The 30 Minute Hour™
The 30 Minute Hour is a top-ranked leadership podcast for CEOs and senior executives operating at the highest level. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across business, technology, and government—revealing how they think, lead, and execute in high-stakes environments. Listeners gain practical insights on driving results and scaling impact, while guests expand their influence and connect with other decision-makers. If you’re responsible for outcomes—not just activity—this podcast gives you the edge.
Episodes
AI is moving faster than most companies can keep up with.The question is… is your business protected? 🔐🤖This week, we’re joined by Gavin Guttersen, Vice President of Global Security and Chief Information Security Officer at NetApp, for a powerful conversation on the cybersecurity risks, leadership challenges, and AI realities every executive must understand NOW.With over 40 years of experience leading through major technology shi...
Most leaders think cyberattacks happen to “other companies.”
Until it happens to theirs.
This week on The 30 Minute Hour, we sit down with cybersecurity leader Gustavo Mastroianni — a seasoned CISO with nearly 20 years of experience helping organizations defend against ransomware, cyber threats, and costly security breaches.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
✅ The biggest cybersecurity mistakes businesses make
✅ How ransomware a...
In this replay episode of The 30 Minute Hour, Edward Liebig breaks down the cybersecurity lessons every business leader needs to hear.
From protecting critical infrastructure… to leading high-stakes operations during Super Bowl 50… this conversation is packed with elite-level insights on leadership, resilience, and risk management. 💡⚡
If you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, government leader, or tech executive… this episode is a MUST listen.
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What happens when elite leadership meets a mission bigger than yourself? 🚀
In this powerful replay, we sit down with Darrell K. Williams—retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and President of Hampton University—to break down what it really takes to lead with purpose. 🎯
After nearly 40 years leading at the highest levels across the globe 🌍, President Williams returned to his alma mater—and sparked transformation:
📈 31% enrollment gr...
Most leaders are experimenting with AI…But very few are turning it into real revenue. 💰
Today on The 30 Minute Hour, I’m joined by Bob McGinley—a sales-driven CTO/CISO at Onyx AI who’s helped close $50M+ deals by aligning AI, strategy, and business growth.
If you want to stop chasing AI trends and start monetizing them… this is the episode.
You’re talented. You work hard.
So why are others getting opportunities you’re not? 👀
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kester Crosse—gastroenterologist, healthcare leader, author of Open Doors, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.—to break down the real reason success isn’t just about talent.
And this one is personal…
Dr. Crosse and I are both graduates of Hampton University, which makes this conversation even...
What does it take to stay calm when everything’s on the line?
Joe Wyrwas has jumped out of planes 650+ times—and leads mission-critical teams where hesitation isn’t an option.
In this episode, he reveals how top performers think, decide, and execute under pressure… and how you can do the same when the stakes are high.
What does it take to make billion-dollar decisions inside one of the most powerful companies in the world?
In this episode of The 30 Minute Hour, we go inside the mind of former Google finance leader Lamont Johnson.
From shaping financial strategy at global giants like Google, Coca-Cola, and McKesson to leading with purpose beyond the numbers, Lamont shares powerful insights on leadership, decision-making, mentorship, and why impac...
David B. Prosper — known as The Clarity Guy — helps leaders, founders, and high-performers escape burnout, break the Default Loop™, and lead lives by design rather than pressure.
Author of Finding Clarity: Your Guide to Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity and founder of Clarity Catalyst Solutions, he guides entrepreneurs, creators, and executives from hidden stagnation to intentional, aligned action.
Tim Beattie is the Co-Founder of Stellafai, a platform and coaching model that helps leaders and consultancies align around measurable outcomes and scale their impact without increasing headcount.
After 25 years in professional services — including global leadership roles at Red Hat and IBM — Tim has pioneered an outcome-driven, asynchronous coaching approach that replaces the traditional billable-hour paradigm with a lean, repeatab...
Join us for a special Technology Monday episode of The 30 Minute Hour!
Tech experts Shantelle Coleman and Elliott Mattice will be sharing the latest tips & trends to help you level of your AI / Cybersecurity knowledge!
Tami Reiss is a leadership speaker and coach who’s as bold as she is practical. She transforms strategy into alignment, presence into power, and ideas into action.
Through easy to remember frameworks like L.E.A.D. and M.A.P. it Out, she encourages everyone to leverage influence and not authority to gain momentum for ideas.
After over 20 years of experience coaching executives and scaling high-performing teams, Tami is a trusted advis...
Kevin Carlson is a rare blend of technologist, strategist, and coach who bridges the gap between executive vision and operational execution.
Drawing from his experience as a CTO, CISO, and Executive Coach, he aligns technological frameworks, security protocols, and leadership development strategies, enabling leaders to enhance both their organizational infrastructure and their personal effectiveness.
Listen NOW to discover, The AI ...
Ben Holbert is a mayor, award-winning journalist, and lifelong storyteller.
With more than 30 years in media and four Emmy Awards, he offers a unique perspective on leadership, communication, and public service. As mayor of Woodmere Village, Ben brought in nearly $10 million in grants, launched innovative public safety programs, and earned a reputation for collaborative, people-first leadership.
Ben is a graduate of Kent State Unive...
Jon Woodard is the CEO of Wolfram Blockchain Labs. where he develops products in emerging technology sectors.
He helps people to navigate through starting companies, joining them as employees, and even acquiring them, so they can achieve their vision and make informed choices between these roles.
Listen NOW to discover, How To Use AI To Achieve Your Vision.
Harrison Tash is the author and illustrator of Exit Without Leaving.
He's also the founder of Living Water Consulting, where he has helped hundreds of business leaders transform their leadership, scale their operations, and add more revenue to their bottom line.
Listen NOW to discover, "How To Exit Your Business Without Leaving."
George Christopher is currently a Senior Vice President at Accenture, where he leads initiatives within the Smart Mobility Hub, reinventing technology and operations for tolling and transit agencies worldwide.
Before his work in the tolling industry, George demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by founding and operating a sports management business for 10 years, which he successfully sold.
He also launched a mental health company ...
Joe Reed is the Founder and CEO of Exponent Group, a missions agency dedicated to helping leaders restore their own communities through spiritual formation, ministry skills development, and community restoration projects.
Drawing on his background in social entrepreneurship, Joe equips emerging leaders to design practical, self-sustaining solutions to complex local challenges—ensuring that transformational work takes root and conti...
Wes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, helping founders turn websites and weekly content into a reliable pipeline with his Search Everywhere Optimisation playbook.
Listen NOW to discover, "How To Turn Your Website Into a Profit Generating Pipeline."
Join us as we celebrate our 400th episode by revealing 3 keys to achieving your 2025 Goals.
We will share specific tactics from our most downloaded episodes to help you discover the mindsets, tools, and actions necessary to achieve your desired outcomes this year!
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