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The 30 Minute Hour™

The 30 Minute Hour™

Eric Twiggs and Ted Fells 434 Episodes Aug 20, 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

#436--How To Win By Questioning Everything
#436--How To Win By Questioning Everything Aug 20, 2026 00:47:55 What if the biggest thing holding you back is a belief you've never questioned? 🤔In this episode, we sit down with Tom Kubiniec, Founder & CEO of SecureIt, serial entrepreneur, and industry disruptor, to discuss how challenging conventional wisdom helped him build a global market leader and multiple successful businesses. 🚀Listen NOW to Discover:✅ How to spot opportunities others miss✅ Why
🚨 Your Biggest Competitor Doesn't Sleep | 3 Minute Monday
🚨 Your Biggest Competitor Doesn't Sleep | 3 Minute Monday Aug 10, 2026 00:05:23 🎙️ The 30 Minute Hour Podcast | Episode #435🎬 Episode 5 of 3 Minute MondayYour biggest competitor never takes a vacation...Never calls in sick...And never sleeps.It's called Artificial Intelligence.The question isn't whether AI is changing business.The question is whether you're changing with it.In this episode of **3 Minute Monday**, Eric Twiggs reveals why the leaders who adapt the f
🚀#434-- IT Leadership Secrets from a 25-Year CIO
🚀#434-- IT Leadership Secrets from a 25-Year CIO Aug 6, 2026 00:40:20 What separates great IT leaders from the rest? 🤔In this powerful episode, Clark Rainer shares the hard-earned lessons, leadership strategies, and technology insights he's gained from more than 25 years as a CIO, leading transformation initiatives, building high-performing teams, and strengthening cybersecurity across government organizations. 💡🔒🎧 Tune in and discover:✅ How to turn IT chaos into st
🔐 The Cybersecurity Mistake Most Leaders Don't See Coming
🔐 The Cybersecurity Mistake Most Leaders Don't See Coming Aug 3, 2026 00:05:03 🎙️ 3 Minute Monday | Episode # 433Think cybersecurity is just an IT problem?Think again.Every organization—whether you have 10 employees or 10,000—is a target.The leaders who stay ahead don't wait until after a breach. They ask one simple question every week:❓ "What's our biggest cybersecurity risk right now?"That single conversation could uncover:✅ Weak passwords✅ Outdated softw
🚨#432-- The AI & Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call Every Leader Needs
🚨#432-- The AI & Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call Every Leader Needs Jul 29, 2026 00:44:38 Artificial Intelligence is transforming business at an unprecedented pace.Cyber threats are evolving by the hour.Yet many leaders are still treating technology as an IT problem instead of a leadership priority.In this episode, we sit down with Ben Wilcox, CTO and CISO of ProArch, to discuss what executive leaders need to know about AI, cybersecurity, and building organizations that are resilient,
🚨 AI Isn't Taking Your Job—But Someone Using AI Might | 3 Minute Monday
🚨 AI Isn't Taking Your Job—But Someone Using AI Might | 3 Minute Monday Jul 27, 2026 00:04:58 AI for business leaders doesn't have to be complicated. Learn practical AI and cybersecurity strategies in under three minutes with Eric Twiggs every Monday.🎙️ The 30 Minute Hour Podcast | Episode #431 🎬 Episode 4 of 3 Minute MondayMost leaders are asking the wrong question:"Will AI take my job?"The better question is:"Will someone using AI outperform me?"In this episode of
🚨#430--Why Every CEO Must Think Like a CIO (Before It's Too Late)
🚨#430--Why Every CEO Must Think Like a CIO (Before It's Too Late) Jul 23, 2026 00:43:30 What if the biggest threat to your company isn't your competition...but your technology strategy?This week on The 30 Minute Hour, we sit down with John Melott, CIO of Labrie Environmental Group, to discuss why every CEO must think like a CIO—before it's too late.From IBM and Accenture to leading technology transformation across multiple industries, John shares:- How leaders can future-pro
🚨 The One AI Habit That Separates Great Leaders | 3 Minute Monday
🚨 The One AI Habit That Separates Great Leaders | 3 Minute Monday Jul 20, 2026 00:03:01 🎙️ The 30 Minute Hour Podcast | Episode #429🎬 Episode 3 of 3 Minute Monday.Most leaders use AI to save time.The best leaders use AI to make better decisions.In this episode of 3 Minute Monday, Eric Twiggs reveals the one AI habit that separates great leaders from everyone else: asking better questions.💡 In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why most leaders are underutilizing AI✅ How to ask AI qu
#428--The AI Leadership Advantage Nobody Is Talking About
#428--The AI Leadership Advantage Nobody Is Talking About Jul 16, 2026 00:41:49 🚀 AI is changing business faster than ever—but the biggest advantage isn't adopting AI first... it's leading it wisely.In this episode of The 30 Minute Hour Podcast, we sit down with Aimee Cardwell, former CIO and CISO at UnitedHealth Group and former VP at American Express, to reveal how today's top leaders are implementing AI responsibly while creating a competitive advantage.💡 In th
🚨 The Biggest AI Mistake Leaders Make | 3 Minute Monday
🚨 The Biggest AI Mistake Leaders Make | 3 Minute Monday Jul 13, 2026 00:03:32 AI for business leaders doesn't have to be complicated. Learn practical AI and cybersecurity strategies in under three minutes!🚨 The Biggest AI Mistake Leaders Make | 3 Minute Monday🎙️ The 30 Minute Hour Podcast | Episode #427🎬 Episode 2 of 3 Minute MondayMost leaders aren't falling behind because they lack an AI strategy...They're falling behind because they're waiting for the &qu
🚨#426-- The AI Mistake That Could Cost Leaders Everything | 3 Minute Monday
🚨#426-- The AI Mistake That Could Cost Leaders Everything | 3 Minute Monday Jul 6, 2026 00:03:39 What if the biggest threat to your business isn't AI... but your competitors using AI before you do? 🤔In this episode of 3 Minute Monday, Eric Twiggs shares how business leaders can leverage AI to gain a competitive advantage while avoiding the cybersecurity risks that come with it.💡 In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why AI is changing the competitive landscape✅ How cybercriminals are lev
🚨 #425--Why Good Leaders Avoid Tough Conversations 🎙️🔥
🚨 #425--Why Good Leaders Avoid Tough Conversations 🎙️🔥 Jul 2, 2026 01:01:37 Most leadership failures don't happen because leaders lack talent. They happen because leaders avoid the conversation they know they need to have.💡 Why do smart, capable, well-intentioned leaders stay silent when it matters most?On this episode of The 30 Minute Hour Podcast, we're joined by Virginia State Delegate Jackie Glass—leader, civic entrepreneur, and co-host of Your Neighbor's

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