

The Dov Baron Show
Dov Baron
The Dov Baron Show: Unmasking Hidden Truths for High-Profile Deep Thinkers
This isn’t just another leadership podcast. It’s a high-stakes exploration into the minds of those shaping the world... minus the usual talking points.
Every episode is a raw, unscripted collaboration between my guest and me, Dov Baron, as we dive into the truths no one else dares to ask about. My guests? Often unknown to the general public but absolute titans in their fields—the kind of people high-profile leaders turn to when they need an edge.
Here, generous curiosity meets bold conversation. Expect a mix of playful irreverence and deep intellectual firepower that forces you to rethink what you thought you knew.
If you’re the kind of leader who craves depth over soundbites and insight over ego-stroking, hit subscribe—because this is where real thinkers come to sharpen their edge.
This isn’t just another leadership podcast. It’s a high-stakes exploration into the minds of those shaping the world... minus the usual talking points.
Every episode is a raw, unscripted collaboration between my guest and me, Dov Baron, as we dive into the truths no one else dares to ask about. My guests? Often unknown to the general public but absolute titans in their fields—the kind of people high-profile leaders turn to when they need an edge.
Here, generous curiosity meets bold conversation. Expect a mix of playful irreverence and deep intellectual firepower that forces you to rethink what you thought you knew.
If you’re the kind of leader who craves depth over soundbites and insight over ego-stroking, hit subscribe—because this is where real thinkers come to sharpen their edge.
Episodes
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Aug 12, 2020 • 52min
Commander Kirk Lippold: Part2of2 Front Burner
Commander Kirk Lippold: Part2of2 Front Burner Why The US's Biggest Threat Isn't al Qaeda: Commander Kirk Lippold . . . . . . Our guests on this episode is Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.) He was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole when it came under a suicide terrorist attack by al Qaeda in the port of Aden, Yemen. This event is widely recognized as one of the most brazen acts of terrorism by al-Qaeda and was according to experts a foreshadowing what would take place on September 11, 2001. With this unique and invaluable experience, Commander Lippold has briefed over 7,000 military officers, 3,000 federal and state law enforcement officers, and given over 500 presentations on this seminal event in the war on terrorism. Today he works as a private consultant on executive leadership development, crisis management, and national security policy. He is also the author of the best selling book about the attack on USS Cole "Front Burner". . . . . . . Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2020 • 47min
Commander Kirk Lippold: Part1of2 Front Burner
Commander Kirk Lippold: Part 1of2 Front Burner Why Trust is the key to leadership in crisis: Commander Kirk Lippold . . . . . . Our guests on this episode is Commander Kirk Lippold, USN (Ret.) He was the Commanding Officer of the USS Cole when it came under a suicide terrorist attack by al Qaeda in the port of Aden, Yemen. This event is widely recognized as one of the most brazen acts of terrorism by al-Qaeda and was according to experts a foreshadowing what would take place on September 11, 2001. With this unique and invaluable experience, Commander Lippold has briefed over 7,000 military officers, 3,000 federal and state law enforcement officers, and given over 500 presentations on this seminal event in the war on terrorism. Today he works as a private consultant on executive leadership development, crisis management, and national security policy. He is also the author of the best selling book about the attack on USS Cole "Front Burner". . . . . . . Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2020 • 1h 1min
Professor Steven Rogelberg: The Surprising Science of Meetings
Professor Steven Rogelberg: The Surprising Science of Meetings How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance: Steven Rogelberg . . . . . . Our guest on this episode is Professor Steven Rogelberg. He not only challenges the assumption that meetings are a waste of time but he has the science to back it up, along with some very practical strategies on how to stop wasting time and energy and facilitate better meetings. His latest book was recognized by the Washington Post as the “#1 Leadership Book to Watch for in 2019,” Business Insider made it “The Top 14 Books everyone will be reading in 2019” and by SHRM as “Top 10 favourite new books”. The book were also featured on CBS This Morning Freakonomics, BBC World to name a few outlets. To find out more about Professor Steven Rogelberg: http://StevenRogelberg.com . . . . . . Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 24, 2020 • 60min
Moe Carrick: BraveSpace - WorkPlace
Moe Carrick: BraveSpace - WorkPlace Making Your Company Fit for Human Life: Moe Carrick . . . . . . Our guest on this episode is Moe Carrick. She wants more workplaces that work for people and leaders who give a crap. She consults, writes, and speaks on the topic often, helping average humans do super-human things to create connections that matter at work, which helps everyone bring their full selves every day. She’s a regular blogger on topics related to people at work and is a contributor to Conscious Company Magazine. Maven House Press released her first book, a bestseller FIT MATTERS: How to Love Your Job, in 2017. Her second book, Bravespace: Creating Workplaces Fit for Human Life, was released in 2019. More on Moe Carrick: https://www.moecarrick.com/ . . . . . . Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 19, 2020 • 57min
Jonathan DeYoe: Mindful Money
Jonathan DeYoe: Mindful Money Simple Practices for Reaching Your Financial Goals and Increasing Your Happiness Dividend Our guest on this episode is Jonathan DeYoe, author of Mindful Money: Simple Practices for Reaching Your Financial Goals and Increasing Your Happiness Dividend. He has been educating students and employees about money while also directly helping families with financial planning and investing for over 20 years. Jonathan believes that everyone benefits from some kind of financial planning and no one should be ashamed of the form they want that planning to take. More about Jonathan DeYoe and Mindful Money: http://Mindful.money Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2020 • 1h 5min
