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The Curiosity Zone, hosted by Stan Hustad, has always been a place where inconvenient ideas meet everyday wisdom. In his latest program, Stan takes listeners on a thought-provoking ride through media, leadership, and the surprising lessons of a fiery presentation given by former Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Whether you loved the message or loathed it, the performance itself offers a master class in communication for anyone navigating today’s performance economy. The Power of Performance Stan begins by reminding us that podcasting—whether with video or audio—has always been “radio at heart.” But the world has shifted: leaders, entrepreneurs, and even introverts must now learn to perform in front of a microphone or a camera. That’s where Hegseth’s speech comes in. Delivered to a room of 800 generals and admirals, it was not just a policy statement—it was performance art. No teleprompter dependency, no stiff posturing. Instead, Hegseth walked, gestured, and energized the room. He made bold statements, accepte