Brain of Command’s Next Episode Airs October 5, 2025
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 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.
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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 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.
