Calm Under Fire

Calm Under Fire is a leadership podcast for those who carry real responsibility. Hosted by Colonel John Boggs, U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.), and President of Fortitude Consulting, the show explores how serious leaders deliver when stakes are high. Through candid conversations with CEOs, strategists, and operators, John shares field-tested principles on decision-making, risk, technology, culture, and execution. Stay steady. Lead well. Deliver when it counts.

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  Episode #23

  Sharon Sloane

  Aug 5, 202646 minS0

  <p>The conversation delves into the challenges of culture change, the impact of training on behavior, the role of leaders in creating risk, leaders' obliviousness to behavior, the relationship between leadership and trust, and the responsibility of leaders. Sharon emphasizes the importance of trust as the universal currency in organizational culture. The conversation covers the shift from reactive to proactive leadership, the integration of AI into behavioral insights, the impact of suicide prevention training, and the creation of a culture of trust and understanding. Sharon Sloane shares insights on these topics and emphasizes the importance of leadership mindset and investment...

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  Episode #22

  Liz Capants

  Jul 29, 202627 minS0

  <p>The conversation covers the importance of team fit in hiring, the significance of soft skills in leadership, the impact of bias in hiring decisions, and the role of relationships in shaping leadership careers. It also delves into the challenges of executive career stages, the impact of AI on talent strategy, and the post-hire success in leadership placements. The conversation concludes with insights on inspiration in leadership and the role of networking in career development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Soft skills are as important as technical skills in leadership hiring.Building strong networks and adding value are key...

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  Episode #21

  Nikhil Asrani

  Jul 22, 202630 minS0

  <p>The conversation between Col. John Boggs and Nikhil Asrani delves into the world of quantitative trading, risk management, and real-time decision-making in financial markets. Nikhil shares his experiences and insights on judgment discipline, risk management, and the importance of staying steady when making decisions in high-pressure environments.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Risk ManagementDiscipline<p></p><p>Chapters</p>00:00 The Psychological Weight of Risk08:19 Trusting the Math and Systematic Trading Strategies13:30 Filtering Out Noise in Financial Markets20:12 Lessons in Risk Management and Coaching

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  Episode #20

  Jim Cascino

  Jul 15, 202648 minS0

  <p>The conversation delves into the weight of leadership, decision-making under pressure, and crisis management experiences. It explores the impact of urgent situations on leadership and the significance of discipline and decision rights in M&A transactions. The conversation covers a range of leadership topics, including adapting leadership styles, the Socratic method in leadership, learning from failure, developing people as a leader, the power of asking 'why', ego and leadership, challenges for young executives, intuition and decision-making, advice for new CEOs, and connecting with Jim Cascino.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Leadership in crisis requires clarity and intuition.Effective...

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  Episode #19

  Jeff Evans

  Jul 10, 202646 minS0

  <p>The conversation delves into the essence of leadership, highlighting the collective intelligence and universal truths that underpin effective leadership. It then explores the breakdown of leadership, emphasizing the subtle strains that impact decision making and execution, as well as the distinction between commitment and compliance. The discussion moves on to common misunderstandings about leadership at the board level, focusing on the impact of leadership behavior on organizational cost and productivity. Finally, the conversation explores the role of non-human intelligence in leadership teams, specifically agentic AI, and its impact on decision making and accountability. The conversation explores the power of...

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