The Energy Detox

Despite being the butt of endless jokes, the best weather forecasters quietly demonstrate executive presence every day in how they: 1) are willing to make predictions—and be wrong 2) translate mountains of data into clear, actionable guidance 3) take the most default of all default conversation topics (“So… how ’bout the weather?”) and actually engage stakeholders Because weather is constant—somet...

How can you mirror the mission of the Pittsburgh-based unicorn  Gecko Robotics ? How can lessons from its co-founder and CEO, Jake Loosararian, shape how you respond to tough feedback ? How does the unicorn-level independence of Grove City College —Loosararian's alma mater—exemplify conscious leadership ? And how does Dunder Mifflin’s roast of Michael Scott fit into all of this? To answer the...

Do you know that a 5.2-mile well drilled from the White House lawn in any direction could reach beneath virtually all of the former — and some might argue present — swamp known as Washington, DC? Do you know if the Oklahoma City Thunder have been invited to the White House in recognition of their NBA championship? Do you know that Expand Energy drilled a record-setting 5.2 mile lateral that — some...

Which mission is more likely to "stick" with the 400,000 people attending the Bloomsburg Fair: A) providing energy security around the world and lowering global emissions; or B) providing several hundred corn dogs (along with free rides and games) to you and your family? And more importantly: What can fair food (like the inspirational Mr. Sticky's) teach you about effective communic...

How many M&M’s does it take to match the energy in one Mcf of natural gas? Find out in this SHALE INSIGHT® 2025 recap, which asks: Are you an energy dense leader…or are you an “energy dense” leader? #ConsciousLeadership

How often have you been the victim — or the perpetrator — of gaslighting? Where does gaslighting most often creep into oil & gas workplaces? How do you deal with the fallout when it happens?

Are you unwittingly becoming a SOULLESS & STERILE leader akin to Cracker Barrel’s new logo? What image do people SEE when they think of you, your company, or your industry? How will a tasty 💡 giveaway at the 2025 Women's Energy Network Shale Insight Happy hour remind you to take a serious look at YOUR BRAND of #leadership? For help answering those questions, check out Episode 119 of &apo...

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure hit theaters on August 9, 1985. The Alamo is marking the occasion by displaying one of the bikes from the movie. You, too, can mark the anniversary by using two classic lines from the film to give your professional & personal development strategy a tune-up: 🚲 "I know you are, but what am I?" 🚲 "Come on, Simone, let's talk about your big but."

Your breath may seem odorless to you...but those around you know it stinks. Which is why a bit of "leadership mercaptan" can help alert you to toxic things that are unwittingly flowing from your mouth...before they become a problem. That being said, celebrate today's "National Fresh Breath Day" (celebrated every August 6th) by checking out Episode 117 of 'The Energy D...

Mike Rowe proposed that "somebody somewhere carves out just a little sliver" from the $90B of announced investments "and allocates it for better storytelling " so that kids, parents, and guidance counselors can SEE the prosperity that flows from learning and using in-demand skills . While the insights and solutions Mike shared during yesterday's Energy & Innovation Sum...

Are you a hub-like leader OR an origin & destination (O&D) leader? Do people view interactions with you as a disruptive layover OR do they actually want to start and/or end a journey with you? Are you over-reliant on outside resources to fuel your leadership actions OR do you lead like a self-sufficient, reliable, energy independent microgrid that is always ready to deliver? To help answer...

Which Oklahoma City team is more deserving of a White House invite: 🏀 The Thunder for winning the NBA Championship; or 🔥 Expand Energy for drilling a record-setting Marcellus well ? As you ponder that, check out this episode of The Energy Detox for some unconventional recognition tools to help you lead more effectively .

