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The TribalHub PodcastInside the Tribal-ISAC: Cyber Insights and Conversations from TribalNetIn this episode, Michelle Bouschor sits down with Tribal-ISAC Steering Committee Members Toni Pepper, Adam Gruszcynski to discuss THE PULSE, The State of Cybersecurity Within Tribal Nations Cyber Report, the new tabletop exercise grant program available for ISAC members, and their session at TribalNet. They also share what they’ve been hearing from attendees about current cybersecurity challenges and—bonus—find out what Adam might be doing if he weren’t crushing it as an IT professional!
Links:
Tribal-ISAC webpage
The Pulse Report
Table Top Grant Application
2025-10-2218 minThe TribalHub PodcastOnsite at the Midwest Regional: Leadership, Tribal Tech—and a Bit of Flavor with Adam GruszcynskiRecorded onsite at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, this episode of the TribalHub Podcast features a dynamic conversation with IT Director, Adam Gruszcynski. From what first sparked his interest in leadership to how his style has evolved over time, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities in tribal tech environments. We discuss collaboration across departments, balancing innovation with compliance, the critical role mentorship plays, and, surprisingly, Flavor Flav.
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2025-06-1931 min
The People Strategy PodcastEpisode 196: Mastering Change Management (Leadership Development)Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… When initiating organizational shifts, change management practices are crucial to prepare teams for changes to their daily work structures. How can you manage change without disrupting day-to-day operations? What strategies can you implement to en...
2024-12-2631 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 196: Mastering Change Management (Leadership Development)Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… When initiating organizational shifts, change management practices are crucial to prepare teams for changes to their daily work structures. How can you manage change without disrupting day-to-day operations? What strategies can you implement to en...
2024-12-2631 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 195: Great Problem Solving Comes From Critical Thinking (Leadership Development)Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Problem-solving and critical thinking are essential skills for conflict resolution, yet they require problem-led leadership to execute. Leaders must navigate complex challenges while fostering collaboration and preventing team burnout. How can leaders refine these sk...
2024-12-1928 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 195: Great Problem Solving Comes From Critical Thinking (Leadership Development)Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Problem-solving and critical thinking are essential skills for conflict resolution, yet they require problem-led leadership to execute. Leaders must navigate complex challenges while fostering collaboration and preventing team burnout. How can leaders refine these sk...
2024-12-1928 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 194: Conflict as a Leadership Tool (Leadership Development)Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Conflict resolution in the workplace is often viewed as a daunting challenge. Many leaders navigate through issues that aren't directly related to them but impact team dynamics and productivity. Yet conflict isn't always negative, so...
2024-12-1234 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 194: Conflict as a Leadership Tool (Leadership Development)Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Conflict resolution in the workplace is often viewed as a daunting challenge. Many leaders navigate through issues that aren't directly related to them but impact team dynamics and productivity. Yet conflict isn't always negative, so...
2024-12-1234 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 193: Designing & Elevating Teams (Leadership Development)Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… The highest-performing teams work together to achieve a common goal, but this synergy can become hampered when team members compartmentalize information because they fear losing their jobs. How can leaders empower and elevate their te...
2024-12-0535 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 193: Designing & Elevating Teams (Leadership Development)Adam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… The highest-performing teams work together to achieve a common goal, but this synergy can become hampered when team members compartmentalize information because they fear losing their jobs. How can leaders empower and elevate their te...
2024-12-0535 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 192: (Leadership Development) Magic of Designed AccountabilityAdam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Eighty-two percent of managers report having little or no ability to hold their teams accountable. This often occurs when they lack the tools and resources for effective accountability, or the organization equates accountability with ne...
2024-11-2825 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 192: (Leadership Development) Magic of Designed AccountabilityAdam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Eighty-two percent of managers report having little or no ability to hold their teams accountable. This often occurs when they lack the tools and resources for effective accountability, or the organization equates accountability with ne...
2024-11-2825 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 191: (Leadership Development) 4 Levers of Employee EngagementAdam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Studies show that 80% of the workforce is not engaged, with 71% of people dissatisfied with their development opportunities. While alarming, these statistics demonstrate the need for employee engagement to increase retention. How can organizations ensure th...
