The Tactical Leader

“Every single person [in the team] has been handpicked. Because not just of their skill set, not just of their experience, but because of their passion for what we do and how we want to do it. And that also, I think, it allows for a really healthy work environment where we encourage debate and we encourage, you know, different opinions because that's how we get, and we find that right path to the goal that we all share.” - John ClimacoIn this episode of Tactical Friday, John Climaco returns to discuss how his company pursues the mission with purpose. By being with a team fueled by passion, it becomes possible to achieve tremendous results and through establishing an environment open to debate, everyone can feel valued and heard, which are essential to business success.John M. Climaco, Esq. (53) is the Chairman and CEO of CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSP), a company developing novel treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers. CNSP’s lead drug, Berubicin, is an exciting discovery for the treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and potentially for other CNS malignancies. Berubicin was first discovered at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest cancer research institute in the world, and is an FDA-designated Orphan Drug. In 2017 CNSP acquired all data and know-how related to the successful Phase 1 trial of Berubicin from Reata Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:RETA), and in 2019 Mr. Climaco led the Company’s Nasdaq IPO. CNSP expects to commence its Phase 2 clinical trial of Berubicin for the treatment of GBM 2020. Mr. Climaco also currently serves on the board of directors of Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq:MBRX), a preclinical and clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of anti-cancer drug candidates.&nbsp;[00:01 - 00:41] Opening SegmentIf you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!For the first part of my interview with John, tune in to last Monday’s episode&nbsp;[00:42 - 10:51] The Power of Passion and the Key to Business SuccessThe alignment with passion with purpose into the missionFocusing on the value creation point of the businessHow a small team can accomplish tremendous resultsUpdates on successful clinical trials&nbsp;[10:52 - 12:54] Closing SegmentConnect with John (links below)&nbsp;Closing wordsKey Quote:&nbsp;“It makes it so much easier to have money than to be broke trying to do something like this… Money isn't a bad thing. Money is a tool to make an impact.” - Zack Knight&nbsp;Connect with JohnCheck out CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSP), a company developing novel treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers.&nbsp;Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.&nbsp;Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting <a href="https://knightprotectionllc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

“What are you doing to align yourself with a passion and a purpose and a mission to do more, be more, and get better?” - Zack KnightIn today’s solo episode, let’s savor the thought-provoking points given by John Climaco from the last interview. It goes to show that being in alignment with your personal values and reflecting that in the business allows burning passion to thrive. It allows you to get pumped to start your day no matter how difficult the work may be.&nbsp;[00:01 - 01:10] Opening SegmentIf you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!&nbsp; [1:11 - 04:04] My Takeaways &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The passion and drive to change livesReflecting on the essence of aligning your personal valuesRealizing the need to do more, be more, and get better&nbsp;[04:03 - 05:30] Closing SegmentClosing words and reminders&nbsp;Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with John where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Quote:&nbsp;“How are you aligning yourself? Are you in alignment? Are you out of alignment? How are you doing the thing that you need to be doing to wake up every day excited about the day?” - Zack Knight&nbsp;&nbsp;Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.&nbsp;Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting &nbsp;https://knightprotectionllc.com/&nbsp;If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website at Beatacticalleader.com. You can connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or join Our BATL Space and become part of the community.

“I found myself more comfortable in challenging situations. And in the mountains, I started developing the perspective, because of the nature of the game, where you'd have to ask yourself, sometimes, is anybody's life going to be lost here if this doesn't go correctly?... The answer was, yes, it was really worth that kind of stress and seriousness. But in business, oftentimes, the answer is no. Okay, let's not get too hung up about that. Let's play the game and keep going.”&nbsp; - John ClimacoIn today’s episode, John Climaco discusses the inner workings of developing treatments for cancers and how he took on the challenge to change people’s lives. He highlights the value of the human experience in the organization and how we should display our character with confidence as we carry on with life.John M. Climaco, Esq. (53) is the Chairman and CEO of CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSP), a company developing novel treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers. CNSP’s lead drug, Berubicin, is an exciting discovery for the treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and potentially for other CNS malignancies. Berubicin was first discovered at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the largest cancer research institute in the world, and is an FDA-designated Orphan Drug. In 2017 CNSP acquired all data and know-how related to the successful Phase 1 trial of Berubicin from Reata Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq:RETA), and in 2019 Mr. Climaco led the Company’s Nasdaq IPO. CNSP expects to commence its Phase 2 clinical trial of Berubicin for the treatment of GBM 2020. Mr. Climaco also currently serves on the board of directors of Moleculin Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq:MBRX), a preclinical and clinical-stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of anti-cancer drug candidates.&nbsp;[00:01 - 05:35] Opening SegmentIf you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!John Climaco on leading teams and developing novel treatmentsThe love for mountain-climbing and the trek in the right direction&nbsp;[05:36 - 14:43] The Path to Clear Focus and VisionWhen law meets science and business through technologyPositioning oneself to welcome opportunitiesPicking up skills and confidence along the way[14:44 - 25:39] The Position to Play and Move ForwardDeveloping grit and perseverance to achieve excellencePressing on and continuing the gameThe value of utilizing your personal experiences in business&nbsp;[25:40 - 27:18] Closing SegmentThe legacy John wants to create - see the first drug approval in glioblastomaConnect with John (links below)&nbsp;Join us for Tactical Friday!Key Quote:&nbsp;“You found yourself in a combat position or a dangerous position. Ultimately, you put yourself there voluntarily, that says a lot about a person. And it says a lot about who you are, I think as a human being, what your values are and what you're able to withstand, and the adversity you're able to push through… The ability to stay focused on the mission, despite the ultimate adversity.” - John ClimacoConnect with JohnCheck out CNS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNSP), a company developing novel treatments for brain and central nervous system cancers.&nbsp;Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who...

