<![CDATA[The Velocity Executive]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.comPowered by Jellypod (https://www.jellypod.com)Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:33:23 GMTTue, 11 Nov 2025 21:07:02 GMTyes458f69a7-fd98-4eaf-a37d-e515a19229c5Assured LeadershipThis series, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, supports newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth tech and related industries navigating their transition to strategic leadership roles. It features practical leadership transition frameworks, eThis series, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, supports newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth tech and related industries navigating their transition to strategic leadership roles. It features practical leadership transition frameworks, executive presence development, and tactics to influence across organizations without authority. Designed for leaders in mid-market to Fortune 500 companies aiming to meet the demands of expanded responsibilities beyond working harder.episodicAssured Leadershipfeed+31f34863@podcasts.jellypod.comfalse<![CDATA[S1:E23-Structural Trust for the Agentic Era]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/f360aca8-8e4d-4221-99a5-f7cd1f58bcd9f360aca8-8e4d-4221-99a5-f7cd1f58bcd9Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:00:04 GMT2525Explore why modern teams fail when they rely on personal chemistry instead of systems, and how structural trust can replace the hidden cost of constant relationship repair. The episode dives into flash teams, cyborg workflows, and zero-trust handoffs powered by adversarial AI validation.

]]>Assured LeadershipExplore why modern teams fail when they rely on personal chemistry instead of systems, and how structural trust can replace the hidden cost of constant relationship repair. The episode dives into flash teams, cyborg workflows, and zero-trust handoffs poweExplore why modern teams fail when they rely on personal chemistry instead of systems, and how structural trust can replace the hidden cost of constant relationship repair. The episode dives into flash teams, cyborg workflows, and zero-trust handoffs powered by adversarial AI validation.false00:10:52full<![CDATA[S1:E22 - Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/ba5b823d-fca9-434a-aac0-8e8a4b3e6f35ba5b823d-fca9-434a-aac0-8e8a4b3e6f35Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT2424This episode examines why newly promoted leaders waste time on research, alignment, and Slack messages to dodge difficult decisions, and how that behavior erodes executive authority. The hosts introduce practical friction rules for making faster calls, confronting issues live, and moving from analysis to real leadership.

]]>Assured LeadershipThis episode examines why newly promoted leaders waste time on research, alignment, and Slack messages to dodge difficult decisions, and how that behavior erodes executive authority. The hosts introduce practical friction rules for making faster calls, coThis episode examines why newly promoted leaders waste time on research, alignment, and Slack messages to dodge difficult decisions, and how that behavior erodes executive authority. The hosts introduce practical friction rules for making faster calls, confronting issues live, and moving from analysis to real leadership.false00:06:59full<![CDATA[Ep 17: From Bricklayer to Architect: Winning in the AI Era]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/4a5cfc20-cefa-4939-9a13-921e3a4b3eb74a5cfc20-cefa-4939-9a13-921e3a4b3eb7Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:23:31 GMT2323This episode explores how AI is flipping the traditional corporate value equation, pushing leaders away from manual execution and toward high-leverage thinking, judgment, and orchestration. It also examines the psychological pull of busy work and why modern VPs and directors need to stop proving they can carry bricks and start designing the system.

]]>Assured LeadershipThis episode explores how AI is flipping the traditional corporate value equation, pushing leaders away from manual execution and toward high-leverage thinking, judgment, and orchestration. It also examines the psychological pull of busy work and why modeThis episode explores how AI is flipping the traditional corporate value equation, pushing leaders away from manual execution and toward high-leverage thinking, judgment, and orchestration. It also examines the psychological pull of busy work and why modern VPs and directors need to stop proving they can carry bricks and start designing the system.false00:10:01full<![CDATA[S1: E21 Why Gen Z Is Rewriting Workplace Authority]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/3c239308-e3fe-41dc-9d5a-75de19b44e9a3c239308-e3fe-41dc-9d5a-75de19b44e9aSat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:03 GMT2222This episode explores why Gen Z is less responsive to title-first leadership and how that shift is forcing managers to earn credibility through transparency, fairness, and clear reasoning. The hosts break down which authority signals build trust, which ones backfire, and how LEAP can help leaders reality-check their behavior.

