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You, Me, and Your Top Three

You, Me, and Your Top Three

Written by: Gregg Garrett
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 You, Me, and Your Top Three is a podcast focused on exploring leadership in the connecting world. Specifically, the podcast invites leaders to tell stories, reflect, and discuss their views on: - disruptions in industry and society; - how they are leading transformations considering these disruptions - brave leadership to drive transformation. It is this last point where we focus most of the discussion, asking our guests to share their insights into the relationships they have with their "Top 3" closest advisors. It is our observation and experience that as the world connects, the importance of a diverse set of counselors is increasing in value. For some this may be a formal advisor who has been contracted on behalf of the company. For most this will be deep relationships in which they have been invested and nurtured. Through stories and discussion, we strive to celebrate the art of giving and receiving advice. The stories that are told are heartfelt and real. At the root we are exploring the process of knowledge building, relationship building, and perhaps most importantly, confidence building. After all, it takes a brave leader to battle the inertia that exists in industries, our organizations, and in ourselves. It is our hope that as successful leaders open up about the subjects and the way in which they interact with their closest confidants, our listeners will, in turn, reflect on their own "virtual board of advisors." Over time they will then surround themselves with those who help them stretch toward greatness and lead bravely in the connecting world.CGS Advisors, LLC Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Becoming the Chief Connecting Officer (wsg Erik Wille)

    Becoming the Chief Connecting Officer (wsg Erik Wille)
    Jan 28 2026

    Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Erik Wille, CTO of Cabinetworks Group, about the journey of Technology Leaders in the AI era. Erik shares his "Top 3": Jennifer, his wife, who keeps him balanced in leadership; Seth VanderVlucht, who helps him balance faith and his profession; his father, who taught him how to always give it his all; and his MBA "Crew"–Andrew, Michael, Geoff, and Drew–who act as his personal advisory board. And you have to hear what he says about disconnecting.

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    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    During this episode:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (1:02) The changing role of Technology Leaders

    (7:58) Meet Erik Wille

    The "Top Three":

    (10:30) Erik's wife, Jennifer: Keeps him balanced in leadership

    (14:43) Seth VanderVlucht: Helps Erik balance faith and his profession

    (20:25) Erik's father, Larry: Taught him how to always give it his all

    (24:35) Erik's MBA "Crew": Act as his personal advisory board

    Other Points of Interest:

    (33:11) Erik's transition from CISO to CTO

    (38:57) The evolution of CIO roles and the path forward

    (48:33) Friction leads to change

    You Have to Hear This:

    (54:52) Force yourself to disconnect

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    LINKS AND RESOURCES

    Erik Wille: LinkedIn

    Cabinetworks Group: Website | LinkedIn

    Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

    CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
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    58 mins
  • Learning to Fall Down (wsg Bob McClure)

    Learning to Fall Down (wsg Bob McClure)
    Jan 7 2026

    Host Gregg Garrett speaks with Bob McClure, a founder and leader at McClure's Pickles, about bravery, learning from failure, and Bob's own non-traditional path to leadership. Bob shares his "Top 3": Joe, his business partner and brother, who helps him diversify his thoughts and actions; his parents, whose entrepreneurial spirits encouraged him to take risks and adventure; his wife, Natalie, who reminds him that the most precious resource is time; and his informal CEO group, who act as an advisory board. And you have to hear what Bob says about listening more than you talk.

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    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    During this episode:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (1:10) Pivoting after failure

    (8:30) Meet Bob McClure

    The "Top Three":

    (10:22) Brother and business partner, Joe: Helps him diversify his thoughts and actions

    (15:35) Parents: Encouraged him to take risks and adventure through their entrepreneurial spirits

    (22:10) Wife, Natalie: Reminds him that the most precious resource is time

    (30:20) Informal CEO group: Act as an advisory board

    Other Points of Interest:

    (36:38) About McClure's Pickles

    (42:22) Market changes and necessary pivots

    (50:44) Automation in McClure's and the industry

    You Have to Hear This:

    (58:17) Listen more than you talk, and celebrate others

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    LINKS AND RESOURCES

    Bob McClure: Email | LinkedIn

    McClure's Pickles: Website | LinkedIn

    Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

    CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The AI Consumer Is Coming (WSG Jeff Greenfield)

    The AI Consumer Is Coming (WSG Jeff Greenfield)
    Nov 26 2025

    Host Gregg Garrett speaks with guest Jeff Greenfield, an expert in Full Funnel Marketing Analytics and Founder/CEO of Provalytics, about the consumerization of AI and how to ensure your marketing dollars drive ROI. Jeff shares his "Top 3": his wife, Cheryl, who has taught him that the hardest part is showing up; Bill Harvey, who is driving more and more value, almost seeing around corners with his career-long perspective; and Houdini, who taught him that 90% of success is in managing the setup, not the trick itself. And you have to hear what Jeff says about analyzing your dreams.

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    SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

    During this episode:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (01:09) The consumerization of AI

    (4:44) Meet Jeff Greenfield

    The "Top Three":

    (7:34) Jeff's wife, Cheryl: Taught him that the hardest part is showing up

    (12:37) Bill Harvey: Driving more and more value, almost seeing around corners with his career-long perspective

    (19:43) Houdini: Taught him that 90% of success is in managing the setup, not the trick itself

    Other Points of Interest:

    (22:23) The importance of the message

    (28:22) Marketing in the era of AI

    You Have to Hear This:

    (53:05) Analyzing your dreams

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    LINKS AND RESOURCES

    Jeff Greenfield: Website | LinkedIn

    Provalytics: Website | LinkedIn

    Gregg Garrett: LinkedIn | Twitter | About

    CGS Advisors: Website | LinkedIn
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    56 mins
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