I am NOT… My team is NOT… My company is NOT… My industry is NOT… Clearly defining who you ARE requires defining who you are NOT . In this post-conclave episode of The Energy Detox , you'll learn how a theological concept called via negativa can help you sharpen your message, protect your credibility, and shut down false narratives . #ConsciousLeadership #PositiveEnergy #PopeLeoXIV

Inspired by Energy Transfer’s recent “That’s Gas!” commercial —where a narrator pops up in everyday situations to inform unsuspecting folks that the products they’re using are made with natural gas—Episode 112 of The Energy Detox challenges you to spot everyday examples of leadership and say (to yourself or others), “That’s leadership!” To see the Energy Transfer video, visit: https://energytransf...

Most meetings? Unremarkable. Most resumes? Forgettable. Most leaders? Replaceable. Most LinkedIn posts? Unbearable. Agree? Then check out this Arbor Day episode of The Energy Detox that challenges you to follow the path of differentiated energy leaders who stand out in a forest of mediocre managers by continually asking: "How can we make this the best ____________ ever?"

Energy is at the core of developed societies. Feedback is at the core of developed leaders. Those two core truths converge on Route 50 in Avella, PA, site of Episode 110 of The Energy Detox podcast, which draws on: 1) The 50-50-50 Energy Corps vision announced by EQT’s Toby Rice and Dr. Scott Tinker last month at CERAWeek—50 MWh and $50K GDP per capita within 50 years to lift people out of energy...

What Wild Things Can You Do to Build a Dominant Energy Team? Find out in Episode 109 of The Energy Detox, which uses local, statewide, national, and global headlines connected to Washington County's #NaturalGas industry to help you answer the following questions: 1 - How can you use the recent renaming of Wild Things Park to EQT Park as an excuse to consider what you want people to think of w...

In what ways are you or your team unwittingly polishing a cannonball? To help you answer that question, check out Episode 108 of The Energy Detox, recorded outside Pittsburgh's PNC park, home of the Polish Cannonball (a new food item introduced for the 2025 season) and home to a 14-foot bronze statue of Bill Mazeroski, the Polish-American Pirate who launched a cannonball that won the 1960 Wor...

GPS technology relies on Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) to provide accurate, real-time guidance. Effective networking also depends on PNT principles to steer yourself in the right direction. That being said, Episode 107 of The Energy Detox podcast will help you answer the following PNT questions: 📍Positioning: How can you boost your visibility—and your awareness—to make sure you’re not...

Are you as predictable as a bagpiper who everyone knows is likely to play one of only 2 or 3 songs ? As you ponder that question, check out this episode of The Energy Detox which will challenge you to expand your “leadership playlist” and look for opportunities to be a differentiated—and, in turn, a more effective—leader. Note: the first part of this episode includes the live drawing of the 2025 W...

"Strive for mediocrity" probably isn't the advice you want your company's mentors giving to new hires. But without a proper understanding of mentorship, your mentors may—wittingly or unwittingly—be setting future talent up for years of apathy and mediocrity. So, take a moment during the final few days of National Mentoring Month to check out this mentor-inspired episode of The...

Notre Dame hasn’t beaten Ohio State since 1936! But ND did score a big victory over OSU in a 1960s recruiting battle that not only brought All-American receiver Thom Gatewood to South Bend, but also turned Thom into an enthusiastic Notre Dame advocate that helped attract future talent to the university. That being said, Gatewood's story isn't just a nice footnote in the lead-up to Monday...

The second Friday of each new year is Quitters Day. And there is no better way to mark the occasion than by consciously quitting (qWitting) poor leadership habits that are holding you and your team back from long-term success.

Look up, step out from your echo chamber, challenge your assumptions, don't limit your giving to the holiday (and mandatory performance appraisal) season, and tune in to episode 102 of The Energy Detox podcast.

Are people REALLY altering their Thanksgiving plans due to politics? Regardless of the answer, Episode 101 of The Energy Detox translates lessons from the 2024 election into 9 apolitical questions you can use to avoid the "peaceful silence" that may be damaging your reputation, your team, and your organization .