Adapt Faster

I just wrapped up a 93 hour fast and it ended up being the perfect metaphor for what most businesses need: a full reset. Cut the noise. Strip the bloat. Rebuild with intention. In this episode I break down how the fast snapped my brain back online, how business autophagy works, and how it all ties into building Adapt Faster Live in public. If you want the written version, it’s inside today’s newsl...

In this episode, I dive into the essence of trust, sparked by an unexpected encounter at the Austin marathon. My conversation with Clayton, initiated by our matching green hats, not only rekindled my passion for podcasting but also set the stage for a deeper exploration of trust in today’s world. From the scarcity of genuine connections to the importance of building solid, trustworthy relationship...

Aaron Rundall is Dialedin / Episode 92  Aaron is the head of IT infrastructure for Kubota, a global Japanese tractor manufacturer doing business in Dallas, Texas.  He has held many IT leadership roles and done so without a college degree. While he is not advocating against a college education, he discusses the potential over valuation of the piece of paper known as "the degree."  To...

Vineet Rao is Dialedin / Episode 91 Vineet is the CIO for Inspirus Group out of Dallas, Texas Inspirus is "Bringing Joy to Work, One Experience at a Time!" Throughout Vineet's career, he's observed this recurring theme which he calls the technology divide: Enabling successful outcomes for businesses by bridging the technology divide - In a technical world where the tendency is to add on to complex...

Harvey Nusz is Dialedin / Episode 90 Harvey is most notably the immediate past president for ISACA in Houston, Texas. Besides that, he's also the owner and operator of 4IT Security, Governance & Compliance serving customers cybersecurity and risk management needs. Topic: "Privacy Regulated for 2021" -=- Sponsored by Acuerdo.io the Orchestration Agency for the Future of Work™ The Dialedin + Ele...

Chris Wood , PhD, CISSP is Dialedin / Episode 89 Chris is part of the exclusive Lockheed Fellow program, having served at Lockheed Martin for over 20 years. He's been the CIO and various chairman positions during his tenure. He also most notably worked on the original space orbiter with NASA in early days of the space race. Chris is most passionate and Dialedin to open source technologies, which h...

Rick Velasquez is Dialedin / Episode 88 Rick is currently the SVP of Joint Information Security Operations for Texas Capital Bank,  Formerly the Director of Global Cyber Threat Management and Incident Response for Sabre Corporation. He is a tenacious cybersecurity leader, possessing a result-oriented drive with in-depth experience for over 20 years in the industry.  Paired with his milit...

Jessica Nemmers is Dialedin / Episode 87 Jessica is currently the Chief Security Officer for Elevate, a Dallas, Texas based fintech organization, changing jobs during COIVD. Also, she is a former professional ballerina, unexpected bourbon enthusiast, and holds a CISSP. Throughout her journey, she's become passionate about helping individuals break into a cybersecurity career. The issue comes down...

Deepak Seth is Dialedin / Episode 86 Deepak is a strategy and innovation IT thought leader and Consulting Principle Director for Accenture in Dallas, TX. He is an accomplished global technology Leader with 20+ years of progressive experience in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, program management, application and enterprise system integration. Deepak talks about how corporations could be struc...

Raymond King is Dialedin / Episode 85 Raymond is a passionate evangelist for continuous improvement in the practice of IT and a trusted advisor and partner to the business on their digital transformation journey. He has a solid as an IT leader excelling in roles across Cybersecurity, Compliance, Service Delivery, Portfolio Management, Software Development, and M&A IT. He is also currently open...

Jeanette Wayne is Dialedin / Episode 85 Jeanette shares her riveting stories of life changing moments and how adaptability got her through it all. She is a proven executive leader with a track record of achievement in delivering exceptional program leadership, process governance and business management for global companies undergoing rapid transformation and expansion into new markets/verticals.&n...

Jeff Reich is Dialedin / Episode 83 Jeff is the executive director and chief operating officer of Servuss, an IT services company that is turning information into actionable human insights at scale. He has extensive experience in building and leading high-performance teams by identifying and developing high potential leaders at all levels of an organization, many of whom achieve world-recognized l...

Sonya Bridges is Dialedin / Episode 82 Sonya is the AVP of IT for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with a strong focus on application development and delivery as a means of providing the ultimate customer experience at the number one airport and 3rd largest in the world, DFW Airport. During the pandemic especially, providing a great customer experience at the airport is essential. In order...

