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Authentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDavid Price - Leadership and ResilienceToday's guest is is David Price, founder and CEO of the David Price Group, a virtual insurance agency that sells high volumes of insurance across all 50 states. But David’s story is about much more than entrepreneurship—it’s a story of reinvention and resilience.David grew up on welfare and spent many years in jobs that didn’t fulfill him. In his mid-thirties, he realized he needed to make a bold move to pursue the freedom and success he had always dreamed of. What followed was a powerful personal transformation—including overcoming a 20-year drug addiction—that shaped...2025-07-2836 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleGreg Morley - Global Leadership in HR and Diversity, Equity and InclusionGreg Morley spent almost 30 years as an HR leader for major global companies like Disney, Hasbro and Moet Hennessy. He’s lived and worked on three continents and currently calls Paris home. He is also the author of BOND: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection a book aimed at helping organizations reframe how they approach diversity, equity, and inclusion by opening up the conversation to everyone—especially those in the majority.In our conversation, Greg shared powerful insights about what makes a great leader, including the importance of learning to listen, the mindset shif...2025-07-1450 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJay Sapovits - Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Recovery, GrowthJay Sapovits is the founder and CEO of Ink’d Stores. Jay started his career behind the counter of a dry cleaner’s in Las Vegas, where he learned some of the most important lessons of his life. From there, he moved through a string of unlikely but formative roles—radio engineer, sports talk host, golf course cart manager—that ultimately prepared him for a career in entrepreneurship.In our conversation, Jay shares how betting on relationships (instead of gambling) changed his life, how a dry cleaner and a college radio station led to traveling with the UNLV bas...2025-06-0945 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleAudrey Wisch - Leadership in Ed TechToday’s guest is Audrey Wisch, a Gen Z founder who is a great example of why I have so much confidence that the world will be in great hands with this generation. She is the CEO of Curious Cardinals, an education tech company that matches students K-12 with college mentors and tutors.. Audrey started Curious Cardinals as a pandemic passion project while still a student at Stanford. Since then, she’s scaled it into a fast-growing business with a global footprint, and a network of over 700 college mentors helping thousands of K–12 students discover their passions.In our...2025-06-0244 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleRick Culleton - Leadership in Serial EntrepreneurshipRick Culleton is a serial entrepreneur who built multiple businesses across industries, from electronics to hospitality, and is currently splitting time between Austin and Costa Rica. Rick shared how growing up watching his father transform from a struggling employee to a happy entrepreneur shaped his own journey. He talked about building businesses out of necessity, learning tough lessons from adversity, and how he evolved from a solo hustler into a leader responsible for his team’s families and mortgages.We also dug into his leadership philosophy—how he creates freedom and trust for his employees—and ho...2025-05-1947 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJolynn Ledgerwood - Leadership In Learning and TrainingJolynn Ledgerwood is the founder of Elevate Your Talent and host of the Play for Performance podcast. When she was diagnosed with a learning disability in nursing school, she made a courageous pivot to build a thriving career in corporate learning and development, moving from hospitality to cybersecurity and eventually launching her own business.In our conversation, we explored how her early challenges shaped her approach to training. Jolynn is passionate about making learning accessible and effective for everyone, and she brings a refreshing level of creativity into her work — including a powerful, hands-on methodology called LEGO® Ser...2025-05-1237 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDelaney William - Building a Job Stacking BusinessToday's guest is is Delaney William, the founder of Elevated Tech, a company that helps people grow their remote income through job search automation and career strategy within the framework of the controversial but increasingly relevant concept of job stacking.In our conversation, we talked about what it means to build a career — and now a company — that challenges the norms of corporate loyalty, productivity, and compensation. We had a philosophical discussion on the relationship between companies and employees, on the expectations we set, how we are treated by our employer and what we owe them.De...2025-05-0550 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeoplePaige Lopez - Leadership In Nutrition Science and Weight LossPaige Lopez, is CEO and founder of Awaken 180, a weight loss company. In our conversation, Paige shared her journey from aspiring neurosurgeon to entrepreneur, the emotional challenges of pivoting from a traditional career path, and how she built a business with intentionality and deep connection to her mission. We also explored her transition from hands-on coaching to CEO leadership, how she and her husband successfully work together as co-founders, and her insights into leading with both heart and data.