For Immediate Release
Release No. 128
The Delicate Balance of Authenticity Versus Likability in Business
Episode 128 · 29 min · July 4, 2026 · Hosted by Ronnie Spellman
DALLAS, TX — July 4, 2026 — Military veteran Steve Ingalls discusses his transition from the armed forces to executive leadership consulting as the CEO of Catalyzer. He emphasizes the critical importance of embracing professional failure , maintaining brutal honesty and authenticity with clients , and implementing practical, PowerPoint-free leadership training programs. Ingalls shares his tailored methodology for human-centric business development, alongside crucial literature recommendations for professional growth.
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Business Decoded is a weekly interview podcast hosted by Ronnie Spellman and recorded in Dallas, Texas. Since May 2024 the show has published more than 130 episodes with founders, CEOs and operators — including the former CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, the CEO of the Dallas News Corporation, and the President of the Dallas Business Journal. Episodes are available on every major podcast platform.
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