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Throttle Up Leadership Podcast

Dr. John P Dentico
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Meaning
Strategic Thinking
Emotional Intelligence
Burnout
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Project Management
Branding
SEO
Innovation
Fractional Leadership
Post-Industrial Leadership
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Culture
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Meaning In Work
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What if the workforce crisis isn't a people problem; it's a leadership problem rooted in structure? Each episode, Dr. John Dentico (creator of LeadSimm™ leadership impact simulations, the TSWG strategic thinking method, and Throttle Up OS) diagnoses the structural failures behind disengagement, retention theater, and culture programs that don't stick. Guests face real leadership tensions, and ofte... more

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Latest Episodes

If your team has never been busier, why isn't revenue moving? Jason Howard So, fractional CMO and founder of Strand Consulting Group, says more marketing usually isn't the answer. It can't fix a deeper business constraint. Jason has worked with Porsc... more

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Business owners often hire more people and end up with less time, because every decision still comes back to them. Host Dr. John Dentico talks with Kati Peterman, founder of FRX, a national team of fractional executives who embed in businesses doing ... more

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We Say We Want Innovation, Then Punish It

Episode 193

Organizations say they want innovation, then quietly punish the behavior that produces it. Dr. Melisa Buie on courage, failure, and the experimental mindset that solves hard problems.

Curios... more

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Episode 192

In the highest-stakes rooms, the costliest move is often saying nothing. Dr. Karalee Picard on silence, psychological safety, and leadership that holds under pressure.

Someone sees the flaw in the plan, weighs what speaking up will ... more

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Guest: Ekta Agarwal, senior technology leader turned startup founder and AI enthusiast

After 20 years driving results inside someone else's system, Ekta asked a harder question at 39: what happens when you stop optimizi... more

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Episode 190

Founders and operators: strong EBITDA means nothing if the bank balance is empty. In this episode, Dr. John Dentico talks with chartered accountant and non-executive director Ayanda Vabaza-Mvandaba (Outsourced CFO) about cash vs. profit... more

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Episode 189

If your purpose statement can't survive a quarterly scorecard, it's decoration. Dr. John Dentico runs a LeadSimm-style micro-simulation with purpose practitioners Jennie McLaughlin and Sarah Rozenthuler on values alignment vs. utilizati... more

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Episode 188

Leaders: your annual cyber "maturity score" may describe a world that no longer exists. Dr. John Dentico talks with Charlene Deaver-Vazquez (38 years in IT, DoD, NRC risk modeling; CyberRiskModels.com) about why compliance frameworks mi... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Howard So
Fractional CMO and founder of Strand Consulting Group
Strand Consulting Group
Episode: Episode 195: Stop Doing More Marketing: Fix What's Really Stalling Growth, with Jason Howard So
Kati Peterman
Founder of FRX and former COO, chief of staff and executive director
FRX
Episode: Episode 194: Stop Being the Bottleneck: Kati Peterman on Structure, Not People.
Dr. Melissa Buie
Author of Faceplant, expert on problem-solving and leadership
Episode: We Say We Want Innovation, Then Punish It
Dr. Karalee Picard
Founder of Insight Leadership Consulting; former senior DIA and USSTRATCOM leader
Insight Leadership Consulting
Episode: The Most Dangerous Thing in the Room Is Silence
Ekta Agarwal
Senior technology leader, startup founder, and AI enthusiast
Independent/Startup Founder
Episode: Growth Only Starts Where Certainty Ends
Ayanda Vabaza-Mvandaba
Chartered Accountant and Non-Executive Director at Outsourced CFO
Outsourced CFO
Episode: Profitable on Paper, Broke in Cash: Why Leaders Cut People First
Jennie McLaughlin
Founder, Purpose Led Transformation
Purpose Led Transformation
Episode: When Purpose Is on the Wall but Promotions Ignore It: Values Alignment + LeadSimm Micro-Sim
Sarah Rozenthuler
Chartered Psychologist, founder of Bridgework Consulting
Bridgework Consulting
Episode: When Purpose Is on the Wall but Promotions Ignore It: Values Alignment + LeadSimm Micro-Sim
Charlene Deaver-Vazquez
Cyber Risk Modeling Expert and founder of cyberriskmodels.com
cyberriskmodels.com
Episode: Treat AI Like an Intern: Why Cyber Reports Mislead Boards

