In Part 2 of the conversation with Chris Kelly, he shares his experiences and insights from his time at Intel, with a particular focus on his leadership role in Malaysia. He discusses the importance of building trust, the challenges of managing projects, and the significance of honesty in leadership. Kelly emphasizes the need for authentic relationships, and you might be intrigued by his leadership lessons from soccer.

Book: Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson

Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:52 Building Trust for an Uncertain Organization

10:04 Know Your Capability Set

14:40 Headcount is NOT Success

18:10 Answering Challenging Questions in an Open Forum

19:58 Access to Leaders

22:09 Greatness Remains

25:16 The Power of Honesty in Leadership

28:27 Leadership Lessons from Soccer (Real Football)

In Part 1 of this ROAR Mindset conversation, Peter speaks with Chris Kelly, a global technology leader with 28 years of experience at Intel. Chris shares how stepping into new spaces, both in life and in leadership, taught him to lead with clarity, honesty, and presence.

They explore what Chris learned after leaving corporate life, how long-distance walking shaped his understanding of pace and agency, and two leadership stories from his time at Intel: building the PC reference board infrastructure and reframing senior technical leadership. Along the way, Chris offers practical insights on shelving ego, learning from mistakes without personalizing them, and avoiding the trap of vicious compliance.

This episode is filled with guidance for leaders navigating uncertainty and leading teams through disruption.

Book: Things Become Other Things by Craig Mod. The Japanese word Yoyū was the word from this book.

00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset

00:19 What matters to Chris Kelly

01:41 Detoxing from Corporate Life

02:52 Abundance Mindset

06:37 Power of Agency

08:01 Exploring the World

16:26 Too Many Reference Boards

18:52 Navigating Uncertainties

26:20 Trust and Resiliency

32:43 Learning from Failures

36:11 Radical Honesty

40:35 Embracing Failure and the End

43:32 Celebrating Transitions

46:42 Midmortems: Learning and Improving Mid-Project

48:22 Creating Space for Creativity and Abundance

51:09 Radical Honesty and Authenticity in Leadership

54:30 The Pitfalls of Inauthentic Relationships

01:04:30 Improving Meeting Efficiency and Decision Making

01:13:59 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

In this episode, Peter Brandenburger speaks with Josh Newman, Vice President at Intel, who led the creation of Project Athena and the subsequent launch of the Intel® EVO™ brand. Josh shares how the PC industry reached a moment where the old innovation approach no longer applied, and how he and his team stepped into that disruption with curiosity and a user-centered mindset.

Josh describes how Project Athena began with uncertainty and no defined path forward. By listening directly to users, the team uncovered the insight of why people turn to their PCs. This reframed the direction and led to a new vision for what laptops should become. This is a story of leading a disruption, one you create, with curiosity instead of control, partnering across a global ecosystem, and letting clarity emerge through connection and insight. It is also a reminder that even the most successful innovations begin with ambiguity and require leaders to act before they know exactly where the work will lead.

Learn more about Intel® EVO™ at https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/systems-devices/laptops/evo.html l

Reference to Melissa Gregg's book Work’s Intimacy

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset

01:18 Meet Josh Newman: What matters most

02:47 PC Innovation Initiative

05:15 Understanding PC User Behavior

09:50 Project Athena: Vision and Execution

18:52 The Rise of Freelancers and the Impact of COVID-19

22:34 Reflecting on Remote Work and COVID-19

23:16 The Power of Connected Minds in Innovation

25:00 Industry-Wide Collaboration and the Intel® Evo™brand

27:30 Challenges and Successes in the PC Ecosystem

36:56 The Future of AI and PC Innovation

42:58 Leadership Insights and Final Thoughts

When people development and business growth happen together, we all win.

In this ROAR Mindset episode, host Peter Brandenburger talks with Delena Gutierrez, a certified coach with 17 years of corporate leadership experience, including senior and executive roles leading teams through growth and transition. She has seen up close what it takes to lead with courage and self-compassion, including her time inside a Deliberately Developmental Organization (DDO) where development was built into everyday work.

