Quick Take

About Quick Take

The Quick Take podcast provides concise and actionable tips to help executives and leaders, like you, tackle the thorny and complex challenges that affect us daily. By leveraging their experience and relationship with other global leaders, our hosts provide suggestions that are based on their deep experience as leaders and coaches but also pressure tested in boardrooms everywhere because they asked their friends….(almost). Hosted by James Capps and Susie Tomenchok. Episodes release weekly on Thursdays.

Publisher

Susie Tomenchok and James Capps

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Feb 2023

Latest episode

7 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

182 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Aug 2025

   Rethinking Hierarchy with the "First Team" Leadership Approach

   What if your loyalty shouldn't lie with your direct reports, but with your peers? In this episode, we dive into the “First Team” leadership approach, a mindset shift that challenges the traditional org chart. We talk about why prioritizing your colleagues at the same level can create stronger alignment, better culture, and fewer headaches for everyone involved. We also get into why endless one-on-ones can dilute your message, how cross-functional meetings can build trust, and what happens whe...

2. 

   31 Jul 2025

   Balancing AI Adoption with Human Connection

   AI can help us move faster, work smarter, and even prep for a one-on-one. But what happens when we start using it as a substitute for human connection? In this episode, we explore the tension between efficiency and empathy. From trust breakdowns to team assignments gone sideways, we talk about how easy it is to default to AI and what gets lost when we do. This one’s for leaders who are navigating the hype while trying to keep their teams grounded, connected, and human. Key Takeaways from This...

3. 

   24 Jul 2025

   Why Introverts Make Powerful Leaders

   We’re taught to celebrate the loudest voice in the room. But what if the most effective leaders are the ones who say less and listen more? In this conversation, we unpack the surprising strengths of introverted leaders. From creating space for others to showing up with quiet confidence, we explore how these traits shift team dynamics, build trust, and challenge what leadership is supposed to look like. If you’ve ever wondered whether you need to be more “out there” to lead well, this one’s fo...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

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Quality

75

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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