]]>Assured LeadershipThis episode explores why Gen Z is less responsive to title-first leadership and how that shift is forcing managers to earn credibility through transparency, fairness, and clear reasoning. The hosts break down which authority signals build trust, which onThis episode explores why Gen Z is less responsive to title-first leadership and how that shift is forcing managers to earn credibility through transparency, fairness, and clear reasoning. The hosts break down which authority signals build trust, which ones backfire, and how LEAP can help leaders reality-check their behavior.false00:11:44full<![CDATA[S1:E20 The Trust Gap New Executives Must Close]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/036ca2d4-4c83-41d8-b429-215aefe34b6f036ca2d4-4c83-41d8-b429-215aefe34b6fTue, 23 Jun 2026 11:00:00 GMT2121Newly promoted leaders often have the title before they have the trust, and this conversation explores why credibility is earned through clarity, consistency, and visible judgment. It also breaks down the small, repeatable habits that help bosses, peers, and cross-functional partners feel confident working with you.

]]>Assured LeadershipNewly promoted leaders often have the title before they have the trust, and this conversation explores why credibility is earned through clarity, consistency, and visible judgment. It also breaks down the small, repeatable habits that help bosses, peers, Newly promoted leaders often have the title before they have the trust, and this conversation explores why credibility is earned through clarity, consistency, and visible judgment. It also breaks down the small, repeatable habits that help bosses, peers, and cross-functional partners feel confident working with you.false00:25:36full<![CDATA[S1: E19-Why Leaders Hide in Busyness]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/ca6a0fdb-53d0-466f-9d6e-c095a4f1bf10ca6a0fdb-53d0-466f-9d6e-c095a4f1bf10Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT2020This episode unpacks how packed calendars can mask a deeper leadership problem: avoiding the hard work of setting direction, making trade-offs, and creating strategic coherence. It also explores why day-to-day urgency feels so rewarding, and how leaders can mistake indispensability for real impact.

]]>Assured LeadershipThis episode unpacks how packed calendars can mask a deeper leadership problem: avoiding the hard work of setting direction, making trade-offs, and creating strategic coherence. It also explores why day-to-day urgency feels so rewarding, and how leaders cThis episode unpacks how packed calendars can mask a deeper leadership problem: avoiding the hard work of setting direction, making trade-offs, and creating strategic coherence. It also explores why day-to-day urgency feels so rewarding, and how leaders can mistake indispensability for real impact.false00:21:41full<![CDATA[S1:E18 - AI Leadership Means Knowing When Not to Automate]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/b57974a3-98ed-4736-a6c0-78d81f82c716b57974a3-98ed-4736-a6c0-78d81f82c716Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT1919This episode explores the discernment premium in AI leadership: why judgment, restraint, and standards matter more than speed for its own sake. The hosts also unpack false readiness, fragmented AI adoption, and how senior leaders can avoid the trap of acting like overextended directors instead of effective VPs.

]]>Assured LeadershipThis episode explores the discernment premium in AI leadership: why judgment, restraint, and standards matter more than speed for its own sake. The hosts also unpack false readiness, fragmented AI adoption, and how senior leaders can avoid the trap of actThis episode explores the discernment premium in AI leadership: why judgment, restraint, and standards matter more than speed for its own sake. The hosts also unpack false readiness, fragmented AI adoption, and how senior leaders can avoid the trap of acting like overextended directors instead of effective VPs.false00:18:24full<![CDATA[The Silicon Ceiling: Why AI Stalls at the Frontline]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/8ecde4c0-d9ac-4188-9f64-5d8552a122458ecde4c0-d9ac-4188-9f64-5d8552a12245Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:10:48 GMT1818Executives are using AI weekly, but frontline adoption is lagging far behind. In this episode, Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon unpack why that gap is not just a technology problem—it’s a leadership accountability problem.

They compare how the challenge shows up across financial services, healthcare, and technology: from compliance and auditability, to patient safety and workflow friction, to speed and the risk of AI theater. The conversation also highlights the AI-Ready Executive cohort as a practical model for turning AI curiosity into real organizational change.

