When Governance Matters: Purpose, Timing, and Stakeholder Value with Keyaan J. Williams - Ep. 32 Part 1

When Governance Matters: Purpose, Timing, and Stakeholder Value with Keyaan J. Williams - Ep. 32 Part 1

In Episode 32 (Part 1) of the Leadership Luminaries Lounge Podcast, Kerry Bass and Peggy O’Neal sit down with Keyaan J. Williams to explore the foundations of risk governance through the lens of personal experience and purpose. Keyaan shares a compelling journey from technology and military service to cybersecurity leadership and consulting, offering powerful insights into integrity, decision-making, and how governance extends beyond compliance toward meaningful impact. Keyaan J. Williams is a risk governance leader who works with board directors, corporate officers, and senior executives where technology risk, enterprise value, and fiduciary responsibility converge. He is the Founder and Managing Director of CLASS‑LLC, a risk governance firm providing consulting and executive education focused on decision authority, accountability, and the governance of cybersecurity, data, and AI risk. Williams is also a founder of Valence Decision Solutions, where his work centers on governing material enterprise risk outcomes through the Trivalent Decision Support System (3VDSS). 3VDSS enables governing bodies to make explicit, defensible decisions about exposure, tradeoffs, and risk acceptance under uncertainty. He serves as a board director and advisor, is a frequent keynote speaker, and is a published author on risk governance and executive accountability. Contact Keyaan at: www.class-llc.com linkedin.com/in/keyaan substack.com (Blog) Contact Kerry and Peggy at: Kerry: linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass https://makingitreality.com/ Peggy: linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal https://www.peggy-oneal.com/ Leave us a comment and share this episode with your network!

The Anatomy of Change in a Rapidly Evolving World with Daryl R. Conner - Ep. 31 Part 2

In this part 2 of our conversation with Daryl we discussed follow-up topics, including how leaders should assess acceptable personal and organizational risk when pursuing purpose-driven change and whether misaligned people should be removed. Daryl Conner is a renowned expert in organizational change with over fifty years of experience advising senior leaders and change practitioners across leading global organizations. He is the co-founder and chairman of Conner Academy, Conner Advisory, and Conner Partners, delivering learning, advisory, and consulting services across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. His work is grounded in extensive research and a background in psychology, helping leaders navigate complex, transformational change. Daryl is the author of Managing at the Speed of Change and Leading at the Edge of Chaos, along with more than 300 publications on leadership and change. Contact Daryl at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conner-advisory/ Conner Academy (www.conneracademy.com) Conner Advisory (www.conneradvisory.com) Conner Partners (www.connerpartners.com) Contact Kerry and Peggy at: Kerry: linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass https://makingitreality.com/ Peggy: linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal https://www.peggy-oneal.com/ Leave us a comment and share this episode with your network!

The Anatomy of Change in a Rapidly Evolving World with Daryl R. Conner - Ep. 31 Part 1

In this episode of Leadership Luminaries Lounge, host Kerry L. Bass and co-host Peggy O’Neal sit down with renowned change expert Daryl Conner to explore how leaders navigate large-scale transformation. Drawing from decades of research, Conner explains why human and organizational responses to change are remarkably consistent across industries and cultures. The conversation breaks down how leaders can measure, communicate, and sustain meaningful change in complex environments. They also examine the difference between simply informing stakeholders and truly enrolling them in a shared vision. This episode offers powerful insights for leaders facing rapid change in an increasingly dynamic world. Daryl Conner is a renowned expert in organizational change with over fifty years of experience advising senior leaders and change practitioners across leading global organizations. He is the co-founder and chairman of Conner Academy, Conner Advisory, and Conner Partners, delivering learning, advisory, and consulting services across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. His work is grounded in extensive research and a background in psychology, helping leaders navigate complex, transformational change. Daryl is the author of Managing at the Speed of Change and Leading at the Edge of Chaos, along with more than 300 publications on leadership and change. Contact Daryl at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conner-advisory/ Conner Academy (www.conneracademy.com) Conner Advisory (www.conneradvisory.com) Conner Partners (www.connerpartners.com) Contact Kerry and Peggy at: Kerry: linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass https://makingitreality.com/ Peggy: linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal https://www.peggy-oneal.com/ Leave us a comment and share this episode with your network!

A Humanity-First Museum: History Beyond Slavery With Dan Moore Jr. - Ep. 30 Part 2

Welcome back to the Leadership Luminaries Lounge™. In this second part of the conversation, hosts Kerry Bass and Peggy O'Neal continue their rich and thought-provoking dialogue with Dan Moore Jr., CEO and President of the APEX Museum. Building on the foundation laid in Part One, this episode dives deeper into the future of the APEX Museum. Dan A. Moore, Jr. is President and CEO of the APEX (African American Panoramic Experience) Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 1996, he has served in multiple leadership roles at APEX, including Director of Programs, Museum Director, and COO, helping shape its exhibitions, marketing strategies, and daily operations. He created signature initiatives such as the Traveling Exhibits of the APEX Museum (TEAM) and the APEX Museum Television Network. Dan is also a former executive producer, nonprofit CEO, and coauthor of Georgia Music Masters. He lives near Atlanta with his wife, Elena, and their extended family. Contact Dan at: linkedin.com/in/danmoorejr www.apexmuseum.org Kerry: linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass https://makingitreality.com/ Peggy: linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal https://www.peggy-oneal.com/

A Humanity-First Museum: History Beyond Slavery With Dan Moore Jr. - Ep. 30 Part 1

In Episode 30 of the Leadership Luminaries Lounge™ Podcast, hosts Kerry L. Bass and Peggy O’Neal welcome Dan Moore Jr., President and CEO of the APEX Museum. Together, they explore what it means to lead with humanity, integrity, and purpose. The conversation reframes history as a shared human experience while examining community, culture, and future-focused leadership. This episode invites listeners to honor the past while courageously shaping what comes next. Dan A. Moore, Jr. is President and CEO of the APEX (African American Panoramic Experience) Museum in Atlanta, Georgia. Since 1996, he has served in multiple leadership roles at APEX, including Director of Programs, Museum Director, and COO, helping shape its exhibitions, marketing strategies, and daily operations. He created signature initiatives such as the Traveling Exhibits of the APEX Museum (TEAM) and the APEX Museum Television Network. Dan is also a former executive producer, nonprofit CEO, and coauthor of Georgia Music Masters. He lives near Atlanta with his wife, Elena, and their extended family. Contact Dan at: linkedin.com/in/danmoorejr www.apexmuseum.org Kerry: linkedin.com/in/kerrylbass https://makingitreality.com/ Peggy: linkedin.com/in/peggyoneal https://www.peggy-oneal.com/