OneSharpSword

OneSharpSword

Hosted by: Dr. Wayne Pernell, CEO and Founder, DynamicLeader, Inc.

Most people live their lives using a dull blade, hoping to make it through to another day. Even a thousand dull blades would be no match for One Sharp Sword! One Sharp Sword is about breaking free and cutting...

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Leadership in Chaos: Why Old Playbooks No Longer Work with Julie Peck

What happens when the rules no longer apply? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with transformational CEO Julie Peck to explore leadership in a rapidly changing world. From AI disruption...
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Former Marvel CEO Peter Cuneo on Leadership, Resilience & Raising Strong Leaders | One Sharp Sword

What does it take to build resilient leaders in a world dominated by technology, distraction, and constant change? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Peter Cuneo, former CEO of Marvel...
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AI, Human Judgment, and the Future of Talent with Sameer Ranjan

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. The question is no longer whether AI will change work. The question is whether humans will continue to think critically while using it. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits...
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Leadership, Complexity, and Why Trust Reduces Complexity with Dr. Tobias BartholomƩ

Leadership isn't about having all the answers. In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell interviews Dr. Tobias BartholomƩ, psychologist and strategic workforce leader at Lufthansa Group, about leading...
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The Future of Cybersecurity, AI & Quantum Computing with Anna Murray

Quantum computing is closer than most people realize — and it may change cybersecurity, privacy, leadership, and digital trust forever. In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks with technology...
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From Data Overload to Decision Clarity: Leading with Intelligence in the Age of AI with Tim Piemonte

Most companies aren’t lacking data—they’re lacking clarity. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with AI and technology strategist Tim Piemonte to explore why organizations struggle to turn data into...
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From Science to Strategy: Leading at the Edge of Uncertainty with Graham Wood

What do clinical trials, leadership, and mountain biking have in common? More than you think. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with clinical pharmacology expert Graham Wood, who has led over 350...
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Leading Through AI: Clarity Over Chaos with Dessalen Wood

What does leadership look like when the future won’t sit still? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Dessalen Wood, Global Chief People Officer at Syntax, to explore how leaders can...
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Reclaiming Agency: Leadership, Coaching, and the Power of Choosing with Dr. Etienne Lacrampe

What changes when a successful professional decides they’re ready for more—not more work, but more clarity, control, and impact? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Dr. Etienne...
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A Reed in the Wind: Data, Decisions, and Leadership Clarity with Scott Schnaars

Most leaders don’t lack data — they lack clarity. In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with SaaS revenue leader and Yirla co-founder Scott Schnaars to explore how leaders can move from...
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Leadership, Opportunity, and Lifting Others with Barbara Negron

What if your career path didn’t need to be linear to be powerful? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks with Barbara Negron, a senior fintech executive who built her career through unexpected...
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Reimagining Hiring: Speed, Humanity, and the Future of Work with Ann DiFrancesco

The hiring process is broken—and everyone knows it. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Ann DiFrancesco, Co-Founder of Guhuza, an AI-powered hiring platform that reduces time-to-interview from weeks to...
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