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Unlocking Momentum

Unlocking Momentum

Von: Aaron Kopel
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 Transformation doesn’t come from theory. It comes from motion. From momentum. And from leaders willing to do things differently. Unlocking Momentum is for the evolving CIOs, strategic leaders who aren’t satisfied just managing systems, but driving growth, enabling innovation, and building the future of their organizations. Hosted by Aaron Kopel, founder of Project Brilliant and creator of the Momentum Locksmith framework, this show is where forward-thinking leaders come to grow.© 2026 Project Brilliant Erfolg im Beruf Management & Leadership Ökonomie
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  • A Great Strategy Is Worthless Without Great Execution with Evan Campbell

    A Great Strategy Is Worthless Without Great Execution with Evan Campbell
    Sep 16 2026
    In this episode of Unlocking Momentum, host Aaron Kopel sits down with Evan Campbell, Principal Consultant at Adaptivity and author of Adapt to Win, to explore why even experienced leadership teams struggle to turn strategy into real organizational progress. Evan draws from a career spanning the military, technology leadership, startups, consulting, and enterprise transformation to explain why creating a strategy is only the beginning.Key Takeaways:Strategy Needs Strong Execution: A good strategy means little without consistent communication, investment, and clear execution across the organization.Good Leaders Build Independent Thinkers: Strong leaders develop people who can solve problems and make sound decisions independently.Cross-Team Alignment Is Essential: Strategic initiatives can fail when departments prioritize their own goals instead of shared company objectives.Employee Involvement Strengthens OKRs: Involving employees in goal-setting improves understanding, ownership, and accountability.AI Needs Strategic Direction: AI experiments should have clear business value and support broader strategic priorities.Adaptability Creates an Advantage: Organizations that can quickly adjust and execute their strategy are better positioned to compete.Episode Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Teaser: Evan explains why organizations struggle to turn strategy into execution and underestimate the effort required.[00:04:48] - The Leadership Lesson Evan Learned: Evan shares why leadership is about developing people to think and solve problems independently, not having all the answers. [00:07:04] - Unlocking Momentum for Evan: Evan discusses strategy deployment, organizational inertia, and how strategy clarity can fade across company layers. [00:16:08] - Horizontal Alignment and the "Catchball" Method: Evan explains the importance of cross-functional alignment and using the Catchball method to identify team dependencies. [00:22:14] - Avoiding AI as a Shiny Object: Evan explains why AI experiments need clear business value and alignment with strategic goals. [00:30:40] - Why AI Won’t Fix Weak Systems: Evan explains why AI cannot solve underlying delivery and transformation issues.[00:38:40] - The CIO as a Strategic Partner: Evan shares how CIOs can connect technology with business goals.[00:50:36] - Learning Through Experiments: Aaron and Evan discuss testing ideas, scaling what works, and learning from failures.[00:57:10] - Closing Thoughts: Evan discusses Adapt to Win and how listeners can connect with him.Disclosure: Portions of this episode (such as the introduction or promotional segments) use AI-generated voice narration produced under human editorial review.🔗 Connect with Guest, Evan Campbell:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evcampbell/👉 Read the breakthrough new corporate strategy book Adapt to Win: https://www.adapttowin.co/🔗 Connect with Guest’s Company Adaptivity:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adaptivitygroup/👉 Website: https://www.adaptivitygroup.com/👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdaptivityGroup👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adaptivitygroup/🔗 More from Unlocking Momentum:👉 Website: https://www.projectbrilliant.com/👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectbrilliant/👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_brilliant/👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrilliant👉 Twitter: https://x.com/ProjBrilliant🔗 Connect with Host, Aaron Kopel:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronkopel/👉 Email: aaron@projectbrilliant.com 🔗 Follow the Podcast:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-momentum/id1854160757👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kvYZRD0iYCGZdPDZP1BDk?si=adb89c88728e4197👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectbrilliant
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    58 Min.
  • Why Complexity Is the Main Reason That Leaders Lose Momentum in Projects with John Mergy

