In this new 12-part special series called “Brain of Command: Magical Hacks for Real-World Leadership”, co-hosts Robert Reiss, founder of The CEO Forum Group, national radio host, and CEO thought leadership expert, and Nate Rempe, President and CEO of Omaha Steaks, will lead discussions about the strategies and insights that will help you command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company.
Each month, they’ll sit down with CEOs from some of today’s most innovative companies. Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the organizational chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.
In this ninth episode, we welcome Andrew Robertson, Chairman of BBDO Worldwide — one of the world’s most awarded global advertising agency networks, known for its creative excellence and leadership across iconic brands — to discuss “Be Just Funny Enough.” Drawing on decades of experience leading creativity at scale, Andrew shares how humor, when used with precision and purpose, can break through noise, build connection, and make messages more memorable. At the core of this idea is Nate Rempe’s view that humor serves as a real-time feedback instrument — one of the few ways leaders can immediately gauge how well they are connecting — creating space for people to open up and, in turn, increasing a leader’s ability to influence. The discussion explores how leaders use humor to build relationships, create opportunities for influence, and connect more authentically — while maintaining the discipline to ensure the message lands with clarity and intent.
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