The Executive Appeal with Alex D. Tremble

Alex D. Tremble
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Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s an impact. The Executive Appeal is the podcast for executive leaders and HR professionals who are serious about growth: their own, their teams’, and their organizations’. Hosted by Alex D. Tremble, bestselling author and leadership expert, this podcast delivers no-fluff strategies, real-world insights, and conversations that matter. Each episode features top HR executives and senior leaders sharing their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned from the trenches of leadership. On solo episodes, Alex breaks down practical tools and actionable advice to help you: -Navigate complex challenges with confidence. -Develop yourself and those around you. -Build influence, improve team performance, and drive measurable results. And here’s the best part: we tackle these senior-level conversations with energy, authenticity, and a few laughs along the way. Because learning to lead better doesn’t have to feel like homework—it should inspire, energize, and maybe even make you smile. If you’re ready to go beyond the buzzwords and lead with clarity, intention, and impact—this is your edge. Found on all major podcast platforms.

  1. EP 209: How Executive Leaders Turn Trust Into Revenue Without Chasing Deals with Jason Monczka

    3D AGO

    EP 209: How Executive Leaders Turn Trust Into Revenue Without Chasing Deals with Jason Monczka

    Senior executives don’t struggle because they lack intelligence. They struggle because growth still depends too heavily on them. In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble sits down with Jason Monczka, Head Honcho, Jr. (Rainmaker) at Pomeroy Group. Jason has built a career around long-term, trust-driven relationship building that has generated hundreds of millions in opportunity flow without transactional networking. Together, they unpack what real trust looks like in business and why most executives misunderstand networking entirely. You’ll learn: Why trust is built over time, not through short term tacticsHow intentional relationship building creates predictable revenueThe difference between fishing in the right pond versus wasting effortHow empowering others reduces decision load at the topWhy embracing struggle builds credibility and long term leverage This episode is for you if: You feel like deals still rely on your personal effort Your network feels wide but not deep Opportunities seem inconsistent You want growth without adding more to your calendar Listen now to learn how trust, built intentionally over time, becomes your greatest strategic advantage. Follow and share with another senior leader who’s tired of chasing growth alone.

    43 min
  2. EP 208: Why Self Awareness and Trust Shape Executive Leadership with Brad Eckerdt

    FEB 4

    EP 208: Why Self Awareness and Trust Shape Executive Leadership with Brad Eckerdt

    Senior leaders often focus on strategy, execution, and results, but the real differentiator at the executive level is self awareness and trust. In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble sits down with Brad Eckerdt, Fractional Corporate Development Officer at Emerson Consulting, LLC. Brad brings decades of experience across military leadership, investment banking, M&A strategy, and corporate development, with over $20 billion in capital markets experience. Together, they explore how executive mindset, personal accountability, and emotional intelligence shape team performance. Brad shares lessons from his upbringing, his time as a Naval aviator, and his work advising leadership teams navigating complex decisions and high pressure environments. This conversation dives into why bad situations rarely fix themselves, how leaders must address misalignment early, and why professionalism and expectations matter more than personality conflicts. Brad also explains how leaders can balance high standards with empathy, motivate teams without lowering the bar, and create cultures where people take ownership rather than escalate every issue. If you are a senior leader who wants a team that thinks critically, communicates clearly, and operates with trust and accountability, this episode offers grounded, real world insight on how leadership presence and mindset shape results.

    45 min
  3. EP 207: Why Trust, Not Authority, Drives Executive Team Performance with Mugdha Tipnis

    JAN 28

    EP 207: Why Trust, Not Authority, Drives Executive Team Performance with Mugdha Tipnis

    Senior executives often say they want their teams to “step up” but real ownership only happens when trust is intentionally built. In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble sits down with Mugdha Tipnis, Senior Vice President and Transportation Business Line Leader for the Mid Atlantic South at WSP. Mugdha leads complex, high stakes teams across major infrastructure projects where trust, patience, and judgment matter daily. Together, they unpack what it actually takes to build trust on executive teams, especially when decisions carry real risk. You’ll learn: Why patience is a leadership strength, not a delay tacticHow leaders unintentionally train teams to wait instead of decideWhen to step in and when to let leaders learn through experienceHow trust accelerates alignment and reduces decision bottlenecksWhat strong leaders do after mistakes to reinforce accountability This episode is for you if: You’re still the default problem solver for your executive teamDecisions keep rolling up instead of being ownedYour leaders are capable but hesitant Listen now to learn how trust unlocks faster execution, stronger ownership, and a leadership team that runs with you, not through you. Subscribe and share this episode with another senior leader who’s feeling the same pressure..

    36 min
  4. EP 206: Executive Team Trust and Hard Conversations with Ann Dunkin

    JAN 21

    EP 206: Executive Team Trust and Hard Conversations with Ann Dunkin

    Senior executives rarely struggle because their teams lack talent. They struggle because trust erodes, hard conversations get delayed, and misalignment quietly turns into politics, leaving the CEO to manage conflict instead of strategy. In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Alex D. Tremble sits down with Ann Dunkin, CEO of Dunkin Global Advisors Inc. and Distinguished Professor of the Practice & Distinguished External Fellow at Georgia Institute of Technology. With experience leading across government, the private sector, and academia, Ann breaks down what actually restores trust inside complex executive teams. This conversation explores: - Why capable leaders avoid difficult conversations and the cost of that avoidance - How misalignment shows up before performance drops - The role shared norms and behavioral agreements play in rebuilding trust - Why trust must be intentionally stewarded, not assumed - How executives can reduce politics without becoming passive or combative This episode is for C-suite leaders and senior executives who feel stuck mediating personalities, resolving tension, or absorbing decisions that should be owned by their team. Listen now to learn how trust, not structure, is the lever that unlocks ownership, alignment, and faster execution. Subscribe and share this episode with another senior leader navigating executive team friction.