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.com2025-04-2844 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJennifer Langton - Leading Player Safety in The NFLJennifer Langton is the former Senior Vice President of Health and Innovation at the NFL, where she led all initiatives to improve player safety. Her work has played a major role in reducing concussions and transforming how the NFL approaches health, safety, and performance.But Jennifer’s story starts long before. As a star lacross athlete at the University of Virginia, in her sophomore year, she faced a devastating one-two punch: she lost her mother to cancer and suffered a career-ending knee injury. Everything that had grounded her disappeared. The journey back from that shaped the empathetic, co...2025-04-2155 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleElitzur Bar-Asher Siegal - Leadership in Universities, Middle East DialogueElitzur Bar-Asher Siegal is a professor, linguist, and leader based in Israel. In our conversation, we explored two extraordinary initiatives he is leading in response to the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza. The first is Humanitas, a coalition of all the humanities deans in Israel working together to reimagine the role of universities and the humanities in shaping engaged citizens. The second is Middle Meets, a grassroots initiative that brings together Israeli, Palestinian, and American students to engage in honest, often difficult conversations.We also discussed how Elitzur’s lifelong study of ancient languages has shaped hi...2025-04-1447 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleRon Browning - Leading A Performance Marketing AgencyToday's guest is Ron Browning, the CEO of IntelliBright, a performance-based digital marketing agency. Ron’s career is characterized by entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and a fierce commitment to accountability.We talked about his unique journey—starting with his first business while still in grad school, diving into the early days of the dot-com boom (and bust), and ultimately launching IntelliBright, which he has now successfully led for over 16 years. Ron shared the key leadership lessons he learned from navigating both entrepreneurial highs and corporate frustrations, and how those lessons shaped the culture and values of IntelliBright.He...2025-03-3140 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleNatasha Braginsky Mounier - Leadership In Investment ManagementNatasha Braginsky Mounier is currently the co-chair of Girls Are Investors, a UK charity, and is a member of several boards. Prior to that, she had a remarkable career in investment management, covering Russia and emerging markets at Capital Group, where she retired from as a partner.We talked about her unique journey. She emigrated to the US from the Soviet Union and went on to become a leader in finance at a time when the field wasn’t always welcoming to women. She shared what helped her thrive in male-dominated environments, how she built resilience, and ski...2025-03-2457 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleRishad Tobaccowala - Rethinking WorkRishad Tobaccowala is one to the visionaries in the world of marketing and advertising – he founded some of the early digital marketing agencies and has covered several C-level roles for Publicis. Today, he comes back to discuss his latest book, Rethinking Work.In our conversation, we dive into the five seismic shifts reshaping the workplace, how technology—including AI—is redefining the nature of jobs, and why the traditional concept of employment may soon be obsolete. Rishad shares his unique insights on leadership in this evolving landscape, the importance of adaptability, and how companies can thrive by foster...2025-03-1753 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJoseph Rainone - Leadership in a Private Equity Owned CompanyJoseph Rainone is the CEO of Ubique Group, a private equity owned furniture company. Joseph has spent over 30 years working in consumer product companies, making his way from a analyst to manager all the way to CEO.In our conversation, Joseph shares invaluable insights on leadership, including his “Three H’s of Leadership” framework—Humble, Hungry, and Happy—a powerful approach to building high-performance teams. He also discusses the realities of running a private equity-backed company, the lessons he learned navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, the advantages of running a fully remote company, and why leadership can sometimes feel lonel...2025-03-1055 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDina Denham Smith - Leadership In An Emotional WorldDina Denham Smith, is an exectuive coach with an extensive background in leadership, spanning private equity, consulting, and high-growth startups, and she has a deep passion for the intersection of business and psychology.In our conversation, she shares her journey from management consulting to private equity and eventually to coaching. We also discuss her upcoming book, *Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work*, which explores the evolving emotional demands on leaders and provides actionable strategies based on science and real-world experience.We dive deep into leadership, emotional labor, and the balance...2025-03-0344 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleHaley Forest - Leadership, Creativity and NeuroscienceHaley Forest is a renaissance woman at the intersection of leadership, creativity, and