The 30 Minute Hour™

What if the biggest threat to your business isn't AI... but your competitors using AI before you do? 🤔 In this episode of 3 Minute Monday, Eric Twiggs shares how business leaders can leverage AI to gain a competitive advantage while avoiding the cybersecurity risks that come with it.💡 In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Why AI is changing the competitive landscape ✅ How cybercriminals...

Most leadership failures don't happen because leaders lack talent. They happen because leaders avoid the conversation they know they need to have. 💡 Why do smart, capable, well-intentioned leaders stay silent when it matters most? On this episode of The 30 Minute Hour Podcast, we're joined by Virginia State Delegate Jackie Glass—leader, civic entrepreneur, and co-host of Your Neighbor&#39...

📺✨What does it really take to succeed in front of the camera—and behind the scenes? 🤔 Join us as TV News Anchor and Producer Taylor Day shares the lessons, habits, and strategies that helped her rise from editor to on-air talent in less than two years. 🚀 Whether you're building a career in media, leadership, business, or personal branding, you'll discover valuable insights on communica...

Most leaders think cybersecurity is about protection… But what if that mindset is actually slowing your business down? ⚠️In this episode, we sit down with Adam Palmer, Global Chief Information Security Officer for a $30B financial institution, to break down the costly misconceptions CEOs make—and how elite leaders turn cyber risk into strategic advantage. 💡You’ll discover how to lead with confide...

What can 40 years on the front lines of cybersecurity teach today's leaders? 🤔 Join us as James Gorman—3-time Top Global CISO, former Navy cryptographer, and CEO of Hard2Hack—reveals the biggest security mistakes organizations make, how AI is changing the threat landscape, and what every CEO needs to know to stay protected. 🚀💻 ⚡ Real-world insights. ⚡ Practical strategies. ⚡ No theory—ju...

Most leaders are experimenting with AI… 🤖 very few are turning it into real global revenue 💰🌍 In this episode of The 30 Minute Hour, we sit down with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling, the AI translation platform trusted by brands like Verizon, DoorDash, and Marriott. 🏆 With 20+ years scaling companies—including leadership roles at eBay—Bryan breaks down the CEO playbook for using AI to expand in...

What if the biggest threat to your business isn’t your competition… but your cybersecurity blind spots? 👀💻 In this powerful replay of The 30 Minute Hour, cybersecurity expert Sammy Basu shares real-world lessons from protecting companies like Goldman Sachs, Pfizer, and Warner Bros. 🔐 If you’re a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge how you think about leadersh...

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 experienc...

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...

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 exe...

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 sparke...

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 Universi...

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, decisio...

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. I...

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...

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-perf...

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 effectivene...

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. B...

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 al...

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 transfo...