Let’s Take a Walk
Episodes
Transformation is Not an IT Project
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Transformation is not an IT project. It’s a fundamental shift in how a business operates. In this short episode, Charlie Feld explains: • What mak...
Culture Wins Gold: Leadership Lessons from Olympic Hockey
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Charlie Feld and Brittany Butcher explore what USA Men’s Hockey Coach Mike Sullivan’s leadership philosophy teaches us about lead...
Make Complexity Simple: Storytelling as a Leadership Skill
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode of Let’s Take a Walk, we revisit a clip from a conversation Charlie had with Rob Carter where they explore one of the most unde...
Find Your Stan: The People Who Make Transformation Possible
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Let’s Take a Walk, Charlie Feld shares a defining story from early in his career. Facing unexpected complexity and early failure ...
The AI Enterprise: People, Productivity, and Scale with Ken Spangler
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie sits down with longtime friend and former FedEx executive, Ken Spangler, to explore what the AI era truly means for enterprises and leaders. D...
Big Bet Leadership with John Rossman
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Let’s Take a Walk, Charlie Feld is joined by John Rossman, former Amazon executive and author of Big Bet Leadership, for a wide-r...
Architecting for Adaptability with J.R. Jesson and Hermson Paes
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
J.R. Jesson hosts a conversation with Roche’s Hemerson Paes about what it really takes to make work visible inside a modern organization. Hemerson s...
What Good Looks Like, Thanksgiving Edition
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Thanksgiving week episode, we take a quick walk through how gratitude actually shows up in real leadership and team culture. We reflect on gra...
Reflections from the Archive: High-Performance IT as a Team Sport
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this recording from 1998, Charlie Feld reflects on why high-performance IT is really a team sport. He talks about building shared values, rewarding...
Reflections from the Archive: Augmenting the Human Spirit
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflection from The Feld Group Institute archives, Charlie Feld shares his timeless perspective on technology as a digital fabric woven throug...
Breaking Free from Legacy: AI’s Role in Enterprise Modernization with Nitin Rakesh and Mike Childress
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legacy systems are expensive, slow, and inflexible, but AI is rewriting the modernization playbook. In this episode, Charlie talks with Nitin Rakesh (...
Still Relevant Today: J.R. Jesson on Organizational Motion
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this clip from 2021, J.R. Jesson explores the distinction between an “organization at rest” and an “organization in motion.” His insights o...
Responsible AI in Practice: Microsoft’s Sarah Bird on Trust, Security, and the Future of AI
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Simmons, VP of Information Security at Ulta Beauty, talks with Sarah Bird, Microsoft’s Chief Product Officer for Responsible AI, about how A...
Back to School with the Technology Model: Are You Change Ready?
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter September and the back-to-school season, it’s the perfect time to reexamine our Masterclass video series, Demystifying Digital Transform...
Zero Trust in an AI World: Insights with George Finney
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
George Finney joins the conversation to unpack the principles and practice of Zero Trust cybersecurity. The discussion explores the strategy’s origi...
AI and the Future of Work: Transforming Tasks, Roles, and Value
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is transforming the workforce: automating tasks, creating new roles, and challenging leaders to rethink how people and technology work together. In...
From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Healthier Way to Lead
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if taking time off actually made your team more productive? In this episode, Brittany Butcher sits down with Charlie Feld to explore the power of...
Selling Enterprise Architecture: Aligning Strategy, Overcoming Resistance, and Enabling Innovation
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enterprise Architecture (EA) is critical to bridging business and IT, but getting buy-in across the organization is no easy task. In this episode, Rus...
Business Engagement: The Key to Transformation Success
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores why digital transformations often fail, and how stronger business engagement can turn the tide. Jon highlights that companies wi...
Beyond Agile: Reimagining Teams, Leadership, and Enterprise Architecture at Scale
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Feld and J.R. Jesson dive into the real-world challenges of scaling agile across large organizations. They highlight the power of dynamic, cro...
Making Enterprise Architecture Matter
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jon Feld as he leads a dynamic Feld Group Institute Community Call with seasoned experts Mike Childress, Brent Browning, and Stan Alexander. Toge...
Leading Through Uncertainty: A Playbook for Change in Today’s Economy
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jon and Charlie Feld take us deeper into the tried and true playbook for setting and selling the agenda for change. Together with the Community, they ...
Mastering Focus: Time Management, Engagement, and Global Team Strategies with Jeff Roemer
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the evolving challenges and opportunities of leadership in a rapidly changing, remote-first world. Charlie is joined by ...
The Blind Spot Transformation Playbook: Aligning Vision, People, and Strategy
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Charlie shares the proven Blind Spot playbook that has helped organizations across industries successfully navigate transformation. W...
Building Culture: Lessons from FedEx and Beyond with Dottie Berry and Chris Winton
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie is joined by Dottie Berry, former FedEx VP of IT Strategy, Planning, and Analysis , and Chris Winton, current SVP of Human Resources at Comcas...
Smart Scaling: Business Growth and the Founder's Mindset with Kenny Feld
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie is joined by Kenny Feld, Chief Transformation Officer, and the earliest member of the Feld Group. Kenny is a Feld Group Institute Affiliate wh...
Forging the Future: Leadership & Innovation with Rob Carter, retired FedEx CIO
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this live recording with our Community, we dive deep into leadership, technology, and the art of storytelling with two seasoned leaders—Charlie a...
Building Trust and Alignment in IT Leadership with Mike Childress, Feld Group Institute Affiliate
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie sits down with Mike Childress, an Affiliate of the Feld Group Institute and a seasoned IT leader. As Chief Technology Officer, Mike has played...
Navigating Complexities: Lessons in Business Adaptation with David Trent of Canfor
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie is joined by David Trent, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Canfor. David oversees mergers and acquisitions, growth strategies,...
Flying Forward: Technology, Finance, and Cultural Alignment with John Jacobi and Shannon Okinaka
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie is joined by John Jacobi, CIO, and Shannon Okinaka, CFO, of Hawaiian Airlines—Hawaii's largest and longest-serving airline. Known for leadin...
Let's Take a Walk!
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Let’s Take a Walk, brought to you by the Feld Group Institute. We are excited to introduce this new podcast series where we’ll dive int...