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>Lead.exe_ is a podcast for anyone who wants to level-up their leadership skills and enhance their careers. Host Brian Comerford, Jon Abboud, and Nick Lozano explore leadership concepts through interviews with thought leaders from all walks of life, with a focus on technology and innovation, to bring you valuable and actionable insights.
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Oct 1, 2019 • 43min
Technology’s Foundational Seat at the Organizational Table
In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss the evolving role of Technology, from back-office cost-center to front-office digital business strategist and beyond. Arguing we live in an era where every company is a data and technology company, our hosts explore why technology deserves a seat at the executive decision-making table, as well as the soft-skills necessary to bridge that transition.

Sep 15, 2019 • 46min
The Ugly Advantage with Peter Lynch
Who we are as people has as much to do with how we are as leaders as any other facet of our experience. The story we tell ourselves and others contributes to how we both serve and set direction. Fluent in the nuances of these talents is Peter Lynch, who joins Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano to discuss the importance of sharpening focus, failing skillfully, and finding strength in our own ugly advantage.

Sep 1, 2019 • 53min
Unplug to Increase Performance with Natalie Johnson
In this episode special guest Natalie Johnson joins Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano to discuss how being an effective leader, in part, requires both work-life balance and understanding when to disconnect.

Aug 15, 2019 • 51min
Talent Acquisition with Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano
In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss talent acquisition, something that is a challenge for most organizations in any industry. Particularly for today's modern technology leaders, when it comes to talent acquisition how do you simply hire good people?

Aug 1, 2019 • 50min
Data is Today's Currency with Robert Sunker
In this episode special guest Robert Sunker joins Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano to discuss leadership challenges in the age of data analytics and insights. Included in the conversation: where to start using data insights to drive the decisions shaping your business; how to embrace data, measure what matters, and rally the talent already within your organization to develop the skillful bench-strength necessary to develop organizational data literacy; and what questions as a leader need to be asked to best identify what opportunities are already housed within the data of your business. These and many other themes are covered in this chat focused on harnessing data as a corporate asset.

Jul 15, 2019 • 45min
A Discussion on Being New Leader with Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano
In this episode Brian Comerford and Nick Lozano discuss what they think is important for people new to leadership roles. We cover everything from mentoring, leading vs managing, and different leadership styles.

Jul 1, 2019 • 49min
Servant Leadership with Jon Abboud
Today we're speaking with our special guest, John Abboud, who comes to us by way of many various paths, including a background in the United States Marine Corps, and academic study in management and leadership. In this episode was talked about servant leadership, communication, and when you are a leader is nothing about you.

Jun 16, 2019 • 60min
The Language of Leadership with Roxanne Kaufman Elliott
In this episode we talked with Roxanne Kaufman Elliott about the language of leadership.

Jun 1, 2019 • 50min
Mastermind With Scott Smeester
In this episode we are join by guest Scott Smeester. We chatted about Mastermind peer groups, entrepreneurship, being more agile, and why you should include cases studies in addition to your resume when looking for a job.

May 15, 2019 • 50min
Data, Technology and Leadership with Ryan Deeds
In this episode we chatted with Ryan Deeds about data, technology and leadership. Ryan Deeds is VP, Technology at Assurex Global.