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169: "Are We Really Preparing Like it Matters?" (reflections on Scott Anderson)
🧠 Erik’s Take Erik reflects on his conversation with Scott Anderson as a rare opportunity to learn from someone who has led where most people will never go—combat zones, humanitarian crises, and high-stakes environments where...
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June 4, 2026
169: "Are We Really Preparing Like it Matters?" (reflections on Scott Anderson)
🧠 Erik’s Take Erik reflects on his conversation with Scott Anderson as a rare opportunity to learn from someone who has led where most people will never go—combat zones, humanitarian crises, and high-stakes environments where...
June 4, 2026
168: "Building Culture That's Actually Lived, Not Just Talked About" (reflections on JD Hilzendager)
🧠 Erik’s Take Erik reflects on his conversation with JD Hilzendager as a study in intentional culture, unconventional thinking, and problem-first leadership. What stands out most isn’t just what JD has built—but how he thinks...
June 4, 2026
167: Scott Anderson: "What Does Leadership Look Like When Lives Are Actually on the Line?"
In this long-awaited conversation, Erik sits down with Scott Anderson, who has served over 20 years in the military and is now a well-established leader in corporate America. Scott brings a rare blend of crisis-tested leaders...
June 3, 2026
166: JD Hilzendager: "Building a Business is More About How You Think Than What You Think"
This conversation with JD Hilzendager, COO of ViaOne, is a masterclass in how to think, not what to think when it comes to building businesses. JD breaks down how his team evaluates opportunities across industries, why cultur...
June 2, 2026
165: "What Caused AI to Skyrocket in 2026?" ft. Justin Coats
Erik and Justin dig into what it actually means for AI to “become real,” arguing that consumer usage does not equal workplace adoption. The conversation lands on a “pause moment” where organizations are finally forced to addr...
June 1, 2026
164: "How Do You Engineer Your Exit Without Burning Bridges?" ft. Alli Murphy
Erik and Alli talk through what “leaving well” really means, especially when the timing is fixed, the relationship matters, and the environment is imperfect. They focus on practical decisions: defining success for yourself, p...
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