If you’re a newly promoted VP or Director trying to move AI from scattered experimentation to meaningful adoption, this episode is built for you.

]]>Assured LeadershipExecutives are using AI weekly, but frontline adoption is lagging far behind. In this episode, Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon unpack why that gap is not just a technology problem—it’s a leadership accountability problem. They compare how the challenge showExecutives are using AI weekly, but frontline adoption is lagging far behind. In this episode, Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon unpack why that gap is not just a technology problem—it’s a leadership accountability problem. They compare how the challenge shows up across financial services, healthcare, and technology: from compliance and auditability, to patient safety and workflow friction, to speed and the risk of AI theater. The conversation also highlights the AI-Ready Executive cohort as a practical model for turning AI curiosity into real organizational change. If you’re a newly promoted VP or Director trying to move AI from scattered experimentation to meaningful adoption, this episode is built for you.false00:23:04full<![CDATA[Stop Being the Expensive Courier]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/8fb14fb7-783f-459c-9539-bfbec217ea828fb14fb7-783f-459c-9539-bfbec217ea82Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:10:18 GMT1717This episode breaks down why newly promoted directors get trapped in cleanup, approvals, and status-chasing instead of true leadership. The hosts introduce a simple way to spot shadow tasks, explain the difference between proximity and leverage, and show how to focus on the small set of people and decisions that actually shift outcomes.

]]>Assured LeadershipThis episode breaks down why newly promoted directors get trapped in cleanup, approvals, and status-chasing instead of true leadership. The hosts introduce a simple way to spot shadow tasks, explain the difference between proximity and leverage, and show This episode breaks down why newly promoted directors get trapped in cleanup, approvals, and status-chasing instead of true leadership. The hosts introduce a simple way to spot shadow tasks, explain the difference between proximity and leverage, and show how to focus on the small set of people and decisions that actually shift outcomes.false00:20:50full<![CDATA[AI ROI Fails When Management and Leadership Misalign]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/411b3ecf-f025-4029-9ff9-8463f2d66bad411b3ecf-f025-4029-9ff9-8463f2d66badThu, 04 Jun 2026 18:23:19 GMT1616Executives may celebrate AI adoption, but managers often experience the reality as extra review, unclear decision rights, and more work piled onto already full teams. The episode argues that the real barrier to ROI is organizational: confusing announcements for clarity, and pilots for genuine change.

]]>Assured LeadershipExecutives may celebrate AI adoption, but managers often experience the reality as extra review, unclear decision rights, and more work piled onto already full teams. The episode argues that the real barrier to ROI is organizational: confusing announcemenExecutives may celebrate AI adoption, but managers often experience the reality as extra review, unclear decision rights, and more work piled onto already full teams. The episode argues that the real barrier to ROI is organizational: confusing announcements for clarity, and pilots for genuine change.false00:13:10full<![CDATA[Tokconomics and the Rise of the Chief Orchestration Officer]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/3fcbe972-1770-4cb9-8ccd-24974efc87fc3fcbe972-1770-4cb9-8ccd-24974efc87fcThu, 21 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT1515Todd Curzon explores how AI is shifting from a tool to digital labor, forcing a collapse between the traditional roles of HR and IT. Learn how to manage a Unified Talent Pool using the new executive metric of Tokconomics.

]]>Assured LeadershipTodd Curzon explores how AI is shifting from a tool to digital labor, forcing a collapse between the traditional roles of HR and IT. Learn how to manage a Unified Talent Pool using the new executive metric of Tokconomics.Todd Curzon explores how AI is shifting from a tool to digital labor, forcing a collapse between the traditional roles of HR and IT. Learn how to manage a Unified Talent Pool using the new executive metric of Tokconomics.false00:05:53full<![CDATA[The 10-20-70 Rule for AI Success]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/43bde7cf-7eab-4fb4-b005-0a2a6ab921b543bde7cf-7eab-4fb4-b005-0a2a6ab921b5Sun, 10 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT1414This episode breaks down why AI initiatives often stall when leaders focus on models and vendors instead of the harder work of workflows, trust, governance, and role clarity. The hosts explain how adoption, not novelty, is what turns AI into real business value.

