Command 2 Corporate
**Welcome to Command 2 Corporate.**
Leadership isn't about titles—it's about the decisions you make, the trust you build, and the impact you leave behind.
I'm Larry Perry, an Army veteran and corporate executive with more than two decades of experience leading teams, driving business transformation, and helping leaders navigate the challenges that come with responsibility. Each week, I share practical leadership lessons drawn from real-world experience.
Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role, managing experienced professionals, or preparing for the executive level, this podcast is designed to help you become the kind of leader people choose to follow.
No corporate buzzwords. No unrealistic theories. Just practical conversations, actionable insights, and leadership lessons you can apply the next time your team looks to you for answers.
If you're ready to lead with confidence, authenticity, and purpose, welcome to **Command 2 Corporate**. Let's get to work.
Episodes
45 episodes
🎙️ The Trust Bank Account | Every Interaction Is Either a Deposit or a Withdrawal
🎖️ Every person you lead has an invisible trust account with your name on it.Every promise you keep makes a deposit.Every commitment you ignore makes a withdrawal.Every time you listen, give credit, admit a mistake, prot...
🎙️ Your Team Doesn't Need Another Boss | Control vs. Ownership
🎖️ Every decision comes through you.You're copied on every email.Your team constantly asks for approval.Problems wait until you're available.At first, that might look like strong management.But it may act...
🎙️ Leadership Isn't Fair | How to Handle Criticism, Politics, and Perception
🎖️ You can make the right decision and still get criticized.You can do great work and someone else gets the recognition.You can have good intentions and still be misunderstood.And sometimes, the person who gets the oppor...
🎙️ Confidence vs. Competence: Why New Leaders Overcompensate
🎖️ Getting promoted into leadership can create an unexpected pressure: suddenly, you feel like you're supposed to have all the answers.So some new leaders compensate.They talk more. Control more. Make every decision. Avoid...
🎙️ The Biggest Leadership Mistake
🎖️ Getting promoted into leadership should be exciting, but it also requires one of the biggest professional shifts you'll ever make.The skills that made you a great individual performer aren't necessarily the skills that will make you ...
🎙️ Leadership Is Lonely Here's Why Nobody Talks About It
In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, Larry Perry explores why leadership can feel lonely, how isolation quietly impacts decision-making, and why every leader needs trusted mentors, coaches, and peers to stay grounded.Whether you're s...
🎙️ Who's Managing the Managers?
Why do organizations keep bad managers too long?Every organization says people are its greatest asset—but what happens when poor management is allowed to continue unchecked?In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, I explores one ...
🎙️ The Career Insurance Every Leader Needs But Most Never Get ⭐
🎖️ The Career Insurance Every Leader Needs (But Most Never Get)Hard work is important—but it isn't career insurance.Careers don't stall because people stop working hard. They stall because people stop growing intentionally.<...
🎙️Why being in the room isn't enough
🎖️ Getting invited into the meeting is an accomplishment, but it isn't the finish line.Many leaders spend years working toward a seat at the table, only to discover that simply being present doesn't guarantee influence. The leaders who ...
🎙️ Why some leaders look great but their teams are falling apart
🎖️ Some leaders know exactly how to look like effective leaders. They speak confidently, say the right things in meetings, and build strong visibility with senior leadership. But what happens when their team experiences something completely dif...
🎙️ If You're in Charge, Be in Charge | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ One of the biggest problems in organizations right now isn’t bad employees — it’s passive leadership. Too many people want leadership authority without leadership responsibility. If you’re in charge… then be in charge.🎯 Key Takeaways...
🎙️ Micromanagement in Disguise| Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ Not all micromanagement looks obvious. Sometimes it shows up as “support,” “alignment,” or “just checking in.”🎯 Key Takeaways:🔹 Micromanagement often hides behind good intentions🔹 It signals lack of trust🔹 It ki...
🎙️ Leaders not operating at their Level | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ When leaders operate below—or above—their level, chaos follows. Teams stall, decisions slow, and accountability disappears.🎯 Key Takeaways:🔹 Misaligned leadership creates confusion🔹 Strategic leaders stuck in tactical wor...
🎙️ Influences of AI and Leadership | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ AI is changing how decisions are made, how teams operate, and how leaders lead. But is it making leaders better—or exposing weak ones?We break down how AI is reshaping leadership expectations and why judgment—not just data—will separate ...
🎙️ What does it mean to be a Professional? | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ What does it actually mean to be a professional in today’s workplace? Is it about how you dress, how you communicate, or how you perform under pressure?In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we break down the true definition of prof...
🎙️ 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 ...
🎙️ S2. Ep8. – Resilience and Adaptability in Uncertain Times | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ Mastering Leadership in Uncertain Times: Join us as we explore the true test of leadership during times of uncertainty. In this episode, we delve into key strategies for staying calm under pressure, building resilient teams, and leveraging m...
🎙️ S2. Ep7. – Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ Leading remote and hybrid teams takes more than good intentions—it takes intentional connection. In this episode, we break down practical strategies you can use right now to build trust, strengthen accountability, and protect your culture ev...
🎙️ S2. Ep6. – Handling Conflict & Hard Conversations | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ Avoiding conflict doesn’t protect your team — it weakens it. In this episode of Command 2 Corporate, we break down how to tackle tough conversations head-on, whether it’s about performance issues, team friction, or misaligned expectations. L...
🎙️ S2. Ep5. - Delegation without Micromanagement | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ Delegation is one of the hardest skills for new leaders to master. We’ll show you how to empower your team, hold them accountable, and avoid the trap of micromanagement by applying the military concept of “mission command.”🎯 Key Take...
🎙️ S2. Ep4. - Communicating Up, Down, and Across | Command 2 Corporate
🎖️ Leadership is communication. This episode explores how to tailor your approach when speaking to executives, peers, and direct reports. We’ll compare military briefing techniques with corporate storytelling and share real-world strategies you...