CEO Blindspots® Podcast

Discover why Matt Cowell, CEO of QuantHub, claims that it's not optional to not use or understand data, and why he adjusted his leadership style (14 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Matt Cowell. Matt is the CEO of QuantHub, a leading data up-skilling and assessment platform that helps companies create a data literate workforce across the entire enterprise.  Matt uses his wealth of expe...

Discover how Casey Flaherty, Co-Founder of LexFusion and Procertas, became aware of the importance of providing psychological safety, and why he took the risk of leaving a Fortune 5 company to start his own firm (16 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Casey Flaherty. He is the Co-Founder of both LexFusion and Procertas. In addition, Casey is a litigator turned in-house counsel turned legal ope...

Discover the top two reasons why 90% of performance reviews destroy performance, especially since the pandemic! (5 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST HOST: Birgit Kamps. Birgit Kamps was speaking 5 languages by the age of 10, and lived in 5 countries with her Dutch parents, prior to becoming an American citizen. This laid the foundation for her ability to quickly understand a company’s culture,...

Discover how Sam Palazzolo, Venture Capitalist and Managing Director of Tip of the Spears Ventures, discovered his leadership blind spot, who taught him to never give up, and what 4 steps he recommends that all leaders take - especially during times of crisis (12 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Sam Palazzolo. He is a Venture Capitalist, Author, Entrepreneur, Leadership Professor, Nonprofit...

Discover how Dr. Tony Dale, Chairman and Founder of Sedera (an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Co), provides his team members with higher quality healthcare at more affordable prices, and when he discovered a healthcare blind spot that inspired him to disrupt the healthcare industry (15 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Dr. Tony Dale. He is the chairman and founder of Sedera, which is rank...

Discover how Eric Lund, CEO of MedSource, grew an Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Company after an existential crisis, why I mention his expertise in Jiu Jitsu and Krav Maga, and what happened that revealed his leadership blind spot (10 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Eric Lund, President and CEO of MedSource, which has been recognized several times by the Inc. 500 and the Houston 100 as...

Discover Ted Malley's "X-Factor" advantage in sustainably and efficiently replicating a team's top 10% of performers, and how he became a better leader both personally and professionally (13 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Ted Malley. With over 27 years of experience as a senior executive in the Human Capital Management Software industry, Ted brings his passion for helping others combined...

Discover the top five reasons people stay with or leave their employer, and why money and mission are not part of those five!  (7 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST HOST: Birgit Kamps. Birgit Kamps was speaking 5 languages by the age of 10, and lived in 5 countries with her Dutch parents, prior to becoming an American citizen. This laid the foundation for her ability to quickly understand a com...

Discover how Derek Fletcher motivates teams members, and which crisis he experienced that motivated him to continue racing his car and help others (14 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Derek Fletcher. He is the President of Fletcher Farms, a cattle and poultry operation. In addition, Derek is a professional bull rider, race car driver, Bosnian War Veteran, Kuwait, Haiti, Rwanda, author of th...

Discover how Jeff McLendon builds attachment with millennials, why the company's founder hired him, and what happened that revealed his leadership blind spot (16 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Jeff McLendon. He is the President and CEO of Specialty Building Products, the fastest growing distributor of building materials in North America. SBP serves over 15,000 customer locations in the US...

Discover how Robert Schrage (Executive Director of KCCMA, ex-CEO of ESC, and Author of eight books) realized the importance of managing perceptions, and what his top hiring criteria is for building a successful team (10 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Robert Schrage. He is the Executive Director of KCCMA, ex-CEO of ESC, and Author of eight books. Robert's latest book is called "Hidden Hist...

Discover how Richard DeYoung (CEO of Aqua Systems of Houston) realized the American Dream can also be the American Nightmare, and which 2 questions he requires his team members to ask in order to maintain their ongoing success (10 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Richard DeYoung, CEO of Aqua Systems of Houston. Richard started his entrepreneur journey at the age of 18. He experienced many f...

