People, Process, Progress with Kevin Pannell

Latest Episodes
Why I’m Taking a Break and What You Can Do in the Meantime
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
The importance of applying some form of structure to any event, initiative, or project.