The Executive Appeal with Alex D. Tremble

When trust is thin and every decision still rolls up to you, the week between Christmas and New Year can feel disorienting. You’re not off, but you’re not fully on either. Your executive team slows down, emails pile up, and your brain keeps asking, “Should I be doing something right now?” This episode explains why that tension is normal—and how to use it strategically.In this episode, you’ll learn:- Why forcing clarity or decisions during this decompression period leads to fatigue, not insight.- How to create mental space for strategic thinking without rushing resolutions.- A simple exercise to capture your persistent thoughts without judgment, letting real insight emerge naturally.- How to protect yourself from burnout while giving your executive team room to regroup.- How to use this pause to enter January with focus, perspective, and energy.This episode is for C Suite leaders, VPs, and Division Presidents of $50M–$750M organizations who are tired of carrying all the thinking while their teams slow down.Happy Holidays and a strong New Year! Take advantage of this quiet period to pause, recharge, and set yourself and your team up for success.

In this episode of The Executive Appeal, we welcome Mohamed Massaquoi, Founder of VESSOL, who brings deep expertise in leadership, mindset, and organizational performance.As we head into the Christmas holiday, Mohamed shares his remarkable journey and the lessons in resilience, focus, and high-pressure decision-making that now shape his work with executives and leadership teams.Senior executives often find themselves buried under decision overload, struggling to trust their teams, and trying to execute effectively while juggling personal and professional complexities—especially at this time of year. Mohamed offers practical insights on how leaders can build executive teams that operate with true ownership and autonomy, so fewer decisions roll up to the top.Listeners will learn:- How to foster a culture of proactivity where leaders and teams make high-quality decisions independently- Strategies for guiding your team through transitions, change, and complex business environments—without micromanaging- Ways to reduce bottlenecks and accelerate execution across departments- Techniques for managing leadership stress while staying fully present for your teamIf you’re still the chief problem-solver for your executive team—constantly firefighting or overwhelmed by decisions that shouldn’t need your attention—this episode is for you.🎄 Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful holiday season as you listen, reflect, and prepare for the year ahead.

This special Christmas episode of The Executive Appeal with Alex Tremble features Alex in conversation with Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman, Americas at JLL and founder of the Public Institutions Division, alongside his sons, Herman E. Bulls Jr., Senior Account Executive, and Jonathan Bulls, Account Executive at Microsoft. In the spirit of the season, they share lessons on giving the gift of autonomy to your executive team and helping leaders act independently while staying aligned on strategic priorities.Senior executives often feel like they’re the only ones making critical decisions, slowing execution, and creating unnecessary bottlenecks. In this festive edition, the Bulls discuss practical ways to encourage proactive leadership and faster execution, even during high-stakes projects and year-end pressures.Listeners will discover:- How to encourage your team to own problems without constant oversight- Strategies to reduce decision load on top executives- Ways to improve execution speed while keeping alignment- Tips for ending the year strong with more empowered leadersIf you’re still the chief problem solver for your exec team or feel like everything rolls up to you, this episode is for you.Celebrate the season by learning how to create a proactive, high-ownership executive team and make your calendar lighter for the year ahead. Listen now and share with another senior leader!

If you’re a senior executive preparing for or recovering from layoffs, you already know the truth. It is not the cuts that damage organizations. It is how they are handled. When trust fractures, proactivity collapses, execution slows, and your best people quietly start looking elsewhere.In this episode, Alex D. Tremble breaks down how executive teams can navigate layoffs with clarity, dignity, and strategic intent, so you protect trust today and preserve execution capacity for tomorrow.You will learn:Why poorly executed layoffs create long-term cultural and operational damageHow to communicate hard news without gaslighting and avoid the common mistakes that erode trustHow to protect dignity for those leaving and psychological safety for those who remainStrategic questions every senior executive must answer before deciding who to cutAlternatives to layoffs many leaders overlook that can preserve trust and talentA real coaching example showing what compassionate, high-clarity executive leadership looks like in practiceThis episode is for C suite leaders, senior executives, VPs, and Division Presidents running $50M–$750M organizations who are tired of carrying the emotional and operational weight of difficult decisions alone.Listen now to rethink how your executive team navigates its hardest moments.Share this with another senior leader who is facing tough decisions this season.

