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The CEOpeek Show

Dave Osh

69 episodes

19 hours ago

What if the trait that once got you in trouble became your greatest leadership asset? Denny LeCompte, the CEO of Portnox, has built his leadership philosophy on a foundation of unfiltered transparency. He owns his mistakes in company-wide emails, actively invites dissent, and aligns his teams by always sharing the complete picture. A former cognitive psychology PhD turned tech leader, Denny reveals how embracing “the opposite of a poker face” can fuel trust, improve retention, and boost perfo...

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What if the trait that once got you in trouble became your greatest leadership asset? Denny LeCompte, the CEO of Portnox, has built his leadership philosophy on a foundation of unfiltered transparency. He owns his mistakes in company-wide emails, actively invites dissent, and aligns his teams by always sharing the complete picture. A former cognitive psychology PhD turned tech leader, Denny reveals how embracing “the opposite of a poker face” can fuel trust, improve retention, and boost perfo...

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Episodes (20/69)

The CEOpeek Show

No Poker Face Leadership with Denny LeCompte

What if the trait that once got you in trouble became your greatest leadership asset? Denny LeCompte, the CEO of Portnox, has built his leadership philosophy on a foundation of unfiltered transparency. He owns his mistakes in company-wide emails, actively invites dissent, and aligns his teams by always sharing the complete picture. A former cognitive psychology PhD turned tech leader, Denny reveals how embracing “the opposite of a poker face” can fuel trust, improve retention, and boost perfo...

1 month ago

44 minutes

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Good Enough Wins with Felipe Cornejo

What if delivering ‘good enough’—openly and together—created better outcomes than chasing perfect in silence? Felipe Cornejo, CEO and founder of Devsu, leads teams across Ecuador and the U.S., serving clients throughout the Americas. Early on, a live ESPN launch nearly went sideways when performance tests were missed—and the team hesitated to surface the risk. That moment catalyzed a leadership stance Felipe holds to this day: radical transparency with clients and teams, paired with a pragma...

1 month ago

46 minutes

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Team-First CEO with Dylan Serota

What if the fastest turnaround move isn’t a strategy deck—but a calendar full of one-to-ones? Dylan Serota didn’t start as CEO. After co-founding Terminal inside the Atomic venture studio and serving as Chief Strategy Officer, he stepped into the top job during a brutal reset—RIFs, salary cuts, and a near refounding. His first act: meet every single employee one-on-one to rebuild trust, alignment, and momentum. In this conversation, Dylan shares the inflection points of moving from “influenci...

1 month ago

42 minutes

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The Leader Who Rejects Autocracy with Chad Hesters

Do CEOs really need to control everything—or is that the fastest way to kill innovation? Chad Hesters, President & CEO of Boyden, learned early in his career—first as a U.S. Naval Intelligence officer and later in the corporate world—that the most effective leaders are not autocrats at the top of the pyramid. Instead, the best leaders empower others, build trust, and create organizations where accountability and innovation thrive. In this episode, Chad shares with me how his military expe...

2 months ago

51 minutes

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Lead Without Fear with Marc Zionts

The most trusted leaders aren’t the ones who avoid conflict—they’re the ones who step into it with courage and clarity. Marc Zionts has built an extraordinary international career, leading companies across Israel, India, Japan, China, and beyond. As the CEO of SundaySky, he believes that leadership means making the hard calls, being radically transparent, and fostering trust through direct, honest communication. But Marc’s perspective isn’t only shaped by boardrooms—it’s grounded in a life we...

2 months ago

37 minutes

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The Leader Who Finds Joy in Service with Ben Kessler

What if the secret to true leadership isn't chasing outcomes but embracing genuine service? Ben Kessler discovered the core of his leadership philosophy at a surprisingly young age when his father taught him that true joy emerges from serving others. From nearly becoming a Catholic priest to navigating the challenging world of McKinsey consulting and eventually becoming CEO of 66degrees, Ben’s diverse journey underscores the profound power of intentional human connection and selfless leadersh...

3 months ago

34 minutes

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When Tragedy Shapes Purpose with Harry Bruell

What happens when your deepest personal tragedy reshapes your purpose and transforms your approach to leadership? Harry Bruell spent 25 years passionately leading conservation efforts, growing small regional programs into a nationwide movement. But in 2016, the unimaginable happened—Harry lost his 14-year-old daughter to suicide. This profound loss became a pivotal turning point, compelling Harry to shift his life's mission toward helping individuals facing mental health challenges and disabi...

3 months ago

37 minutes

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The Leader Who Survived a Nightmare Boss with Brian Underhill

We've all had difficult bosses, but what happens when your first boss is straight out of Hollywood’s worst nightmares? Brian Underhill started his career under a toxic boss who screamed, cursed, and threw objects at him, leading Brian to question everything about work and leadership. Instead of breaking him, this experience inspired Brian to become obsessed with transforming the way leaders lead. Today, he’s the Founder & CEO of CoachSource, the world’s largest executive coaching provide...

4 months ago

45 minutes

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Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace - Wynne Nowland, CEO, Bradley & Parker

In this revealing interview, Wynne Nowland, Bradley & Parker CEO, shares her simple, yet powerful worldview of expansive and united leadership. Bradley & Parker is a premier insurance, risk management, and financial services firm founded in 1939 in Long Island, New York. With more than 15,000 clients, including publicly traded companies with complex global insurance programs and the largest software framework company for autonomous systems, Bradley & Parker is one of the l...

