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The 30 Minute Hour™

The 30 Minute Hour™

Eric Twiggs and Ted Fells 434 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The 30 Minute Hour is a leadership podcast for CEOs and senior executives. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders across business, technology, and government, revealing how they think, lead, and execute in high-stakes environments. Listeners gain practical insights on driving results and scaling impact, while guests expand their influence and connect with other decision-makers. The show is aimed at those responsible for outcomes.

Episodes

Should AI Make Decisions Without You? | 3 Minute Monday
Should AI Make Decisions Without You? | 3 Minute Monday Oct 12, 2026 00:04:56 🎙️ Episode #448 🎬 Episode 13 of 3 Minute Monday🤖 What if AI made a $50,000 decision for your company—and nobody approved it?AI isn't just answering questions anymore. It's taking ACTION!New VentureBeat Intelligence research reveals growing questions about how much authority businesses should give AI agents.But here's the real leadership challenge:⚠️ Who takes responsibility when AI mak
AI Is Saving You Time. Are You Wasting It? | 3 Minute Monday
AI Is Saving You Time. Are You Wasting It? | 3 Minute Monday Oct 5, 2026 00:05:32 🎙️ Episode #447 🎬 Episode 12 of 3 Minute Monda🤖 AI is saving companies time—but where’s the money?New EY research found that half of CEOs surveyed say AI was their biggest contributor to productivity gains.But here’s the catch: only 16% have clear, real-time visibility into AI ROI.That creates what Eric calls the Capacity Conversion Gap:AI saves time → Time creates capacity → Leadership determines
#446-- Former Phoenix Suns Executive Reveals What Stalls Company Growth
#446-- Former Phoenix Suns Executive Reveals What Stalls Company Growth Oct 1, 2026 00:48:14 🏀 What if the leadership decisions that helped your company grow are now holding it back?DeeAnn Palin, former Phoenix Suns executive and founder of ONPOINT Business Solutions, joins The 30 Minute Hour to explore what happens when a company outgrows the way it operates.Known as “the CEO Whisperer,” DeeAnn helps CEOs navigate growth, organizational change, and the people challenges that can stall pr
🚨 Is AI Making You a Worse Leader? | 3 Minute Monday
🚨 Is AI Making You a Worse Leader? | 3 Minute Monday Sep 28, 2026 00:05:25 🎙️ Episode #445 🎬 Episode 11 of 3 Minute Monday🤖 What if AI is making you faster—but weakening your ability to THINK?New IBM research reveals a troubling disconnect: as AI becomes more powerful, critical thinking and human judgment are becoming even more important.In this episode of 3 Minute Monday, Eric reveals why the leaders who thrive with AI won't be the ones who stop thinking—they'll
🎙️#444-- The Hidden AI Decision That Could Limit Your Company
🎙️#444-- The Hidden AI Decision That Could Limit Your Company Sep 24, 2026 00:46:26 What if your biggest AI risk isn’t falling behind—but unknowingly placing a ceiling on your company’s future? 🤖📉CIO and enterprise AI strategist Erich Gazaui reveals how today’s technology decisions can lock organizations into tomorrow’s limitations—and what leaders must do to build AI systems that scale, adapt, and create lasting business value. 🚀If you’re ready to move beyond AI experimentation
🎙️ AI Could Help You Hire More—Not Less | 3 Minute Monday
🎙️ AI Could Help You Hire More—Not Less | 3 Minute Monday Sep 21, 2026 00:05:17 🎙️ Episode #443 🎬 Episode 10 of 3 Minute MondayNew research reveals that small businesses adopting AI increased hiring by up to 10%. 🤖📈Discover how you can use AI to create capacity, accelerate growth, and strengthen your teams—not simply cut costs.💡 Don’t use AI just to reduce the work. Use it to increase what works.PS.Is Your Organization Really Ready for AI?Take the Executive AI Readiness Score
#442 --How to Lead Without Carrying Everything Yourself
#442 --How to Lead Without Carrying Everything Yourself Sep 17, 2026 00:38:14 🦸 Everyone depends on you. But who’s holding you up?For nearly 30 years, structural engineer, entrepreneur, and business leader Jasper Calcara built structures, a company, and high-performing teams—while overlooking the cracks in his own life.After the sudden loss of his business partner and the end of his marriage, Jasper began rebuilding. That journey became “The Structure of Excellence,” a prac
Your Biggest AI Bottleneck Isn’t Technology—It’s Leadership | 3 Minute Monday
Your Biggest AI Bottleneck Isn’t Technology—It’s Leadership | 3 Minute Monday Sep 14, 2026 00:05:25 🎙️ Episode #441 🎬 Episode 9 of 3 Minute Monday🤔 What if the biggest thing slowing down your AI strategy isn’t the technology—but your leadership?📊 New research from CapTech and The Harris Poll found that 86% of senior IT decision-makers say their organizations can rapidly implement AI—yet internal decision-making slows them down.⚠️ The lesson? Some companies don’t have an AI problem. They have a l
Is AI Recommending Your Competitor? | 3 Minute Monday
Is AI Recommending Your Competitor? | 3 Minute Monday Sep 7, 2026 00:05:35 🎙️ Episode #440🎬 Episode 8 of 3 Minute Monday🤖 What happens when a customer asks AI to recommend the best business in town—and it recommends your competitor?The way customers discover businesses is changing.In this episode of 3 Minute Monday, Eric reveals 3 practical steps that can increase the chances of your business being discovered and recommended by AI.You’ll discover why your Google Business
#439-- What Google & Uber Know About Growth That Most Businesses Don't
#439-- What Google & Uber Know About Growth That Most Businesses Don't Sep 2, 2026 00:48:09 🚀What separates industry giants from everyone else? 🤔 In this episode, Moburst Founder & CEO Gilad Bechar shares the growth strategies that help brands like Google, Uber, Samsung, and Robinhood stay ahead in an increasingly competitive digital world.📈 Discover how top companies attract customers, increase retention, leverage data, and identify emerging trends before their competitors. 💡 If yo
 In 5 Years, Leaders Will Be Divided Into Two Groups 🤖
 In 5 Years, Leaders Will Be Divided Into Two Groups 🤖 Aug 31, 2026 00:05:27 🎙️ Episode #438🎬 Episode 7 of 3 Minute MondayAI isn’t coming. It’s already here. ⚡And five years from now, leaders may fall into two groups: those who learned to leverage AI—and those explaining why they didn’t.In this 3 Minute Monday to discover:🤖 Why leaders need to build AI capability now🔐 The cybersecurity mistake to avoid📈 The skill that could determine your future value⏱️ A 15-minute challen
🔥 Stop Wasting HOURS in Meetings—Let AI Do This Instead 🤖
🔥 Stop Wasting HOURS in Meetings—Let AI Do This Instead 🤖 Aug 24, 2026 00:05:01 🎙️ Episode #437🎬 Episode 6 of 3 Minute MondayHow many meetings did you attend last week that could’ve been an email? 😩📧Here’s the bigger question: How many hours could AI give you back? ⏰AI shouldn’t just help leaders create more content. It should help them eliminate unnecessary work.In this week’s 3 Minute Monday, discover how approved AI tools can help you:✅ Summarize meetings🎯 Identify action

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