    Why Complexity Is the Main Reason That Leaders Lose Momentum in Projects with John Mergy
    Sep 2 2026
    In this episode of Unlocking Momentum, host Aaron Kopel sits down with John Mergy, Co-Founder and CEO of M0DUS, to discuss how complexity can slow down projects and prevent leaders from making progress.John shares lessons from his 38-year career in technology leadership, including his time as CIO at Do it Best and his work helping companies navigate AI transformation. The conversation explores how leaders can simplify complex initiatives, create clarity, manage change, and help technology teams become strategic business partners.John also discusses AI adoption, the importance of intentional leadership, and why creating time for innovation is critical in a rapidly changing world.Key Takeaways:Complexity Can Slow Down Teams: Large projects can lose momentum when scope expands, and teams face too many technology, process, and people challenges at once.Reconnect With the “Why”: Leaders can regain direction by removing unnecessary complexity, revisiting goals, and focusing on the next steps.Change Management Drives Success: Successful transformation requires helping people understand change, build confidence, and adopt new ways of working.AI Requires Time and Experimentation: Leaders need to create space for learning, testing ideas, and exploring AI opportunities.CIOs Must Become Strategic Partners: Technology leaders have an opportunity to shape business strategy, not just manage systems and requests.Episode Timestamps: [00:00:00] - Introduction to AI Transformation: John shares how companies are navigating AI adoption, uncertainty, and finding practical ways to use new technology.[00:07:30] - Bringing Clarity Back to Projects: John shares how leaders can reset priorities, remove unnecessary complexity, and refocus teams.[00:09:30] - AI Transformation and Change Management: John explains why AI adoption requires strong change management and helping people understand the purpose behind the change.[00:17:47] - Rethinking Business Processes With AI: Aaron and John discuss how AI can help organizations rethink workflows instead of only improving existing processes.[00:28:19] - Advice for Leaders Adapting to Change: John shares why leaders need agility, continuous learning, and time dedicated to innovation.[00:33:39] - Rapid Fire Questions With John Mergy: John shares personal insights on relationships, passions, and legacy.[00:36:03] - Connecting With John Mergy: John shares how listeners can connect with him through LinkedIn and M0DUS.Disclosure: Portions of this episode (such as the introduction or promotional segments) use AI-generated voice narration produced under human editorial review.🔗 Connect with Guest, John Mergy:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mergy-2176ab345/🔗 Connect with Guest's Company:👉 Website: https://m0dus.co/🔗 More from Unlocking Momentum:👉 Website: https://www.projectbrilliant.com/👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectbrilliant/👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_brilliant/👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProjectBrilliant👉 Twitter: https://x.com/ProjBrilliant🔗 Connect with Host, Aaron Kopel:👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronkopel/👉 Email: aaron@projectbrilliant.com 🔗 Follow the Podcast:👉 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unlocking-momentum/id1854160757👉 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kvYZRD0iYCGZdPDZP1BDk?si=adb89c88728e4197👉 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@projectbrilliant
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    37 Min.
  • A Fractional CIO's Playbook for Leading Through Chaos

    A Fractional CIO's Playbook for Leading Through Chaos
    Aug 5 2026

    Playing with tech is fun, but using your people skills to solve business problems is a lot more rewarding.

    In this episode of Unlocking Momentum, Aaron Kopel sits down with Alan Ariel, fractional and interim CIO at Ariel View Solutions, LLC, who brings 40 years of leadership experience across the U.S. Navy and the IT industry. Alan shares how staying calm, simplifying the problem, and improving cross-functional communication helped his team complete a critical data center migration during a major crisis.

    The conversation explores why staff engagement is essential, how leaders can empower their teams without micromanaging, and why CIOs must evaluate AI based on real productivity rather than fear of missing out. Alan also explains why critical thinking will become even more valuable in the AI era and how confident leadership helps people navigate uncertainty and change.

    Key takeaways:

    • Progress begins with calm, coordinated action
    • Engaged employees understand how their work supports the mission
    • AI investments should create measurable value, not follow hype


    Episode highlights

    (00:00) Introducing Alan Ariel

    (01:14) The value of a fractional CIO

    (02:32) Avoiding micromanagement as a leader

    (03:36) Leading through a data center crisis

    (05:31) Building momentum through coordinated action

    (09:17) Why meaningful staff engagement matters

    (12:43) Evaluating AI beyond the hype

    (15:02) Critical thinking in the AI era

    (17:41) Building confidence through leadership

    (20:03) Why people make technology work

    (21:35) Connecting and learning through networking

    (23:37) Rapid-fire questions and leadership legacy


    Resources:

    Alan Ariel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanariel/

    Aaron Kopel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronkopel

    Explore Project Brilliant: https://projectbrilliant.com

    Buy Unlocking Momentum: https://a.co/d/hKPFqoS

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    27 Min.
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