Craig Hopkins is Dialedin / Episode 81 Craig is the Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the City of San Antonio Texas, former SVP of IT for USAA, and former National Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class. He is a servant leader passionate about making people's lives better through innovation, exceptional experiences, data, and technology. "Lead well, serve better" As a bonus, this episode contains t...

Dr. Eric Cole is Dialedin / Episode 80 Dr. Cole is a cybersecurity expert frequently called upon by major media outlets such as CNBC and FOX, he's an official member of the Forbes Technology Council, and the founder and CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting providing expertise across the whole spectrum of cyber security, including perimeter defense, secure network design, vulnerability discovery, penetr...

Tom Sweet is Dialedin / Episode 79 Tom is a global technology executive with a passion for solving business problems through proper use of innovation and technology.  He serves as the Vice President of Cloud Services for GM Financial in Dallas, Texas. Recently, Tom has been awarded the HMG Strategy 2019 Technology Executives to Watch award and IDG (CIO.COM) zOnes to Watch 2020. Aside from his...

Sherif Mityas is Dialedin / Episode 78 Sherif is the Chief Experience Officer for the restaurant group, TGI Fridays. Uniquely, TGI Friday's no longer has a chief information officer and a chief marketing officer separately; they have joined forces under one seamless role, the chief experience officer. Consumers don't care about the silos that companies create; marketing, IT, finance, operations -...

George Crawford is Dialedin / Episode 77 George is the CIO of Catapult Energy Services Group and the 2020 ORBIE CIO of the Year. He's a technology thought leader with over 25 years CIO experience, specifically in leading through seasons of change. Topic: "Leading Through Seasons of Change"   -=- Sponsored by Acuerdo.io the Orchestration Agency for the Future of Work™ The Dialedin + ElevateXch...

Patrick Benoit is Dialedin / Episode 76 Patrick is the BISO, business information security officer for CBRE in Dallas, Texas.  He is undertaking a revolutionary role in bridging the divide between the practical business use of cybersecurity defense strategies and tactics and the traditional CISO. Topic: "Diversity & Inclusion of Skills in Cybersecurity" -=-=-=- Sponsored by Acuerdo.io the...

James Clent is Dialedin / Episode 75  James is a digital commerce & engagement executive focused on helping organizations achieve sales velocity by way of technology architecture.   Previously James has served roles as the chief information officer, CIO, for Remington Hotels, United Orthopedic Group, and DaVita RX in Dallas, Texas.  Topic: "Digital Commerce & Engagement...

Michael Anderson is Dialedin / Episode 74 Michael is the CISO for Dallas County, Dallas, Texas Topic: "To Be An Executive, You've Got To Want it"   -=-=-=- The Dialedin + ElevateXchange series consists of weekly interviews with leading chief information officers (CIOs), chief information security officers (CISOs), & directors of information technology (IT Directors) Subscribe to the YouTu...

Eric Yancy is Dialedin / Episode 73 Eric is the CISO for the City of Irving Texas Topic: "Contact Tracing & Privacy" -=-=-=- The Dialedin + ElevateXchange series consists of weekly interviews with leading chief information officers (CIOs), chief information security officers (CISOs), & directors of information technology (IT Directors) Subscribe to the YouTube channel for the full experien...

Chandra Gundlapalli is Dialedin / Episode 72 Chandra is the Global Vice President of Applications at Unisys in Dallas, Texas. Specifically, he oversees the operations of Unisys CloudForte advisory services. Topic: "Business Friction Modernization -=-=-=- The Dialedin + ElevateXchange series consists of weekly interviews with leading chief information officers (CIOs), chief information security off...

Elizabeth Hecksel is Dialedin // Episode 70 Elizabeth is a transformational CIO, responsible for big changes at corporations such as Walmart, Pepsi Co., Southwest Airlines Pilots' Association, and Alliant Group. She currently serves as the CIO for Cornerstone Home Lending out of Houston, Texas. Topic: Transformational Leadership is NOT the Exception, it's Expected   -=-=-=- The Dialedin + Ele...

Michael Madero is Dialedin Michael serves as Assistant Vice President, Information Security for Mr. Cooper, a leader in home loans.    He's obsessed with privileged access management (PAM) and risk mitigation.   We discussed:   1. How to break things  2. The pros and cons of "being nice" 3. How to lower your risk by closing windows of opportunity -=-=-=- The Dialedin + Ele...