• Brain of Command Episode 6
    Jan 4 2026

    Humility is a good thing – until it holds you back. If you’re going to build your career, you’ve got to put your achievements out there. Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear, joins Nate and Robert to discuss the right way to get recognition and why it’s important for leaders to demonstrate a certain level of earned confidence.

    • How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company. Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.

    Brain of Command Companion Guide: https://view.publitas.com/omaha-steak-others/brain-of-command/

    • Look for Brain of Command on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.


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    21 mins
  • Brain of Command Episode 5
    Dec 7 2025
    • The Fiscally Responsible Personal Brand
    • There’s more to fiscal responsibility than just cutting costs – it’s about building relationships that are defined by trust. Farooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how to build a culture of fiscal responsibility and how it can elevate your personal brand.
    • How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company. Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.


    Brain of Command Companion Guide: https://view.publitas.com/omaha-steak-others/brain-of-command/

    • Look for Brain of Command on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
    • How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company. Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.

    Brain of Command Companion Guide: https://view.publitas.com/omaha-steak-others/brain-of-command/

    • Look for Brain of Command on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.


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    22 mins
  • Brain of Command Episode 4
    Nov 1 2025

    Presence creates perception. We’ve all heard the phrase “fake it till you make it,” but that will only get you so far. If you REALLY want to make it, you’ve got to Play the Part. Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how to operate at the level of the role you want before it’s officially yours.


    • How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company. Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.

    Brain of Command Companion Guide: https://view.publitas.com/omaha-steak-others/brain-of-command/

    • Look for Brain of Command on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.


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    21 mins
  • Brain of Command Episode 3
    Oct 5 2025

    Influence doesn’t always follow the org chart. Cindi Bigelow, third-generation President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how insiders shape strategy and outcomes, and how you can leverage these individuals to multiply your influence beyond your title.

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    • How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company. Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.

    Brain of Command Companion Guide: https://view.publitas.com/omaha-steak-others/brain-of-command/

    • Look for Brain of Command on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.


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    21 mins
  • Brain of Command Episode 2
    Sep 6 2025

    Every organization has an internal "language of influence,” a hidden vocabulary that signals status, strategic awareness, and cultural fluency. Just like travelers integrate and thrive faster when they speak the local tongue, leaders gain influence faster when they become aware and mirror the metaphors, acronyms, and phrases used by influencers and decision-makers inside an organization.

    Jim McCann, Founder and Executive Chairman of 1-800-Flowers, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how language, observation, and a simple game of “Simon Says” can unite an organization and help you establish influence far beyond your position.


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    • How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company. Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.

    Brain of Command Companion Guide: https://view.publitas.com/omaha-steak-others/brain-of-command/

    • Look for Brain of Command on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.


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    20 mins
  • Brain of Command Episode 1
    Aug 16 2025

    What happens in the first 15 seconds of a presentation? Audiences make up their minds – fast. And most people blow it. Nate and Robert are joined by Joe Hart, CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, for a conversation that will help you master those opening moments, recover from missteps, and deliver with command.

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    • How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company. Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.

    Brain of Command Companion Guide: https://view.publitas.com/omaha-steak-others/brain-of-command/

    • Look for Brain of Command on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.


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    32 mins