Best Michael Carducci Podcasts (2025)

Jay Stanley uses the metaphor of a road trip to explore IT team culture, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, adventure, and especially the social aspects of building strong, resilient teams. Drawing on personal experiences and team-building exercises, Jay illustrates how deepening personal connections and encouraging growth—both professional…

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More Than a Job Title: Reclaiming Your Story ft. Dimple Shah 29:53

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Dimple Shah reflects on how our professional identities often become tied to our titles, especially in times of uncertainty and change within the IT industry. She shares personal lessons about resilience, the importance of not letting titles define us, embracing pivots or career changes, practicing self-care, and finding purpose beyond the workplac…

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Beyond Leadership: A Paradigm for the 21st Century and Beyond ft. Matthew Chodkowski 33:38

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The Power Within: Leading Teams with Intrinsic Motivation ft. Nirav Shah 37:14

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Enabling the Power of Information! ft. Philip Stockwell 21:21

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What We’ve Got Here Is A Failure To Communicate – Techniques To Land Your Message ft. Bret Wingert 36:02

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TechEQ: Mastering Results, Relationships and Respect in the Digital Age ft. Shannon Wilson 40:50

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Worst Team-Building Exercise Ever -- What I Learned Stranded on a Mountain ft. Loren Kutsko 29:43

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Navigating the Waters ft. Doug McCollough 24:17

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By Expedient

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Transforming IT Leadership: The Power of the 7 Mindsets ft. Maureen Metcalf 34:36

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In the age of AI, leadership, and followership are undergoing significant transformations. Maureen Metcalf, a highly respected executive advisor and CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute, emphasizes the importance of evolving leadership practices to meet the demands of this new era. Her work focuses on guiding organizations through structured …

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Do You Really Want To Climb The Ladder? ft. Bill Fortwangler 40:59

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How Do You Lead When You’re Still in the Trenches? ft. Adam Gunnett 42:05

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AI Atrophy: Leading Through the Diminishing Returns of Over-Reliance ft. Jeff Jarecki 33:49

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AI is transforming how we work, accelerating productivity and decision-making across every industry—but it's also introducing a subtle, dangerous side effect: the erosion of human problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical intuition. This phenomenon, which I call AI Atrophy, represents the quiet decline of our cognitive and creative abilitie…

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Finding the Path to Yes ft. Brian Quick 34:19

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Using Quarterly Deliverables So Technologists Can Have Fun Again ft. John Dunn 28:21

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By John Dunn

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Technical Wealth Management: Why leaders should be focused on long term outcomes ft. Kyle Utley 29:54

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By Kyle Utley

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Playing Chess, not Checkers, in IT Leadership ft. Matt Cohee 23:16

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By Matt Cohee

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How Coaching Can Transform Your Leadership Style ft. Chris Harvey 42:44

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By Chris Harvey

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Leadership Lessons Along the Way ft. Joel Daly 24:37

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By Joel Daly

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How Can I Create Executive Presence? ft. John Vautier 28:03

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The Art of Leadership ft. Jim Gehring 39:01

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By Jim Gehring

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Change Anything: Lead People Where They Want To Go and Where You Need Them To Be ft. Joe Woodruff 13:41

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By Joe Woodruff

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Leading with a Why Not Mindset ft. Ryan Lavarnway 25:21

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In this compelling episode of the IT Leaders podcast, we explore the powerful intersection of mindset, resilience, and leadership. Join us as we sit down with Ryan Lavarnway, a distinguished figure in professional sports, known for his remarkable journey as a Major League Baseball player, and now a motivational speaker known for his engaging storyt…

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Building a People Management Curriculum ft. Deanna Durrett 27:57

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In this insightful episode, Deanna Durrett, CEO and General Counsel at El Toro, brings her legal acumen and leadership experience to a conversation every organization needs to hear—why people management deserves a place in our core training strategies. Drawing from her transformational journey from law to leadership, Deanna recounts her time at Suc…

