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The CX Live! podcast is an interview-style show for briefing programs and meetings. Our goal is to be your dedicated channel for all things customer experiencer where we ask industry thought leaders the tough questions about building a world-class program. Each month well explore a new topic or trend that impacts customer experience, employee engagement, digitization and moreWere unfiltered. Were authentic. Were having a conversation join in! Language: en-us Genres: Business, Management, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The CXLive! Episode 96: Influences That Create Thoughtful Leaders with Amos Wampler
Monday, 13 April, 2026
Our latest episode derives from a series of LinkedIn articles that highlight ‘Influences that Create Thoughtful Leaders.’ Amos Wampler, former Director of the Executive Briefing Program at Gore, shares how his life and career experiences shaped his leadership style and passion for the briefing profession. Building on principles like continuous improvement and beginning with a clear intent, Amos offers real-world insights showing how effective leadership is grounded in adaptability, trust, and self-awareness. He emphasizes the importance of identifying your team’s strengths while supporting their growth, embracing diverse viewpoints, and earning credibility through consistent action. At its core, strong leadership means elevating others' voices, fostering an environment where people can thrive, minimizing distractions, and having the courage to push boundaries, all while staying anchored in the values that shape meaningful outcomes.Highlights‘Begin with the End in Mind’ (Peter Bay Method) - orchestra practice ‘What if the Baton Goes Missing?’ - the team executes on their own ‘Holmes & Watson: Data vs Stories’ - a Watson among the HolmesDiversity Mentoring for Development (DMD) - mentors understand mentees' backgrounds “Leadership Comes From Followship” - help others believe, then lead“Innovation From Collaboration” - the “Lattice”, develop the next great idea‘The Slide and the Show - Parts I, II & III’ - always prepare for your audiences‘Be true to yourself and you will never fall’ - Beastie Boys ResourcesUniversity of Chicago Leadership Lab - The Craft of Writing Effectively Annotated Beastie Boys Impact Podcast Amos’ LinkedIn Articles The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran Guest Thought LeaderAmos Wampler, Former Director, Executive Briefing Program at Gore Amos’s career has spanned classrooms, manufacturing floors, and analytical labs with a consistent track record of making meaningful contributions in each space. For the past several years, he led a high-visibility executive briefing program, overseeing thousands of interactions annually with customers, partners, board members, legislators, and media. His work operates in close partnership with senior leadership and spans strategy, operations, content, technology, facilities, and team development. It’s a role that demands sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to deliver high-stakes moments with consistency and impact at scale.