2024-11-2140 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 191: (Leadership Development) 4 Levers of Employee EngagementAdam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Studies show that 80% of the workforce is not engaged, with 71% of people dissatisfied with their development opportunities. While alarming, these statistics demonstrate the need for employee engagement to increase retention. How can organizations ensure th...
2024-11-2140 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 190: (Leadership Development) Leadership Coaching That ImpactsAdam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Even the highest-performing leaders can benefit from coaching sessions. These experts guide leaders along their journeys, helping them develop and hone their skills. What's involved in a coaching session, and how can coaches and le...
2024-11-1425 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 190: (Leadership Development) Leadership Coaching That ImpactsAdam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Even the highest-performing leaders can benefit from coaching sessions. These experts guide leaders along their journeys, helping them develop and hone their skills. What's involved in a coaching session, and how can coaches and le...
2024-11-1425 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 189: (Leadership Development) Leadership Foundation in ActionAdam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Employee fulfillment and growth have created a need for transformational leadership. While managers oversee tasks and ensure process continuity, true leaders inspire, innovate, and bring out the best in their teams. How can you tra...
2024-11-0728 minThe People Strategy PodcastEpisode 189: (Leadership Development) Leadership Foundation in ActionAdam Gruszcynski is the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel. He previously served as the venue's Information Technology Security Manager, where he reduced cyber risk while securing team member and guest information. As a network and security expert, Adam was also a Network Administrator at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, where he supported network resources and secured IT system delivery. In this episode… Employee fulfillment and growth have created a need for transformational leadership. While managers oversee tasks and ensure process continuity, true leaders inspire, innovate, and bring out the best in their teams. How can you tra...
2024-11-0728 minThe People Strategy PodcastEp 171: Gaining Confidence and Competence in First TimesFrom onboarding new hires to building a culture of accountability, Traci Austin delves into the intricacies of leadership in this special solo episode of the People Strategy Podcast. Traci, the Chief Strategy Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, shares her top three insights from her conversation with Adam Gruszcynski from Potawatomi Bingo and Casino, which touch upon the importance of clear communication, team engagement, and defining organizational success. Through an engaging personal story about learning to back into a parking stall, Traci illustrates the four types of coaching methods and how they apply to leadership development. Additional Resources:
2024-05-3019 minThe People Strategy PodcastEp 171: Gaining Confidence and Competence in First TimesFrom onboarding new hires to building a culture of accountability, Traci Austin delves into the intricacies of leadership in this special solo episode of the People Strategy Podcast. Traci, the Chief Strategy Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting, shares her top three insights from her conversation with Adam Gruszcynski from Potawatomi Bingo and Casino, which touch upon the importance of clear communication, team engagement, and defining organizational success. Through an engaging personal story about learning to back into a parking stall, Traci illustrates the four types of coaching methods and how they apply to leadership development. Additional Resources:
2024-05-3019 minThe People Strategy PodcastEp 170: People Strategy Insights Into Action with Adam GruszcynskiFrom IT director to strategic innovator, Adam Gruszcynski the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, has masterfully reinvented the onboarding process and organizational culture within his team. Adam joins host Traci Austin, as he shares his transformative journey in implementing an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) strategy that significantly attracts high-quality candidates and enhances job satisfaction. Additional Resources: Connect with Traci on LinkedIn Learn about Elevated Talent Consulting Connect with Adam on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network
2024-05-2329 minThe People Strategy PodcastEp 170: People Strategy Insights Into Action with Adam GruszcynskiFrom IT director to strategic innovator, Adam Gruszcynski the IT Director at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, has masterfully reinvented the onboarding process and organizational culture within his team. Adam joins host Traci Austin, as he shares his transformative journey in implementing an Employee Value Proposition (EVP) strategy that significantly attracts high-quality candidates and enhances job satisfaction. Additional Resources: Connect with Traci on LinkedIn Learn about Elevated Talent Consulting Connect with Adam on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network
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