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Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts)

Real CEOs. Real Stories. Hosted by Ben Fanning—2025 Gold Stevie Award winner for Best Business Podcast and ranked in the Top 2% globally—Lead the Team draws on over 600 CEO interviews to take you inside the minds of leaders from brands like Honeywell, HP, IBM, Dunkin’, and L’Oréal. In each episode, you’ll hear raw, unfiltered stories of leading through rapid growth, high-stakes decisions, and make-or-break moments—plus the CEO-tested tools and strategies they use to build high-performing

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44:52

Let’s Retire Retirement - Derek Coburn, Bestelling...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/06/04

What if everything you believed about retirement… was wrong?Discover vital insights from Derek Coburn—author, wealth advisor, entrepreneur, co-founder of CADRE, an exclusive “un-networking” community for top business leaders, and now of the bold new book, Let’s Retire Retirement.He challenges the outdated notion that your best years come after your career ends.Instead, he argues that meaning, purpose, and growth shouldn’t be delayed—they should be designed into your life now.We unpack:-Why

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38:47

"Failure Built Me" - COO Consoldated...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/06/03

What if failure unlocks everything?COO Gaurav Juneja didn’t climb the ladder—he took the hard route no one wanted… and built the ladder himself.He failed early. He raised his hand for the toughest projects. He switched industries. He even coached squash at Harvard before becoming COO of a national fiber infrastructure company (Consolidated Communications/Fidium Fiber)🎧 Discover Gaurav's empowering ideas and strategies around:A “resume mindset” nearly held him back—and how he replaced it with a

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38:11

Big Tuna Fights Back - Chicken of the Sea President,...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/05/27

How do you revive a 100-year-old brand… without playing it safe?Andy Mecs, President of Chicken of the Sea, didn’t just inherit a legacy—he reshaped it.But not by chasing trends.Not by copying the competition.And definitely not by playing defense.Instead, he made a series of bold moves that most would’ve avoided—And in the process, turned a fading favorite into a rising force.In this episode, you’ll hear:The unexpected career moment that changed everythingHow he rebuilt trust—and a team—during the

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51:16

Telling Doesn't Work - COO of Carolina Handling, Joe...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/05/22

Warehouse Unrest. 3 AM. T-shirt soaked in sweat. Alone.That’s where Joe Perkins, now COO of Carolina Handling, found himself early in his career —after pushing team productivity too far, too fast.💥 His team walked out.But instead of doubling down, Joe went back in—this time with humility.Together, they rewrote the rules. Built a new plan. And blew past the goals he thought were impossible.Joe went from player to coach, from telling to asking, and from forklift seller to logistics innovator.You’ll

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31:05

Leadership Flex - CEO, Kӧrber Business Area Supply...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/05/19

Flex. Adapt. Win.That’s the playbook for Ananta Islam, CEO at Körber Supply Chain Americas, who’s scaling a global operation with one mission:Build teams that trust, strategies that empower, and a culture that moves at the speed of change.Here’s what stood out in our conversation:👉 Why leadership must flex across generations—even down to emojis👉 The underrated power of self-awareness (and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you)👉 Turning strategy into a daily practice, not a dusty

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33:46

Lives Saved 📡 - ClearPath, Inc, President Nicole...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/05/15

Lifeline in a War Zone 📡Nicole Robinson, President of DataPath, shares the harrowing moment when her team’s satellite system—the world’s largest fleet of defense-certified terminals—helped civilians escape to safety.......in the middle of a war. ⚠️ This wasn’t luck. It was leadership.And for Nicole and her team, saving lives isn’t a one-time story—it’s the mission. Every.Single. Day.Imagine being stranded in the middle of a jungle. A desert. A ship at sea.No cell towers. No Wi-Fi.But the mission

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01:09:02

Chef Mike Lata - FIG and The Ordinary (James Beard...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/05/12

🍴 CHEF’S FIRE.Talent gets you started.Obsession takes you further.But it’s fire and vision that forges a true chef.Mike Lata, James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of Charleston’s celebrated FIG and The Ordinary, didn’t just build restaurants —...he's built a legacy grounded in passion, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence.In this conversation, Mike shares what few ever see behind the plate:🔥 The brutal early years most don't survive.🔥 The moment he considered quitting — and what

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38:45

Mission Within - President and CEO of Archrock, Brad...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/05/08

Some leaders manage.Some leaders survive.A rare few — power the world.Brad Childers, President and CEO of Archrock, doesn’t just lead a company.He fuels the infrastructure that powers modern life — keeping energy flowing when the world needs it most.With over a decade as CEO and a 30-year career at the intersection of energy, innovation, and strategy, Brad has a deep conviction about the role energy plays in liberating humanity from darkness, cold, and toil — and a sharp eye for what’s next.In this

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32:25

Beat Giants - President of Accruent, Richard Leurig

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/05/05

💥 Ever felt like the underdog… and wondered if you could actually win?Richard Leurig, President of Accruent, built an entire career out of beating industry titans — with speed, clarity, and purpose.✅ Outlasted the mortgage meltdown✅ Scaled MoneyGram in a federal crisis✅ Built “The Better Everyday Way”In this bold episode, he shares how to lead through chaos, simplify to grow, and turn setbacks into superpowers.🎧 Listen now — and get the playbook for underdog victories.👇Question for you: When’s a

