In this new 12-part special series called “Brain of Command: Magical Hacks for Real-World Leadership”, co-
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 eleventh episode, we welcome Virgil Miller, President of Aflac — a leading supplemental insurance company serving millions of policyholders worldwide and operating in an industry built on trust, risk management, and long-term customer relationships — to discuss “Develop a Cultural Myth Radar.” Drawing on his experience leading a global organization across highly regulated and rapidly evolving markets, Virgil shares how leaders distinguish between long-held assumptions and emerging realities. At the core of this discussion is Nate Rempe’s belief that many organizations unknowingly operate on “cultural myths” that are accepted as fact, influencing decisions long after the underlying conditions have changed. The conversation explores how leaders identify these hidden assumptions, challenge conventional wisdom with data, observation, and real-world behaviors, and create cultures that are more adaptable, resilient, and positioned for long-term success.
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