Avi Liran joins Le Podcast on Emerging Leadership to explore what it means to “deliver delight” as a leader. Avi is the Chief Delighting Officer at Delivering Delight and has lived multiple lives: CMO, entrepreneur, investor, trade commissioner. He also shares openly that he made and lost all his money three times.
We talk about authenticity, values, and the daily choices that shape your leadership brand. Avi explains his “Delight Operating System” metaphor, the power of asking directly for what you need, and why “no” is rarely the end of the conversation. We also discuss boundaries, toxic people, and how to stay human without pretending everything is fine. The episode ends with a practical reframe for bad days: “Blessed and grateful… and sad.”
In this episode we cover:
why authenticity beats being likable
how values shape your why and your leadership credo
the power to ask directly
what to listen for after a “no”
boundaries, empathy, and dealing with toxic people
engagement as your brand
delight as a choice, even in hard times
the “blessed and grateful… and” reframe for bad days
Check the transcripts and the links to the references in the companion post.
