
Throttle Up Leadership Podcast
A common sense approach to building leadership capacity in organizations. An action resource of innovative ideas and proven 21st-Century leadership practices designed to help people live a more productive, prosperous, and meaningful life. Episodes produced every week.
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Episode 130: Redefining Leadership in the AI Era: A Conversation with Kyle Becker of Qualia AI
In this compelling episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico sits down with Kyle Becker, a strategic advisor at Qualia AI Consulting and former Marine reconnaissance staff sergeant. Kyle shares his unique journey from a rural upbringing in West Virginia to leading AI-driven digital transformation

Episode 129: Resilience, Leadership, and the Power of Communication: An Interview with Amit Khanna, Author-Corporate Circus
In this compelling episode, Dr. John Dentico sits down with Amit Khanna, a senior project manager, Agile leadership expert, and international author with over 21 years of IT experience. Amit's remarkable journey from orphaned teenager working odd jobs to leading enterprise-level projects worth millions demonstrates the

Episode 128: Assessing Human Readiness for AI Integration with Marina Morgan, Founder The Morgan Impact
Episode Summary & Key Insights In this compelling episode, Dr. John Dentico speaks with Marina Morgan, a Silicon Valley-based organizational psychologist and founder of Morgan Impact, about the critical intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and AI readiness in the workplace. Drawing from her unique background growi

Episode 127: The Strategic Power of Conflict: A Catalyst for Growth and Trust with Avi Kahan
In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico speaks with Avi Kahan, a conflict resolution specialist with a mission to turn high-stakes disputes into opportunities for growth and collaboration. Avi shares insights into how he helps leaders view conflict not as a negative force, but as a

Episode 126: Grit, Growth, and Purpose: Insights from Kelley Thornton of Tiege Hanley
In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico interviews Kelley Thornton, co-founder of Tiege Hanley, a successful men's skincare brand. Thornton discusses his journey from corporate America to becoming a mission-driven entrepreneur. He emphasizes the importance of humble and empathetic leader

Episode 125: Aligning Gen Z with Corporate Culture: Insights from Len Silverman, Co-Founder Up to 11 Marketing
In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico hosts Len Silverman, a strategic marketing expert and author. They delve into the 2025 theme: The Future of Work: Meaning is the New Money. Len's extensive experience in B2C and B2B marketing, as well as his new book 'Mesh', which explores aligning