The Courage to Lead: Saying Yes to Hard Things | Rajeev Kapur | 623
Release Date: 02/02/2025
The Stakeholder Alignment Advantage | Frankie Russo | 686
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What if the real growth problem isn’t strategy… but misalignment? In this episode, , the Founder of and bestselling author of "", breaks down what it takes to create growth that compounds—without relying on charisma, hustle, or a one-time “big moment” on stage. Frankie makes a clean distinction: a book is a platform, not the mission. Thought leadership is the movement behind the platforms—and the work is designing ideas that change behavior and drive measurable outcomes. A core idea he returns to is stakeholder-first growth. Customers, colleagues, and community aren’t...
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The Performance Paradox: Why High Achievers Stop Growing | Eduardo Briceño | 685
Leveraging Thought Leadership
Are your top performers actually holding back your organization’s growth? Today on Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick talks with , global keynote speaker, CEO of , and author of "". Eduardo is one of the leading voices on growth mindset in organizations, building on 16+ years of work with as co-founder of Mindset Works and two TEDx talks that have each passed 4 million views. Together, they unpack how leaders and companies can move beyond one-off inspiration and build true learning cultures that deliver sustained performance. Eduardo explains his core framework: the Learning Zone...
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The Apple Effect: Turning Hard Lessons Into Scalable Systems | Apple Levy | 684
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What if every hard-earned lesson in your business came with a simple mandate: how dare you do nothing with what’s been given to you? In this episode, Bill Sherman talks with serial entrepreneur and systems strategist , author of "". Apple has spent decades in construction, manufacturing, home flipping, and retail. She combines operational grit with financial discipline to help entrepreneurs stop firefighting and start scaling with intention. Her core belief is simple and provocative: if you know something that works, you have a duty to share it. Apple walks through how she turned years of...
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Mindsets, Not Maps: Rethinking Corporate Innovation | Richard Braden | 683
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What if innovation wasn’t reserved for a handful of “geniuses” in hoodies and turtlenecks? What if every person in your organization could solve real problems in bold new ways? Today's episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, I’m joined by to explore how to democratize innovation inside the enterprise. We dig into his practical framework from "" which was co-authored with to challenge the myth of the lone genius. Innovation stops being a mysterious black box and becomes a repeatable, teachable capability across the business. Rich explains why most organizations over-invest in...
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Designing the Long Tail of Thought Leadership | Tom Ziglar | 682
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What if your thought leadership wasn’t just inspiring for 40 minutes on stage, but life-changing for years after the keynote? In this episode, Peter Winick talks with , CEO of , about how he’s evolving his father legacy into a modern, scalable thought leadership business. They dig into how to turn big ideas into programs, tools, and revenue streams that deliver real behavior change for clients, not just applause. Tom shares how Ziglar built an AI “digital brain” for Zig Ziglar by feeding in manuscripts and 50+ hours of audio. The result is Zig AI – a focused tool that gives only...
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AI, Executive Coaching, and the Future of Thought Leadership | Alisa Cohn | 681
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What if your most valuable business asset isn’t your product, but the way you think? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with —one of the world’s top startup coaches, and award winner, author of "", and host of a by the same name. Together, they unpack what it really takes to turn expertise into a scalable thought leadership platform that attracts premium clients. Alisa breaks down what great coaching actually is at the top of the house. Not therapy. Not box-checking. It’s the disciplined work of helping senior leaders see where they are, where...
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Why Pressure—not Power—Breaks Leaders: | Sabina Nawaz | 680
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What happens when pressure—not power—shapes the way leaders show up? That’s the question at the heart of this conversation with executive advisor, keynote speaker, and bestselling author . Sabina’s thought leadership centers on a bold idea: pressure can squeeze the humanity out of even the best leaders. And in today’s high-velocity business environment, every manager—from first-line supervisors to CEOs—is at risk. Her work helps leaders reclaim that humanity, especially when the stakes are highest. In this episode, Sabina shares the research behind her book " " , built on 12,000...
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The Playbook for Scaling Thought Leadership | Daniel Harkavy | 679
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What does it take to transform leadership into a calling — and build a business that transforms others? Today, Peter Winick sits down with , founder and CEO of , a pioneer in executive coaching and leadership development. Daniel shares how he turned the lessons from his early career in mortgage banking into a structured, scalable system for growing leaders — and why his success is rooted in helping others unlock their potential. Daniel’s approach to thought leadership isn’t about pedigree or credentials — it’s about proof. He took what worked in one high-performance environment...
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How Rituals (Not Routines) Transform Leadership and Life | Erin Coupe | 678
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What if you could stop running on empty—and still perform at your best? That’s the question , author of "" (and host of a by the same name), invites leaders to ask. She challenges the old “time management” mindset that rewards burnout and box-checking, replacing it with a human-centered strategy of presence, choice, and renewal. Her message? Productivity doesn’t come from cramming more into your day—it comes from creating rituals that restore you. Erin works with executives and teams to help them shift from survival mode to sustainable performance. Through keynotes, workshops,...
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The Power of the Pause: Why Slowing Down Fuels Stronger Leadership | Melissa Gonzalez | 677
Leveraging Thought Leadership
What happens when life forces you to stop—and that pause changes everything? , Principal at and author of "", knows firsthand. A medical crisis made her rethink what success truly means. Once a Wall Street professional turned retail design expert and author of "", Melissa built a thriving business helping brands tell their stories through physical spaces. But when her own defining moment arrived, she found a new story to tell—one about purpose, well-being, and the strength found in vulnerability. In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Melissa joins Bill Sherman to explore how...
info_outlineWhat does it take to chase greatness in a world of rapid change?
Rajeev Kapur, CEO of 1105 Media and bestselling author, shares his journey of saying "yes" to hard things—from navigating international markets in the early days of Gateway and Dell to leading businesses during a global pandemic. His stories reveal the resilience and courage required to build opportunities where none seem to exist.
Rajeev opens up about how bold decisions and a mindset of growth led him to write his first book, Chase Greatness: Enlightened Leadership for the Next Generation of Disruption, during the challenges of COVID-19. He outlines his "GREAT" framework—Gratitude, Resilience, Empathy, Accountability, and Transparency—essential traits for leaders facing demographic shifts, technological disruptions, and cultural divides.
This episode also explores Rajeev’s second book, AI Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Generative Intelligence, written for those intimidated by technology. He explains how generative AI can empower individuals and why understanding its potential and risks is crucial in today’s world. From harnessing AI for business to embracing deep fakes as a societal challenge, Rajeev makes the case for thoughtful leadership in an era of disruption.
Whether you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or aspiring thought leader, Rajeev’s insights will inspire you to step up, stay curious, and embrace the hard path to success.
Three Key Takeaways:
• Saying Yes to Hard Challenges: Taking on difficult tasks and stepping out of your comfort zone can fast-track career growth and open unexpected opportunities.
• The "GREAT" Leadership Framework: Gratitude, Resilience, Empathy, Accountability, and Transparency are essential traits for navigating disruption and leading effectively in today’s fast-changing world.
• AI is for Everyone: Understanding and embracing AI’s potential—even for non-technical individuals—can drive innovation and create new opportunities, but leaders must also be mindful of its risks, like deep fakes and ethical concerns.
Rajeev has a GREAT framework and you can too! Thought Leadership consists of four components that must work together. You can learn more about them here.