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Practice Positivity: Leadership, Faith, and Fatherhood with Jarrod Washington
In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with Jarrod Washington, tech leader, father, and perpetual source of optimism, to talk about faith, leadership, empathy, and the power of gratitude.
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Clarity Over Control: Leading When You Can’t Predict What’s Next
In a world obsessed with control, clarity is the true leadership advantage.
In this short solo episode, Jason Elrod explores how uncertainty tests our ability to stay calm, think clearly, and act with purpose....
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The Age of AI: Leading Through the Acceleration
Artificial Intelligence isn’t coming, it’s here. And like every great leap before it, it’s testing what kind of leaders we are.
In this solo episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., Jason Elrod breaks down the...
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Do the Right Thing: Purpose, Courage, and Leadership with Dorene Rettas
Jason Elrod talks with Dorene Rettas, co-founder of Cyber Security Tribe, about courage, empathy, and what it really means to lead with purpose. From leaving corporate comfort to building a mission-driven business,...
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Ultramarathon Lessons for Life: Discipline, Preparation, and Progress in the Dark with Brian Recore
In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with longtime friend and ultra-endurance athlete Brian Recore. With more than a hundred ultra marathons under his belt, including 50+ 100-milers and the...
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Preparation Beats Panic: The Prepper Mindset for Life & Leadership
Most people think prepping is about bunkers and canned beans. But the truth is, being a prepper isn’t paranoia, it’s preparation.
And that’s exactly what Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) is all...
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From Risk to Purpose: Radical Transparency as a Leadership Test
In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with James Pham — entrepreneur, risk-taker, and co-founder / CEO of Opisin.
James’s story is one of bold leaps: leaving med school in Vietnam, moving across...
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You Wil Be Met: The Courage to Defend Free Speech
This episode is different. It’s not about strategy or technology, it’s about conviction. When the murder of Charlie Kirk shook the nation, it was more than another act of violence. It was an assault on freedom itself,...
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The Power Broker: Why Real Leaders Give Influence Away
In this solo episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I share the story of my first leadership role—and how I almost walked away from management before I even got started. What turned it around was a lesson I’ll never...
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From Near-Death to Quantum Defense: Noel Grover on Purpose, Failure & Future-Proofing Security
In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with Noel Grover, entrepreneur, inventor, and founder of EnQuanta.
Noel’s journey is extraordinary. At 38, his heart stopped, and coming back gave him a...
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Lead With Heart, Deliver Outcomes: Corey Elinburg on EQ and Identity
In this episode of Drink Coffee. Do Cool Stuff., I sit down with Corey Elinburg — a seasoned CISO and field security leader — to talk about why emotional intelligence, identity, and outcomes matter more than tools or...
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The Pain Cave & the CISO Edge: Steve Tout on Discipline, Purpose & Digital Equity
In this episode, I sit down with Steve Tout—strategist, author, endurance runner, and advocate for digital equity. We explore the deep connections between running ultramarathons and leading through chaos in...
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