{"podcast":{"title":"Stop Requested","slug":"stop-requested-7057548","podcast_index_feed_id":7057548,"rss_url":"https://48917308.hs-sites.com/podcasts/190978181808/rss.xml","website_url":"https://stoprequested.com","image_url":"https://48917308.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/48917308/Imported_Podcast_Media/42033286-1728663781803-de4fa6dbb2f05-Jun-03-2025-07-07-47-1813-PM.jpg","author":"ETA Transit (lmccollum@etatransit.com)","episode_count":94,"summary":"Stop Requested is a podcast hosted by Christian Londono and Levi McCollum, where they explore all things transit—from public transportation trends and innovations to the daily experiences of riders and transit professionals. Join them for insightful discussions, industry interviews, and a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and successes shaping the future of mobility. Whether you're a transit enthusiast, professional, or curious commuter, Stop Requested is your stop for all things transit!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T10:18:58.824803+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stop-requested-7057548"},"episode":{"title":"Paul Comfort on Leadership, Communication, and Finding Your X Factor","slug":"paul-comfort-on-leadership-communication-and-finding-your-x-factor","published_at":"2026-04-06T21:55:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stop-requested-7057548/paul-comfort-on-leadership-communication-and-finding-your-x-factor","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stop-requested-7057548","url":"https://api-na1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=48917308&podcastEpisodeId=210591208771&podcastShowId=190978181808&podcastEpisodeFileId=210590148138&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=545778751744&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=545760481431","audio_url":"https://api-na1.hubspot.com/podcasts/v1/audio/file.mp3?portalId=48917308&podcastEpisodeId=210591208771&podcastShowId=190978181808&podcastEpisodeFileId=210590148138&podcastEpisodeCrmObjectId=545778751744&podcastEpisodeFileCrmObjectId=545760481431","summary":"In this episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Paul Comfort, Chief Customer Officer at Modaxo, former CEO of MTA Maryland, and host of Transit Unplugged. With nearly four decades in public transit and government, Paul shares how his career evolved from a local transportation coordinator role into leading one of the largest transit agencies in the country. The conversation explores how communication became his edge as a leader, how strong teams are built inside complex organizations, and why leadership ultimately determines whether agencies succeed or stall. Paul also discusses his perspective on developing talent, aligning strengths with roles, and creating environments where people can perform at their best. We also get into his new book, Find Your X Factor: Follow Your Personal Treasure Map to Purpose, and how leaders can identify where their interests and abilities intersect to drive meaningful impact. Pre-order here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/find-your-x-factor-paul-comfort/1148750775","meta_description":"In this episode of Stop Requested, Levi McCollum and Christian Londono talk with Paul Comfort, Chief Customer Officer at Modaxo, former CEO of MTA Marylan…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2457,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/stop-requested-7057548/episodes/paul-comfort-on-leadership-communication-and-finding-your-x-factor/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/stop-requested-7057548/paul-comfort-on-leadership-communication-and-finding-your-x-factor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}