People, Process, Progress with Kevin Pannell

People, Process, Progress with Kevin Pannell


Latest Episodes

Why I’m Taking a Break and What You Can Do in the Meantime
July 28, 2025

Taking a break until September to finish new projects, prep future episodes, and keep building forward—stay connected and stay moving.

How One Habit Can Help You Reset and Refocus
July 18, 2025

We focus on simple actions that help you reset, refocus, and respond, rather than react when life punches first.

How to Lead When Your Plan Falls Apart
July 14, 2025

I share how the concepts of tension and compression from Jiu-Jitsu can help you lead through pressure, adapt in real time, and still move forward.

Why Letting Others Lead Builds Stronger Teams
July 11, 2025

This Anchor Points episode explores how real leadership means knowing when to step back and trust.

What I Learned the Day My Son Surpassed Me
July 07, 2025

In this episode, "The Day My Son Surpassed Me," I share the story of how my son surpassed me, not just in the gym, but also in emotional steadiness.

How to Decide Between Remote, Hybrid, or In-Office Work
July 01, 2025

I break down the pros and cons of remote, hybrid, and in-office work based on real-world experience and leadership lessons.

How Many Direct Reports Should You Lead Effectively?
June 23, 2025

Talking and walking through when we want to stay close to five direct reports and when it's ok to go up to ten.

How to Align Risk Language Across Teams
June 13, 2025

We break down how project managers and emergency leaders can align around a shared risk language.

How to Combine Project Risk Tools with Emergency Planning
June 10, 2025

Blend project risk tools with FEMA’s THIRA to better plan, prioritize, and prepare for uncertainty in projects and public safety.

Why Structure Must Come Before Action
June 06, 2025

The importance of applying some form of structure to any event, initiative, or project.