Larry Kittelberger: What It Really Takes to Lead Under Pressure

Pat DiCerbo sits down with Larry Kittelberger - former top executive, corporate fixer, and one of the rare leaders who has operated at the highest levels of American industry during moments of real crisis.From growing up in small-town Pennsylvania to helping reshape companies like Honeywell and Lucent Technologies, Larry’s career wasn’t planned - it evolved through adaptability, pressure, and a relentless focus on solving problems that most people would run from.This episode dives into: - What it’s like to save a company on the brink of collapse - Leading massive restructurings (including cutting 80,000+ jobs to keep a company alive) - The reality behind corporate leadership—pressure, risk, and responsibility at scale - How technology transformed entire industries—from shipbuilding to computing - The mindset required to lead through uncertainty and chaos - Why “win-win or nothing” is the only way to move people - The truth about AI, leadership, and the future of businessLarry doesn’t speak in theories - he speaks from experience. From working alongside legends like Larry Bossidy and Frank D’Amelio to influencing the evolution of modern computing, this conversation is a masterclass in leadership under fire.