Delena helps leaders rethink their approach so both people and organizations can thrive. She shares how DDOs make development part of the operating system itself by integrating feedback, reflection, and shared learning into the flow of work. We explore the courage it takes to share development openly, how teams move past hesitation and expanding work to include individual growth creates thriving teams.

Related books and articles:

Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey

An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization by Robert Kegan and Lisa Lahey et al

HBR Article on DDO - https://hbr.org/2014/04/making-business-personal

________________________________________

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to the ROAR Mindset

00:25 Meet Delena Gutiérrez: Leading Through Growth

02:00 What Is a Deliberately Developmental Organization (DDO)?

07:00 Why Development Belongs in Daily Work

10:00 The Cost of Avoiding Difficult Conversations

14:00 Retention, Trust, and Real Collaboration

18:00 Feedback Without Fear: Naming What’s True

22:00 The Fishbowl: Practicing Transparency and Challenge

25:00 Silence as a Leadership Tool

29:00 Integrating DDO Practices in Any Organization

33:00 Courage, Compassion, and Self-Leadership

38:00 Turning Chaos Into Growth

45:00 Leadership Lessons Relearned

48:00 One Word to Describe Her Leadership Mindset

In this episode, Peter Brandenburger speaks with Steve Porter about leading through disruption by strengthening customer relationships. Together, they explore how curiosity, empathy, and courage help leaders uncover what customers truly need, collaborate to innovate, and make confident decisions when the path ahead is uncertain.

Steve reflects on lessons learned from turning discarded components into opportunity, accelerating product launches with small agile teams, and building trust through honest conversations. They also discuss how to stay steady in moments of tension, when “no” is the right answer, and how mentorship and reflection sustain long-term leadership growth.

Resources Mentioned:

• MicroInequities: The Power of Small by Stephen Young – short introduction video
• The Power of the Five Whys: Drilling Down to Effectively Problem-Solve
• How I Did It: William Wang, CEO, Vizio (requires subscription), or LA Times: He lost money as a young CEO. Then he founded TV giant Vizio - Los AngelesTimes (free)

Connect with Steve: LinkedIn

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset

00:36 Personal Stories of Health and Resilience

02:27 Innovative Leadership in Technology

04:03 Navigating Uncertainty and AI Revolution

05:05 Lessons from Vizio Collaboration

09:58 The Power of Face-to-Face Interaction

13:15 Embracing Rotational Roles for Growth

17:28 Building Strong Relationships and Leadership

24:14 The Power of Asking 'Why'

26:03 Building Strong Customer Relationships

27:29 Mutual Value in Relationships

30:26 The Art of Saying No

39:25 Mentorship and Its Importance

44:53 Leadership Lessons and Mindset

47:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

True strength begins within.

In this episode of ROAR Mindset, host Peter Brandenburger talks with Addy Roff, a Certified Integral Coach, consultant, and marketing leader with more than twenty years of experience in the tech industry. Addy combines Integral Coaching and Product Marketing to help leaders build awareness, courage, and connection.

Together, they explore what it means to lead from within by finding energy and alignment in uncertain times. Addy shares how leaders can transform self-doubt into self-trust, listen to their inner wisdom, and take grounded, courageous action. Addy shares lessons from Playing Big by Tara Mohr, weaving together practical insights for quieting the inner critic, cultivating an inner mentor, and moving from perfectionism to purposeful action.

They also dive into Addy’s perspective on core nutrients or the daily sources of energy that sustain creativity and well-being. They discuss how fear, failure, and feedback can become teachers rather than obstacles. The conversation closes with Addy’s reflections on the wisdom she draws from her Icelandic roots. Enjoy!

