed Offterdinger (Leaders at AO People Partners) 46:56

2M ago46:56

46:56

Catherine Allen and Ed Offterdinger are the Co-Founders of AO People Partners, a conscious leadership and people development firm that helps create successful, world-benefiting businesses. They have a combined 50+ years of experience working collaboratively with elite business and nonprofit leaders to successfully scale their business and mission o…

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#0335 – The Character of a Leader with Dr. Mary Crossan 42:01

2M ago42:01

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Today, I’m joined by Dr. Mary Crossan, and we're talking about The Character of a Leader. Mary is a Distinguished University Professor of Strategic Leadership at the Ivey Business School at Western University. In 2021, she was recognized on a global list, representing the top two percent of the most cited scientists in her discipline, and in 2023, …

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#0334 – Leadership Lessons from History with Dr. Moshik Temkin 43:56

3M ago43:56

43:56

Today, I’m joined by Moshik Temkin, and we're talking about Leadership Lessons from History. Moshik is a Distinguished Visiting Professor of Leadership and History at Schwarzman College and a fellow at Harvard University’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. He has taught at Harvard University, Columbia University, and has been a v…

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#0333 – Earn, Own, and Grow with Susan Ireland 47:36

3M ago47:36

47:36

Today, I’m joined by Susan Ireland, and we're talking about how to Earn, Own, and Grow as a leader. Susan is a leadership powerhouse with over 30 years at Boeing and contributions to entrepreneurial ventures like HyTech Power. Alongside Debbie Collard, she co-founded Seasons Leadership to address gaps in leadership education. Their company offers 1…

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#0332 – How to Avoid Leader Burnout with Ryan Renteria 45:54

3M ago45:54

45:54

Today, I’m joined by Ryan Renteria, and we're talking about How to Avoid Leader Burnout. Ryan is a CEO coach at Stretch Five. He is a diverse board director and speaker who helps leaders optimize professional and personal growth. He is a former Goldman Sachs executive with experience in the business behind professional sports. Ryan has been feature…

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4 Core Lessons from Martial Arts 23:27

3M ago23:27

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In this episode I will tell my own background and how did I get into martial arts. Sharing 4 core lessons I have learned and wrote about as a co-authoer of the book Winner's Mindset: Peak Performance Strategies for Success. Starting from doing things right and finding your do and purpose. Sharing a real-life examples about using feedback from my da…

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#0331 – Lead with Integrity with Jeffrey Klubeck 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

Today, I’m joined by Jeffrey Klubeck, and we're talking about how to Lead with Integrity. Jeffrey is an Unretired Professor of Communication and author of The Integrity Game®, which is evolving into a comprehensive soft skills development company. As a world-class coach, Jeffrey has worked with entrepreneurs and high-performance teams in 14 countri…

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#0330 – Breakthrough Leadership with Brian Biro 43:27

3M ago43:27

43:27

Today, I’m joined by Brian Biro, and we're talking about Breakthrough Leadership. Brian is America’s Breakthrough Speaker! He has delivered nearly 1,900 presentations around the world over the last 34 years. He is the author of 16 books, including his bestseller, BEYOND SUCCESS, and his brand-new book LESSONS FROM THE LEGENDS. Brian was rated #1 fr…

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ML317: Steven Shenbaum (Founder of GAME ON NATION) 34:42

3M ago34:42

34:42

Steve Shenbaum is the founder of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm that employs game dynamics and improvisation to teach high-performance teamwork as well as communication, story-telling, public-speaking and presentation skills. Game On Nation provides authentic and down-to-earth courses, keynotes, and custom training progr…

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#0329 – Finding Leadership Balance with Paul Thornton 48:30

3M ago48:30

48:30

Today, I’m joined by a returning guest to the show, Paul Thornton, and we're talking about Finding Leadership Balance. For the past 40 years, Paul has been a student and teacher of leadership concepts. He has been a college professor, coach, human resources executive, parent, and grandparent. He has written over 100 articles and 22 books on various…

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#0328 – Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman 43:09

3M ago43:09

43:09

Today, I’m joined by John Rossman, and we're talking about Big Bet Leadership. John is the founder of Rossman Partners, a strategy & leadership solutions firm. He is the author of four books on leadership and business innovation, including the bestseller The Amazon Way and Big Bet Leadership. He was an early Amazon executive who played a key role i…