]]>Assured LeadershipThis episode breaks down why AI initiatives often stall when leaders focus on models and vendors instead of the harder work of workflows, trust, governance, and role clarity. The hosts explain how adoption, not novelty, is what turns AI into real businessThis episode breaks down why AI initiatives often stall when leaders focus on models and vendors instead of the harder work of workflows, trust, governance, and role clarity. The hosts explain how adoption, not novelty, is what turns AI into real business value.false00:21:33full<![CDATA[Exorcising the Expert: How VPs Become Architects]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/685695e3-b1d0-465c-b310-3c1329890615685695e3-b1d0-465c-b310-3c1329890615Sun, 03 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT1313You were promoted because you were excellent. But the very mastery that got you here can become a liability at VP level.

In this episode of The Velocity Executive, we unpack the competence penalty: why strong individual performers get stuck in the expert role, how that “ghost” shows up in your decisions, and what it takes to shift from doer to architect.

We also break down the three Ghost Score tiers — The Haunting, The Transition, and The Architect — and close with a free assessment to help you see where you are now.

]]>Assured LeadershipYou were promoted because you were excellent. But the very mastery that got you here can become a liability at VP level. In this episode of The Velocity Executive, we unpack the competence penalty: why strong individual performers get stuck in the expert You were promoted because you were excellent. But the very mastery that got you here can become a liability at VP level. In this episode of The Velocity Executive, we unpack the competence penalty: why strong individual performers get stuck in the expert role, how that “ghost” shows up in your decisions, and what it takes to shift from doer to architect. We also break down the three Ghost Score tiers — The Haunting, The Transition, and The Architect — and close with a free assessment to help you see where you are now.false00:17:43full<![CDATA[When AI Gets a Login: Managing Digital Labor]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/580a4380-7ebc-4c2a-b4e2-228a700fe7d4580a4380-7ebc-4c2a-b4e2-228a700fe7d4Sun, 26 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT1212Leaders debate how AI agents are moving from assistants to embedded team members, with logins, permissions, and accountability forcing a rethink of the org chart. The episode explores how managers become agent bosses and why the real challenge is redesigning workflows, ownership, and human-agent handoffs.

]]>Assured LeadershipLeaders debate how AI agents are moving from assistants to embedded team members, with logins, permissions, and accountability forcing a rethink of the org chart. The episode explores how managers become agent bosses and why the real challenge is redesignLeaders debate how AI agents are moving from assistants to embedded team members, with logins, permissions, and accountability forcing a rethink of the org chart. The episode explores how managers become agent bosses and why the real challenge is redesigning workflows, ownership, and human-agent handoffs.false00:13:35full<![CDATA[The AI Agentic Inflection Point: Why Workflow Redesign Matters More Than the Demo]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/94d7590c-f8d0-423d-803e-e13cc74ad9af94d7590c-f8d0-423d-803e-e13cc74ad9afSun, 19 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT1111Daniel and Todd unpack why most AI pilots stall as flashy productivity tools, and why the real breakthrough comes when leaders redesign how work moves across systems, handoffs, and decision points.

They explore the unglamorous prerequisites for agentic AI — clean data, clear ownership, governance, and the right human checkpoints — and explain what executives need to get right before the technology can deliver real leverage.

]]>Assured LeadershipDaniel and Todd unpack why most AI pilots stall as flashy productivity tools, and why the real breakthrough comes when leaders redesign how work moves across systems, handoffs, and decision points. They explore the unglamorous prerequisites for agentic AIDaniel and Todd unpack why most AI pilots stall as flashy productivity tools, and why the real breakthrough comes when leaders redesign how work moves across systems, handoffs, and decision points. They explore the unglamorous prerequisites for agentic AI — clean data, clear ownership, governance, and the right human checkpoints — and explain what executives need to get right before the technology can deliver real leverage.false00:15:24full<![CDATA[Leading with Insight and Accountability]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/b0d1a2b0-ab80-4e64-9ebf-aac678512cbfb0d1a2b0-ab80-4e64-9ebf-aac678512cbfTue, 27 Jan 2026 15:00:01 GMT1010Discover practical leadership tools like empathy mapping, the SBI feedback model, and the Accountability Dial that empower new executives to foster trust, deliver impactful feedback, and drive ownership in their teams. Through real-world stories and expert reflections, Daniel and Todd reveal how integrating these frameworks can transform communication and culture in high-growth tech organizations.