Books Mentioned

• Playing Big — Tara Mohr

Other recommended related books:

• Soul Without Shame: A Guide to Liberating Yourself from the Judge Within — Byron Brown

• Real Self-Care — Pooja Lakshmin

• Positive Intelligence — Shirzad Chamine

Learn More About Addy

🔗 Website: www.addyroff.com

🔗 LinkedIn: Addy Roff

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to the ROAR Mindset

00:26 Meet Addy Roff: Integral Coach and GTM Leader

02:10 Discovering Core Nutrients that Sustain Leadership

08:15 The Energy of Alignment and Integrity

13:40 Lessons from Playing Big and the Inner Critic

20:30 The Enneagram Lens on Team Connection

27:15 Real Self-Care and Boundaries for Leaders

35:00 Positive Intelligence and the Power of Inner Awareness

43:40 Reconnection, Renewal, and Courage in Practice

48:00 Leadership Lessons Relearned

50:00 One Word to Describe Her Leadership Mindset

Harmony in leadership is not about agreement. It is about understanding.

In this episode of the ROAR Mindset, host Peter Brandenburger speaks with Ahmed Omer, a global technology leader who brings calm and connection to complex environments. Ahmed shares how he creates alignment among diverse teams by listening deeply, clarifying intent, and focusing on shared purpose.

He reminds us that most conflicts arise not from disagreement but from misunderstanding, and that alignment is one of a leader’s most powerful tools. By focusing on harmony rather than control, leaders can build trust, strengthen collaboration, and lead through disruption with confidence.

Connect with Ahmed on LinkedIn to learn more about his work guiding global teams through technical and cultural complexity.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Introduction to the ROAR Mindset

00:24 Meet Ahmed Omer: A Leader Who Builds Harmony

02:10 Finding Rhythm, Happiness, and Flow

07:00 Navigating Noise and Building Trust

10:00 Aligning Teams Around Shared Purpose

14:45 Creating Strength-Based Organizations

21:30 Becoming a Partner of Choice

27:00 The Extra Mile: Adding Value Through Collaboration

30:00 Leading Through Disruption and Change

38:00 The Power of Listening Without Judgment

50:00 Turning Misunderstanding into Alignment

57:00 Techniques for Clarity and Connection

1:01:00 Leadership Lessons Relearned

1:03:00 One Word to Describe His Leadership Mindset

ROAR Mindset: Leading Through Chaos

Playing A Powerful Leadership Game with Archana Sundareshan.

In this episode of Roar Mindset: Leading Through Chaos, host Peter Brandenburger talks with Archana Sundareshan, a versatile technologist, creative, philanthropist, and trekker. Archana shares her journey from an influential role at Intel to exploring the deeper facets of leadership through the lens of power, game theory, and the transformative experience of trekking. Together, they discuss redefining power as internal energy, the finisher's mindset, work-life integration, and the minimalism learned from trekking. Archana shares a few tips she learned from trekking that apply to leadership. Peter and Archana reflect on the importance of living in the present, the significance of mutual support, and the profound impact of community on leadership.

• Check out Archana’s travel stories and DIY guides at www.somedaynomadic.com
• Explore her photography in her published book The Moments I Took a Pause, with her second book currently in the works
• She is now ideating on Aurum Walls by Archana Sundareshan, a luxury concept that transforms photography into timeless, curated walls.

00:00 Introduction to the Roar Mindset

00:26 Meet Ana Sunder: A Multifaceted Leader

01:24 Exploring Leadership and Power

03:29 The Concept of Power and Self-Doubt

06:08 The Trekking Metaphor for Leadership

09:21 Ambitions and Game Theory

17:52 Applying Game Theory to Leadership

23:56 Personal Challenges and Career Reflections

25:07 Rediscovering Purpose and Work-Life Integration

26:27 A Life-Changing Call and New Beginnings

26:47 Balancing Career and Personal Life

27:30 The Power of Technology and Purpose

28:22 Identity Beyond Work

29:43 Game Theory and Life Milestones

30:40 Non-Linear Life Paths and Career Setbacks

35:45 Leadership Lessons from Trekking and Travel

42:25 The Importance of Community and Relationships

48:18 Final Reflections and Future Discussions