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Command 2 Corporate

Larry Perry & Tawofik Ghazal

Welcome to Command 2 Corporate!We’re your hosts, Larry Perry and Tawofik “T” Ghazal—two Army veterans who took different paths in service but found common ground in corporate America. One of us, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of leadership experience in the military, and the other, a former Staff Sergeant who served a decade before transitioning into the business world.Together, we break down our thoughts on leadership—from the motor pool to the boardroom, and everywhere in

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45:25

🎙️ After Action Review for your Career | Command 2...

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2025/12/28

🎖️ The best leaders learn as they go. We’ll show you how to apply the military’s After Action Review (AAR) to your leadership journey — turning wins, losses, and lessons into growth. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 The AAR formula: what went well, what didn’t, what to change. 🔹 How to use AARs for personal growth. 🔹 Running team AARs without blame. 🔹 Building a reflection ritual into your career. 🗣️ If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to

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47:46

🎙️ Transitioning from Peer to Manager | Command 2...

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2025/12/27

🎖️ One of the hardest transitions is leading former peers. In this episode, we break down how to reset relationships, establish authority, and avoid common pitfalls like favoritism or heavy-handedness. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Why peer-to-leader is so tricky. 🔹 Setting healthy boundaries. 🔹 Addressing resentment and favoritism concerns. 🔹 Military parallels to leading former peers. 🗣️ If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to stay

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40:06

🎙️ Managing Up: Leading Your Boss Effectively |...

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2025/12/20

🎖️ Leadership isn’t just about managing down — it’s about managing up. Learn how to anticipate your boss’s needs, build trust, and lead from the middle. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 What managing up really means. 🔹 How to disagree respectfully with your manager. 🔹 Building upward trust through proactive communication. 🔹 Balancing loyalty to your boss and your team. 🗣️ If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to stay updated on our latest

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53:16

🎙️ Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams |...

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2025/12/13

🎖️ Diversity without inclusion doesn’t work. This episode explores how to create belonging, amplify voices, and harness different perspectives for stronger results. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 The difference between diversity and inclusion. 🔹 Leadership behaviors that foster belonging. 🔹 How military leaders unify diverse groups under one mission. 🔹 The importance of psychological safety. 🗣️ If this episode resonates with you, be sure to subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts to stay

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24:22

🎙️ Leadership After the Uniform | Command 2 Corporate...

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2025/12/06

About Our Guest: Vernon (Always Got A Smile) Gales was a professional Soldier in the United States Army for 22 years, during which time he held myriad positions and rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). It was Junior ROTC that inspired him to join the United States Army six months after his twin brother, Vincent. He completed Basic and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. His first assignment was in Nurnberg, Germany from 1983 - 1987, and his last assignment was at ...

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57:41

🎙️ S2. Ep8. – Resilience and Adaptability in...

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2025/11/29

🎖️ Mastering Leadership in Uncertain Times: Join us as we explore the true test of leadership during times of uncertainty. In this episode, we delve into key strategies for staying calm under pressure, building resilient teams, and leveraging military adaptability to foster corporate stability. 🎯 What You'll Learn: 🔹 Build Resilience: Discover habits that strengthen teamwork and individuality. 🔹 Lead Without Burnout: Strategies for guiding your team through change while maintaining your

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🎙️ S2. Ep7. – Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams |...

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2025/11/22

🎖️ Leading remote and hybrid teams takes more than good intentions—it takes intentional connection. In this episode, we break down practical strategies you can use right now to build trust, strengthen accountability, and protect your culture even when your team is spread across time zones. Drawing from real-world leadership experience (including lessons learned in the military), we explore what it really takes to lead people you don’t see every day—and how the best remote leaders create

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54:26

🎙️ S2. Ep6. – Handling Conflict & Hard Conversations...

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2025/11/15

🎖️ Avoiding conflict doesn’t protect your team — it weakens it. In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we break down how to tackle tough conversations head-on, whether it’s about performance issues, team friction, or misaligned expectations. Learn how to address problems early, communicate with empathy, and strengthen your leadership credibility in the process. 💡 What You’ll Learn: 🔹 Why delaying conflict is a silent team killer 🔹 A proven framework for giving tough feedback effectively

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51:18

🎙️ S2. Ep5. - Delegation without Micromanagement |...

Command 2 Corporate ·

2025/11/08

🎖️ Delegation is one of the hardest skills for new leaders to master. We’ll show you how to empower your team, hold them accountable, and avoid the trap of micromanagement by applying the military concept of “mission command.” 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 The difference between delegation and dumping. 🔹 How to set expectations clearly. 🔹 Holding accountability without hovering. 🔹 Building team capability through trust. 🗣️ If this episode resonated, don’t forget to subscribe on YouTube,

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46:12

🎙️ S2. Ep4. - Communicating Up, Down, and Across |...

