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357- IT Budget Hell by Cindy Novak - DeLaurell

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2025/05/08

Cindy Novak – DeLaurell With over 30 years of experience, Cindy Novak – DeLaurell brings a refreshing perspective on transitioning into technology leadership. A licensed pilot who drives Sherman tanks and manages multi-million dollar IT budgets, she demonstrates how diverse experiences shape effective leadership. Cindy she brings a distinctive blend of life sciences expertise and IT leadership to her role as Director of R&D and Technical Operations Business Partner at Avidity

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356- Bankrupted by ERP with Arick Helmlinger

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2025/05/02

An ERP business killer’s use-case … fun times not to miss Arick Helmlinger, IT Manager of Business Systems and Data at RIX Industries, shares his path from software developer to IT leadership and managing a challenging ERP implementation during COVID-19. From his early days at Radio Shack to becoming the first in-house developer at RIX Industries, Arick discusses how asking for leadership opportunities and trusting his instincts shaped his career growth. He offers candid

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00:35:23

356- Bankrupted by ERP with Arick Helmlinger

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2025/05/02

An ERP business killer’s use-case … fun times not to miss Arick Helmlinger, IT Manager of Business Systems and Data at RIX Industries, shares his path from software developer to IT leadership and managing a challenging ERP implementation during COVID-19. From his early days at Radio Shack to becoming the first in-house developer at RIX Industries, Arick discusses how asking for leadership opportunities and trusting his instincts shaped his career growth. He offers candid

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355- Mental Bandwidth by Fernando Higuera

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2025/04/24

Mental Bandwidth Fascinating conversation with Fernando Higuera on his evolution from teenage electronics hacker to tech leader in cloud architecture and AI. Fernando shares his breaking point – sitting frozen on an airplane, unable to move after weeks of 20-hour workdays building a practice from scratch. This pivotal moment transformed his approach to leadership and life. Listen now, discover: How early electronics experimentation shaped his tech career path Creating

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01:10:06

355- Mental Bandwidth by Fernando Higuera

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2025/04/24

Mental Bandwidth Fascinating conversation with Fernando Higuera on his evolution from teenage electronics hacker to tech leader in cloud architecture and AI. Fernando shares his breaking point – sitting frozen on an airplane, unable to move after weeks of 20-hour workdays building a practice from scratch. This pivotal moment transformed his approach to leadership and life. Listen now, discover: How early electronics experimentation shaped his tech career path Creating

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00:55:17

354- What really kills senior IT careers today? with...

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2025/04/17

What really kills senior IT careers today? Chris Meyerpeter opens up about his remarkable path from Navy radioman to CIO, sharing his insights about leading IT organizations and creating meaningful business impact through technology. He discusses the critical importance of understanding business operations, the pragmatic implementation of agile methodologies, and how to build high-performing IT teams that drive real business value. Listen now, discover: Security strategy

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00:55:17

354- What really kills senior IT careers today? with...

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2025/04/17

What really kills senior IT careers today? Chris Meyerpeter opens up about his remarkable path from Navy radioman to CIO, sharing his insights about leading IT organizations and creating meaningful business impact through technology. He discusses the critical importance of understanding business operations, the pragmatic implementation of agile methodologies, and how to build high-performing IT teams that drive real business value. Listen now, discover: Security strategy

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00:45:54

353- Mastering the art of Flexible IT Leadership with...

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2025/04/10

Kevin Eikenberry Kevin Eikenberry, seasoned leadership expert and author, shares deep insights on leading with flexibility while maintaining consistency. He explains why traditional leadership approaches fall short in today’s complex IT landscape and offers practical strategies for balancing stability with adaptability Why flexibility and consistency aren’t opposites but complementary qualities Listen now, discover: How to avoid the expertise trap that leads to micromanagement

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00:45:54

353- Mastering the art of Flexible IT Leadership with...

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2025/04/10

Kevin Eikenberry Kevin Eikenberry, seasoned leadership expert and author, shares deep insights on leading with flexibility while maintaining consistency. He explains why traditional leadership approaches fall short in today’s complex IT landscape and offers practical strategies for balancing stability with adaptability Why flexibility and consistency aren’t opposites but complementary qualities Listen now, discover: How to avoid the expertise trap that leads to micromanagement

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00:37:38

352- Governance | Security | Ultimate AI with Scott...