neuroscience. Haley’s career path is anything but traditional—she spent two decades in hospitality, where she developed a deep understanding of human behavior, before transitioning into the world of innovation and business strategy. Now, as she completes her doctorate in leadership psychology, she’s focused on the neuroscience of creative cognition—how our brains generate ideas and what that means for leadership, problem-solving, and team dynamics.In our conversation, we talk about how leaders can cultivate creativity within their teams, the science behind balancin...2025-02-2449 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleRishad Tobaccowala - Human LeadershipThis episode is a selection from the original 2020 interview with Rishad Tobaccowala.Rishad Tobaccowala, is an author, speaker and known as a visionary in the advertising industry. He was the founder of two of the early interactive digital agencies in the early '90, and covered several leadership positions at the Publicis Group, including Chief Strategy and Growth Officer for the whole group. In this interview he discusses the human side of leadership and his own career.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAdditional Guest L...2025-02-1740 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleRobyn Bolton - Unlocking InnovationA couple of weeks ago, our guest was Robyn Bolton, founder of Mile Zero, an innovation consulting firm. In that episode, we focused primarily on Robyn’s career journey. Since she is publishing a book on innovation, I asked her to come back for a second episode to cover that topic, and she said yes.The book is called Unlocking Innovation, so as you can easily imagine, today’s episode is all about innovation – different types of innovation, what makes innovation successful and how leaders can assess and improve their company’s ability to innovate.Contact...2025-02-1037 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleSuzanne Dean - Music and Wildlife ConservationSuzanne Dean had a long career first as a musician and composer, then as a music educator, and finally as the founder of a grassroots non profit. In our conversation, we focused on the first and the last part of her career.We started with her experience as a musician and the journey to figure out exactly in which part of the industry Suzanne wanted to operate. And then we talked about how she connected her passion for the arts by starting Artists For Wildlife Conservation, a non-profit that works with artists and musicians to raise funds...2025-02-0341 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleRobyn Bolton - Authentic Leadership In InnovationRobyn Bolton is the founder and Chief Navigator of Mile Zero, an innovation consulting firm. Robyn’s story is a perfect illustration of the core belief that is at the core of this podcast: if you go through the process of intentionally defining your true values and make decisions accordingly, you will not only be happier but find the right professional success.Robyn’s career started on a very traditional path: Procter and Gamble, an MBA at Harvard, consulting at BCG, and a stint at Innosight, a prestigious innovation firm. But at some point, she found herself ques...2025-01-2737 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleAuthentic Leadership And Branding - Dino with Jim SchleckserToday we feature my appearance on The CEO Project Podcast, where I discussed the topics of Authentic Leadership and Branding. The host, Jim Schleckser, had been my guest on the podcast a few weeks before this session, so this conversation started from there.We talked about how I work with leaders to help them be more authentic. Specifically, we discussed how to create definitions of values that can be very operational and can serve as guides in day to day business decisions. We also discussed how individual values can be seen as a parallel of branding, and...2025-01-2039 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleRicardo Regalado - Leadership and Building Companies With FamilyToday's guest is Ricardo Regalado, a serial builder and entrepreneur. Ricardo launched 5 companies and is a partner in a 6th. His ventures are in different industries, but his main two companies are all grounded in his deep expertise in the commercial cleaning industry. Rozalado Services, the first business he launched – a cleaning services company, and Route, his latest business, is a specialized technology platform for cleaning services companies.In our conversation, Ricardo shares his story, and we touched upon three core elements of his leadership: how starting his career in sales impacted his approach, how to lead bu...2025-01-1351 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJustin Buonomo - Leading In Personal Finance EducationToday's guest is Justin Buonomo, founder of Journey to Financial Freedom, a company specialized in personal financial education.During our conversation Justin had a very honest discussion on the trauma that he went through in his youth and then talked about some of the key experiences that shape his mindset from being a Division One college athlete and learning how to play hurt to bringing the right mindset to his first job interviews and to finding the right mentors and support and then capitalizing on the opportunities that he was presenting.At the end of...2025-01-0643 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleYear End NFL Special AnthologyWe celebrate the end of the year by sharing some of the NFL conversations we had in the 2024 season.First, my analysis of the leadership lessons from the fall of Bill Belichick.Then my conversation with Greg Bedard, founder of the online sport magazine Boston Sports Journal, where I asked him a few hypothetical questions.And finally, from my recent conversation with former NFL player Marques Ogden, his predictions for the end of this season.