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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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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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53:09

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

Command 2 Corporate ·

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

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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 –...

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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...

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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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50:00

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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51:21

What is Corporate Culture? Breaking down the buzzword...

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2025/08/17

🎖️What exactly is corporate culture—and why does it matter? In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we dig deep into the DNA of workplace culture. From our military roots to our corporate careers, we reflect on how environments shape behavior, morale, and performance. 🔹What makes a good culture? 🔹How do you spot a toxic one? 🔹And how can leaders build one worth following? Whether you’re a transitioning veteran, a people leader, or just trying to understand your workplace better—this

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51:36

Profits VS. People | Command 2 Corporate

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2025/08/17

Is it possible to prioritize people and profits—or does one always come at the expense of the other? In this thought-provoking episode of Command 2 Corporate, two Army veterans turned corporate leaders unpack the tension between mission and margin. From leading soldiers on the battlefield to driving performance in the boardroom, we explore how leadership changes when success is measured in dollars—not lives. We discuss: 🔹 Times we’ve worked in profit-first vs. people-first cultures 🔹 ...

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54:38

Civilian Vs. Military Environment - Worlds Apart |...

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2025/08/17

The jump from the military to corporate America isn’t just a career change—it’s a culture shock. In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we dive into the stark differences between life in uniform and life in the civilian workforce. From leadership styles and communication norms to purpose, identity, and team dynamics, we explore what truly separates these two worlds—and how veterans can bridge the gap. 💬 Topics we cover in this episode: - Our first major culture shock moments

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49:57

Transitioning Out of the Military into the Civilan...

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2025/08/17

Leaving the uniform behind is more than a career move—it’s an identity shift. In Episode 4 of Command 2 Corporate, your veteran co-hosts pull back the curtain on one of the most challenging phases of post-military life: the transition into the civilian workforce. We unpack our fears, missteps, and surprising moments as we left the military and entered corporate America. From resume rewrites to culture shocks and emotional growing pains, this episode gets real about what it actually feels lik...

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45:33

Leadership in the Military - Part III | Command 2...

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2025/08/17

In this 3- part episode, we dive deep into our military journeys and explore how leadership is forged in the U.S. Army—from day one at basic training to leading troops in combat. We reflect on: 🔹 What led us to join the Army and how leadership played a role 🔹 Key lessons from our first duty stations and early failures 🔹 The difference between garrison leadership vs. deployed environments 🔹 What leadership under pressure really looks like 🔹 The leadership traits we still carry into

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56:13

Leadership in the Military - Part II | Command 2...

Command 2 Corporate ·

2025/08/17

In this 3- part episode, we dive deep into our military journeys and explore how leadership is forged in the U.S. Army—from day one at basic training to leading troops in combat. We reflect on: 🔹 What led us to join the Army and how leadership played a role 🔹 Key lessons from our first duty stations and early failures 🔹 The difference between garrison leadership vs. deployed environments 🔹 What leadership under pressure really looks like 🔹 The leadership traits we still carry into

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49:45

Leadership in the Military - Part I | Command 2...

Command 2 Corporate ·

2025/08/17

In this 3-part episode, we dive deep into our military journeys and explore how leadership is forged in the U.S. Army—from day one at basic training to leading troops in combat. We reflect on: 🔹 What led us to join the Army and how leadership played a role 🔹 Key lessons from our first duty stations and early failures 🔹 The difference between garrison leadership vs. deployed environments 🔹 What leadership under pressure really looks like 🔹 The leadership traits we still carry into

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