    47 min
  5. EP 205: How Executive Teams Can Build Trust Without Relying on the CEO

    JAN 14

    EP 205: How Executive Teams Can Build Trust Without Relying on the CEO

    Many executive teams look aligned on paper, but behind the scenes, decisions still roll up to the CEO. Leaders hesitate to act, initiatives slow down, and the organization becomes dependent on one person to keep things moving. In this episode of The Executive Appeal, host Alex D. Tremble sits down with Nathan Ohle, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council, who brings decades of experience leading complex, member-driven organizations where trust and ownership are non-negotiable. Nathan shares what he’s learned about building executive teams that don’t wait for permission and why trust, not talent, is often the missing ingredient. In this conversation, you’ll learn: - Why capable executives still defer decisions upward and what that signals - How CEOs unintentionally train teams to rely on them - Practical ways to increase trust without losing control - How to encourage ownership and initiative at the executive level - What changes when leaders stop being the default problem-solver This episode is for you if you’re leading a smart executive team but still feel like the final stop for decisions, approvals, or problem-solving, and you know that model won’t scale. Listen now to learn how trust unlocks proactivity, speeds execution, and frees you from being the bottleneck. Follow the show and share this episode with another senior leader navigating the same challenge.

    38 min
  6. EP 204: Scaling SaaS Culture with Compassion and Accountability with Jessica Short

    JAN 7

    EP 204: Scaling SaaS Culture with Compassion and Accountability with Jessica Short

    Jessica Short joins Alex Tremble in this high-energy, real-world conversation about what it truly takes to lead with heart—while still driving business results. As a seasoned Chief Human Capital Officer in the SaaS industry, Jessica has built people-first, performance-driven cultures across rapidly scaling organizations and complex M&A transitions. In this episode, she breaks down how leaders can balance compassion with accountability using a simple but powerful lens: Product, Profit, and People. You’ll hear proven strategies for advocating meaningful policies inside organizations, even when budgets are tight. Jessica explains why the best HR leaders act as a bridge between employees and the business, how to make “yes” easier for decision-makers, and how creativity—not rigid cookie-cutter thinking—creates loyalty and long-term retention. In this episode, you’ll learn: -How to evaluate workplace culture holistically through the “3Ps” -Why HR must be a strategic partner from day one of any merger or acquisition -Practical ways managers can support employees even without formal policies -How to disarm executives by pairing ideas with cost-saving solutions -Mindset shifts that help leaders scale organizations without burning out This conversation is perfect for leaders navigating fast-growth environments who want to influence better decisions, protect their teams, and create workplaces where people thrive alongside the bottom line.

    50 min
  7. EP 203: Leading With Passion and Learning From Every Level with Bryan Mason

    12/31/2025

    EP 203: Leading With Passion and Learning From Every Level with Bryan Mason

    Leading a global team and scaling a business while staying true to your passion isn’t easy, but it’s possible. In this episode of The Executive Appeal, Brian Mason, President of Pivot Cycles, shares how he’s navigated leadership challenges from early sales roles to running an international organization. You’ll hear how aligning with a founder’s vision, building high-accountability teams, and embedding core values into every part of the business drives both growth and engagement. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to balance ambition and hard work with recognition and preventing burnout. - Why learning from employees at every level strengthens your leadership impact. - How to scale a global organization without losing culture or purpose. - The role of mentorship and feedback in accelerating growth and accountability. - How pursuing work aligned with passion fuels long-term performance and engagement. Whether you lead a team of 10 or 500, this conversation is packed with practical lessons for building high-performing, motivated teams while staying grounded in purpose, passion, and perspective.

    43 min
  8. EP 202: What No One Tells Leaders About the Space Between Christmas and New Year’s

    12/26/2025

    EP 202: What No One Tells Leaders About the Space Between Christmas and New Year’s

    When trust is thin and every decision still rolls up to you, the week between Christmas and New Year can feel disorienting. You’re not off, but you’re not fully on either. Your executive team slows down, emails pile up, and your brain keeps asking, “Should I be doing something right now?” This episode explains why that tension is normal—and how to use it strategically. In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why forcing clarity or decisions during this decompression period leads to fatigue, not insight. - How to create mental space for strategic thinking without rushing resolutions. - A simple exercise to capture your persistent thoughts without judgment, letting real insight emerge naturally. - How to protect yourself from burnout while giving your executive team room to regroup. - How to use this pause to enter January with focus, perspective, and energy. This episode is for C Suite leaders, VPs, and Division Presidents of $50M–$750M organizations who are tired of carrying all the thinking while their teams slow down. Happy Holidays and a strong New Year! Take advantage of this quiet period to pause, recharge, and set yourself and your team up for success.

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Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s an impact. The Executive Appeal is the podcast for executive leaders and HR professionals who are serious about growth: their own, their teams’, and their organizations’. Hosted by Alex D. Tremble, bestselling author and leadership expert, this podcast delivers no-fluff strategies, real-world insights, and conversations that matter. Each episode features top HR executives and senior leaders sharing their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned from the trenches of leadership. On solo episodes, Alex breaks down practical tools and actionable advice to help you: -Navigate complex challenges with confidence. -Develop yourself and those around you. -Build influence, improve team performance, and drive measurable results. And here’s the best part: we tackle these senior-level conversations with energy, authenticity, and a few laughs along the way. Because learning to lead better doesn’t have to feel like homework—it should inspire, energize, and maybe even make you smile. If you’re ready to go beyond the buzzwords and lead with clarity, intention, and impact—this is your edge. Found on all major podcast platforms.

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