Discover what tech job is paying six figures right now and the best six figure IT jobs available in 2026. In this powerful episode, Tim Staton sits down with Andres Blandon, a combat veteran who transitioned from military service to a successful corporate IT career. Andres now helps veterans, college students, and anyone stuck in a dead end job — even stuck in a dead end job with a degree — break free and land high paying tech jobs, six figure jobs tech, jobs that pay six figures, and some of the highest paying jobs and best paying jobs with no experience.

Key Topics The sliding scale of trust in organizations The impact of leadership responsibility on trust The importance of character and competence in leadership How small actions erode trust at senior levels The leader amplifier effect and its consequences The role of organizational culture in trust Balancing empathy and accountability in leadership The importance of consistency and integrity The influence of ego and humility in leadership Strategies to build and sustain trust in organizations

In this powerful episode, The Human Side of Leadership with Nanci Appleman-Vassil, discover how human connection, self-awareness, resilience, and compassionate leadership are the true game-changers for career success and personal empowerment. Nanci Appleman-Vassil, CEO of APLS Group with over 25 years of experience, shares transformative insights on career transition, overcoming fear, and navigating today’s AI impact on the workforce. Nanci discusses practical strategies around how to recover from being laid off and how long it takes to recover from being laid off, drawing from her own experience of being laid off twice before launching her successful business. The conversation covers what to do after being fired from a job, including job outplacement services, job search outplacement, and job outplacement support that treats people with dignity. She stresses the importance of compassionate leadership during layoffs—offering real help like resume workshops and interview preparation instead of cold emails. @Nanci Appleman-Vassil it was great to connect with you on this platform and collaborate.

What can entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders learn from a man who has backed more than 200 startups and helped shape modern startup investing? In The Leadership Toolkit with Dave Berkus, I sit down with legendary entrepreneur and super angel Dave Berkus for a powerful conversation on angel investing, entrepreneurship, leadership, business strategy, and the principles behind the Berkus Method.

This episode was so much fun to record and schedule. @Sharyn Abbott was an amazing guest! She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion that is fun and engaging at the same time. It was a pleasure to collaborate with her.