
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 195 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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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
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
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
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
Description: Episode 191
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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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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Recent guests on Throttle Up Leadership Podcast include:
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2. Kati Peterman
3. Dr. Melissa Buie
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