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2025/04/08

Scott Geschel Scott Geschel, CIO at Premier Outdoor Living, leads IT across multiple units with a business-first mindset shaped by roles at QVC and in semiconductors. A 23-year Air Force and National Guard veteran, he also enjoys farming and woodworking. Governance | Security | Ultimate AI IT’s true impact starts with governance and passionate teams…not just flashy tools. AI is the ultimate goal… What drives real-world results: 3 Non-Negotiables AI Demands Clean Data: Before

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00:33:54

351- How to create raving end users that champion...

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2025/03/27

Create raving end users that champion your IT department Dennis Zoesch, Director of IT Value Delivery at Wausau Supply Company. IT isn’t just about keeping systems running… It’s about driving measurable business impact. When IT is done right, it becomes the backbone of transformation. Here’s the reality: ✴ Security isn’t just tools… it’s the people. MDR solutions with network + endpoint sensors are key, but you need passionate specialists to interpret the data. ✴ AI’s biggest

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00:33:54

351- How to create raving end users that champion...

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2025/03/27

Create raving end users that champion your IT department Dennis Zoesch, Director of IT Value Delivery at Wausau Supply Company. IT isn’t just about keeping systems running… It’s about driving measurable business impact. When IT is done right, it becomes the backbone of transformation. Here’s the reality: ✴ Security isn’t just tools… it’s the people. MDR solutions with network + endpoint sensors are key, but you need passionate specialists to interpret the data. ✴ AI’s biggest

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00:48:29

350- Practical Security Layering Techniques, Done...

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2025/03/21

350- Practical security layering techniques, done right by Noah Mechnig-Giordano

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350- Practical Security Layering Techniques, Done...

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2025/03/21

350- Practical security layering techniques, done right by Noah Mechnig-Giordano

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349- Beyond traditional perimeter security with Trent...

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2025/03/13

Trent Heiser, CIO at QC Supply, explains how going beyond traditional perimeter security is the only way forward in today’s dynamic landscape. Zero Trust is no longer an IT initiative. Whether you’re a CIO, CTO, IT manager, or just curious about how top leaders think… this episode will challenge how you view security in the modern enterprise.

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00:42:49

349- Beyond traditional perimeter security with Trent...

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2025/03/13

Trent Heiser, CIO at QC Supply, explains how going beyond traditional perimeter security is the only way forward in today’s dynamic landscape. Zero Trust is no longer an IT initiative. Whether you’re a CIO, CTO, IT manager, or just curious about how top leaders think… this episode will challenge how you view security in the modern enterprise.

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00:32:24

348- How To Speak To Your IT Leadership For Big...

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2025/03/06

Denise Hatzidakis, CIO, CTO, CISO “The business owns the what and the why. IT owns the how. Together, we figure out the when.” Top IT leaders know how to speak the language of business, but rarely do they teach stakeholders how to speak to them. Denise Hatzidakis, is one the strongest forces in IT leadership right now. Whether you are a winning IT leader, CTO, CFO, or user on the network… everyone can walk away from this episode with a profound moment of thought and how round

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00:32:24

348- How To Speak To Your IT Leadership For Big...

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2025/03/06

Denise Hatzidakis, CIO, CTO, CISO “The business owns the what and the why. IT owns the how. Together, we figure out the when.” Top IT leaders know how to speak the language of business, but rarely do they teach stakeholders how to speak to them. Denise Hatzidakis, is one the strongest forces in IT leadership right now. Whether you are a winning IT leader, CTO, CFO, or user on the network… everyone can walk away from this episode with a profound moment of thought and how round

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00:50:10

347- 149+ Hr Ransomware Attack with Lee Lahti

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2025/02/27

Lee Lahti, Information Technology, Cybersecurity Executive Star Wars OG Lee Lahti has watched A New Hope over 300 times and has even rented entire theater for movie premieres twice. He is also an empathetic, hands-off leader who knows when to be hands-on, effectively handling pressure while keeping the team calm.

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347- 149+ Hr Ransomware Attack with Lee Lahti

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2025/02/27

Lee Lahti, Information Technology, Cybersecurity Executive Star Wars OG Lee Lahti has watched A New Hope over 300 times and has even rented entire theater for movie premieres twice. He is also an empathetic, hands-off leader who knows when to be hands-on, effectively handling pressure while keeping the team calm.

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