Command 2 Corporate
Welcome to Command 2 Corporate!
We’re your hosts, Larry Perry and Tawofik “T” Ghazal—two Army veterans who took different paths in service but found common ground in corporate America. One of us, a retired Lieutenant Colonel with over 20 years of leadership experience in the military, and the other, a former Staff Sergeant who served a decade before transitioning into the business world.
Together, we break down our thoughts on leadership—from the motor pool to the boardroom, and everywhere in between.
This is for leaders in transition and leaders in the making. It’s for up-and-coming professionals trying to find their place; the team players, the quiet influencers, the culture builders, and the ones doing the hard work without a spotlight. No fluff, no gimmicks—just real talk from those who’ve led through challenges, adapted under pressure, and thrived in the face of change.
Leadership isn’t just taught, it’s lived. Let’s get to work.
Command 2 Corporate
Latest Episodes
🎙️ After Action Review for your Career | Command 2 Corporate | S2. E12
🎖️ The best leaders learn as they go. We’ll show you how to apply the military’s After Action Review (AAR) to your leadership journey — turning wins, losses, and lessons into growth.🎯 Key Takeaways:🔹 The AAR formula: what went w...
🎙️ Transitioning from Peer to Manager | Command 2 Corporate | S2. E11
🎖️ One of the hardest transitions is leading former peers. In this episode, we break down how to reset relationships, establish authority, and avoid common pitfalls like favoritism or heavy-handedness.🎯 Key Takeaways:🔹 Why peer-...
🎙️ Managing Up: Leading Your Boss Effectively | Command 2 Corporate | S2. E10
🎖️ Leadership isn’t just about managing down — it’s about managing up. Learn how to anticipate your boss’s needs, build trust, and lead from the middle.🎯 Key Takeaways:🔹 What managing up really means.🔹 How to disagree re...
🎙️ Inclusive Leadership & Leading Diverse Teams | Command 2 Corporate | S2. E9
🎖️ Diversity without inclusion doesn’t work. This episode explores how to create belonging, amplify voices, and harness different perspectives for stronger results.🎯 Key Takeaways:🔹 The difference between diversity and inclusion...
🎙️ Leadership After the Uniform | Command 2 Corporate w/ Special Guest: SFC Vernon Gales (Ret.)
About Our Guest:Vernon (Always Got A Smile) Gales was a professional Soldier in the United States Army for 22 years, during which time he held myriad positions and rose to the rank of Sergeant First Class (SFC). It was Junior ROTC that ...