ROAR Mindset: Leading Through Chaos

About ROAR Mindset: Leading Through Chaos

ROAR Mindset: Leading through Chaos helps leaders stop fighting disruption and start turning it into an advantage. Hosted by Peter Brandenburger, the show shares stories, insights, and strategies to reframe chaos, focus on what matters most, and lead with clarity and confidence when it counts.

Publisher

Peter Brandenburger

Category

business · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Sept 2025

Latest episode

28 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2026

   Your Leadership Mindset Is Your Brand with Jen Lashua

   In this episode of ROAR Mindset, Peter Brandenburger sits down with Jen Lashua, a Fractional CMO and executive brand strategist who helps leaders build personal brands that reflect the level at which they are operating. Jen explains that your personal brand exists whether you intentionally shape it or not. It is how people see and experience you, and LinkedIn often serves as an invisible reference check before someone agrees to a meeting, considers you for an opportunity, or responds to your outreach. Together, Peter and Jen explore why highly accomplished leaders often struggle to accurately describe what they have achieved. They discuss the fear of appearing self-promotional, the distinction between humility and making yourself smaller, and how leaders can own their impact while still recognizing the contributions of their teams. Jen shares a formative story from early in her career when a senior leader invited her to take her seat at the table. She also offers practical ways to uncover the value in your experience, including reviewing past performance feedback, asking what would have happened without your leadership, and seeking perspective from people who know your work. The conversation also examines authenticity in an AI-heavy world. Jen and Peter discuss how AI can support ideation, challenge your thinking, and improve your writing without replacing the experience, perspective, and voice that make someone worth following. Whether you are building a business, pursuing a new role, or preparing for an opportunity you cannot yet see coming, this conversation is an invitation to stop underselling your leadership and intentionally shape how others experience your mindset. Connect with Jen to get help with your brand: Jen Lashua on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlashua) (LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferlashua?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) Chapters 00:16 Episode Introduction 01:43 What Matters Most: Managing Change 05:56 What Is a Personal Brand? 08:25 LinkedIn as an Invisible Reference Check 10:49 Learning from Leaders You Admire 12:44 Authenticity and Executive Ghostwriting 14:37 Why Accomplished Leaders Undersell Themselves 16:05 Taking Your Seat at the Table 19:17 Recognizing and Claiming Your Impact 23:18 Owning Your Impact While Crediting the Team 25:44 Humility vs. Making Yourself Smaller 28:43 Using AI Without Outsourcing Your Voice 33:38 When Gratitude Undercuts Leadership Stature 38:02 Practical Steps to Strengthen Your LinkedIn Presence 40:19 Sharing Your Expertise and Building Visibility 43:36 Leadership Lessons from Running 46:08 Change and Optimism in Leadership 49:15 Peter’s Closing Reflections

2. 