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsite:al4ep.com2024-12-3031 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLeadership In Equity and InclusionIn this episode Dino Cattaneo presents a selection from his previous interviews with Lily Zheng and Claudia Scott on the topic of Equity and Inclusion.Today's guest is Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAdditional Guest Links:Contact at: LinkedIn: Instagram:Twitter: Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebo...2024-12-2332 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleMarques Ogden - Leadership Lessons From the NFLToday's guest is Marques Ogden, host of the Get Authentic With Marques podcast and inspirational keynote speaker, coach and consultant. In our conversation he shared the leadership lessons he got from a life in football: Marques played Division I football at Howard University, and was then drafted in the NFL where he played as an offensive lineman for the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. This episode is a podcasting collaboration: it is part 2 of a conversation that I had with Marcqurs on his podcast Get Authentic with Marques, which was recorded on the same day....2024-12-1648 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleKathryn Valentine - Leading Women To Better NegotiationsKathryn Valentine is the Founder of Worthmore Strategies, a research based firm aimed at advancing women in the workplace by partnering with companies to deliver negotiation training to women. Kathryn developed her approach to leadership in the years she spent at McKinsey and at a couple of apparel companies.In this conversation we discuss her journey, her leadership style, and she shares a number of actions that women can use to improve their negotiation skills.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comworthmorestrategies.com2024-12-0950 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleChristian Muntean - Leading Through ConflictChristian Muntean is a strategic coach and consultant based in Anchorage, Alaska, who specializes in leadership transitions and business exits. Christian came into this work from a very nontraditional path. He started his career in the NGO world and specifically doing work supporting medical efforts in Africa and Kosovo. Through this work he became interested in mediation and that is what ultimately led him down his current path.In our conversation we spent a lot of time discussing his experiences in Africa and how that informed his overall approach to leadership. A key point that he made...2024-12-0247 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLily Zheng - Data and Results Driven Leadership in DEILily ZHeng is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist, Author and Practitioner. They take a very practical approach, deeply grounded in data and in creating long-term measurable results for the companies they partner with.In this conversation, Lily explains what it means to take a data driven approach to DEI. They share their focus on fostering long-term partnerships with clients truly committed to change, ensuring that DEI efforts are impactful and sustainable. They also give us insights for corporate leaders on what makes an effective DEI practitioner, and some of the steps that a senior...2024-11-1857 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJim Schleckser - Mastering Leadership in the CEO RoleJim Schleckser is founder & CEO of The CEO Project, a company that serves CEOs and high-revenue entrepreneurs. Their offering combines peer group meetings and discussions with personalized one-on-one coaching sessions led by former CEOs.We start with Jim's path to his first CEO role, and how coming up from the sales side shaped his approach. And in this context he shared some of his early mistakes and lessons. We then talked about what drove him to choose a more entrepreneurial path.We continue with a deep dive into what makes a CEO successful: how to...2024-11-1152 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleNeta Weiner - Bridging Cultural Divides Through Art and EducationNeta Weiner is an artist and social activist based in Jaffa. He is the founder and lead singer of the Jewish-Arab hip-hop band System Ali and the artistic director of the Beit System Ali social educational movement. And right now, he is also teaching a Tufts University.System Ali is musical collective of artists of many nationalities and ethnicities, that blends music genres and languages. As we discussed Neta’s journey from the organic birth of System Ali through its evolution into a structured performing group and an educational movement, we touched on a number of points: the...2024-11-0440 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeoplePatrick Heron - Leadership in Life Sciences VCToday's guest is Patrick Heron - Managing Partner of Frazier Life Sciences, a healthcare investment firm focusing on companies developing novel therapeutics. In our conversation we covered his career, but then we dove into the hard questions: how do you build a successful partnership with a founder? As a VC, how do you balance protecting the interest of your investors with ensuring the business success of the companies you invested in? How do you navigate the hard trade offs when they show up? And then, in his