The Momentum Flow

Crisis, AI, and the Future of Supply Chain Leadership with Rick McDonald

What happens when AI collides with real-world operations? In this episode of The Momentum Flow, I sit down with Rick McDonald, former Chief Supply Chain Officer at The Clorox Company, to explore how supply chains are evolving from execution engines into intelligent decision-making systems. Rick shares lessons from leading through COVID demand shocks, hyperinflation, and major cyber disruptions while managing one of the world’s most critical consumer supply chains. We also dive into AI, digital transformation, operational resilience, leadership under pressure, and why the future belongs to organizations where talent and technology evolve together.  * AI and supply chain transformation * Crisis leadership lessons * Talent vs. technology * Digital transformation failures * The future of intelligent operations Subscribe to The Momentum Flow for conversations shaping the future of leadership, operations, and innovation.

Vineet Khanna: Why Supply Chain Leaders Will Run the Future of Business

What if the future of business leadership… doesn’t come from the boardroom—but from supply chain? In this episode of The Momentum Flow, Luis sits down with Vineet Khanna, former Global Head of Supply Chain at Nestlé, to unpack how leadership, technology, and strategy are converging to reshape global business. With nearly 4 decades of experience leading complex global operations, Vineet brings a rare perspective across transformation, AI, and enterprise leadership.  In this conversation, we break down: 1.  The 4 flows that run every business (and why most leaders miss them)  2.  Why supply chain is becoming a co-pilot to the CEO 3.  The difference between real AI impact vs. hype 4.  How to lead transformation that actually delivers results  5.  A new definition of sustainability: can your business still run in 20 years? The big idea? Supply chain isn’t just operations anymore.  It’s becoming the center of decision-making, resilience, and growth. If you’re a founder, operator, or investor, this episode will change how you see business. Subscribe for more insights on leadership, innovation, and exponential growth.

Legacy in Motion: Scaling a Multigenerational Family Logistics Empire While Betting on the Future of Freight

What does it really take to scale a business across generations… and still stay ahead of massive industry change? In this episode of The Momentum Flow, I sit down with Sid Brown, CEO of NFI, one of North America’s largest family-owned logistics companies. From a trucking company founded in 1932 to a fully integrated supply chain platform, NFI’s story is about more than growth; it’s about discipline, culture, and making the right bets early. In this conversation, we break down:  • The simple framework Sid uses to evaluate acquisitions  • How to scale through M&A without losing culture  • Why most integrations fail (and how to get them right)  • NFI’s early bets on robotics, electrification, and innovation  • The real risks shaping freight today — from fraud to cybersecurity  • What the next 10–15 years of logistics and mobility will look like If you’re an operator, investor, or leader building for the long term, this episode is packed with real insight you can actually use. Tune in now!

The Cost of Unprepared Systems Is Rising with Walter “Wally” Massenburg

In this episode of The Momentum Flow, I sit down with Walter “Wally” Massenburg — President & CEO of LeadByEx, Inc., and Vice Admiral (Ret.) US Navy, NAVAIR — to explore a shift that I think more leaders need to be paying attention to. For decades, organizations have optimized around efficiency, cost, and scale. But what happens when systems are actually tested? When timelines compress, conditions change, and performance is no longer optional? Wally brings a perspective shaped by leading at the highest levels of Naval Aviation and defense logistics, where readiness isn’t a concept — it’s a requirement. In those environments, logistics is not a support function. It is a mission capability that directly determines outcomes. What stood out to me in this conversation is how relevant that mindset has become for today’s business environment. As volatility increases and complexity grows, the gap between organizations built for efficiency and those built for resilience is becoming more visible. We talk about what it means to build for readiness, how leaders should think about decision-making under pressure, and why the cost of inaction is rising faster than most realize. If you’re building, investing, or leading in today’s environment, this is a conversation worth your time.

Momentum in Motion (Spanish) – Five Leadership Lessons from the First Conversations

Momentum in Motion – Five Leadership Lessons from the First Conversations The Momentum Flow | Special Reflection Episode (Spanish) In this special solo reflection episode, I take a step back from the conversations that have shaped The Momentum Flow so far—and share what I’ve been noticing. After sitting down with leaders like Luis Eraña, Tim Scott, Laura Juliano, Jorge Titinger, Gustavo Ghory, Chris Styles, and Bob Stewart, a pattern started to emerge. Different industries. Different journeys. But the same underlying questions about how leadership is evolving in a world being reshaped by technology, AI, and global disruption. I’ve been thinking about this a lot lately. What does it actually take to lead when systems are changing faster than organizations can adapt? In this episode, I break down five leadership lessons that are becoming increasingly clear: – Why the most effective leaders are thinking in systems, not functions  – How technology is moving faster than traditional leadership models  – Why efficiency alone is no longer enough  – The growing importance of talent as a strategic differentiator  – And why perspective may be the ultimate leadership advantage This isn’t just about supply chains. It’s about how leadership itself is being redefined in real time. If you're building, investing, or leading through complexity, this episode will give you a framework to think differently about where momentum actually comes from—and how to create it. Because momentum isn’t something you wait for.  It’s something you build. 🎧 Tune in and keep The Momentum Flow going.