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Episode Overview Michael Levitt sits down with executive advisor Chris March to discuss one of the most common yet underaddressed challenges facing founder-led businesses: the founder themselves becom…

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Episode Overview Michael Levitt sits down with executive advisor Chris March to discuss one of the most common yet underaddressed challenges facing founder-led businesses: the founder themselves becoming the primary obstacle to Growth. Chris works with organizations generating between $5 million and $20 million in revenue, helping founders identify structural dysfunction, reclaim their time, and build organizations that can operate independently. Key Topics Covered Founder Gravity Chris introduces the concept of "founder gravity," the organizational pull that keeps all decisions, approvals, a…

Episode Overview In this episode, Michael sits down with Brian Fielkow to discuss his new book, Making Safety Happen, and why safety leadership belongs in the boardroom rather than the basement. Brian…

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Episode Overview In this episode, Michael sits down with Brian Fielkow to discuss his new book, Making Safety Happen, and why safety leadership belongs in the boardroom rather than the basement. Brian brings a compelling perspective shaped by his transition from corporate law to executive leadership, and he makes a powerful case for why safety is not a compliance checkbox but a core business principle with measurable impact on profitability, culture, and competitive positioning. Key Takeaways Safety is a C-Suite Imperative. Brian argues that safety must be led from the top of the organization…

This source argues that excessive organizational layers have transitioned from a sign of growth into a significant competitive disadvantage in the age of Artificial Intelligence. While many firms …

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This source argues that excessive organizational layers have transitioned from a sign of growth into a significant competitive disadvantage in the age of artificial intelligence. While many firms view AI solely as a tool for automation, its true value lies in its ability to streamline coordination and eliminate the need for dense managerial oversight. Organizations that fail to simplify their internal structures before deploying new Technology often face increased burnout and operational confusion rather than improved efficiency. Consequently, the modern market favors agile, flatter a…

Eric Coonrod   In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with investment banker Eric Coonrod, who brings more than 22 years of experience helping businesses grow, scale, and succes…

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Eric Coonrod   In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with investment banker Eric Coonrod, who brings more than 22 years of experience helping businesses grow, scale, and successfully exit. From his early days in St. Louis to his work in New York and Los Angeles—including time at Deutsche Bank and launching multiple firms—Eric shares what he’s learned about building companies that are actually ready to sell. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a business truly valuable (and why so many owners overestimate that value), this conversation is going to challenge your t…

Breakfast Leadership Show – AI, Cybersecurity & Why Your Board Should Care In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with cybersecurity veteran Scott Alldridge to unpack the r…

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Breakfast Leadership Show – AI, Cybersecurity & Why Your Board Should Care In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with cybersecurity veteran Scott Alldridge to unpack the real risks organizations face as they rush into AI adoption without governance, guardrails, or leadership oversight. With 30 years in IT and cybersecurity—and over 300,000 copies sold of the Visible Ops Handbook—Scott shares why AI Security isn’t just an IT issue… it’s a board-level responsibility. We talk about the hidden dangers of uploading confidential information into AI tools, the h…

Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt sits down with John Fairclough to explore why high-performing leaders often reach a point where success no longer feels aligned. The conversation fo…

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Episode Overview In this episode, Michael D. Levitt sits down with John Fairclough to explore why high-performing leaders often reach a point where success no longer feels aligned. The conversation focuses on decision-making patterns, identity drift, and how leaders can regain Clarity through a personal operating system built on accountability, alignment, and self-leadership. The Hidden Challenge: Success Without Satisfaction Many leaders reach a point where: They have achieved career success They are recognized for their performance Yet something feels off This is not a performance i…

Episode Overview Burnout is pushing executives to rethink their careers. But most make one critical mistake: they try to escape too fast. In this episode, Michael D. Levitt speaks with Matt Raad, digi…

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Episode Overview Burnout is pushing executives to rethink their careers. But most make one critical mistake: they try to escape too fast. In this episode, Michael D. Levitt speaks with Matt Raad, digital investor and co-founder of eBusiness Institute, about how corporate professionals can transition into digital assets and online businesses without risking their income. This is not about quitting your job. It is about building a second engine of income and optionality. Why Burnout Is Driving the Shift to Digital Assets Burnout is no longer isolated. It is systemic. Key pattern: Mid to senior…

Breakfast Leadership Executive Briefing May 17, 2026 Macro Environment Sustained volatility combined with accelerating AI integration pressure defines the current operating landscape. Organizations ar…

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Breakfast Leadership Executive Briefing May 17, 2026 Macro Environment Sustained volatility combined with accelerating AI integration pressure defines the current operating landscape. Organizations are shifting their structural priorities toward resilience, adaptability, and execution consistency rather than efficiency gains or aggressive growth. Operating Model Risk Firms with rigid governance structures and fragmented decision-making are losing execution quality. The current environment demands rapid recalibration and continuous operational visibility, which these structures cannot support. …

Michael gives his insights on why organizations that are complex are causing more harm than competition.   https://BreakfastLeadership.com/leadershipos  

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Michael gives his insights on why organizations that are complex are causing more harm than competition.   https://BreakfastLeadership.com/leadershipos  

Episode Show Notes: Real Estate Investment Expert Insights with Jay Patel In this episode, I sit down with real Estate veteran Jay Patel, who brings over 30 years of hands-on experience across nearly …

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Episode Show Notes: Real Estate Investment Expert Insights with Jay Patel In this episode, I sit down with real estate veteran Jay Patel, who brings over 30 years of hands-on experience across nearly every corner of the industry—from developing a 200-home gated community in Central Florida to Investing in multi-Family units, short-term rentals, mobile home parks, storage centers, and more. We unpack why he’s currently doubling down on distressed properties like foreclosures, short sales, and tax deeds—and why he believes they offer predictable, consistent returns in uncertain markets. We…

Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Steve Brown, AI futurist and former Google DeepMind executive, to unpack what AI really means for leaders and businesses right now. If you’ve ever fe…

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Episode Summary In this episode, I sit down with Steve Brown, AI futurist and former Google DeepMind executive, to unpack what AI really means for leaders and businesses right now. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, frozen, or stuck in “analysis paralysis” about AI—this conversation is for you. We explore why so many executives are struggling to act, and what it actually takes to move from uncertainty to confident AI-driven leadership. Steve breaks down a powerful three-step framework for integrating AI into your organization—from simply enabling teams with tools, to re-engineering wor…

Episode Summary In this episode, we explore the shifting landscape of leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence. While many organizations view AI as a tool for growth, the latest market signals…

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Episode Summary In this episode, we explore the shifting landscape of leadership in the age of Artificial Intelligence. While many organizations view AI as a tool for growth, the latest market signals suggest that AI doesn't reward ambition—it rewards discipline. We dive into why the traditional focus on "alignment" is failing, how "initiative overload" is driving employee burnout, and why the next frontier of leadership involves managing the systems that manage the work. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Segments 1. From Alignment to Inte…