The Drop In CEO

In this episode Paul T. Llewellyn discusses his journey in the legal profession and his decision to start his own law firm. Paul emphasizes the importance of hiring passionate individuals and creating a supportive and respectful culture. Listen in as Deborah and Paul also delve into the flaws in the legal system and the need for improvement. Paul shares his perspective on treating clients with res...

In this episode Deborah shares insights and tips on effective communication and building relationships as a leader. Listen in as she discusses her commitment to simplicity in her goals for the year and highlights the importance of effective communication, particularly via email. Deb provides a framework for communication, emphasizing the power of lean methodology, starting with gratitude, having a...

In this episode Peter Mann shares journey to entrepreneurship, including standing out from competitors, understanding customer needs, maintaining company culture, and leadership traits. Listen in as Peter shares his personal journey and motivation for starting his business, while Deb offers insights and advice based on her expertise. They also touch on expanding the business internationally and th...

In this episode Deborah discusses the challenge of taking a vacation without constantly checking email. She shares her personal struggle with email overload and offers tips on how to manage it effectively. Deb emphasizes the importance of maintaining relationships with customers and internal stakeholders by introducing them to a backup contact before going on vacation. She suggests scanning emails...

In this episode Kim Boudreau Smith discusses the importance of finding one's bold voice, particularly for women. Listen in as Deborah and Kim explore the challenges women face in asserting themselves confidently and offer strategies to overcome societal pressures. They emphasize the need for clarity of purpose and guiding principles, as well as the significance of messaging, eye contact, body lang...

In this episode Deborah shares her personal experience of how going on vacation helped her find clarity and creativity to write her book. Listen in as Deborah encourages listeners to question why they resist taking time off and consider the benefits of relaxation and rejuvenation. She provides a framework of questions for reflection, such as the feeling of having a clear mind and how they define t...

In this episode Roberta Ndlela shares her experience as a transportation economist and management expert in South Africa. Listen in as Deborah and Roberta discuss the importance of soft skills in career success, adaptability in a changing world, and the need for authentic communication. They also explore the power of storytelling and overcoming the fear of making mistakes while speaking. Roberta s...

In this episode Deborah discusses the challenges of staying productive during the summer months when many people are on vacation. She shares a personal story about a client project that had to be postponed due to scheduling conflicts caused by vacations. Deb emphasizes the importance of accepting the situation and being patient with project timelines. To help listeners navigate this period, she pr...

In this episode Deborah sits down with technology entrepreneur and investor, Charles Fry, to discuss the most valuable lessons he has learned throughout his career. Charles emphasizes the importance of having technologists who are grounded in business problems being solved, rather than being focused on the latest technology. He shares insights on how businesses often wait too long to seek help wit...

In this episode of the Drop in CEO podcast, Deborah shares her insights on the importance of mid-year evaluation and offers tips to help you navigate your challenges with more confidence. Deb emphasizes the need to focus on purpose, performance, and people, and cautions against investing in tools and software without a clear culture of high-performing teams. Tune in to learn how to evaluate your p...

In this podcast episode Dan Purvis, CEO and co-founder of Velentium, shares his experience of building 30,000 ventilators in just 28 days during the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and volunteering oneself in times of crisis, and the significance of having a strong company culture that puts people and results before profit. Dan's book, "28 Days to Save the World: Cr...

In this podcast episode Deborah shares her personal stories and framework for gaining clarity and focus. The most valuable lesson she emphasizes is the importance of taking breaks and zooming out periodically to assess your progress and identify areas for improvement. Deb encourages listeners to set intentions, make them visible, and celebrate their progress.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of...

In this podcast episode Aaron Salow, founder and CEO of XOi Technologies, shares his personal and professional journey as an entrepreneur and how he founded XOi Technologies to help field service companies overcome the challenge of a shortage of skilled workers in the trades. Listen in as Deborah and Aaron discuss the importance of believing in oneself, having a strong support system, and promotin...

In this podcast episode Deborah discusses why hustling won't get you promoted and shares her personal experience of getting promoted with the help of an advocate and networking. Listen in as Deborah provides a framework for working smarter, not harder, which includes finding advocates and improving messaging skills. She emphasizes the importance of messaging skills and encourages listeners to cont...

In this podcast episode Nermine Zakhary and Sherif Samaan share their experiences and insights on playing to one's strengths, identifying strengths, mental fitness, effective communication, and leadership. The guests emphasize the importance of discovering one's strengths, reflecting on past experiences, and setting one's vision. They also stress the significance of mental fitness, effective commu...

In this episode Deborah discusses the importance of setting expectations and planning for the summer season. She emphasizes the need to reflect on the work that needs to be done, engage with colleagues, and celebrate the return of colleagues who have had time off. Deb also offers advice on how to manage risk and avoid crisis situations by properly planning and identifying potential risks.   Whethe...

In this episode Jacobo Capuano shares important strategies leaders can use to drive growth within their teams. Listen in as Deborah and Jacobo discuss how marathon training resembles continuous improvement strategy, how Jacobo developed his operational skills over time, and how to handle mistakes within your team.   Jacobo is a proven strategic thinker and creative change agent, with the ability t...

In this episode Deborah shares the key questions you need to ask yourself to create time and space during the summer months to ensure success. Listen in as she explores the importance of setting expectations, what you need to know to delegate and make decisions during the summer, and how you can check in with your team while still leaving room to feel refreshed and ready to head into Q3.   Whether...

In this episode Guillermo Sohnlein shares how his passion for innovation and technology has helped him build businesses and navigate opportunities in the space industry. Listen in as Guillermo and Deborah discuss how to understand the risk of new innovation, what it takes to help others see a future that isn’t clear, and how to utilize your business and leadership skills to create a better tomorro...

In this episode Deborah shares the challenges of launching a new idea and how leaders can overcome self-doubt and lead successful initiatives. Listen in as she explores how to identify “green light” moments, the common mistakes leaders make when assessing risk, and the mindset habits you can create to look for opportunities where things are going right.   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today...

In this episode Jerod Martin shares how his experience in operations and strategic roles inspired a life-long passion for leadership and learning. Listen in as Jerod and Deborah discuss the importance of time prioritization, learning to give yourself grace, and why leaders should master the art of listening to connect with the humanity within their organizations.   Jerod Martin is an achievement-o...

In this episode Deborah shares the key questions you should ask yourself to achieve a successful time management mindset. Listen in as Deborah explores how to take personal accountability for your schedule, understanding what you can control, and the problem with the “firefighter mentality.”   Whether you are a C-Suite Leader of today or tomorrow, take charge of your career with confidence and lev...

During this enlightening conversation, Ben Baker returns to uncover the power of internal communications in driving organizational change. Learn how to employ effective communication strategies, build trust, break down silos, identify and rectify ineffective approaches, address miscommunications, and leverage technology for optimized communication within your organization. Don't miss out on the va...

In this episode, Deborah shares how leaders can assess and forecast risks while creating best practices to optimize their resources. Listen in as Deborah describes the process for assessing how your team will operate under a crisis, the role you play in leading through challenges, and the step-by-step framework that will allow you to make better decisions and relieve the pressure of the inevitable...

In this episode, Brian Smith shares how he advises business leaders to understand who they are and what their influence is. Listen in as Deborah and Brian discuss how to mitigate cultural norms vs. standing out as an individual, how to help your team find their purpose, and the strategy behind human interaction.   Brian Smith, PhD is the managing partner at IA Business Advisors, an international b...