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2025/11/01

🎖️ Leadership is communication. This episode explores how to tailor your approach when speaking to executives, peers, and direct reports. We’ll compare military briefing techniques with corporate storytelling and share real-world strategies you can use today. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Why communication style changes by audience. 🔹 How to brief up, collaborate across, and guide down. 🔹 Avoiding breakdowns in cross-functional settings. 🔹 Storytelling as a leadership tool. 🗣️ If this

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51:39

🎙️ S2. Ep3. - Trust as the Currency of Leadership |...

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2025/10/25

🎖️ Trust is the foundation of every high-performing team. In this episode, we discuss how to establish and maintain trust, why consistency is key, and how military teams thrive under pressure because of unshakable trust. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Trust is earned through consistent action. 🔹 The “3 Cs” of trust: Competence, Care, and Character. 🔹 Repairing trust when it’s been broken. 🔹 Why leaders can’t outsource trust-building. 🗣️ If this episode resonated, don’t forget to subscribe

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45:37

🎙️ S2 Ep2 Command Presence in Corporate | Command...

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2025/10/18

🎖️ Leaders don’t just manage tasks — they project presence. In this episode, we unpack how to carry yourself with confidence, credibility, and influence, even if you’re new to leadership. Learn how to bring military command presence into the corporate world without crossing into arrogance. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 The elements of command presence: confidence, clarity, consistency. 🔹 Body language and tone that inspire trust. 🔹 How introverts can develop strong presence. 🔹 Translating military

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50:32

🎙️ S2. Ep1: From Doer to Leader - Making the Shift |...

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2025/10/11

🎖️ Being great at your job doesn’t guarantee success as a leader. In this episode, we break down the critical mindset shift from individual contributor to people-leader. We’ll share lessons from our military journey — moving from soldier to squad leader — and how to redefine success in corporate by driving results through your team, not just yourself. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 Why the first promotion into leadership feels harder than expected. 🔹 How to stop relying only on technical expertise.

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🎙️ Ep. 14 - Proper Introductions from us! | Command 2...

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2025/10/04

Meet your hosts...properly! Believe it or not, we actually did introductions while recording our very first episode. The thing about our first episode is that it wasn't suppose to be an episode. It was a test recording that turned into our most popular video thus far. We had to cut and do some edits, and lost that intro so better late than never. In this episode, we discuss our individual journeys from joining the U.S. Army to corporate leadership. We discuss lessons learned from our milita...

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55:16

🎙️ Ep. 13 - Why Toxic Leaders get Promoted | Command...

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2025/09/27

🎖️ Why do we keep promoting toxic leaders? In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we unpack Simon Sinek’s controversial insight on why some of the most damaging leaders climb the ladder—while servant leaders get left behind. With a military and corporate lens, we explore how performance-at-all-costs cultures reward toxic traits, the long-term damage this creates, and how we can change the narrative. If you’ve ever watched a poor leader rise while a great one gets ignored, this episod...

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56:14

🎙️Ep.12 - Giving Guidance vs Artistic Freedom |...

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2025/09/20

🎖️How much guidance is too much? In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we explore the delicate balance between direction and creative freedom—and why it matters in leadership, innovation, and team growth. As former military leaders turned corporate professionals, we’ve led in environments where structure is everything—and others where freedom drives results. We’ll break down how to give enough direction to guide success without micromanaging or limiting vision. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 W...

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53:54

Ep.11 - Leadership Impact in a New Role: Immediate...

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2025/09/13

🎖️ When you’re the new leader, all eyes are on you. Should you make bold changes right away or take time to learn the culture and people first? In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we unpack what effective leadership looks like in those first 90 days. Drawing from our experience as veterans stepping into corporate roles, we discuss when to hit the ground running—and when to slow down, listen, and observe before making your mark. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹 When stepping into a new leadership

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58:27

🎙️Ep 10: Managing Up | Command 2 Corporate

Command 2 Corporate ·

2025/09/06

🎖️ Giving your boss feedback can feel like walking a tightrope. In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we break down how to manage up—not by kissing up, but by communicating with honesty, courage, and strategy. As veterans turned corporate leaders, we’ve seen firsthand how feedback up the chain can either transform a culture or become a career landmine. We talk about what works, what to avoid, and how emotional intelligence and trust play critical roles in managing up. 🎯 Key Takeaways: 🔹

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42:04

Professional Maturity and Leadership Maturity –...

Command 2 Corporate ·

2025/08/17

In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we dive deep into two traits that can make or break your career: Professional Maturity and Leadership Maturity. They may sound similar, but the reality is… they play very different roles in your success. From the boardroom to the battlefield, we’ve seen that professional maturity is about how you show up, handle pressure, and navigate workplace challenges with poise. Leadership maturity, on the other hand, is about leading with vision, emotional intell...

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45:48

Team Dynamics, Cross-Collaboration, & Office Politics...

Command 2 Corporate ·

2025/08/17

How do strong team dynamics fall apart—and how do office politics play a hidden role in that breakdown? In this two-part episode of Command 2 Corporate, we dig into the real-world challenges of cross-functional collaboration in the workplace, especially when office politics, silos, or egos get in the way. From our experience leading in both the military and corporate America, we share practical strategies to foster trust across departments, handle political undercurrents, and protect team pe...

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