How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company.
 
Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.
 
Look for Brain of Command on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

Robert Reiss founded the CEO Forum Group in 2007. Since then, the company has grown to be a Tier 1 media and marketing company focused on elevating business, the economy, and society.

He has interviewed more than 1,000 CEOs on his nationally syndicated radio show, The CEO Show. A prolific author, he has written hundreds of articles for Forbes, Fortune, and CNBC, and is the publisher of The CEO Forum quarterly magazine. He is also the co-author of The Transformative CEO and is widely considered an expert in executive communications.

Nate Rempe is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Omaha Steaks. He’s the first person outside the Simon Family to serve as President and CEO in more than 100 years.

He is currently a board member of the North American Meat Institute, has held various independent advisory board positions, and is a named inventor on four United States patents directed to technology and business process. Nate has a long track record of nurturing and inspiring others to become better leaders and motivating high-performing teams to drive business success.

 

RELEASE DATES

Air Date Guest & Topic
8/17/25 Joe Hart, President & CEO, Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc, Intentional Deja Vu
9/7/25
Jim McCann, Founder & Executive Chairman, 1-800-Flowers, Simon Says
10/5/25 Cindi Bigelow, President & CEO, RC Bigelow (Bigelow Tea), The Insider Phenomenon
11/2/25 Asheesh Advani, CEO, Junior Achievement, Play the Part
12/7/25 Farooq Kathwari, Chairman, CEO, and President of Ethan Allen Interiors, The “Fiscally Responsible” Personal Brand
1/4/26 Sharon Price John, CEO, Build-A-Bear, The Right Way to Brag