Host

Dr. John D'Antico
Host of Throttle Up Leadership Podcast; specializes in leadership diagnostics, simulations, and strategic thinking methods

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Powerful Leadership Insights

    As the Executive Assistant to Ken Miller, I’m pleased to leave this review on his behalf. Ken thoroughly enjoyed being a guest on Throttle Up Leadership with Dr. John Dentico and found the experience both meaningful and energizing. He deeply appreciated Dr. Dentico’s thoughtful approach to leadership and the quality of conversation the podcast fosters. This show is a standout resource for anyone seeking to grow as a leader and navigate the challenges of leadership with clarity and purpose. Highl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    On behalf of Ken Miller
    Philippines2 years ago
  • Listening pleasure

    John is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom when it comes to leadership, team performance, and business culture. He definitely knows what works and what doesn't. John selects guests who can not only provide a refreshing opinion but also share practical advice to transform our leadership challenges into a more successful and meaningful place for teams, leaders, and organisations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StasiaLilac
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • John is a treasure trove of knowledge and wisdom when it comes to leadership, team performance, and business culture. He definitely knows what works and what doesn't. John selects guests who can not only provide a refreshing opinion but also share practical advice to transform our leadership challenges into a more successful and meaningful place for teams, leaders, and organisations.

    Podchaser
    5
    Erin Andrea Craske
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The discussions often blend psychology, strategy, and technology in an accessible way.
The host delivers powerful leadership insights with practical conversation quality.
Listeners appreciate the evidence-based frameworks and live simulations that translate theory into practice.
The show is seen as a high-signal resource for executives seeking meaningful leadership improvements.
Guests are carefully chosen to offer actionable guidance for leadership challenges.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 195: Stop Doing More Marketing: Fix What's Really Stalling Growth, with Jason Howard So
Q: What does leadership do, often without realizing it, that trains good people to stop thinking?
So says organizations reward people for following decisions already made and carrying out assigned tasks. He recalls being told at Porsche that his team were custodians of the brand, not there to reinvent it, and argues that leaders need to make room for people to contribute and challenge existing approaches.
Episode 195: Stop Doing More Marketing: Fix What's Really Stalling Growth, with Jason Howard So
Q: I'm curious to know if you see any parallels between dot-com and its growth, the build out of fiber optic, and what's going on today?
So sees parallels in rapid investment and the possibility of a market downturn, but distinguishes the current AI boom from the dot-com era, when many companies lacked financial backing or real business numbers. He advises business owners to diversify, preserve runway, and build systems that support long-term growth.
Episode 194: Stop Being the Bottleneck: Kati Peterman on Structure, Not People.
Q: Where does EOS stop and 5-5-4 pick up, and is a fractional operator essentially a rented integrator or something different?
Peterman says EOS provides a guide and playbook, while FRX assesses which of five phases a business is in, evaluates five operating pillars and delivers practical work such as meeting structures, SIPOC analysis, KPI cleanup and organizational data. FRX executives help implement changes rather than limiting their role to high-level strategy.
Episode 194: Stop Being the Bottleneck: Kati Peterman on Structure, Not People.
Q: Why does hiring more people so often leave the owner with less time instead of more?
New hires still need the owner to explain the company's vision and how decisions connect to its goals. A good COO or CEO translates that vision for the team, but owners first need to make their assumptions and decision-making approach explicit.
The Most Dangerous Thing in the Room Is Silence
Q: Why is strategic thinking more important than strategic planning?
Strategic thinking asks the right questions, uncovers root problems, and foresees threats, rather than just outlining goals.

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The show centers on diagnosing leadership breakdowns rooted in structure, not people. Each episode features candid conversations with senior leaders and subject-matter experts, often including live micro-simulations, to surface practical frameworks for aligning values, agency, and growth trajectories with real-world action. Prominent threads include the Three-Frame Diagnostic, collaborative leadership as a process (not just a title), and a cautious stance toward overreliance on AI—emphasizing AI as a tool leaders supervise rather than replace judgment. Listeners can expect actionable approaches to culture, governance, and strategy that aim to move beyond superficial programs toward durable organizational change, with a focus on meaning-driv... more

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1. Jason Howard So
2. Kati Peterman
3. Dr. Melissa Buie
4. Dr. Karalee Picard
5. Ekta Agarwal
6. Ayanda Vabaza-Mvandaba
7. Jennie McLaughlin
8. Sarah Rozenthuler

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