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#0327 – Deploying AI with Garik Tate 41:30

3M ago41:30

41:30

Today, I’m joined by Garik Tate, and we're talking about Deploying AI. Garik is an AI Futurist, Investor, and Strategy Consultant. His expertise lies at the intersection of AI, IQ, and EQ. He helps businesses increase their value using AI. With over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Garik has founded companies spanning Software D…

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#0326 – Building a Remarkable Culture with Dr. Randy Ross 41:47

4M ago41:47

41:47

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Randy Ross, and we're talking about Building a Remarkable Culture. Randy is a compelling communicator, craftsman of culture, and bestselling author of multiple books, including “Remarkable!,” “Roadmap to Remarkable!,” “Relationomics,” “Fireproof Happiness,” and his latest book entitled, "Make Life Good.” He has worked with …

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#0325 – How to Prevent Bad Bosses with Sean Lemson 41:53

4M ago41:53

41:53

Today, I’m joined by Sean Lemson, and we're talking about How to Prevent Bad Bosses. Sean is a leadership expert and an executive and team performance coach. He is the founder of Motivated Outcomes, an organization devoted to improving performance, engagement, and leadership in today’s organizations. He founded this company with one single mission:…

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#0324 – Middle Management Leadership with Patrick McGuire 40:32

4M ago40:32

40:32

Today, I’m joined by Patrick McGuire, and we're talking about Middle Management Leadership. Patrick is an IT Director, Life Coach, Martial Artist, and Yoga Instructor. In his leadership roles, he has successfully navigated the complexities of technology management and team leadership in a fast-moving company. He also has a passion for personal deve…

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#0323 – Building an Iconic Business with Lucie Voves 41:01

4M ago41:01

41:01

Today, I’m joined by Lucie Voves, and we're discussing Building an Iconic Business. Lucie is the CEO and Founder of Church Hill Classics, a certified woman-owned business known online as diplomaframe.com. For more than 30 years, Church Hill Classics has handcrafted officially licensed diploma frames, certificate frames, photo frames, and awards for…

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ML316: Aslak De Silva (CEO of Selfly Store) 28:17

4M ago28:17

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Aslak De Silva has nearly 20 years of experience as a practitioner and instructor of Han Moo Do martial arts, competing in about 100 full-contact fights and winning the World Championship gold medal in Michigan, USA, in 2000. Martial arts has taught him the importance of leaders being life-long learners and coaching others. Aslak is the CEO of Self…

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#0322 – The Leader’s Role in Business Performance with Joshua Washington 29:33

4M ago29:33

29:33

Today, I’m joined by Joshua Washington, and we're discussing the Leader’s Role in Business Performance. Joshua is the Founder of Lee Malveaux, a People Strategies and Solutions company specializing in helping businesses scale by using the latest research in psychology to create work cultures that inspire peak performance. Joshua has worked with ove…

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#0321 – Capitalizing on Your Talent Stack with Charles Mayfield 39:14

4M ago39:14

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Today, I’m joined by Charles Mayfield, and we're talking about Capitalizing on Your Talent Stack to start a business. Charles is a father, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and risk management strategist. He is the founder of Farrow Skincare, a lard-based skincare brand that was launched following Charles’ unique experiences as a regenerative farme…

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#0320 – Emotional Intelligence and Resilience with Robin Hills 45:24

4M ago45:24

45:24

Today, I’m joined by Robin Hills, and we're talking about Emotional Intelligence and Resilience. Robin is a business psychologist and emotional intelligence trainer. He is the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in educational training, coaching, and personal development focused on emotional intelligence, positive psychology, and neurosci…

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#0319 – Revolutionizing Leadership with Lori Mazan 45:43

4M ago45:43

45:43

Today, I’m joined by Lori Mazan, and we're talking about Revolutionizing Leadership. Lori is a distinguished 25-year executive coach who has provided tens of thousands of coaching sessions to top leaders, from Fortune 100 CEOs to venture-backed startup executives. She’s the co-founder, president, and chief coaching officer of Sounding Board, Inc., …

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#0318 – Mastering High Performance with Aaron Salko 43:59

4M ago43:59

43:59

Today, I’m joined by Aaron Salko, and we're talking about Mastering High Performance. Aaron is a Sales Management Professional with the innovative solutions-based company Stephen Gould. He has a demonstrated history of talent development, innovation, creativity, and organizational growth. For more than two decades, he has focused on human performan…