]]>Assured LeadershipDiscover practical leadership tools like empathy mapping, the SBI feedback model, and the Accountability Dial that empower new executives to foster trust, deliver impactful feedback, and drive ownership in their teams. Through real-world stories and experDiscover practical leadership tools like empathy mapping, the SBI feedback model, and the Accountability Dial that empower new executives to foster trust, deliver impactful feedback, and drive ownership in their teams. Through real-world stories and expert reflections, Daniel and Todd reveal how integrating these frameworks can transform communication and culture in high-growth tech organizations.false00:12:25full<![CDATA[Beyond the First 90 Days]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/ba9f5a04-1567-461e-8392-5573111fb5b1ba9f5a04-1567-461e-8392-5573111fb5b1Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:02 GMT99Discover why true leadership success extends past the myth of quick wins and how new executives can build lasting impact through strategic relationship building and cultural insight. Learn practical frameworks to navigate the critical first 18 months and create a roadmap for sustained organizational influence.

]]>Assured LeadershipDiscover why true leadership success extends past the myth of quick wins and how new executives can build lasting impact through strategic relationship building and cultural insight. Learn practical frameworks to navigate the critical first 18 months and Discover why true leadership success extends past the myth of quick wins and how new executives can build lasting impact through strategic relationship building and cultural insight. Learn practical frameworks to navigate the critical first 18 months and create a roadmap for sustained organizational influence.false00:10:23full<![CDATA[From Individual Contributor to Strategic Leader: Your First 90 Days as a New VP]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/d754bbcd-cf8a-47e4-b754-f1b8664f09ded754bbcd-cf8a-47e4-b754-f1b8664f09deTue, 13 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT88Assured LeadershipThis episode, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, addresses the critical challenges new VPs face in their first 6-18 months, focusing on shifting from a manager mindset to strategic leadership. Topics include managing multiple teams, engaging with seThis episode, hosted by Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon, addresses the critical challenges new VPs face in their first 6-18 months, focusing on shifting from a manager mindset to strategic leadership. Topics include managing multiple teams, engaging with senior stakeholders, and building executive presence in high-tech and growth-phase companies. Practical frameworks and actionable advice equip leaders to prioritize impact over effort and thrive in expanded roles.false00:02:13full<![CDATA[Embracing Intelligent Failure for Leadership Growth]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/778ca275-ad0e-4a0e-ac89-969e3aaf15b3778ca275-ad0e-4a0e-ac89-969e3aaf15b3Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:56:52 GMT77In this episode, Daniel and Todd explore why striving for a flawless quarter can stifle learning and leadership development. They share insights on fostering psychological safety, reframing failures as experiments, and using intelligent failure to accelerate growth in new executive roles.

