In this episode of Hire Learning, Oz welcomes Dr. Rob Bogosian — faculty at George Washington University, founder of RvB Associates, and expert in executive development, culture transformation, and CEO succession planning.

Dr. Bogosian has spent decades helping major organizations develop the next generation of leadership. In this episode, he unpacks what truly sets high-performing CEOs apart, how to build cultures of voice (not silence), and the real reasons so many companies miss what’s right in front of them.

They dive deep into:

• The neuroscience behind good leadership
• Breaking corporate silence and its costly consequences
• The biggest myths about hiring and interviews
• Why openness and curiosity are the most underrated CEO traits
• What leaders can learn from the Boeing and Wells Fargo scandals

If you’re a people-first leader, this one is a must-listen.

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⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro to Dr. Rob Bogosian

01:45 – From finance to leadership development

05:30 – How he got his first consulting client (and never looked back)

08:55 – How to plan CEO succession the right way

14:10 – Why openness + curiosity are the ultimate leadership traits

17:45 – Cultures of silence: what it is, and why it’s dangerous

22:20 – Boeing, Wells Fargo, and the hidden cost of silence

26:05 – The myth of “nice leaders finish last”

30:15 – The science behind empathy and leadership

35:50 – The wrong way to interview candidates

40:00 – Great questions that unlock real insights

44:30 – His worst interview story (food involved...)

49:00 – Leadership myths that need to go

54:10 – His #1 piece of advice to his younger self

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