3 years ago

23 minutes

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Leading Globally in High Complexity - Paula Schneider, CEO, Susan G. Komen

In this insightful interview, Paula Schneider, Susan G. Komen CEO, reveals the leadership lessons she learned from leading global organizations. Susan G. Komen is a global movement that, over 30 years, has led the way in funding $3 billion in groundbreaking research, community health initiatives, and advocacy programs in local communities across the U.S. and in more than 30 countries, serving millions of people. Paula joined Komen three and a half years ago, after serving as president and C...

4 years ago

24 minutes

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Empower Conscious Capitalism - Andrew Pass, CEO, A Pass Educational Group

In this discerning interview, Andrew Pass, the CEO of A Pass Educational Group, shares the magic of empowerment by having a double bottom line. A Pass Educational Group develops customized educational content, from designing courses to creating assessments, for K-12, higher education, and corporate clients. Prior to founding A Pass Educational Group, Andrew completed advanced doctoral work in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Policy at Michigan State University. He started ...

4 years ago

17 minutes

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Discover the Keys to Scaling Your Business - Manish Hirapara, CEO, PeakActivity

In this video, Manish Hirapara shares the leadership strategies that helped him scale PeakActivity to more than 200 employees. PeakActivity is a digital strategy and implementation company that partners with businesses to accelerate growth through e-commerce, Digital Marketing, and Technology solutions. Topics discussed: Transforming from a scrappy startup to a high-performing organization Working on the business rather than working in the business Alignment around purpose Being an...

4 years ago

22 minutes

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Leading Hyper-Growth - Nathan Stooke the CEO of Wisper Internet

In this thought-provoking interview, Nathan Stooke the CEO of Wisper Internet, a company that provides fast, reliable internet services to rural communities where other providers don't, shares the leadership lessons learned during the pandemic year leading the growth from 71 to 187 employees. Nathan founded Wisper Internet 18 years ago when a friend didn’t have Internet access at his business. Nathan Stooke accepted the challenge. It took a little research, a few maxed-out credit card...

4 years ago

21 minutes

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Leading Through Multiple M&As - Kevin Jones, CEO, Celero Commerce

In this fascinating interview, Kevin Jones, the CEO of Celero Commerce, which provides payment processing services, business management software, and data intelligence on a single holistic platform, discusses the leadership challenges and solutions for leading high growth through Mergers and Acquisitions. Celero’s leadership team has completed 6 acquisitions since its inception. That's untypical for a young company. Among Kevin's insights: The need to have a strong core leadership tea...

4 years ago

21 minutes

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Breaking walls - Matt Powell, CEO, Moroch

In this insightful interview, Matt Powell, the CEO of Moroch, an independent, integrated marketing agency based in Dallas, shares his 20-year journey from media planner to CEO and offers valuable insights about career, work, and life. Among his insights: How to fight through a career wall How to have a tough conversation with an employer Are you running from something or towards something? The shift from the C-suite peer group to the CEO role Acknowledging the elephant in the room ...

4 years ago

20 minutes

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Stewardship Delegation, -Brady Harris, CEO, Dwolla

In this discerning interview, Brady Harris, the CEO of Dwolla, a FinTech company that develops payment gateway software to transform the way innovative businesses move money, shares his simple yet powerful framework for delegation. Brady's 5 steps to stewardship delegation: 1. Establishing results, goals, and outcomes 2. Setting guidelines to accomplish these outcomes 3. Providing the resources necessary to be successful 4. Holding people accountable for the outcomes mutually agreed o...

4 years ago

22 minutes

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Embracing Irrationality - Ben Gaddis, CEO, T3

In this 'free-dive' interview, Ben Gaddis, CEO of T3, an innovation firm that helps brands create value for consumers first and then build messaging around that value, explains how embracing irrationality drives innovation in business. Some of Ben's insights: Irrationality is closely linked to new ideas Innovation goes against hard-wired habits and short-term needs (quarterly earnings) How to trick your brain to allow crazy ideas Innovation is about removing the constants from...

4 years ago

20 minutes

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Level Up Next Generation Leaders - Carmela Castellano-Garcia, CEO, California Primary Care Association

Carmela Castellano-Garcia, California Primary Care Association CEO, reveals some of the strategies she has been applying for 23 years to develop the next generation of leaders. Here are some of the strategies she mentioned: Create career paths for people to move up within the organization Focus on internal leadership development for the C-Suite Adopting and implementing a diversity policy Encouraging independent and creative thinking Motivate women to take a proactive and bold approach t...

4 years ago

23 minutes

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Obtain a Great Talent Mix - Scott Francis, , CEO, BP3

In this insightful interview, Scott Francis, CEO of BP3, an award-winning automation provider with offices in Austin, Denver, London, Amsterdam, and Lisbon, shares his journey from co-founder and CTO to CEO, lessons learned from growing the company, and his unique approach to hiring and developing talent. Some of his insights are: How to balance the technical skills and business skills How to adjust the type of employees you hire to the growth rate The right mix of experienced and...

4 years ago

28 minutes

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Boost Business Results Through Employee Engagement - Tom Salonek, CEO, Intertech

In this episode of CEOpeek, Dave interviews Tom Salonek, Founder and CEO of Intertech, a Minneapolis-St. Paul-based software consulting and education company. Dave and Tom discuss employee engagement. When an organization has high engagement, employees give extra discretionary effort in their jobs, staying, and referring prospective employees and customers. Also, organizations with high engagement are more profitable and have more productive and less absent employees. ...

4 years ago

22 minutes