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CEO on the Go
Are you ready to lead in the new paradigm? A lot of leaders are struggling to move their business forward in new ways. In this new podcast, experienced executive advisor Gayle Lantz explores the people side of leadership. Whether it’s engaging your team or teaching them how to become problem solvers, CEO on the Go is the show to help you overcome these challenges. Featuring Gayle's own insights and special interviews with other leadership experts, authors and thought-leaders, this show is for…
Episodes
- CEO on the Go
Don’t Let Fear Get a Grip on You
This week’s episode is a replay of a favorite from the archives, originally released on Halloween 2024. With Halloween just around the corner, Gayle Lantz…
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A Better Way to Start Your Day
Before your feet hit the floor, your mind may already be rehearsing everything that could go wrong. Nothing has happened yet, but you’ve started the day with a…
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When the Stakes Are High: What NASA Knows About Preventing Failure with Mike Ciannilli
Failure is inevitable. But what separates organizations that grow from those that repeat their mistakes isn't whether they fail; it's what they do next. Find…
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Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously
A surprisingly high water bill. A dishwasher left in the front yard. In the span of one week, Gayle Lantz caught herself doing the very thing she'd told…
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Letting Go - How to Stop Replaying What Went Wrong
Sometimes you can’t stop replaying a negative work experience, even hours, days or weeks later. Maybe someone criticized you, questioned your decision, or…
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Trying to Make Everyone Happy? Why Great Leaders Stop Trying
Have you ever walked into a meeting and immediately locked onto the one disengaged person in the room, while everyone else was fully present and contributing?…
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What You’re Not Seeing - The Leadership Blind Spots That Cost You with Bill Miller
What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn't a bad decision, but the one you can't even see coming? Gayle Lantz speaks with Bill Miller, a returning…
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Tired of Leading? How to Re-Energize for What’s Ahead
As summer winds down and the final stretch of the year ramps up, many leaders find themselves oddly exhausted even after time off. Gayle Lantz says this isn't…
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Stop the Blame Game - From Finger-Pointing to Forward Movement
When something goes wrong at work, the first question people usually ask is "whose fault is this?" Gayle Lantz makes the case that this is the wrong place to…
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Chaotic Motion: The Surprising Art of Creating What’s Next
What if creating what’s next isn’t about having a clear plan and taking massive action? Sometimes, it may require a little chaotic motion. In this episode…
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Enter the TomorrowZone: How Leaders Can Create What’s Next with Deborah Reuben
Most leaders know they need to think more about the future. Yet so many teams stay stuck running on urgency, firefighting the day-to-day, and mistaking…
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How to Get Better Sleep - Restore Yourself with Dr. Sina Smith
We celebrate leaders who push harder, work longer, and power through exhaustion. But the very qualities that make leaders effective -- clear thinking…
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How to Fuel Yourself: Simple Nutrition Habits with Dr. Sina Smith
As a leader, you make dozens of decisions every day, but the ones you make about your own body often get pushed to the bottom of the list. The truth is, how…
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Move the Spotlight - Worry Less About Yourself. Grow More as a Leader.
