My guest is Bill Nowicki. He is a former U.S. Navy submariner and nuclear power leader who has spent decades working in some of the most complex and high-stakes environments you can imagine.

Bill is also a storyteller and podcast host. His show Submarine Sea Stories takes you deep below the surface into life aboard a submarine, while The Nuclear Leader Podcast explores leadership lessons from the nuclear industry that apply far beyond the reactor room.

In our conversation, we’ll talk about what it’s like to lead in highly regulated, high-risk industries, how trust and relationships can make or break your team, and why creativity still matters even in the most structured environments.

If you want to hear more of Bill’s insights and stories, I highly recommend you check them out at submarineseastories or nuclearleader.com

Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/leading-under-pressure

Why Misunderstandings Happen – And How to Avoid Them as a Leader

Clear communication is the foundation of good leadership – but clarity is often assumed rather than achieved. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why “saying something clearly” doesn’t guarantee it will be understood.

• How the communication loop works – and where leaders go wrong.

• A simple but powerful feedback technique to avoid misunderstandings.

• Why choosing the right medium (spoken vs. written) makes a huge difference.

• Five practical leadership tips to reduce miscommunication in your team.

Misunderstandings don’t just waste time – they cause frustration, conflict, and demotivation. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to make sure your team truly understands your intentions.

👉 Want to dive deeper into practical leadership skills like this?
Check out my Leadership Crash Course: a step-by-step program for first-time managers and business owners who want to lead with confidence and clarity.

🔗 Learn more and sign up here: https://www.berndgeropp.com/leadership-crash-course/

Today we break down why AI doesn’t replace great leadership – but it brutally exposes average and slow leadership.

I share the 3 biggest fears leaders have about AI, and shows how the reality is far more empowering.

You’ll discover:

• Why AI is the “new electricity” for leadership.

• The most common leadership fears about AI – and what’s really true.

• 3 practical use cases showing how AI gives leaders back time, clarity, and impact.

AI won’t steal your job. But a leader using AI might.

👉 Don’t miss my free live webinar: AI is Changing Leadership – Are You Ready?
📅 Thursday, September 4th at 8am PT / 11am ET / 5pm CEST

Register here:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/webinar-ai-and-leadership-pod/

Shownotes:
https://www.berndgeropp.com/3-biggest-AI-fears-of-leader