   8 Jul 2026

   Human Leadership in an AI-Accelerated World with Ousmane Diallo

   In this episode of ROAR Mindset, Peter Brandenburger sits down with Ousmane Diallo, innovation strategist, systems thinker, and author of The Cognitive Revolution: Navigating the Algorithmic Age of Artificial Intelligence. While their conversation begins with artificial intelligence, it quickly becomes something much deeper. Together, Peter and Ousmane explore what it means to lead in a world where technology is accelerating faster than our institutions, organizations, and even our ability to adapt. Ousmane introduces four leadership lenses, systems thinking, emotional intelligence, strategic foresight, and anticipatory governance, and explains how they help leaders build resilient organizations that can thrive through disruption. Drawing from his global leadership experience at Intel and beyond, he shares practical stories about transforming struggling international programs, building trust across cultures, and leading with genuine care for people. The conversation explores why AI should amplify strong leadership rather than replace it, why leaders must learn to see systems instead of isolated problems, and how preparing for multiple futures creates confidence without requiring certainty. Whether you're leading a global organization, navigating rapid technological change, or simply trying to become a more thoughtful leader, this episode offers practical insights for staying deeply human while leading through disruption. Since this recording, Ousmane has published Digital Sovereignty in the Cognitive Age, extending the governance frameworks discussed in this episode. Available at blogs.inspire-aspire.net Connect with Ousmane at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dialloousmane/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dialloousmane/) https://www.inspire-aspire.net/ (https://www.inspire-aspire.net/) Read, listen or view his book and content at: https://blogs.inspire-aspire.net/ (https://blogs.inspire-aspire.net/) https://www.youtube.com/@YourCompassOusmaneDiallo (https://www.youtube.com/@YourCompassOusmaneDiallo) https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Revolution-Navigating-Algorithmic-Intelligence/dp/B0G14RT3BJ/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZHaTG1rvc5_GSlo8AXB_Zg.AlRLc8fnQaONKzOVq-BSKurk9_u1V0XtZd_wB0IxtwE&qid=1763366294&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Revolution-Navigating-Algorithmic-Intelligence/dp/B0G14RT3BJ/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ZHaTG1rvc5_GSlo8AXB_Zg.AlRLc8fnQaONKzOVq-BSKurk9_u1V0XtZd_wB0IxtwE&qid=1763366294&sr=8-1) https://www.amazon.com/New-Nexus-Perspective-Information-Discovery-ebook/dp/B0FGWKKJNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XTVW78UNXEPX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3ZgBJzvXedVYAbDTexWoR2HY0yGHKqg2EprK2JVmLEibpei1OQF9CZleAboU5I4-nC9N59RmJBH4FumEOnq4U-_J7dctCc-YiYxbV4skszpXxR6Q_8Wb8InCYFqKel6F6EPGP5UjpYJ416_oYxhh3A.fE3k_1t-uCYFuXTaJjfD6QA5-12fVTjDLeJtraRl-Ts&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+new+nexus%3A+a+systems+thinking&qid=1772625262&sprefix=the+new+nexus+a+systems+thinking%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1 (https://www.amazon.com/New-Nexus-Perspective-Information-Discovery-ebook/dp/B0FGWKKJNH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=XTVW78UNXEPX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3ZgBJzvXedVYAbDTexWoR2HY0yGHKqg2EprK2JVmLEibpei1OQF9CZleAboU5I4-nC9N59RmJBH4FumEOnq4U-_J7dctCc-YiYxbV4skszpXxR6Q_8Wb8InCYFqKel6F6EPGP5UjpYJ416_oYxhh3A.fE3k_1t-uCYFuXTaJjfD6QA5-12fVTjDLeJtraRl-Ts&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+new+nexus%3A+a+systems+thinking&qid=1772625262&sprefix=the+new+nexus+a+systems+thinking%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-1) Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Human Leadership in an AI World 01:25 Building Resilience in the Age of AI 03:20 Becoming a Systems Thinker 04:18 Why Leadership Is Still About People 06:50 The Four Leadership Lenses 08:01 Strategic Foresight and Preparing for Uncertainty 11:31 Why AI Accelerates an Old Leadership Challenge 12:59 The Pace of the Cognitive Revolution 14:48 Continuous Learning, Unlearning, and Adaptation 17:38 Anticipatory Governance and Leading Ahead of Change 20:10 AI Amplifies What Already Exists 22:41 Keeping Humans in the Loop 25:46 Healthcare, AI, and the Importance of Guardrails 28:03 The Origins of the Four Lenses 30:53 Rebuilding Trust Across Global Teams 36:18 Authentic Leadership Across Cultures 37:55 Lessons from Leading Around the World 40:20 Systems Thinking vs. Local Optimization 44:41 Hope, Humanity, and the Future of Leadership 47:17 Three Leadership Reflections

3. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Optimistic Leadership Powered By Gratitude with Jayadevi Matt

   In this episode of ROAR Mindset, Peter Brandenburger sits down with Jayadevi Matt, an Engineering Director in Intel's Silicon and Platform Engineering Group, a certified coach, and the Global Asia Region Ambassador of the Women at Intel Network. Jaya shares how she has navigated organizational change, family milestones, health challenges, and leadership transitions while continuing to lead with optimism, gratitude, and possibility. Together, Peter and Jaya explore what it means to influence without authority, build trust in matrixed organizations, and empower teams through accountability. Jaya shares lessons from leading global engineering teams, helping teams do more with less, and creating shared understanding when priorities, resources, and organizations are shifting. The conversation also explores mentorship, community leadership, continuous learning, and the importance of giving back. Whether you are leading through change, expanding your influence, or helping a team move forward through uncertainty, Jaya offers practical insights for leading with confidence, curiosity, and gratitude. Chapters 00:16 Introduction to Jaya Matt 01:51 What Matters Most and the Meaning Behind Her Name 04:35 Gratitude, Family, and Navigating Life's Ups and Downs 07:35 Leading Through Disruption and Career Transitions 12:01 Influencing Without Authority 14:21 Trust, Emotion, and Decision Making 17:08 Leading Former Peers Across Global Teams 18:59 Listening, Reflecting, and Asking 21:01 Navigating Organizational Change 24:46 Empowerment Through Accountability and Trust 26:45 Doing More With Less Without Just Working Harder 28:28 Breaking Down Complexity and Prioritizing Impact 29:52 Clear Communication During Change 32:46 Community Engagement and Mentorship 37:48 Becoming a Certified Coach 38:31 Continuous Learning and Adaptability 39:25 Leading Globally from India 41:37 Conscious and Curious Leadership

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