Brain of Command’s Next Episode Airs April 5, 2026
Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe Brings You Magical Hacks for Real-World Leadership
How did an introverted programmer go from writing code to taking the reins as CEO at one of America’s most iconic brands? Well, that’s exactly what Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe did. And he’s partnering with co-host Robert Reiss, founder of CEO Forum Group, along with other industry-leading CEOs to talk about the strategies and insights that will help YOU command a room, command your career, and maybe even command a company.
Brain of Command is all about dynamic, transformative leadership – no matter where you are on the org chart – and brings you practical hacks that you can put into practice every day to maximize your potential.
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Episode 8 Synopsis:
Your Network Defines You
You can outwork, outlearn, and out-deliver your coworkers, but that will only take you so far. In the latest episode of Brain of Command, Nate and Robert are joined by Stasia Mitchell, EY Global Entrepreneurship Leader, to discuss how you can shape a professional network built on trust and generosity to create new opportunities for your career.
The Fast CPU
Everybody is built with different speeds of CPU – the speed your brain can process information. But raw speed isn’t everything. Dr. David Rock, Co-Founder and CEO of NeuroLeadership Institute joins Nate and Robert to discuss how to recognize your clock speed and how you can embrace it for smarter, healthier leadership.
Episode 6 Synopsis:
The Right Way to Brag
Humility is a good thing – until it holds you back. If you’re going to build your career, you’ve got to put your achievements out there. Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear, joins Nate and Robert to discuss the right way to get recognition and why it’s important for leaders to demonstrate a certain level of earned confidence.
Episode 5 Synopsis:
The Fiscally Responsible Personal Brand
There’s more to fiscal responsibility than just cutting costs – it’s about building relationships that are defined by trust. Farooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how to build a culture of fiscal responsibility and how it can elevate your personal brand.
Episode 4 Synopsis:
Playing the Part
Presence creates perception. We’ve all heard the phrase “fake it till you make it,” but that will only get you so far. If you REALLY want to make it, you’ve got to Play the Part. Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how to operate at the level of the role you want before it’s officially yours.
Episode 3 Synopsis:
The Insider Phenomenon
Influence doesn’t always follow the org chart. Cindi Bigelow, third-generation President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how insiders shape strategy and outcomes, and how you can leverage these individuals to multiply your influence beyond your title.
Episode 2 Synopsis:
Simon Says
Every organization has an internal “language of influence,” a hidden vocabulary that signals status, strategic awareness, and cultural fluency. Just like travelers integrate and thrive faster when they speak the local tongue, leaders gain influence faster when they become aware and mirror the metaphors, acronyms, and phrases used by influencers and decision-makers inside an organization.
Jim McCann, Founder and Executive Chairman of 1-800-Flowers, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how language, observation, and a simple game of “Simon Says” can unite an organization and help you establish influence far beyond your position.
Episode 1 Synopsis:
Intentional Déjà vu
What happens in the first 15 seconds of a presentation? Audiences make up their minds – fast. And most people blow it. Nate and Robert are joined by Joe Hart, CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, for a conversation that will help you master those opening moments, recover from missteps, and deliver with command.
Get the Brain of Command Companion Guide
The Brain of Command Companion Guide podcast provides listeners with deeper context, key takeaways, and practical resources for each episode. It’s designed to enhance understanding, spark further exploration, and help apply the insights discussed on the show.
Episode 8 Synopsis:
Your Network Defines You
You can outwork, outlearn, and out-deliver your coworkers, but that will only take you so far. In the latest episode of Brain of Command, Nate and Robert are joined by Stasia Mitchell, EY Global Entrepreneurship Leader, to discuss how you can shape a professional network built on trust and generosity to create new opportunities for your career.
Episode 7 Synopsis:
The Fast CPU
Everybody is built with different speeds of CPU – the speed your brain can process information. But raw speed isn’t everything. Dr. David Rock, Co-Founder and CEO of NeuroLeadership Institute joins Nate and Robert to discuss how to recognize your clock
speed and how you can embrace it for smarter, healthier leadership.
Episode 6 Synopsis:
The Right Way to Brag
Humility is a good thing – until it holds you back. If you’re going to build your career, you’ve got to put your achievements out there. Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear, joins Nate and Robert to discuss the right way to get recognition and why it’s important for leaders to demonstrate a certain level of earned confidence.
Episode 5 Synopsis:
The Fiscally Responsible Personal Brand
There’s more to fiscal responsibility than just cutting costs – it’s about building relationships that are defined by trust. Farooq Kathwari, CEO of Ethan Allen, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how to build a culture of fiscal responsibility and how it can elevate your personal brand.
Episode 4 Synopsis:
Playing the Part
Presence creates perception. We’ve all heard the phrase “fake it till you make it,” but that will only get you so far. If you REALLY want to make it, you’ve got to Play the Part. Asheesh Advani, CEO of Junior Achievement, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how to operate at the level of the role you want before it’s officially yours.
Episode 3 Synopsis:
The Insider Phenomenon
Influence doesn’t always follow the org chart. Cindi Bigelow, third-generation President and CEO of family-owned Bigelow Tea, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how insiders shape strategy and outcomes, and how you can leverage these individuals to multiply your influence beyond your title.
Episode 2 Synopsis:
Simon Says
Every organization has an internal “language of influence,” a hidden vocabulary that signals status, strategic awareness, and cultural fluency. Just like travelers integrate and thrive faster when they speak the local tongue, leaders gain influence faster when they become aware and mirror the metaphors, acronyms, and phrases used by influencers and decision-makers inside an organization.
Jim McCann, Founder and Executive Chairman of 1-800-Flowers, joins Nate and Robert to discuss how language, observation, and a simple game of “Simon Says” can unite an organization and help you establish influence far beyond your position.
Episode 1 Synopsis:
Intentional Déjà vu
What happens in the first 15 seconds of a presentation? Audiences make up their minds – fast. And most people blow it. Nate and Robert are joined by Joe Hart, CEO of Dale Carnegie Training, for a conversation that will help you master those opening moments, recover from missteps, and deliver with command.
Get the Brain of Command Companion Guide
The Brain of Command Companion Guide podcast provides listeners with deeper context, key takeaways, and practical resources for each episode. It’s designed to enhance understanding, spark further exploration, and help apply the insights discussed on the show.
Nate Rempe
Nate Rempe is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Omaha Steaks. He’s the first person outside the Simon Family to serve as President and CEO in more than 100 years.
He is currently a board member of the North American Meat Institute, has held various independent advisory board positions, and is a named inventor on four United States patents directed to technology and business process. Nate has a long track record of nurturing and inspiring others to become better leaders and motivating high-performing teams to drive business success.
Robert Reiss
Robert Reiss founded the CEO Forum Group in 2007. Since then, the company has grown to be a Tier 1 media and marketing company focused on elevating business, the economy, and society.
He has interviewed more than 1,000 CEOs on his nationally syndicated radio show, The CEO Show. A prolific author, he has written hundreds of articles for Forbes, Fortune, and CNBC, and is the publisher of The CEO Forum quarterly magazine. He is also the co-author of The Transformative CEO and is widely considered an expert in executive communications.