Discover how Will Febbo (CEO of OptimizeRx, NASDAQ:OPRX) realized the importance of connecting the dots when hiring up, and why he claims it's a blessing to have both good and bad experiences with people.  (13 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Will Febbo. He is the CEO of OptimizeRx (NASDAQ:OPRX) Over the last 20 years, Will has led health service, technology and finance companies, conn...

Discover why many leaders think the next work disruptions are coming from “hybrid teams” and “the great resignation” (8 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST HOST: Birgit Kamps. Birgit Kamps was speaking 5 languages by the age of 10, and lived in 5 countries with her Dutch parents, prior to becoming an American citizen. This laid the foundation for her ability to quickly understand a company’s culture,...

Discover why Mark Blumenthal (founder of ABC, board advisor, and serial entrepreneur) is hiring an executive director, and why he retained all his team members during the pandemic (14 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Mark Blumenthal, the founder of the American Botanical Council. ABC is partnered with the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia and the University of Mississippi’s National Center for...

Discover why Justice Ken Wise (a judge for Place 7 of the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals, and Founder of the Wise About Texas podcast) claims it's important for any leader to study history, and how his blind spot led him to push the reset button (11 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Justice Ken Wise, Founder of the Wise About Texas podcast. Justice Ken Wise was appointed to the 1...

Discover how George Cardoza (President of Pharma Services, NASDAQ:NEO) realized the importance of selecting team players over super stars, and how his Houston team continued saving lives despite the winter storm challenges  (12 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: George Cardoza, MBA. He is the President of the Pharma Services segment of NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEO) George was appointed...

Discover how Gabe Joseph (Founder of Joseph Holdings) realized that owning your company's data is critical in this cancel culture, why he invested in xodsws.com, and what you can do to find out who is in control of your company's information (15 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Gabe Joseph. He built several businesses and has been President of 5 companies. Gabe continues to invest his time...

Discover how Mike Warshaw (President of Warshaw Capital LLC and the Lykon Group) realized it's best to overstaff, and why he claims that fear is the biggest impediment to growth. (14 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Mike Warshaw. Mike is the President of Warshaw Capital, LLC NMLS#55279 and private equity firm the Lykon Group. At 19 years old, Mike was the youngest independent financial advi...

Discover how Benton Crane (CEO of Harmon Brothers) discovered he had a blind spot, and how he realized the importance of having team members "show their face" when talking about politics and any other controversial subject (14 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Benton Crane. He is the CEO of Harmon Brothers, the company behind the most viral ads in internet history. The company has been featu...

Discover how Kelly Mathews (President and Founder of KSM and MotorU) realized she had a leadership blind spot, why she added partners, and how they created an environment that led to a company that has been recognized as a "Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation", and as a winner - for 8 consecutive years - of "Houston 101 Best and Brightest Companies To Work For™" (16 minutes). CEO...

Discover how Daniel Faggella (Founder and CEO of Emerj, and 2 other firms he successfully sold which included an Inc.5000 co) realized he had a blind spot, and why his Black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu allowed him to pay for a grad school that developed his interest in artificial intelligence (16 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Daniel Faggella. He is the founder and current CEO Emerj Artif...

Discover how Tina Schweiger (CEO of Mindful Appy and Inventor of the Net Emotional Index™) realized her previous company's culture had become toxic, and why she went to Harvard and invented an algorithm that tracks how the staff emotional state impacts the workplace environment, company culture, and employee turnover (13 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Tina (Christina) Schweiger. She start...

Discover how Art Goetze (CEO of Scoop Health and Texas Rock Gym, and Co-Founder of a Fortune 500 Company) realized he had new a blind spot this month, and how he learned his best practices by acquiring over 200 companies and seeing their blind spots (14 minutes). CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Art Goetze. Art is well known for the rollup company he co-founded, Encompass Services.  The firm hit...

Discover how Caroline Boudreaux (Founder of the Miracle Foundation, and a TEDx speaker) learned the power of vulnerability, why she recommends we all invest in OPC, and which practices helped her succeed in the midst of several crises (12 minutes).  CEO BLINDSPOTS PODCAST GUEST: Caroline Boudreaux. She is a social entrepreneur, the founder of the Miracle Foundation, and a TEDx speaker. For he...