On the Right Stack - Episode 6 - John Chell, Former NYPD Chief of Department

Leadership is easy when everything is going right. The real test comes under pressure, when information is incomplete and every decision carries weight. In this episode, Jason Cohen sits down with John Chell, former NYPD Chief of Department, for a conversation about leading people through uncertainty. Drawing on a 32-year career, Chell shares what holds a team together in a crisis, why communication fails first, and where AI genuinely helps. The lessons apply to any leader in any field. 

What is On the Right Stack?

On the Right Stack is a podcast for business leaders, executives, and technology decision-makers who want to cut through the noise and build technology strategies that actually work. Each episode features candid conversations with seasoned operators, CTOs, CISOs, and CEOs sharing hard-won insights on tech strategy, transformation, and leadership. We don’t talk about technology for technology’s sake — we talk about the decisions that move businesses forward. Hosted by Right Stack Advisors, where smarter technology decisions start.