Keep the Line Moving

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Jun 2025

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Chris Gargano’s career in the world of professional sports has gifted him a deep understanding of the dynamics that create successful teams and leadership structures. His work as a leader in the content departments of the Oakland Raiders, San Fransisco Giants, and New York Jets created a desire to analyze and master how to lead with heart. This passion led to the founding of the Gargano Leadership Group, where Chris works to help teams and individuals reach their full potential.As a storyteller, Chris wants to understand people, specifically, what makes people great and how they perform at such high levels. His Podcast, ‘Keep the Line Moving’ is a way to hear industry leaders share their insights. Here, Chris comes together with people who have excelled in their careers and lead in ways that profoundly impact their peers and teams. Hear how successful leaders practically, strategically, and empathetically lead people to achieve beyond their collective and individual abilities.

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June 24, 2025Episode 14231 min

The Walk-On Method | Jim Roddy on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

Jim Roddy is an Author, Coach, President of RSPA and former walk-on basketball player at Gannon University. He took the unique lessons he learned while becoming a walk-on and wrote the book The Walk-On Method to Career and Business Success . We talk about case studies from the book, how he coached small businesses, and the importance of empowering your team. Keep up with Jim Website: http://www.jimroddycba.com/ Book: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Jim-Roddy/author/B008BLB068?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimroddy1 Twitter: https://x.com/Jim_Roddy Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

June 17, 2025Episode 14131 min

Introspection Meets Drive | Mike Smith on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

Mike Smith had many successful years in executive-level finance roles in the sports and entertainment industry before realizing his true passion was people and talent. He is now the Founder of Huddle Advisory, a firm that guides leaders and teams to their potential. We talk about introspection, prioritizing your goals, and the power of good leadership. Keep up with Mike Huddle: https://huddleadvisory.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-p-smith Twitter: https://x.com/HuddleAdvisory Keep up with me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

June 10, 2025Episode 14035 min

Open Communication | Dennis Trapani on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

Dennis Trapani is the Associate Athletics Director for Creative Services at the University of Wyoming. He was also the chair for the 2025 Sports Video Group College Summit, where we met while speaking on a panel about mental health in the media and production industry. We talk about how Dennis supports his team, adjusting how you work to fit your needs, and forming strong connections. Keep up with Dennis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-trapani/ Twitter: https://x.com/dennis_trapani?l Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dennis.trapani/ Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

June 3, 2025Episode 13933 min

Leading with Intention | Julie Zwissler on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

Julie Zwissler is the Global Chief Marketing Officer at Office Beacon. She has over 20 years of entertainment marketing experience, including with CBS, Time Warner, and CJ E&M. We talk about the importance of telling impactful stories, why leaders need to have a growth mindset, and the power of networking. Keep up with Julie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliezwissler/ Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

May 27, 2025Episode 13829 min

Flexible Leadership | Kevin Eikenberry on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

Kevin Eikenberry is a leadership consultant, coach, speaker, and author of Flexible Leadership: Navigate Uncertainty and Lead with Confidence. Kevin’s company, the Kevin Eikenberry Group has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. We talk about his new book, why he became a leadership coach, and how he inspires his clients. Keep up with Kevin Website: https://kevineikenberry.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevineikenberry Book: https://kevineikenberry.com/flexible-leadership/ Gift: https://kevineikenberry.com/gift Podcast: https://kevineikenberry.com/podcasts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevineikenberry/ Twitter: https://x.com/KevinEikenberry Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

May 20, 2025Episode 13732 min

Overcoming your Shadows | Phil Neil on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

Phil Neil is a serial entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and consultant. While building a $70 Million company, he experienced the many highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He now uses what he learned to help others navigate their journeys. We talk about juggling work and family, overcoming your inner doubts, and taking risks. Keep up with Phil Website: https://philneil.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-neil/ Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

May 13, 2025Episode 13633 min

Mental Fitness | Dr. Emily Anhalt on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

Dr. Emily Anhalt is a clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker, author, and Co-Founder of Coa, an online gym for mental health. Her book, which releases today, is called Flex Your Feelings: Train Your Brain to Develop the 7 Traits of Emotional Fitness. We talk about prioritizing your mental health, the rise of burnout, and how leaders can help their teams by helping themselves. Keep up with Dr. Anhalt Website: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/ Flex Your Feelings: https://www.dremilyanhalt.com/book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilyanhalt/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dremilyanhalt/ Twitter: https://x.com/dremilyanhalt Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

May 6, 2025Episode 13531 min

Being a Servant Leader | Todd Cherches on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

This week’s guest is Todd Cherches, Executive Coach, TEDX Speaker, Professor, and Author of VisuaLeadership. Todd left the cut-throat entertainment industry to help create better leaders. We talk about the bad bosses who made him want to be different, the importance of continuous learning, and having a servant leadership mindset. Keep up with Todd Website: https://www.toddcherches.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddcherches/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddcherches/ Twitter: https://x.com/toddcherches Book: https://www.toddcherches.com/book Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

April 29, 2025Episode 13439 min

The Next Generation | Erin Knox & Alessandro Gherardi on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

For the first time on KTLM, I’m joined by not one, but two of my former NYU students. Both Alessandro Gherardi and Erin Knox took my Leadership class at New York University. Alessandro and Erin are both now leaders at Lega Serie A and the Los Angeles Clippers respectively. We talk about the lessons they learned while at NYU, their experience entering the workforce, and what they’ve learned on their leadership journeys. Keep up with Alessandro: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alessandro-gherardi-b732371a6/ Keep up with Erin: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-knox-420249107/ Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/

April 22, 2025Episode 13333 min

Overcoming Adversity | Sean Lee on Keep the Line Moving with Chris Gargano

Sean Lee joined the tech department at Universal Pictures at 19 years old and has worked his way up in media, entertainment and tech, now is the CEO of OpenDrives. At OpenDrives, he and his team are leading the industry with enterprise data management and storage solutions for media and entertainment. We talk about servant leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and a people-first culture. Keep up with Sean LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanalexanderlee/ Keep up with Me Apple Podcasts: Keep the Line Moving Spotify: Keep the Line Moving Website: https://www.garganoleadership.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gargano-leadership-group TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@garganoleadership Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garganoleadershipgroup/