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#0317 – Elevating Business Planning with Brandon White 44:20

5M ago44:20

44:20

Today, I’m joined by Brandon White, and we're talking about Elevating Business Planning. Brandon is an entrepreneur with two exists (so far) and lots of strikeouts. He is an author, podcaster, angel investor, former venture capitalist, and at one time worked in Marketing at America Online. In 1996, he founded Worldwide Angler, Inc., which was recog…

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#0316 – Enhancing Team Performance with Charlie Gilkey 40:26

5M ago40:26

40:26

Today, I’m joined by Charlie Gilkey, an we're talking about Enhancing Team Performance. Charlie is a U.S. Army veteran, business author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur specializing in leadership, teamwork, and productivity. His latest book is called Team Habits: How Small Actions Lead to Extraordinary Results. In this book, Charlie identifies tea…

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#0315 – Becoming a Thoughtful Leader with Dr. Ken Russell & John Ruppel 42:06

5M ago42:06

42:06

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Ken Russell & John Ruppel, and we're talking about Becoming a Thoughtful Leader. Ken is an award-winning technologist, trusted digital transformation leader, and innovation amplifier. He is an author, speaker, and board member known for helping organizations define and pursue their transformation journeys. John is a former …

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#0314 – Building a High-Performing Technology Team with Ben Johnson 45:18

5M ago45:18

45:18

Today, I’m joined by Ben Johnson, and we're talking about Building a High-Performing Technology Team. Ben is the CEO & Founder of Particle41, a global software consultancy that aims to help companies accelerate their technology initiatives. He is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming exper…

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ML315: Luke Van Der Veer (Founder of WRC) 23:02

5M ago23:02

23:02

Business coach and SEO expert, Luke Van Der Veer is the Founder of Website Rental Coaching (WRC), a digital agency that trains people to earn through the rank-and-rent website business model and find a better work-life balance. WRC financially empowers clients by teaching them skills in SEO, lead generation, and client sourcing to build high-rankin…

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#0313 – Adaptive Leadership with Erik Kellener 39:21

5M ago39:21

39:21

Today, I’m joined by Erik Kellener, and we're talking about Adaptive Leadership. Erik is a partner at Evolution, a coaching, consulting, and investment firm. He is a leadership coach, management consultant, and strategic advisor. He brings more than 20 years of operating experience as a technology executive and thought leader for both emerging and …

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#0312 – Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader with Ed Fidoe 40:28

5M ago40:28

40:28

Today, I’m joined by Ed Fidoe, and we're talking about Interdisciplinary Education for the Modern Leader. Ed is the founder and CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School. In this role, he is leading a revolution in higher education with an interdisciplinary curriculum focused on tackling complex global issues such as inequality, sustainability, et…

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#0311 – Finding Joy in Your Career with Randi Roberts 41:32

5M ago41:32

41:32

Today, I’m joined by Randi Roberts, and we're talking about Finding Joy in Your Career. Randi is president of Randi Roberts Coaching and founder of the Fulfilling Career, Happy Life community. She is an executive and career life coach, helping people learn to love their work as they achieve their career goals. Before becoming a certified coach, Ran…

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#0310 – Military to Corporate Leadership with Joe Polanin 45:07

5M ago45:07

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Today, I’m joined by Joe Polanin, and we're talking about Military to Corporate Leadership. Joe is a retired US Navy Captain who spent 30 years in in Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. He deployed around the world for combat operations and has served or lived in over 75 countries. After transitioning from the Navy, Joe and his daughters founded The …

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#0309 – Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent with Claire Chandler 45:52

6M ago45:52

45:52

Today, I’m joined by Claire Chandler, and we're talking about Attracting, Retaining, and Engaging Talent. Claire is president and founder of Talent Boost, where she specializes in aligning HR and business leaders to deliver strategic outcomes today and in the future. She has more than 25 years of experience in people leadership, human resources, an…

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#0308 – Listen, Learn, then Lead with Brian Lillie 50:04

6M ago50:04

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Today, I’m joined by Brian Lillie, and we're discussing what it means to Listen, Learn, then Lead. Brian is a United States Air Force veteran and a globally recognized transformational leader with more than 20 years of C-Suite experience in the technology space. Brian wears many hats. He has been known as “Coach Lillie” for the past 18 years and is…

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