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
Are Leaders Born or Made?
In our very first episode, we dive into one of the oldest leadership debates: Are great leaders born with natural talent, or are they shaped by experience and environment? Join two Army veterans turned corporate leaders as we unpack the impact of upbringing, military training, mentorship, and personal growth on leadership development.
For your awareness, this was our first recording meant to be a test session to try things out and see how it would be recording ourselves. We ended up discussing the topic in length and decided to keep it. Why not? It's rough with some minor edits but in true C2C fashion - No fluff, No gimmicks.
We explore:
What traits define a great leader?
Can leadership be taught—or is it instinct?
How do early life experiences, the military, and corporate challenges mold leadership styles?
Watch full video episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Command2Corporate