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34:44

Rise Again - CEO of Experity, Dr. David Stern

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/05/01

What happens when a doctor, raised to save lives, suddenly finds himself in the high-stakes world of business with no playbook to guide him?Dr. David Stern, CEO of Experity, opens up about his journey from the fast-paced world of urgent care to leading a tech company that serves thousands of clinics across the country. But his isn’t just a story of business success—it’s a story of raw determination, personal growth, and leadership forged in the fires of crisis.Dr. Stern reflects on the pivotal

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33:54

The Hard Conversation - Ovik Health, President and...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/04/28

The Hard ConversationWhat if your biggest leadership breakthrough, started with a brutally honest performance review?Well Shri Parikh, didn’t just turn around an underperforming team member—he changed that person’s life. And in return? That person incredibly mentored his teenage son through one of the most difficult chapters of his life. The result? A lifelong bond… and a leader reborn.Shri is the President and Executive Vice President of Ovik Health, a subsidiary of the legendary Milliken &

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41:48

Calm Crushes Choas - CEO of Odyssey Logistics, Hans...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/04/21

What if your biggest leadership advantage… was knowing when to say less?Today’s guest is Hans Stig Moller, CEO of Odyssey Logistics—a global logistics powerhouse that moves freight across 130 countries. But here’s the twist: Hans doesn’t lead with volume. He leads with calm. Curiosity. And radical humility.Raised in Denmark, shaped by gritty experience in the shipping yards, and guided by a deeply people-first mindset, Hans opens up about what it really takes to earn trust at scale—without burning

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39:43

Line in the Sand - COO Wedgewood, Stan Howell

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/04/10

Where do you draw the line as a leader?Stan Howell, a pharmaceutical powerhouse with 25+ years at giants like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Novartis, shares a powerful message.He's now risen to the corner office as COO at Wedgewood holding true to his personal values and guiding principles.Wedgewood is the largest US veterinary compounding pharmacy, serving over 70,000 vets and one million animals yearly. He didn't have some grand plan; he chose to seize the opportunities and learned along the

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32:44

Empathy Builds Empires - CEO of Accanto Health, Tom...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/04/07

Powerful Healing ForceDr. Tom Britton, CEO of Accanto Health, shares how his personal experience with addiction and recovery has shaped his approach to leadership. He's powerfully leveraged it to build a thriving culture at Accanto Health, the parent company of the Emily Program and Gather Behavioral Health. They focus on treating those impacted by eating disorders and other behavioral heath challenges.You'll find how they effectively offer compassion and evidence-based care across a broad

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29:14

Data Doesn't Lie - CEO Date Axle, Andy Frawley

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/04/03

Data Doesn't Lie!Andrew Frawley, CEO of Data Axle, shares the key for leveraging data and AI to create emotional connections at scale...a game-changer for EVERY business.It's incredible they equip organizations to leverage a database of 90 million businesses and 300 million consumers to find their best customers.Forget Mad Men, this is the new era of connection. You'll learn how AI can predict emotional triggers.......the power of understanding the "full person" (both as a consumer and as a

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35:15

Are You a True Leader? - CEO of AlaTrade Foods, Josh...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/03/26

Are you a true leader?Ever wonder what happens when a leader loses their title? Josh Whitley, CEO of AlaTrade Foods, reveals the raw truth about leadership, identity, and the importance of life beyond the job. In this gripping interview, Josh shares his journey from climbing the ranks to facing a layoff, and the profound lessons he learned along the way. It's a wake-up call for any leader prioritizing their position over their people. Discover how a leader learned the hard way that who you are is

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41:33

When AI Goes Unleashed - CEO and Founder Superside,...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/03/24

Your AI EdgeFredrik Thomassen, CEO and Founder of Superside, stands at the forefront of the AI creative revolution. His mission is to empower in-house creative teams, often overlooked and under-resourced, by unlocking the transformative power of AI.Superside, serving giants like Amazon, Salesforce, and Vimeo, is proving that AI is the creative edge that teams need. You'll hear how Fredrik and his team are leveraging AI to...-Alleviate Strain: Reducing the immense pressure on teams, enabling them to

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31:07

Unstoppable Resilience - COO Pura, Patricia Coan

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/03/18

Unstoppable ResilienceEver been laid off? Patricia Coan, COO at Pura, has not once, not twice, but THREE times! But her story isn't one of defeat. It's a powerful lesson in resilience and adaptability that every leader needs to hear. How did those setbacks actually accelerate her career? You'll have to listen to believe it. Patricia shares how those experiences shaped her leadership, offering invaluable insights on navigating career curveballs and leading with empathy. Find out how the strategy

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37:46

Conquer the Merger - CEO Planview, Razat Gaurav

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/03/12

Razat Gaurav, CEO of Planview, shares his experience leading a company formed by merging three competing entities.Imagine the challenge of uniting three rival companies with distinct cultures and values into a cohesive team. This is the situation he faced when he took the helm at Planview. You'll learn the powerful strategy he used to build trust, establish a shared vision, and align incentives among the team. You'll Also Discover:Why Culture Matters A Step to Visionary Leadership The

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30:57

Limitless Energy - President of Tokamak Energy USA,...

Lead the Team (Top 2% of Podcasts) ·

2025/03/10

Limitless Energy Source?The future of energy is changing, and business leaders NEED to know what's coming.Michael Ginsburg, President of Tokamak Energy USA, distills he groundbreaking potential of fusion energy and how it can revolutionize our world! 🤯This is NOT just a pipe dream!Michael, a leading expert in energy and the fusion industry, boils down the opportunity, the latest advancements, and why fusion is closer than ever to becoming a reality.You'll see why AI and machine learning are

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