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Belonging: The Key to Stronger Teams ft. Olivia Fitchett 27:12

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In this compelling episode, Olivia Fitchett shares a powerful blend of personal storytelling, neuroscience, and actionable leadership strategies to underscore the transformative impact of belonging in the workplace. Olivia opens with a vivid narrative from her time as a White House intern—a near-miss with the Secret Service that became a defining l…

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Finding Focus and Expanding Time to Open Doors ft. Jason Johnson 34:56

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In this energizing and no-nonsense episode of IT Leaders, Jason Johnson, VP of IT at Sweetwater, dives deep into the heart of effective leadership: time, delegation, and focus. Blending military precision from his Navy days with hard-earned wisdom from over a decade at one of America’s fastest-growing music retailers, Jason shares how intentional p…

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How Do Leaders Build Confidence in their Employees ft Erin Petty 37:24

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In this insightful episode of IT Leaders, Erin Petty, VP of IT Shared Services at Sweetwater, takes the mic to share a dynamic and heartfelt exploration into what it truly means to build confidence within IT teams. Drawing from her unique transition from sales and human services into tech leadership, Erin unpacks the soft skill that often goes over…

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Self-Leadership ft. Rachel Pritz 30:11

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In this episode of the IT Leaders podcast, Rachel Pritz—executive coach, speaker, and founder of Culture Coaching—invites us into a transformative conversation about self-leadership, drawing from six years of coaching high-performing professionals. With candor, insight, and just the right touch of humor, Rachel challenges conventional leadership no…

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Getting Unstuck with People and Projects ft. Shelisa Gautreaux 28:01

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What do you do when you’re stuck—whether it’s in a project, a team dynamic, or your own leadership approach? In this episode, Shelisa Gautreaux, a seasoned HR leader and talent strategist, shares practical tools to help IT leaders and professionals break through roadblocks and enhance their effectiveness in leadership and collaboration. Shelisa exp…

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Using the Five Ates for Transformation ft. Eric Satterly 26:57

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In this episode, Eric Satterly, CIO of Jefferson County Public Schools, introduces his Five Ates Framework for Transformation—a structured approach to IT service delivery that bridges the gap between technical teams and business needs. Drawing on decades of experience, Eric shares how IT has evolved from being the gatekeeper of technology to a coll…

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How To Be A Trusted Advisor 101 ft. Teresa Conroy-Roth and Duane Weber 31:06

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In this IT Leaders episode, Teresa Conroy-Roth, a seasoned consultant and relationship builder, joins Duane Weber, Vice President at Expedient, to share strategies for becoming a trusted advisor. The discussion centers around earning trust through empathy, active listening, and a client-first approach—moving beyond transactional relationships to fo…

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Leading Through Change ft. Joe Rogalski 17:34

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In this episode of IT Leaders, Joe Rogalski, Vice President of IT at Delta Force, discusses the evolving nature of leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape. With a career spanning global roles in both consumer goods and industrial manufacturing, Joe shares insights on leading teams through ongoing transformations. His current compan…

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TTST - 56 Ep 99 - "My Husband Is Now Incontinent And Still Mobile, But Refuses To Wear Disposable Underwear." 5:31

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Today's question is: "My husband is now incontinent, but he is still mobile and refuses to wear disposable underwear. I can't have him peeing and pooping everywhere. I'm at my wit's end as to what to do." Listen to the episode to hear our suggestions of to handle this very difficult situation. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight P…

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Episode 98 Is A Repost of Episode 44: How Dangerous Are the New Dementia Drugs? 41:09

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Speaking of controversial issues others tend to avoid, we discuss our feeling on these new drugs that are very dangerous, and the FDA which is "fast track" approving these drugs...and why! ***REXULTI (brexpiprazole) · Cerebrovascular Disease ·Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome ·Tardive Dyskinesia ·Hyperglycemia ·LDL and HDL Cholesterol and Triglyceride…

