Leadership Rewired Podcast, Season 2

Leadership in crisis isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about building trust when certainty is gone. In this episode of Leadership Rewired, Allison Allen explores what great leaders actually do during moments of crisis, disruption, and uncertainty — and why timeless leadership principles matter more than ever in today’s AI-driven, fast-changing world. Joined by Ken Fogarty, CEO of Dale Carnegie of Nevada and U.S. Navy veteran, this conversation looks at leadership through the lens of history, psychology, and real-world experience. From global disruption to organizational change, Allison and Ken unpack how trust is built through behavior, presence...

Most leaders stop at adoption and wonder why nothing truly changes. Integration is where change becomes identity — the moment your leadership, your habits, and your sense of self finally align. This is the phase where new possibilities emerge and transformation actually sticks. Integration is the most misunderstood phase of the change curve — the quiet, powerful moment when change finally becomes part of who you are as a leader. In this episode of Leadership Rewired, Allison Allen breaks down the fourth phase of change with truth-talk, clarity, and grounded leadership insight. You’ll learn why adoption isn’t enough, why most leaders...

Most leaders think change fails because of strategy or communication. They’re wrong. The truth is simpler — and harder. It’s about ownership. Everyone loves to talk about innovation, disruption, and transformation — but almost no one talks about what happens after. In this episode of Leadership Rewired, Allison Allen reveals what leaders consistently get wrong about change: they mistake adoption for alignment, communication for ownership, and strategy for leadership. Through deeply personal and professional stories, Allison explores the phase of change most people avoid — adoption — and why it’s the moment that separates leaders who endure from those who evolve. 💡 In this episode: ...

AI isn’t replacing you. Fear is. In this episode of Leadership Rewired, Allison Allen gets real about why so many leaders resist technology—not because of skill gaps, but because of control, perfectionism, and fear of the unknown. This isn’t a “how-to” episode about prompts or algorithms. It’s about leadership in motion: how you meet change, how you talk to yourself when things move faster than you can plan, and how curiosity can turn fear into fuel. 🔍 In this episode: → The generational myth about AI “leaving people behind” → Why fear of losing control is the real leadership blind spot → How curios...

Change doesn’t start with clarity — it starts with chaos. In this episode of Leadership Rewired, Allison Allen dives into the second phase of the Change Curve: Disruption — the moment when what once felt safe suddenly stops working. Disruption isn’t gentle. It barges in. It shakes your systems, your certainty, and your sense of control. It doesn’t feel like growth — it feels like loss. But here’s the truth: disruption isn’t a breakdown. It’s a turning point. Through real stories from both life and business — from Netflix and Blockbuster to Peloton’s pandemic pivot — Allison explores what happens when comfor...

Most organizations don’t see their CIOs or CPOs as strategic leaders — they see implementers. But what if the real power in transformation lives with the people designing the systems that make it all possible? In this episode of Leadership Rewired, Allison Allen calls out the truth behind what she calls invisible leadership — the kind of leadership that keeps organizations moving even when no one’s watching. Drawing from her experience leading IT transformation at Lincoln Center during the pandemic, and partnering with global organizations like Twitter, Bloomberg, and Verizon Media, Allison breaks down: → Why CIOs and CPOs are the real archi...

Why do some leaders inspire fierce loyalty while others struggle with basic buy-in? Ben Brennan, author of "Badass IT Support" and creator of QSTAC, reveals why most leaders stay stuck proving their worth instead of creating "culture of wow" experiences. Ben's unconventional approach turned departments from cost centers into strategic partners. From psychotherapy background to building beloved teams, he breaks down: → Why authenticity beats every leadership framework → How "failure isn't an option" solved a 6-month problem in one conversation → Why culture belongs to leaders, not HR → The real cost of self-unaware leadership (95% of male executives, according to HBR) Follow Leadership Rewired...

The biggest threat to your leadership isn’t disruption. It’s comfort. Here’s why staying “safe” is destroying the potential you haven’t even tapped yet. Most leaders confuse comfort with stability. But here’s the truth: status quo doesn’t protect your leadership—it destroys it. In this episode of Leadership Rewired, Allison Allen reveals why clinging to what feels safe quietly kills growth, credibility, and influence. You’ll learn: How status quo silently sabotages leadership potential → Why “no problems” doesn’t mean progress → The trap of comfort that leaves teams disengaged and stagnant → What legendary companies (Kodak, Blockbuster, Blackberry) teach u...

Silence feels safe but it costs more than you think. In a world of layoffs, shifting priorities, and rising fear, organizations don’t need more quiet compliance. They need leaders who see what’s broken and dare to say it out loud. Most leaders are trained to play it safe. Keep your head down. Don’t rock the boat. But here’s the truth: when you silence your voice, you’re not just protecting yourself—you’re putting your team and your organization at risk. In this episode of Leadership Rewired with Allison Allen, we’re talking about the fear of speaking up—a...

Being told “you’re ready for more” feels good. But not every conversation about your potential is actually about your future. Sometimes it’s about their present. Every top performer hears it: “You’d make a great VP one day.” And let’s be honest—it feels good. It feels like recognition. But here’s the danger: when you start chasing the role they want for you instead of mastering the role you have right now, things start to slip. Your team feels it. The work suffers. And the reputation that got you noticed? It starts to fade. In this episode of Leadershi...

What happens when success no longer fits the story you’ve been told? Dr. Taryn Fletcher joins Leadership Rewired to unpack bold pivots, shedding old identities, and why the power to redefine success has always been inside you. Most leaders chase titles, accolades, and the version of “success” they’ve been conditioned to believe. But what happens when those very definitions no longer serve you? In this kickoff episode of Leadership Rewired Season 2, Allison Allen sits down with Dr. Taryn Fletcher — award-winning educator, bestselling author, and founder of the Pivot Accelerator for Closet Change Makers. Together, they explore how real leaders na...

Gen Z leaders are stepping into management faster than ever — but without support, trust is breaking, teams are stalling, and talent is walking out the door. Is it really a Gen Z issue… or a system failure? Leadership isn’t what it used to be. Gen Z now makes up nearly 20% of the workforce — and many are being promoted into management roles leading people twice their age. But here’s the catch: organizations are tossing them into high-stakes leadership with little to no support. The result? Burnout, attrition, and teams stuck in turf wars instead of teamwork. In this episode of Leaders...