OneSharpSword

OneSharpSword

Hosted by: Dr. Wayne Pernell, CEO and Founder, DynamicLeader, Inc.

Most people live their lives using a dull blade, hoping to make it through to another day. Even a thousand dull blades would be no match for One Sharp Sword! One Sharp Sword is about breaking free and cutting...

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The Future of Cybersecurity, AI & Quantum Computing with Anna Murray

Quantum computing is closer than most people realize — and it may change cybersecurity, privacy, leadership, and digital trust forever. In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks with technology...
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From Data Overload to Decision Clarity: Leading with Intelligence in the Age of AI with Tim Piemonte

Most companies aren’t lacking data—they’re lacking clarity. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with AI and technology strategist Tim Piemonte to explore why organizations struggle to turn data into...
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From Science to Strategy: Leading at the Edge of Uncertainty with Graham Wood

What do clinical trials, leadership, and mountain biking have in common? More than you think. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with clinical pharmacology expert Graham Wood, who has led over 350...
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Leading Through AI: Clarity Over Chaos with Dessalen Wood

What does leadership look like when the future won’t sit still? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Dessalen Wood, Global Chief People Officer at Syntax, to explore how leaders can...
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Reclaiming Agency: Leadership, Coaching, and the Power of Choosing with Dr. Etienne Lacrampe

What changes when a successful professional decides they’re ready for more—not more work, but more clarity, control, and impact? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Dr. Etienne...
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A Reed in the Wind: Data, Decisions, and Leadership Clarity with Scott Schnaars

Most leaders don’t lack data — they lack clarity. In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with SaaS revenue leader and Yirla co-founder Scott Schnaars to explore how leaders can move from...
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Leadership, Opportunity, and Lifting Others with Barbara Negron

What if your career path didn’t need to be linear to be powerful? In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell speaks with Barbara Negron, a senior fintech executive who built her career through unexpected...
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Reimagining Hiring: Speed, Humanity, and the Future of Work with Ann DiFrancesco

The hiring process is broken—and everyone knows it. In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Ann DiFrancesco, Co-Founder of Guhuza, an AI-powered hiring platform that reduces time-to-interview from weeks to...
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Scaling from $100M to $1B: Leadership, Labor Shortages, and the Future of the Data Center Industry with Steve Wortman

The data center industry is booming, driven by AI, cloud infrastructure, and unprecedented global demand for digital capacity. But when companies grow from $100 million to $1 billion, leadership often becomes the...
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The Future of Gaming, Digital Ownership, AI, and Leadership with Arron Goolsbey

The next evolution of the internet isn’t theoretical — it’s already live.In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell sits down with Arron Goolsbey, President & COO of Mythical Games, to explore the...
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Systems, AI, and the Small Things That Change Everything with Gilbert GuzmƔn

In this episode of One Sharp Sword, Dr. Wayne Pernell welcomes Dr. Gilbert GuzmĆ”n — executive leader, AI founder, and author of Atomic Impact — for a powerful conversation on leadership, systems thinking, and...
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Saying Yes Before You’re Ready. Choosing Growth When It’s Hard with Christine Maguire

What does it take to lead through crisis, scale global teams, and pivot industries — successfully? In this episode, Dr. Wayne Pernell interviews Christine Maguire, EVP & Chief Business Officer at RVO Health, about...
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