dual role as investor and managing partner of Frazier, how...2024-10-2849 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleMaggie Olson - Leading from The Chief of Staff SpotMaggie Olson is the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, the first-of-its-kind destination for Chief of Staff education, certification, and development. In our conversation, we discussed her career and then dug deep into what it means to lead from the Chief of Staff spot. What are the key steps to take when you start in the role, what are the success factors, what are the traps, and conversely, what CEOs can do to make sure that they successfully onboard a chief of staff.Maggie is the perfect expert for this conversation. After an impressive career in the...2024-10-2152 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDino Cattaneo - My Food For The SoulAt the end of every episode I ask my guests their "food for the soul" - arts or other things that inspire them. In this episode I answer the question with some of my food for the soul. I start with guitars and specifically, my current favorite guitar, my Powers Electric.Then I talk about two groups of books that have influenced me - the great early 20th Century European novels and musicians biographies.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comMentioned in the episode:2024-10-1426 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleClaudia Scott - Leading Inclusive EntrepreneurshipClaudia Scott, the Head of Inclusive Entrepreneurship and Director of KIVA North West Arkansas at Startup Junkie. In that role, Claudia leads the development and implementation of strategies that give access to capital and other entrepreneurial resources to underserved populations. We talked about the main challenges that these entrepreneurs face suffer, and some of the steps that can be taken to help them succeed. In our conversation Claudia shared her personal journey from focusing on business success to helping others succeed. She discussed making the hard decision of quitting her career in banking, and how going through...2024-10-0746 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDamon Lembi - The Learning LeaderToday's guest is Damon Lembi – CEO of Learnit, published author and host of the Learn-It-All podcast. As you may guess from the name, Learnit is a learning and training company that helps organizations upskill their workforce.Through college, Damon thought he would be a professional baseball player. He was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in high-school but elected to go to college and played at Pepperdine and Arizona State. But after college he found himself without an option to go pro, and elected to join Learnit, which had just been started by his family, as a receptionist. Ov...2024-09-3042 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJoanna Strober - Leading A Change In Women's HealthJoanna Strober is the CEO and founder of MIDI health, a company that provide tele health services to women in midlife. In the process, she ended up taking a leadership role not just for the company but for society as a whole, as MIDI Health does work that fills a big gap.Like many founders, Joanna had the idea to start the company when she experienced this void of service personally. In our conversation, she very candidly discusses the experience that led her to the idea, and she shares how her previous career as a partner at...2024-09-2333 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleVictor Cho - Managing The Fourth Stakeholder - Business and SocietyVictor Cho, CEO of Emovid comes back to the podcast. In our first conversation he mentioned his passion for the topic of the Fourth Stakeholder and the role of business in society. We agreed that since it was a topic we both loved, rather than discussing it in that episode we would dedicate a whole episode to it. So here he is.In the past 30 years, business has moved from a world where CEOs were expected to optimize for one stakeholder (shareholders) to three, adding customers and employees. As the environment becomes even more complex and we...2024-09-1641 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleAli Cox Olympian and Food and Agriculture Marketing LeaderToday's guest is Ali Cox, founder and CEO of Noble West, a marketing consultancy that specializes in food ingredients, agriculture and the entire agricultural ecosystem. Ali is not your typical CEO – before starting her business career, she won a world championship gold medal and an Olympic silver medal, in rowing. At the time she won it, in 2004, the US had not medaled since 1976 in her event, the women’s 8, and that team’s win launched an era of historic dominance for the US in the event.In this episode, Ali discusses her transition from a professional athlete to a m...2024-09-0944 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday People2nd Annual Best of Food for The BodyAn anthology episode including all the answers to the favorite food and drinks by guests of the podcast. Includes answers by:Anna GoldsmithGinevra Bersani FranceschettiJason DownieBryan AdamsJesse FriedmanMelissa KwanJason ThompsonWhitney Hinshaw SullivanJeff BenderDebi KleimanCarlos WilliamsDon MartelliMosongo MoukwaGiovanni VacchiContact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAuthentic...2024-09-0228 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJesse Friedman - Open Web Innovator, Leader and EvangelistToday's guest is Jesse Friedman, Head of WP Cloud and VP of Innovation and Partnerships at Automattic. We discuss how to build an open and creative culture when leading technology teams and the foundational practices that make Automattic so successful at remote work.