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 tenth episode, we welcome Bob Wheeler, President and CEO of Airstream — the iconic American travel trailer company founded in 1931 and widely recognized for its craftsmanship, premium lifestyle positioning, and enduring aluminum design — to discuss “Be Shallow and Wide at the Top.” Drawing on his experience leading a heritage manufacturing brand at the intersection of operations, engineering, supply chain, design, and customer experience, Bob shares why today’s leaders must broaden their understanding far beyond their original area of expertise. At the core of this discussion is Nate Rempe’s belief that leaders become significantly more effective when they intentionally build competency across the enterprise, enabling them to engage meaningfully in a wide range of conversations and make stronger strategic decisions. The conversation explores how leaders balance deep expertise with broader organizational understanding, and why curiosity, enterprise-wide awareness, and the willingness to step outside one’s comfort zone are critical to navigating complexity and sustaining long-term brand relevance.
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