Podcast
The 30 Minute Hour™
Hosted by Eric Twiggs and Ted Fells · EN
The 30 Minute Hour is a top-ranked leadership podcast for CEOs and senior executives operating at the highest level.
Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across business, technology, and government—revealing how they think, lead, and execute in high-stakes environments.
Listeners gain practical insights on driving results and scaling impact, while guests expand their influence and connect with other decision-makers.
If you’re responsible for outcomes—not just activity—this podcast gives you the edge.
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#418 -- What Cybercriminals Hope You Never Learn 🔓
3d ago00:43:24Tap to summarizeMost leaders think cyberattacks happen to “other companies.”Until it happens to theirs.This week on The 30 Minute Hour, we sit down with cybersecurity leader Gustavo Mastroianni — a seasoned CISO with nearly 20 years of experience helping organizations defend against ransomware, cyber threats, and costly security breaches.In this episode, you’ll discover:✅ The biggest cybersecurity mistakes businesses make✅ How ransomware attacks really happen✅ The hidden risks leaders often overlook✅ Why human behavior is the #1 vulnerability✅ The mindset every executive needs before a crisis hitsIf you lead a business, manage a team, or make critical decisions, this episode could help you avoid a devastating and expensive mistake.🎧 Download and listen and SUBSCRIBE to The 30 Minute Hour today!This is the kind of episode every leader needs to hear before it’s too late.
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#417--Cybersecurity Secrets From The Man Who Secured Super Bowl 50” 🔥
1w ago00:40:01Tap to summarizeIn this replay episode of The 30 Minute Hour, Edward Liebig breaks down the cybersecurity lessons every business leader needs to hear.From protecting critical infrastructure… to leading high-stakes operations during Super Bowl 50… this conversation is packed with elite-level insights on leadership, resilience, and risk management. 💡⚡If you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, government leader, or tech executive… this episode is a MUST listen.🎧 Download NOW:
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# 416 -- Featuring Hampton University President Darrell Williams: Lead By Giving Back
2w ago01:11:30Tap to summarizeWhat happens when elite leadership meets a mission bigger than yourself? 🚀In this powerful replay, we sit down with Darrell K. Williams—retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General and President of Hampton University—to break down what it really takes to lead with purpose. 🎯After nearly 40 years leading at the highest levels across the globe 🌍, President Williams returned to his alma mater—and sparked transformation:📈 31% enrollment growth🎓 84% freshman retention🏆 Top 8% of universities worldwideBut this episode goes beyond the stats.This is about legacy. service. impact.💡 How do you lead at a high level—and still give back?💡 What separates success from significance?💡 How do you build something that outlives you?If you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or decision-maker serious about scaling your impact—not just your income—this conversation will challenge and elevate you. 🔥🎧 Press play and discover how to move forward… by giving back.PS: Want to be part of the mission? 💙 Visit givetohamptonu.org and make an impact today.
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🚨 #415--How Tech Leaders Turn AI Into $50M Deals 🚨
4w ago00:48:17Tap to summarizeMost leaders are experimenting with AI…But very few are turning it into real revenue. 💰Today on The 30 Minute Hour, I’m joined by Bob McGinley—a sales-driven CTO/CISO at Onyx AI who’s helped close $50M+ deals by aligning AI, strategy, and business growth.If you want to stop chasing AI trends and start monetizing them… this is the episode.
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#414 --Why Talent Alone Won't Get You Ahead
Apr 901:07:54Tap to summarizeYou’re talented. You work hard.So why are others getting opportunities you’re not? 👀In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kester Crosse—gastroenterologist, healthcare leader, author of Open Doors, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.—to break down the real reason success isn’t just about talent.And this one is personal…Dr. Crosse and I are both graduates of Hampton University, which makes this conversation even more powerful.Inside this episode:👉 Why talented people get overlooked👉 The people skills that actually open doors👉 How emotional intelligence accelerates your career👉 A practical framework to help you stand out immediatelyIf you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or under-recognized—this conversation will change how you approach your career.Stop relying on talent. Start getting selected. 🎯
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#413 -- Leading Under Pressure: Lessons From 650 Skydives
Mar 2600:49:50Tap to summarizeWhat does it take to stay calm when everything’s on the line?Joe Wyrwas has jumped out of planes 650+ times—and leads mission-critical teams where hesitation isn’t an option. In this episode, he reveals how top performers think, decide, and execute under pressure… and how you can do the same when the stakes are high.
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#412 -- Inside The Mind of A Google Finance Executive
Mar 1200:52:30Tap to summarizeWhat does it take to make billion-dollar decisions inside one of the most powerful companies in the world? In this episode of The 30 Minute Hour, we go inside the mind of former Google finance leader Lamont Johnson. From shaping financial strategy at global giants like Google, Coca-Cola, and McKesson to leading with purpose beyond the numbers, Lamont shares powerful insights on leadership, decision-making, mentorship, and why impacting lives is the real key to impacting the bottom line. This conversation will challenge how you think about success, leadership, and legacy! #LeadershipMindset#BusinessLeadership#GoogleLeadership#ExecutiveMindset#The30MinuteHour
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#411 --Moving From Pressure To Purpose
Mar 500:46:05Tap to summarizeDavid B. Prosper — known as The Clarity Guy — helps leaders, founders, and high-performers escape burnout, break the Default Loop™, and lead lives by design rather than pressure. Author of Finding Clarity: Your Guide to Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity and founder of Clarity Catalyst Solutions, he guides entrepreneurs, creators, and executives from hidden stagnation to intentional, aligned action. In this episode, "Moving From Pressure To Purpose," David shares real, human insights and practical frameworks from the “messy middle” that turn confusion into confidence and pressure into purpose. #Leadership#FounderLife#BurnoutRecovery#Clarity#PurposeDriven
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#410 --How To Scale Your Impact Without Increasing Headcount
Feb 2600:44:46Tap to summarizeTim Beattie is the Co-Founder of Stellafai, a platform and coaching model that helps leaders and consultancies align around measurable outcomes and scale their impact without increasing headcount.After 25 years in professional services — including global leadership roles at Red Hat and IBM — Tim has pioneered an outcome-driven, asynchronous coaching approach that replaces the traditional billable-hour paradigm with a lean, repeatable operating system.Listen Now to discover, "How To Scale Your Impact Without Increasing Headcount."#smallbusinessowner #millionairemindset #motivationdaily #successmindset #wintheday
Transcribe →#409--The Best Kept Secrets From the World of Technology (Technology Monday)
Feb 1300:53:05Tap to summarizeJoin us for a special Technology Monday episode of The 30 Minute Hour!Tech experts Shantelle Coleman and Elliott Mattice will be sharing the latest tips & trends to help you level of your AI / Cybersecurity knowledge!
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