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TTST - 55 Ep 97- "My Family Is Tired Of Hearing Me Complain About Caregiving" 5:47

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Today we get a very frustrated person writing in. We want people to know - mostly because we want some of that stress taken off of our shoulders. Listen to the episode to hear our couple of suggestions for this very frustrated person. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive …

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Episode 96: Guest Mr. John Ramsay - The Happiness Program And Social-Ability 40:01

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Today, Bobbi and Mike talk to Mr. John Ramsay, who is the Managing Director of Social-Ability, a member of the UK’s National Standards Committee on Ageing Societies, and a passionate advocate for raising awareness of the challenges faced by those living with cognitive challenges. Social-Ability's Happiness Program is a first-of-its-kind service tha…

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TTST - 54 Ep 95 - "Someone With Dementia Is Hurting My Feelings" 5:07

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Well, it does happen. Now, the real question is, is there any point in telling them? Listen to the episode to hear some ways you may want to consider handling the situation. Carducci Caregiving Consulting and Dementia Spotlight Podcast are proud to be an affiliate of Joe & Bella Adaptive Clothing. Click here for our affiliate link for your Joe and …

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Episode 94 - Repost of Guest Kay Bransford - Preparing for the Financial Aspects of Caregiving. 24:32

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Bobbi and Mike are off for Christmas, therefore, we are reposting an important previous episode with Ms. Kay Bransford where we talk about Powers of Attorney, Money Manager vs. Financial Advisor, and taking care of the financial aspects of your loved ones. Kay took care of her parents’ finances when they were diagnosed with dementia and that experi…

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TTST - 53 Ep 93 - Dad eats breakfast around 10am just fine, but he refuses to eat dinner. What do I do? 5:43

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Because dad eats breakfast later, maybe he's not hungry at dinner time. As we get older and as our metabolism slows down, food moves slower through our system. And where we might think, boy, he should be hungry by now, he may not be. The key here is to be flexible. Listen to the episode to hear some things you may want to consider. Carducci Caregiv…

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Episode 92: Guest Ms. Patricia Naraindutt - When You're Having A Bad Day And Want To Say Something, Sip Some Water 40:30

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In today's episode, we are joined by Patricia Naraindutt to talk about caregiver care and how to prioritize setting your boundaries, care partner activities, communications and exercises. o Patricia's Webpage o Link for Patricia's Instagram o Patricia's Linked In o Patricia's YouTube Channel If you appreciate the information shared on this podcast …

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TTST - 52 Ep 91 - Loved One Is Crude And Inappropriate With Teenager 6:52

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To caregivers out there who hear this and think, well, this could never happen with my family member. It absolutely could. And women are capable of behaving inappropriately, just as men can. Women also lose their inhibitions. This is a real possibility and even probability and this is one of those scenarios people don't often talk about, one of tho…

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Leadership: The Abstraction Layer Between Vision and Execution ft. Michael Quesada 35:59

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In this episode of the IT Leaders podcast, we’re joined by Michael Quesada, a seasoned tech executive and thought leader specializing in organizational transformation. Michael shares his unique perspective on leadership as the critical "abstraction layer" that bridges vision and execution in technology-driven organizations. Drawing on his extensive…

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Do I Want To Be A CIO ft. Mike Gill 25:29

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In this thought-provoking episode, Mike Gill, founder of Five Rivers Automation and former CIO of an international manufacturing company, shares his journey of navigating career crossroads and redefining his professional identity. After 13 years as a CIO, Mike faced a pivotal decision: Was the CIO path still right for him? He reflects on the evolut…

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What Could Go Wrong? Lessons From System Outages to Streamlined Operations ft. Rachel Clark 20:29

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In this episode, Rachel Clark, CIO of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), shares her remarkable journey of transforming a system plagued by outages into a streamlined and stable operation. With candid reflections, Rachel discusses the challenges of inheriting a 20-year-old ERP system, navigating state leadership transitions, and managing a critical…