Eric Kapitulik: The Program
Eric Kapitulik: The Program Creating and Sustaining High Performance Leaders and Teams: Eric Kapitulik Our guest on this episode is Eric Kapitulik, he attended the United States Naval Academy. While there, he was a 4-year Varsity Letter winner and played on three NCAA Lacrosse Tournament teams. Graduating in 1995 he went on to serve as both a Marine Infantry Officer and Special Operations Officer with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Division. Eric left active duty after eight years of service and graduated from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in 2005. He's also an ultra-endurance athlete and an avid high-altitude mountaineer. He has summited five of the Seven Summits; these are the highest peaks on the seven continents, including Everest. Eric is also the Founder and CEO of The Program, a team building and leadership development company that works with corporate teams and professional athletic organizations around the United States. More about Eric Kapitulik and his organization: http://TheProgram.org Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2020 • 1h 6min
Susan Clarke & CrisMarie Campbell: The Beauty of Conflict
Susan Clarke & CrisMarie Campbell: The Beauty of Conflict Unlearning Fear of Conflict to Build Healthy Teams Our guests on this episode are CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke. They are the authors of “The Beauty of Conflict” and The Beauty of Conflict for Couples. CrisMarie Campbell, and Susan Clarke are the co-founders of Thrive Inc. They’ve spent 20 years helping men, women, couples, and teams to resolve difficult conflicts and create strong, thriving relationships. They also co-host a podcast, The Beauty of Conflict, and have given presentations on conflict resolution, communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving at Fortune 100 companies like Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, AT&T, and Nationwide, as well as, at organizations like the Gates Foundation, University of Washington Medical Center, and San Francisco Giants and many others. Their work and expertise have been featured on: The Today Show, NBC, and Shape Magazine, and Thrive Global and many others. More on Susan Clarke & CrisMarie Campbell: http://www.thriveinc.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thriveinc/ Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2020 • 1h 6min
Gene Kim: Unicorn Project
Gene Kim: Unicorn Project The Future of Technology and Leadership: Gene Kim . . . . . Our guest on this episode is Gene Kim. He is a multiple award-winning CTO, researcher and author, and has been studying high-performing technology organizations since 1999. He was founder and CTO of “Tripwire” for 13 years. He's a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 6 books, including an allegorical tale: The Phoenix Project. Since 2014, he has been the founder and organizer of the DevOps Enterprise Summit, studying the technology transformations of large, complex organizations. In 2007, ComputerWorld added Gene to the “40 Innovative IT People to Watch Under the Age of 40” list, and he was named a Computer Science Outstanding Alumnus by Purdue University for achievement and leadership in the profession. Gene Kim is a researcher who has been on a quest to understand what makes great technology organizations great. Author of The Wall Street Journal bestselling book: The Unicorn Project. Gene Kim . . . . . Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 3, 2020 • 1h 2min
Scott Miller: Management Mess to Leadership Success
Scott Miller: Management Mess to Leadership Success 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow: Scott Miller . . . . . Our guest on this episode is Scott Miller. He is the the former Chief Marketing Officer and current Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at the Franklin Covey Company. He’s a keynote speaker, and host of the world's largest subscribed to leadership development podcast, “On Leadership” (which Dov Baron was honoured to be featured on recently). Scott Miller is a Wall Street Journal best-seller Author of "The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team". Author of a weekly leadership column for Inc.com. Now he's the bestselling author of: Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow. More on Scott Miller: Executive Vice President of Thought Leadership at The Franklin Covey Company. LinkedIn: Scott Miller https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmillerfc/ and the On Leadership Podcast: https://resources.franklincovey.com/on-leadership-with-scott-miller . . . . . . Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 7min
Christopher O’Donnell: Leadership Composition
Christopher O’Donnell: Leadership Composition Why Giving Away Power Makes Leaders More Powerful: Christopher O’Donnell . . . . . . Christopher O’Donnell is the Chief Product Officer at a $7 Billion dollar company you may have heard of “HubSpot” where he drives product management, design, and user experience for HubSpot’s suite of products. Prior to this role, he led the product team building the HubSpot CRM and HubSpot Sales Pro. He also led the re-write of the HubSpot Marketing product, culminating in HubSpot Contacts and the release of HubSpot3 in 2012. He has also been a startup founder, advisor, and product/UX leader. Here to share his wisdom and insights; technology product leader and musician, currently the Chief Product Officer at HubSpot and leader of the pop/rock band The Providers. More Christopher O’Donnell Chief Product Officer for https://www.hubspot.com Twitter: @markitecht @Hubspot . . . . . Because Unified meaning is the one single monolithic difference between mediocrity and greatness for all individuals and companies, today more than ever, it is time to upgrade your leadership. Find out how you can hire Dov Baron, "The Dragonist", as a speaker or strategist for yourself or your organization: DovBaron.com Get bonus content on Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


