In today’s episode, we discuss:
- Remember the importance of "always do the right thing." Tony’s grandfather’s timeless advice served as his moral compass, guiding him through every personal and business decision. He discovered that by valuing integrity, you foster trust and build a strong, lasting reputation.
- See adversity as an opportunity to grow and learn. Tony’s time in the military, especially the hurdles he faced as his military career came to a close, reminds us how much reputation truly matters. Welcome setbacks as moments to build character and become someone others truly respect and trust.
- To ease conflicts, try to understand the root of fear rather than just anger. Through his journey with anger, he learned that anger is really fear turned upside down. Embracing this awareness enabled him to transition from fear/anger to compassion and a deeper understanding of himself and others in times of challenge. Consider responding to anger with empathy—it can be a beautiful way to strengthen both your work and personal relationships.
- Prioritize your sleep and mental health with effective strategies. For instance, Tony saw wonderful improvements in his sleep, memory, and mood by using brainwave entrainment. Taking some proactive steps to care for yourself—such as getting good rest and keeping your mind clear—can truly make a significant difference in your happiness and productivity.
- Adopt the idea of "generals eat last" as your leadership guiding principle. As Tony beautifully shared, inspiring leaders always put their teams first, creating a warm environment full of trust and stability. When you focus on serving and supporting others, it gently builds loyalty and can significantly lift your team's performance. Embracing this approach can truly make your leadership journey more rewarding and fulfilling!
- Be open to new modalities of healing. Tony lived with PTSD for 30 years. He believed his anger and stress from his time in the military were a part of him and his life now. It wasn’t until he stumbled across a new assistive technology that he learned that was not the case. It is also inspired the creation of PeakNeuro, an AI-enabled platform that uses acoustic audio-entrainment to help veterans and leaders regulate stress, get better sleep, and improve human performance overall through cognitive resilience. Is anger and or stress driving your life? If yes, check out PeakNeuro. It may be just the help you have been looking for.
T O N Y C R E S C E N Z O
Guest Bio
Tony Crescenzo is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Waves (IW), a veteran-owned, mission-driven systems integrator delivering advanced technology solutions in cybersecurity, systems engineering, data science, software development, and cognitive human performance to the U.S. government.
Simultaneously, he is the Founder of Peak Neuro, LLC, a neuroscience and AI-powered company. Peak Neuro harnesses proprietary neuroacoustic technology through a mobile app to enhance sleep, emotional resilience, and trauma recovery—especially for veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD, TBI, or chronic stress.
Website/Social Links
LinkedIn Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonycrescenzo/
Intelligent Waves’ website: https:/www.IntelligentWaves.com
Peak Neuro, LLC: https://www.PeakNeuro.com
BOOKS
UnSEALed: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Mastering Life’s Transitions by Mark Greene & Sheilby Rawson https://amzn.to/47qDR5P
Complementary Resources:
- Enclosed Link to a published article about the science of PeakNeuro: https://info.peakneuro.com/documents/2025JUN24PCSRwithTrainingSummary.pdf
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