“When you show up as a human, then you create space for the humans that you work with to be humans… If we can create that space, that's beautiful. And that starts with us.” - Brian McComakIn this episode of Tactical Friday, Brian McComak is back to dig deeper into the ways to welcome authentic dialogue in the organization. He emphasizes the power of leaders to craft an environment conducive to inclusion and allowing the lens of diversity to reflect the essence of humanity.Brian McComak is a diversity and inclusion consultant, speaker, author, and facilitator with over twenty years of experience in D&amp;I, HR, company culture, change management, internal communications, and employee experience. He is the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity, a consulting firm that cultivates and champions inclusive workplace cultures and human-centered leadership. He is also the author of Humanity in the Workplace: A Blueprint for Building an Inclusive and Equitable Company Culture which will be released in 2022.&nbsp;[00:01 - 04:42] Opening SegmentIf you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!For the first part of my interview with Brian, tune in to last Monday’s episode&nbsp;&nbsp;[04:43 - 08:21] Reframing Representation - Diversity, Inclusion, and EquityMagnifying the four lenses of representationEngaging and developing awareness of varying experiencesOwning your biases to show up and be inclusiveCreating the space for authentic dialogue[08:22 - 12:29] Taking Ownership in the Lens You’re Looking AtThe emotional intelligence required for a deeper understandingShowing humanity as a leader to establish connections&nbsp;[12:30 - 14:56] Closing SegmentConnect with Brian (links below)&nbsp;Closing wordsKey Quotes:&nbsp;“So often we think about it [integrating diversity, inclusion, and equity] as an additional thing that we have to do at companies. And it really needs to be part of everything we do.” - Brian McComak“One of the first things that I suggest if you want to be an inclusive leader is engaging and developing your awareness and understanding of different lived experiences.” - Brian McComak“It really is about generating dialogue and discussion and helping others rethink, reframe, and consider what does it look like to create spaces where we all feel like we can be ourselves and we can do the best work that we possibly can.” - Brian McComak&nbsp;Connect with BrianCheck out Hummingbird Humanity: a diverse group of thought leaders, speakers, consultants, and experts in the field of DEI and follow him on LinkedIn.&nbsp;Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.&nbsp;Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting <a...

“Creating an environment that is psychologically safe, psychologically secure, where people can show up as they are - the authentic, true person that they are, and really show that they matter in the way that they do things, they matter in the world. And creating an environment as a leader in that capacity is so important to do that.” - Zack KnightIn today’s solo episode, I highlight the key points of Brian McComak in his discussion of integrating diversity, inclusion, and equity in organizations. Understanding the value of the people and the need to recognize them are keys to creating a psychologically secure environment as a leader.&nbsp;[00:01 - 01:13] Opening SegmentIf you have a platform and you want to create content that DELIVERS, go over to knightly.productions!If you haven’t listened to last Monday’s episode, check it out!&nbsp; [1:14 - 10:21] My Takeaways &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The culture and experience for a psychologically secure environmentHow creating diversity is a doable tacticThe implications of not recognizing value&nbsp;[05:41 - 06:46] Closing SegmentClosing words and reminders&nbsp;Tune in this Friday for part 2 of my discussion with Brian where he’ll discuss amazing tactics for you to apply&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Quotes:&nbsp;“Diversity inclusion is one of those things that in this world is becoming much more prevalent, much more important, something that is having a much bigger focus.” - Zack Knight&nbsp;“A lot of Gen Z’ers that understand their own value… If they're not being valued, they're going to hop along to the next stop.” - Zack Knight&nbsp;Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue on putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to expand their leadership capacity or click here to listen to our previous episodes.&nbsp;Tactical Leadership is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting &nbsp;https://knightprotectionllc.com/&nbsp;If you want to learn how to build a better business check out my website at Beatacticalleader.com. You can connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or join Our BATL Space and become part of the community.