EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 34 MIN
Office Hours #845 | Leading in the Age of AI: Conscious Leadership, Banking, and Human Performance
from Office Hours with David Meltzer
Pete Sacco is a visionary entrepreneur and technologist who has spent decades building the infrastructure that powers artificial intelligence, pairing deep technical expertise with an exploration of consciousness and human purpose. He is the author of The Bridge, a thought-provoking book and eBook that examines how challenges in AI and modern technology reveal opportunities for human growth and evolution. Through his work designing and leading high-performance data centers that process billions of calculations per second, as well as his TEDx talk, “The End of the World as We Know It and Why That’s Great News,” Pete offers leaders insight into navigating disruption with clarity, creativity, and intentional decision-making. Thomas K. Rudzewick is the President and CEO of Maspeth Federal Savings and Loan Association, a $2.2 billion mutual-savings institution serving Queens and Long Island. Since joining the organization in 2000 and rising to CEO in 2016, Tom has led with a focus on responsible growth, community banking, and financial innovation. His earlier career includes senior appraisal roles at Cushman & Wakefield, and today he contributes broadly to the industry through leadership roles with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, COCC, and several national and state banking associations. Margaret Graziano is the founder and CEO of Keen Alignment, a culture and leadership consultancy with more than 25 years of experience in recruiting, retention, and organizational transformation. Having placed over ten thousand professionals across 500 companies, she helps leaders create high-performing, engaged teams through her ResponseAgility framework, which integrates neuroscience, human systems, and experiential learning. Known for her Conscious Hiring workflow and immersive leadership programs, Margaret’s work emphasizes self-awareness, hands-on practice, and liberating the human spirit at work.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Pete Sacco is a visionary entrepreneur and technologist who has spent decades building the infrastructure that powers artificial intelligence, pairing deep technical expertise with an exploration of consciousness and human purpose. He is the author of The Bridge, a thought-provoking book and eBook that examines how challenges in AI and modern technology reveal opportunities for human growth and evolution. Through his work designing and leading high-performance data centers that process billions of calculations per second, as well as his TEDx talk, “The End of the World as We Know It and Why That’s Great News,” Pete offers leaders insight into navigating disruption with clarity, creativity, and intentional decision-making. Thomas K. Rudzewick is the President and CEO of Maspeth Federal Savings and Loan Association, a $2.2 billion mutual-savings institution serving Queens and Long Island. Since joining the organization in 2000 and rising to CEO in 2016, Tom has led with a focus on responsible growth, community banking, and financial innovation. His earlier career includes senior appraisal roles at Cushman & Wakefield, and today he contributes broadly to the industry through leadership roles with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, COCC, and several national and state banking associations. Margaret Graziano is the founder and CEO of Keen Alignment, a culture and leadership consultancy with more than 25 years of experience in recruiting, retention, and organizational transformation. Having placed over ten thousand professionals across 500 companies, she helps leaders create high-performing, engaged teams through her ResponseAgility framework, which integrates neuroscience, human systems, and experiential learning. Known for her Conscious Hiring workflow and immersive leadership programs, Margaret’s work emphasizes self-awareness, hands-on practice, and liberating the human spirit at work. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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