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172: Zia Mohi: "Are You Leading… or Just Taking Credit?"

In this conversation, Erik sits down with Zia Mohi, COO of CTI Staffing, to unpack a journey that started in reluctant sales and evolved into high-level operational leadership. What unfolds is a raw, practical exploration of ...

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172: Zia Mohi: "Are You Leading… or Just Taking Credit?"
June 10, 2026

172: Zia Mohi: "Are You Leading… or Just Taking Credit?"

In this conversation, Erik sits down with Zia Mohi, COO of CTI Staffing, to unpack a journey that started in reluctant sales and evolved into high-level operational leadership. What unfolds is a raw, practical exploration of ...
171: "Can Companies with 5 Employees and 50 Digital Employees Thrive?" ft. Justin Coats
June 9, 2026

171: "Can Companies with 5 Employees and 50 Digital Employees Thrive?" ft. Justin Coats

Erik and Justin unpack what an “AI orchestration layer” actually means when agents move from experiments into day-to-day operations. They focus on the practical shift from building tools to managing systems: mirroring the org...
170: "What Changes When You Start Leading Leaders?" ft. Alli Murphy
June 8, 2026

170: "What Changes When You Start Leading Leaders?" ft. Alli Murphy

Erik and Alli compare notes on what goes wrong when high-performing leaders move from managing individual contributors to leading leaders. They highlight recurring gaps, including losing ground-level visibility, suddenly bein...
168: "Building Culture That's Actually Lived, Not Just Talked About" (reflections on JD Hilzendager)
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...
169: "Are We Really Preparing Like it Matters?" (reflections on Scott Anderson)
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...
167: Scott Anderson: "What Does Leadership Look Like When Lives Are Actually on the Line?"
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...