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Welcome… to Leaders and Futures! This podcast is about leading as futures emerge, are yet to be realized, or plainly…need to be reimagined. Someone has said that “The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Although it’s impossible to predict the future, one thing is certain: You must lead in it! It’s time to think differently about leading. Join us!

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Chief and Dr Lugo discuss how AI might affect supervision practices. Lugo explains that while AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude can be useful, they are most beneficial for experts who can evaluate the output and make informed decisions. They agree tha... more

Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the topic of giving, both in a leadership context and in personal life. They discuss the concept of unconditional giving as a form of love, using examples from their military and civilian leadership experiences. The conversa... more

The conversation between Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez focuses on the future of the workforce, particularly the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements. Dr Lugo shares statistics showing that 37% of the workforce now works from home, with numbers app... more

Dr Lugo and Chief discuss the topic of curiosity as a superpower in organizations. Dr Lugo explains that curiosity requires understanding past conditions to predict future outcomes and make strategic decisions. They explore how curiosity manifests di... more

Dr Lugo and Chief Vásquez discuss the relationship between purpose and policy in organizational leadership. They explored how organizations need both clear policies to guide operations and a strong sense of purpose to drive meaningful outcomes. Chief... more

Chief and Dr Lugo discuss the value of training and educating followers in the workplace. They explore how training focuses on practical skills while education focuses on developing understanding, including covering workloads when employees are sent ... more

Chief and Dr Lugo focus on the topic of "people versus mission" in organizational leadership. They discuss how both people and mission are equally important and interconnected, using analogies like balance beams and visual representations to illustra... more

Chief and Dr Lugo focus on National Family Month, discussing the balance between family and work responsibilities. Chief shares personal experiences about prioritizing family, including missing his daughter's graduation to attend military training. T... more

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Recent Guests

Timmothy Dickens
Coaching expert and guest speaker
Dickens Executive Coaching Academy
Episode: LIVE! discussion with Mr Timmothy Dickens on the topic of Coaching - Part 2
Mr. Timmothy Dickens
Retired Chief Master Sergeant, Chief Learning Officer for the Institute for Leadership and Strategic Foresight
Institute for Leadership and Strategic Foresight
Episode: LIVE! discussion with Mr Timmothy Dickens on the topic of Coaching - Part 1
Timothy Dickens
An expert at coaching and a friend of the hosts
Episode: First Impressions Last
Stephen Sunstrom
Author of Leadership in Two Steps, Chief Executive Officer for the Institute for Leadership and Strategic Foresight
Institute for Leadership and Strategic Foresight
Episode: Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 1
Gwenelle Price
Program Manager with the Training and Professional Development Branch at the Air Force Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio.
Air Force Personnel Center
Episode: Building Resilient Teams Part 1
Hope Skibitsky
Chief People Empowerment Officer at NTI, retired Command Chief Master Sergeant.
NTI
Episode: Building Resilient Teams Part 1
Jim Eselgroth
Director of Innovation and Technology at Highlight, expert in digital transformation and decision intelligence.
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Episode: Leaders & Futures LIVE with Mr Jim Eselgroth!
James Eselgroth
Director of Innovation and Technology at Highlight
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Episode: Digital Transformation and Decision Intelligence

Hosts

Bob Vazquez
Co-host of the show focusing on leadership and strategic foresight; affiliated with the Institute for Leadership and Strategic Foresight
Dr. José Lugo Santiago
Co-host and co-author, actively contributing leadership and strategic foresight insights; author with focus on Six Sigma and organizational change

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Leaders & Futures LIVE with Mr Jim Eselgroth!
Q: Can you talk a little bit about that, your story for those people who don't know you?
Jim discussed how his opportunities in the Air Force allowed him to challenge the status quo and innovate successfully in decision intelligence.
Building Resilient Teams Part 2
Q: But behind closed doors, do leaders really support this stuff?
The episode discusses skepticism about leaders' genuine commitment to supporting programs intended for resilience.
Building Resilient Teams Part 2
Q: So how do we get to build resilient teams?
RBLP provides a framework for addressing the needs of team members, creating a positive environment that fosters resilience.
Leaders & Futures LIVE with Mr Jim Eselgroth PART 2!
Q: Is digital transformation a prerequisite to decision intelligence?
Yes, it is crucial for organizations to evaluate their current state and adapt to new technologies.
Leaders and Futures LIVE! with author, Stephen Sunstrom PART 2
Q: How should leaders deliver performance feedback?
Leaders need to understand how their team members prefer to receive feedback and frame it in a coaching context rather than a formal critique.

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The conversations center on leadership, strategic foresight, and transforming organizations in the face of evolving realities. Across episodes, the hosts explore how to guide teams through change, leverage Sun Tzu-inspired assessments, and balance human factors with emerging technologies like AI. They frequently discuss culture, trust, and communication as core levers for effective leadership, from building resilient teams to adapting leadership styles for hybrid and distributed work environments. A standout aspect is the blend of practical frameworks (e.g., Six Sigma, foresight methodologies, and change management) with philosophical reflections on motivation, humility, and ethical decision-making, making it useful for leaders, managers, a... more

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2. Mr. Timmothy Dickens
3. Timothy Dickens
4. Stephen Sunstrom
5. Gwenelle Price
6. Hope Skibitsky
7. Jim Eselgroth
8. James Eselgroth

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