In this episode of Oil & Gas: Breaking Bias, Anand Jha speaks with Lance Medlin, CEO of Red Post Energy, about leadership beyond titles, entrepreneurship, and the evolving energy landscape. They discuss speed vs. structure, bias in hiring, mentorship, and how AI-driven power demand is reshaping the future of energy.

Key Takeaways

• Adaptability is essential for growth and leadership

• Speed and decision-making drive entrepreneurial success

• Bias in hiring limits access to capable talent

• Collaboration is critical in today’s energy challenges

• AI is accelerating and reshaping power demand

• Mentorship plays a key role in leadership development

• Merit and capability matter more than titles

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lance Medlin and His Journey

06:45 Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur

11:35 The Unique Energy Market Landscape

18:37 Innovative Commercial Models in Energy Production

23:01 Reflections on a Career in Energy

24:11 The Importance of Mentorship

25:15 Rapid Fire Insights

27:12 Leadership Lessons from Unlikely Sources

31:23 The Future of Energy

34:48 Key Takeaways and Industry Insights

39:56 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Keywords

Lance Medlin, Red Post Energy, energy industry, entrepreneurship, mentorship, leadership, oil and gas, AI, power generation, industry biases