About the Guest:

Sowmyanarayan Sampath is the CEO of Verizon Consumer, leading a multibillion-dollar division serving over 100 million customers across the U.S. Known for his calm leadership and strategic vision, he’s focused on operational excellence and reskilling teams to stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

What You Will Learn:

• Why AI is a deflationary force that every company needs
• How to use AI as a personal growth and communication tool
• The career advantage of thinking in three-year chapters
• What to do when your job evolves—or disappears
• Evergreen skills that matter more than ever: clarity, curiosity, and communication

This episode is packed with insight, strategy, and practical optimism. Whether you're navigating a tech transformation or planning your next leadership chapter, Sampath will inspire you to think longer, lead better, and move with intention.

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About the Guest:

Liz Haberberger is the president of Dale Carnegie Missouri and a leadership powerhouse. With a decade of experience coaching professionals at every level, Liz is known for helping people unlock potential they didn’t know they had. Her training sessions and keynotes are packed with energy, actionable insights, and honest encouragement.

Whether she’s working with a senior leadership team or speaking on stage, Liz's mission is the same: inspire people to lead themselves first—so they can better lead others.

What You Will Learn:

• Why attitude is your greatest leadership asset
• The “gap and the gain” mindset and how to apply it daily
• The role of optimism and energy in creating lasting culture change
• How to lead with more self-awareness and intentionality
• Ways to build stronger, more emotionally intelligent teams

Get ready to rethink how you show up. Liz brings practical wisdom, powerful mindset tools, and a spark that stays with you. Don’t miss this conversation on the Take Command podcast.

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About the Guest:
Meet Guy Fieri—chef, TV host, entrepreneur, and champion for communities in need. With his signature style and relentless energy, Guy rose to fame through shows like Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, but his impact reaches far beyond entertainment. Through the Guy Fieri Foundation, he mobilizes disaster relief efforts across the U.S., bringing resources and volunteers to rebuild communities. Guided by the belief that “As soon as you are not learning, you are dying,”Guy continues to inspire others to lead with heart, humility, and hustle.

What You Will Learn:

• How Dale Carnegie’s principles shaped Guy’s approach to leadership and life
• The philosophy behind the Guy Fieri Foundation’s disaster relief efforts
• Why it’s crucial to listen to those who love you—not the noise from strangers

Tune in for a fresh, powerful follow-up where we explore how Guy built a movement beyond food, why focusing on the right people matters, and why the right mindset changes everything. Whether or not you heard Part 1, you’ll walk away inspired.

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