Many leaders live in a constant state of worry without even realizing it. They worry about how they're coming across, whether they're making the right…
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From AI Anxiety to AI Advantage with Cheryl Thompson
There's a common belief that AI is only for the technical crowd. Cheryl Thompson is on a mission to prove otherwise, and she's living proof that you don't need…
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The Real Question You’re Trying to Answer
Many successful leaders carry a quiet question in the back of their minds about what's next, what they truly want, or whether something needs to change. Even…
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One Degree of Change Changes Everything
Becoming a more effective leader doesn’t require a total reinvention. It could be just one small, intentional shift. Gayle Lantz challenges listeners with a…
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Follow Your Inner Spark - Don’t Let Doubt Put It Out
As we celebrate the Fourth of July and watch fireworks light up the sky, Gayle Lantz invites leaders to think about a different kind of spark, not the one…
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The Midyear Rebuild - Reconstructing Your Life and Work
A year after a tree crashed through her roof, Gayle Lantz has finally moved back into her fully reconstructed home. But when the restoration crew asked if…
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What You Choose to Notice Changes Everything
We often think of attention as something that just happens to us, pulled by distractions, demands, and the noise of daily life. But what if noticing were…
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De-Escalate to Lead - The Neuroscience of Emotional Control with Doug Noll
When stress runs high and teams start operating on edge, the instinct for many leaders is to push harder, communicate more forcefully, or demand better…
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Breaking Down Silos Before They Break Your Organization
Most organizations say they want collaboration, but many are still operating in deeply divided ways. Departments protect their turf, communication stays…
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Don’t Skip Your Next Graduation - You’re Ready
Graduation season is a powerful reminder that the most meaningful transitions in life don't always come with a diploma; they come with growth. In this…
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When Work Can Wait - What Presence Makes Possible
We live in a world that rewards efficiency. Every moment feels like it should produce something, especially when you're a leader with a packed schedule and a…
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What Leaders Really Carry Beneath the Surface
Many leaders look like they've got it all together. But behind the polished exterior, many are quietly running on empty, exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering…
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What Really Matters, Now? A Leadership Question Worth Asking
When life brings loss, transition, or unexpected disruption, it often prompts a deeper question: What really matters, now? But this isn’t only a question for…
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How to Lead When Problems Seem Too Big
We live in a world that loves to amplify everything. Every issue feels urgent. Every misstep feels catastrophic. And if you're not careful, you can get swept…
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Zoom Out - A Way Out of What’s Been Pulling You Down
As a leader, you’re trained to lean in, dig deep, and solve problems. But what happens when zooming in too closely is making the problem bigger? Gayle Lantz…
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When Everything Feels Like a Blur - Finding Clarity in the Chaos
If life lately has felt like a blur at work, at home, or both, you're not alone. And you're probably being told to slow down, take a break, and clear your…
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Choose Expansion, Not Escape - A Better Way to Grow Your Comfort Zone
You've heard it before: Get out of your comfort zone. But what if that's the wrong way to think about it? In any kind of leadership role, you will experience…
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The Experimentation Advantage - Why Trying Beats Overthinking
What does it take to reach 300 episodes and actually mean it when you say every single one was an experiment? This milestone episode takes a personal look at…
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Is That Really True? Challenging the Stories You’re Telling Yourself
Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind fills in the blanks about a situation, about another person, or about yourself? Almost instantly, your brain writes…
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Executive Presence - More Than You Think—and More Important Than You Realize (with Paul Aldo)
Executive presence is no longer a "nice to have"; it's a defining factor in how leaders are perceived, how far they advance, and how effectively they inspire…
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Finding More Joy in Your Work - A Surprising Path to More Wins
We track our sleep, our steps, our heart rate, our productivity. It seems we track everything…except our joy. We obsess about longevity. But what about…
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Not Enough Time? You Might Have a Tab Problem
How many tabs do you have open right now on your browser, and in your brain? If you're like most leaders, it's probably more than you'd care to admit. And…
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Leading Under Pressure - Breaking the Hidden Patterns That Hold You Back with Dr. Amar Dhall
The pressure of leadership has never been greater. But what if the habits you rely on most are actually working against you? Gayle Lantz speaks with Dr. Amar…
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What Game Are You Playing? Redefining Winning in Leadership
We're surrounded by messages about winning and losing, especially now during the Olympic games. But what if the real win isn't about getting first place? Gayle…