]]>Assured LeadershipIn this episode, Daniel and Todd explore why striving for a flawless quarter can stifle learning and leadership development. They share insights on fostering psychological safety, reframing failures as experiments, and using intelligent failure to accelerIn this episode, Daniel and Todd explore why striving for a flawless quarter can stifle learning and leadership development. They share insights on fostering psychological safety, reframing failures as experiments, and using intelligent failure to accelerate growth in new executive roles.false00:09:56full<![CDATA[Why Smart Leaders Stay Too Long on Losing Bets]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/77f7ccc5-0959-43f8-90d7-6e357a728a0077f7ccc5-0959-43f8-90d7-6e357a728a00Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:00:02 GMT66Assured LeadershipThis episode exposes the costly trap of sticking to failing strategies—and the science behind it. Discover Annie Duke’s research on escalation of commitment, learn how to spot 'zombie execution,' and pick up practical frameworks for quitting with credibilThis episode exposes the costly trap of sticking to failing strategies—and the science behind it. Discover Annie Duke’s research on escalation of commitment, learn how to spot 'zombie execution,' and pick up practical frameworks for quitting with credibility.false00:08:51full<![CDATA[From Technical Expert to Strategic Leader]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/2677313e-393c-42f3-ae9c-e4a68b6a5d372677313e-393c-42f3-ae9c-e4a68b6a5d37Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:00:01 GMT55Assured LeadershipNewly promoted VPs face a daunting shift: what made them successful in technical roles won’t suffice at the strategic level. In this episode, Todd and Daniel break down the essential mindset, skill, and relationship changes for leaders making this transitNewly promoted VPs face a daunting shift: what made them successful in technical roles won’t suffice at the strategic level. In this episode, Todd and Daniel break down the essential mindset, skill, and relationship changes for leaders making this transition, offering a practical 90-day playbook for new executives. Get ready for real-world examples, proven frameworks, and candid stories from the front lines of executive life.false00:11:12full<![CDATA[The Year-End Executive Audit That Guarantees a Stronger 2026]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/2ce6c9d3-405e-4f89-847b-7ec2a538ecaa2ce6c9d3-405e-4f89-847b-7ec2a538ecaaMon, 22 Dec 2025 18:39:57 GMT44Assured LeadershipThis episode explores the latest research on how executive reflection, strategic planning, and goal-setting drive high performance in tech organizations. Dive deep into actionable frameworks and evidence-backed tactics to boost both financial and nonfinanThis episode explores the latest research on how executive reflection, strategic planning, and goal-setting drive high performance in tech organizations. Dive deep into actionable frameworks and evidence-backed tactics to boost both financial and nonfinancial success as you close out the year and set up for Q1. Daniel and Todd draw on new empirical data, proven methodologies, and real-world tech leadership cases.false00:11:17full<![CDATA[The Quiet Season Advantage: Winning Moves in December]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/e32ea371-a6c0-4e92-af2c-2fb306937c26e32ea371-a6c0-4e92-af2c-2fb306937c26Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:13:46 GMT33Assured LeadershipMost tech executives see December as downtime or a last-minute sprint, but the most successful VPs make quiet, strategic moves that give them a huge Q1 advantage. Todd and Daniel share the exact playbook top leaders use to turn a slow month into major momMost tech executives see December as downtime or a last-minute sprint, but the most successful VPs make quiet, strategic moves that give them a huge Q1 advantage. Todd and Daniel share the exact playbook top leaders use to turn a slow month into major momentum.falsefull<![CDATA[Executive Reflection and Systems for Year-End Excellence]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/6123d9be-d2b6-469d-ba5e-de60a46c65026123d9be-d2b6-469d-ba5e-de60a46c6502Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT22Assured LeadershipThis episode explores the latest research on executive reflection and planning. Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon discuss why focusing on systems over goals strengthens strategy and how listeners can implement reflection practices for Q1 success. Discover actThis episode explores the latest research on executive reflection and planning. Daniel Carter and Todd Curzon discuss why focusing on systems over goals strengthens strategy and how listeners can implement reflection practices for Q1 success. Discover actionable frameworks and starting points to level up your leadership in 2026.falsefull<![CDATA[Engineering Your Executive Breakthrough]]>https://the-velocity-executive.jellypod.com/episodes/93279c6a-4b1c-4526-85fb-e059d1e8a51693279c6a-4b1c-4526-85fb-e059d1e8a516Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:01 GMT11Assured LeadershipThis episode introduces The Velocity Executive and lays the foundation for weekly content by breaking down who our ideal listener is: newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth companies. Daniel and Todd outline the specific challenges these leaders This episode introduces The Velocity Executive and lays the foundation for weekly content by breaking down who our ideal listener is: newly promoted VPs and Directors in high-growth companies. Daniel and Todd outline the specific challenges these leaders face and preview how the podcast addresses them through practical frameworks and real-world insight.falsefull