People, Process, Progress with Kevin Pannell

People, Process, Progress with Kevin Pannell


Latest Episodes

How to Make "Done" Mean Done
November 24, 2025

In this episode, How to Make "Done" Mean Done, I share lessons from projects where success was obvious, as well as moments where even well written requirements failed to reflect what the customer really needed or what the leader intended.

Faith in the Right People | Faith in Action Friday 02
November 21, 2025

This episode connects to the full episode, How to Get the Right People in the Room so Progress Happens. Progress requires trust, the right voices, and the courage to invite people back into your life.

How to Get the Right People in the Room so Progress Happens
November 16, 2025

In this episode, How to Get the Right People in the Room so Progress Happens, I share how to identify the real business owner, balance the right voices, set expectations that matter.

Lessons in Faith from Viktor Frankl: Faith in Action Friday 01
November 14, 2025

I share how Viktor Frankl’s experience in the worst human conditions helped me reconnect with my own faith.

How to Fix a Failing Project Without Losing the Team
November 10, 2025

Kevin Pannell shares how to escalate early, run real time retros, and rebuild the plan using the KISS method, keeping it simple and strategic.

Leadership Lessons from the Greatest Night in Pop
November 04, 2025

In this episode, Kevin explores how Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie turned one chaotic night of music into a timeless lesson in leadership, culture, and the Seven Project Pillars.

The Right People on the Bus
October 31, 2025

Make every effort to keep everyone on the bus, but recognize when it is time for someone to find a different route.

Build the Sidewalk Where People Already Walk
October 27, 2025

Build the Sidewalk Where People Already Walk reminds us that project success starts with listening to real users, defining “done” through their eyes, and building solutions people actually use.

Tools to Reset Your Intent | Focus Friday
October 24, 2025

When intent fades, reset your people, process, and purpose to move forward with clarity and conviction.

When Strategy Fails Fix the Intent Gap
October 20, 2025

Episode 1 of the new series Busting Myths, Building Pillars for project and program leaders.