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Leadership Role Feeling Heavy? You Have Options
Leading can feel heavy. Today executives are under more pressure than ever. If you've ever thought "this is harder than I expected" or "I'm not sure I even…
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Why Most Transformations Fail - Leadership Wisdom from Barbara Wittmann
Digital transformation projects continue to fail at alarming rates, 70% for digital initiatives and over 90% for AI transformations. The problem isn't…
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Leaders - Sweep Away What Slows You Down Now
Many leaders are trained to believe that progress requires adding more effort, more meetings, more strategies, more pressure. But often, the real work of…
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Using AI to Communicate More Authentically with Allison Shapira
Leaders today face a critical challenge: how to leverage AI effectively without losing their authentic voice or the trust of their teams. Some are avoiding AI…
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Staying Calm Under Pressure - How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Lead Better with Anna Liotta
Leaders today face unprecedented stress from managing multiple generations and navigating constant change. Many are powering through, operating on fumes, or…
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Leading in 2026 - Navigating the Multigenerational Workplace with Anna Liotta
As we enter 2026, the workplace continues to evolve with five generations working side by side. Leaders who understand generational expectations and adapt…
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10 Common Beliefs Holding Leaders Back and How to Let Them Go
Before you set new goals this year, it might be worth questioning old beliefs—because not every belief you have should come with you into the new year. Beliefs…
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Less Weight, More Light - How to Move Forward without Burning Out
The holidays can amplify everything: joy, stress, reflection and different emotions. For leaders, this season often feels like both a gift and a weight. In…
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Finally Get the Real Rest You Need
Many executives average just six and a half hours of sleep a night, yet sleep and rest are essential for sharp thinking, sound judgment, and creativity. The…
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Voice Your Vision - Steering Conversations to Achieve Your Biggest Goals
The holidays aren't just for catching up, they're a strategic opportunity to accelerate your goals. But many conversations stay frustratingly surface-level…
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Inspiring Your Transformational Journey - Leadership Lessons from Africa with Oli Raison & Boris Maguire
Leadership development doesn't always happen in a boardroom. Sometimes the most transformational insights come from stepping completely outside your familiar…
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Gratitude Forward - Thankful for What's Coming
Most of us practice gratitude by looking back, reflecting on the year, mining our memories for moments worth celebrating. But what if gratitude could be a…
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Leading Change with Love - A People-First Approach with Mohammad Anwar & Frank Danna
Change is accelerating at an unprecedented rate, and traditional change management approaches are no longer sufficient. Leaders need a new way to navigate…
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Stay Open to Unpredictable Paths. What’s Your Next Move?
Many leaders feel stuck trying to predict the future and create perfect plans. But the most powerful move isn't necessarily predicting or planning. It’s simply…
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Transforming Health, Inspiring Change - Think Bigger with CEO Tim Organ
Many leaders reach a point where transactional success feels empty, and they begin searching for deeper meaning in their work. The shift from transaction to…
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Unmasking Fear - What's Really Holding You Back as a Leader?
Fear has a way of shrinking your world and your leadership. Sometimes the fears driving your behavior are ones you can't even see. In this episode, recorded…
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Sharpen Your Strategic Thinking - Today’s Essential Leadership Skill with Rich Horwath
Many leaders struggle with the difference between being tactical and being strategic. They spend their days firefighting and reacting to whatever comes up…
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Tired of Troubleshooting? Fix Your "Fix-it Fatigue"
If you've ever felt more like a firefighter than a leader, constantly troubleshooting issues instead of focusing on the bigger picture, this episode is for…
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Let It Fall - Finding Leadership Strength in Setbacks
Fall brings more than changing leaves and cooler temperatures—it offers powerful metaphors for leadership during times of transition and uncertainty. In this…
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Meeting People Where They Are - Your Doorway to Growth & Connection
Every day as a leader, you step into the unknown. One person you encounter may be upbeat, another frustrated. A meeting you thought would be smooth suddenly…
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Training Your Confidence Muscle - Building Unshakeable Leadership Strength
Confidence isn't something you either have or don't have; it's something you build, just like a muscle. And like any muscle, it grows stronger with consistent…
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Losing Your Center - The Silent Driver of Burnout
Feeling burned out? Before you assume it's about doing too much, consider a different idea. Burnout isn't necessarily about working harder—it's about drifting…
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Driving Growth by Running Toward Discomfort with CEO Glenn Phillips
When you start a business with no capital, no employees, and no revenue, most people would run the other way. But some leaders see opportunity where others see…