Why do the very experts who solve your organization’s biggest problems often end up unwelcome?

Mister Non Grata explores this paradox. Hosted by veteran technologist Bill Alderson, who has spent decades parachuting into high-stakes crises at Fortune 100 companies, the Pentagon, and critical infrastructure, alongside screenwriter and consultant Michael Rogan, the show reveals the human and cultural dynamics that make problem-solvers persona non grata.

Through real-world stories and candid conversations, the podcast uncovers:

• Why teams resist outside experts, even after breakthrough solutions.
• How ego, fear, and misplaced credit can sabotage collaboration.
• What leaders can do to foster no-fault, inclusive problem solving.
• Practical frameworks for building resilient, innovative, and engaged teams.

More than technology, Mister Non Grata is about culture, leadership, and transformation. Bill brings deep technical war stories from his 44-year career in network forensics and incident response; Michael reframes them with narrative clarity and fresh perspective. Together they challenge outdated paradigms and offer new ways to align leadership, teams, and external experts.

If you’ve ever felt the tension of solving a problem but getting resented for it, or you lead teams where egos and fear of exposure block progress, this show will resonate.

👉 Tune in to Mister Non Grata to learn how to turn resistance into collaboration, problems into opportunities, and cultures of blame into cultures of growth.