Have you ever noticed how powerful leadership becomes when you truly own your story, your growth, and your voice?In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I sit down with Kenya Brock, Director of Sales & Sales Development at Comcast Advertising, to talk about what it really means to lead with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.Kenya’s journey, from navigating constant change as a child to becoming a high-impact leader in media, marketing, and advertising, is filled with lessons every leader can use.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why leaders must confidently communicate their accomplishments✅ How to continually reintroduce yourself as you grow✅ The role childhood experiences play in shaping your leadership identity✅ Why intention, values, and courage drive long-term success✅ How authenticity fuels influence, connection, and opportunityBecause here’s the truth: leadership isn’t just about strategy.It’s about knowing who you are, embracing your evolution, and leading with intention every single day.🎧 Listen now!Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, RSS Feed, and YouTube.#TheExecutiveAppeal #LeadershipPodcast #AuthenticLeadership #CareerGrowth #GPSLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #ProfessionalGrowth

Have you ever realized how often you feel grateful for someone but never actually tell them?In this special Thanksgiving episode of The Executive Appeal, I’m opening up about something deeply personal, the mentors, coaches, and friends who shaped my journey and the important lesson I learned about expressing gratitude while people are still here to hear it.And before anything else, I want to say this clearly:Thank you, Dirk Baxter, for being a one of a kind mentor, coach, and friend.I miss you and our conversations so much.🎯 In this episode, I share:✅ Why gratitude is one of the most underrated leadership skills✅ How unspoken appreciation can quietly erode relationships and team culture✅ Why we need to “give people their roses” while they’re still with us✅ A simple practice you can use today to strengthen your relationships and your leadershipHere’s the truth I’ve learned over the years:Leadership isn’t just about strategy, decision making, or performance.It’s about connection.It’s about appreciation.And it’s about saying the words people deserve to hear before it’s too late.🎧 Listen now!Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, RSS Feed, and YouTube.#TheExecutiveAppeal #AlexDTremble #LeadershipPodcast #GratitudeInLeadership #ThanksgivingMessage #GPSLeadership #MentorshipMatters #GiveThemTheirRoses

Have you ever noticed how much stronger teams become when people feel encouraged, valued, and supported?In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, sits down with Celeste Warren, former VP and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Merck and founder of Celeste Warren Consulting LLC, to explore how authentic leadership, encouragement, and inclusive practices shape team success and workplace culture.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why leadership is about connection, not just delegation✅ How creating a sense of belonging strengthens engagement and performance✅ The importance of checking in and empowering your team every day✅ Why leaders succeed when they build environments where people can show up fullyBecause here’s the truth: leadership isn’t just about managing work.It’s about showing up for your people, fostering trust, and helping them thrive.🎧 Listen now!Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, RSS Feed, and YouTube.#TheExecutiveAppeal #AlexDTremble #CelesteWarren #LeadershipPodcast #AuthenticLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #GPSLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamEmpowerment

Let’s be honest, no one wants hard times. But almost every beautiful thing in life is born out of challenge.In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) share how our most painful seasons often prepare us for our greatest breakthroughs and why what feels like punishment may actually be preparation.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why growth rarely feels good while it’s happening✅ How to reframe pain as a teacher, not an enemy✅ The mindset shift that turns adversity into opportunity✅ How real leaders use hard seasons to build resilience, empathy, and strengthBecause here’s the truth: You’re not being punished, you’re being prepared.Every challenge carries a seed of growth if you choose to look for it.🎧 Listen now on your favorite platforms!#TheExecutiveAppeal #AlexDTremble #LeadershipPodcast #GrowthMindset #Resilience #LeadershipDevelopment #PurposeThroughPain #GPSLeadership

Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to lead and be led when people feel safe enough to be their authentic selves?In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, sits down with Angel Baltimore, Senior Vice President of Information Technology at the National Apartment Association, to explore how authenticity, vulnerability, and connection shape the way we give and receive as leaders.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why leadership is an art, not a science, and why the best leaders adapt with empathy✅ How authenticity in the workplace builds trust and strengthens teams✅ The power of sharing who you are, not just what you do, in leadership✅ How personal stories and human connection help leaders truly receive and not just giveBecause here’s the truth: leadership isn’t just about giving direction.It’s about giving yourself permission to be seen, heard, and human.🎧 Listen now!Available on multiple platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, RSS Feed, and YouTube.#TheExecutiveAppeal #AlexDTremble #AngelBaltimore #LeadershipPodcast #AuthenticLeadership #WomenInLeadership #GPSLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #HumanConnection

Have you ever noticed how one conversation can completely change your direction in life or leadership?In this episode of The Executive Appeal, I (Alex D. Tremble, CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions) explore the power of proximity, why being in the room with the right people can shift your mindset, open doors, and expand what you believe is possible.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ How proximity shapes your goals and accelerates growth✅ Why the right rooms matter more than the right credentials✅ How leaders use relationships to expand possibility and open doors for others✅ What it really means to surround yourself with people who challenge and champion youBecause here’s the truth, you are one conversation away from a completely different life.But that conversation won’t happen if you’re not in the room.🎧 Listen now!Available on multiple platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, RSS Feed, and YouTube.#TheExecutiveAppeal #AlexDTremble #LeadershipPodcast #ProximityMatters #GPSLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #NetworkingForLeaders