Being Built

Building Teams That Actually Work: Beyond the Resume

Is your team productive, or just busy? Brad Jordan joins Aaron Davis to peel back the layers of effective leadership, moving beyond what’s on a resume to what’s in a leader's heart and mind. Jordan explains how self-awareness serves as the bedrock for professional growth and team harmonization.

5 F's of Frontier Leadership with Darren Baldwin (President of PIKUS3D)

We make money by making good decisions." But how do you ensure your team is empowered to make them? In this episode of the BEING BULT Podcast, host Aaron Davis welcomes Darren Baldwin, President of Pikus 3D for the second time to discuss how to move past the tech and into the heart of modern leadership. They also talk about the "Amazon Effect" on executive decision-making, the dangers of command-and-control management, and why being "Frank" is a leader's most valuable tool. Leadership Highlights:* The Card Table Strategy: How to extract the best data from your team.* Autonomy vs. Accountability: Finding the balance in a remote world.* The 5 F’s: Frontier, Fearless, Frank, Fun, and Fruitful #TechnicalLeadership #ExecutiveSearch #Pikus3D #LeadershipDevelopment #BeingBuiltPodcast #ReliantSearchGroup

Cybersecurity is a Leadership Problem: Managing Risk in 2026 w/ Dave Hatter (Intrust IT)

We are kicking off the New Year with a wake-up call: Is your business actually secure, or just lucky?On this episode of the BEING BUILT Podcast, host Aaron Davis (Founder, Reliant Search Group) sits down with Dave Hatter, Cybersecurity Consultant at Intrust IT and Mayor of Fort Wright, KY.Dave isn’t just a "tech guy", he’s a former software engineer who warns of the "Coming Software Apocalypse". They discuss why software vulnerability is increasing, why "vibe-coding" with AI creates security holes, and why cybersecurity is critical infrastructure for every modern business.From the infamous "casino fish tank hack" to Ohio’s groundbreaking Cyber Reserve program, this episode is packed with actionable insights for executives who need to protect their bottom line.About Our Guest: Dave Hatter is an award-winning technology leader and cybersecurity consultant at Intrust IT, an employee-owned company. He is also the Mayor of Fort Wright, Kentucky.About Reliant Search Group: Reliant Search Group is an executive search firm dedicated to finding the talent that is hard to find. We connect businesses with the leadership needed to build resilient, future-proof organizations.#BeingBuilt #CyberSecurity #BusinessLeadership #OhioBusiness #IntrustIT #ReliantSearchGroup #RiskManagement

Why Neural Networks Hallucinate & The Energy Crisis in Tech | Being Built Podcast

In this episode of Being Built, Aaron Davis sits down with Jon Salisbury, CAIO - CEO at Nexigen and a veteran of the tech startup world (17 companies founded). They move beyond the buzzwords to discuss the actual mechanics of AI, the difference between "Deep Learning" and "Genetic Fuzzy" systems, and the looming energy crisis facing data centers. About the Guest: Jon Salisbury is a serial entrepreneur and the mind behind Cincinnati AI Week. He specializes in scalable tech ecosystems, cybersecurity, and "explainable AI". About Us: Reliant Search Group is a premier staffing and executive search firm connecting industry leaders with top-tier technical talent. We don't just fill seats; we understand the technology that drives your business. Reliant Search Group: https://www.reliantsearchgroup.com/ Connect with Aaron Davis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronjamesdavis/

From Coder to CIO: Gurvinder Rekhi's Journey in Academia & Tech Leadership

In this episode of the BEING BUILT Podcast, host Aaron Davis, Founder & Search Consultant at Reliant Search Group sits down with Gurvinder Rekhi, CIO and VP of Technology at the University of Dayton. Gurvinder shares his journey from a programmer to a technology leader, discussing the cultural shift in IT organizations from order-takers to business partners. He also delves into the unique technological challenges faced by higher education institutions, including demographic shifts and the need for efficiency. Tune in to hear insights on building trust, thought leadership, and the importance of human-centric approaches in technology. #HigherEdTech #CIOLeadership #TechInEducation