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comjesse.blogAdditional Guest Links:Corporate: automattic.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jesserfriedman/Instagram: @jessefriedmanTwitter: @professorAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino Cattaneo2024-08-2655 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJohn Torrens - Entrepreneur and PhD with ADHDJohn Torrens is an entrepreneur, founder of two successful healthcare related businesses, and a professor of entrepreneurship at Syracuse University. What makes him unique is that he accomplished all this, including getting a PhD. in business, while having adult ADHD.In this episode, you will hear about how John adapted once he got his ADHD diagnosis and actually became a better entrepreneur by leveraging the strengths that ADHD gave him and managing the weaknesses. We also discussed how being a professor made him a better entrepreneur and his take on Gen Z.Contact Dino at...2024-08-1240 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleVictor Cho - Building Authentic Communication with AIToday's guest is is Victor Cho, a tech entrepreneur, former CEO of Evite, and current CEO of Emovid, a company that uses video messaging to deliver more authentic communications at scale.Unlike many people, Victor knew from an early age that when he grew up he wanted to be the CEO of a software company. In our discussion he shared how that clarity informed every choice in his career, and how his perspective on success changed as he progressed. We also talked about some of his leadership frameworks, responsible AI business practices, emphasizing transparency, empathy, t...2024-08-0539 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleCarlos Williams - Design, Branding, and Leading a Black Owned AgencyToday we talk about branding and leadership with Carlos Williams, the founder of DBC, a creative agency that leverages data and equity to connect brands with their audiences. Carlos shares his unique perspective on leadership influenced by historical city-states.We started the conversation going way back to his experiences in elementary school, where he was always the smartest kid in the class, and how he had to mature and adapt as he went through high school and college, his experiences working as a designer for a large consulting firm and then using that as a springboard to...2024-07-2945 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleBryan Adams - Employer BrandingOur guest is Bryan Adams, one of the pioneers of the employer branding discipline and the author of the book “Give and Get Employer Branding” a book that is considered the bible of the discipline. He is the founder and CEO of two companies: Ph. Creative, an agency that focuses on employer branding, and HappyDance, an enterprise career technology company.In our conversation we talked about Bryan’s entrepreneurial journey and some of the missteps he took and how he overcame them. He also discussed some of the key holes that companies have in the way they commun...2024-07-2245 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleGiovanni Vacchi - Leading a Family Business as an External CEOGiovanni Vacchi is the CEO of Colombini Group, a family owned company that has been one of the leaders in the Italian design and furniture sector for over 50 years. Giovanni had a variety of experiences across countries and industries, and in this conversation shares how authenticity and effective leadership are pivotal in diverse business environments.Specifically, we discuss his journey from consultant to private equity investor to CEO/operator. We talk about the different approaches necessary to navigate the relationship with the board and the investors in a private equity owned business vs. a family owned business...2024-07-1539 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDavid West - Leading a Medical Software StartupDavid West, co-founder and CEO of Proscia, shares his journey from student/researcher to founding and building a medical software company whose goal is to improve cancer diagnosis through technology.We discussed how he developed his vision of authentic leadership while building the company as he transitioned from a scientist/hands-on entrepreneur to a leader who fosters a problem-solving mindset within his team. He shared the importance of finding the right investors and how transparency and effective communication are key in building trust with the venture capitalists on the board of directors.Contact Dino at...2024-07-0839 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleRachel Labi - Leading Financial Literacy for YouthRachel Labi is the co-founder of Building Financial Freedom, an organization that develops financial literacy programs for youth. As she discusses her journey from advocating for mandatory personal finance education in Indiana to founding Building Financial Freedom she builds a strong case for the necessity of systemic changes in financial education, and not leaving the responsibility solely to parents.We talk about what it's like to build an organization at such a young age - she is still a college student. She emphasizes the importance of democratic leadership, strategic networking, and adaptability. Specifically, she talks about how...2024-06-2438 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleAnthony Frasier - Self Taught Tech and Podcasting EntrepreneurAnthony Frasier is the CEO and Founder of ABF Creative, a media company specialized in multicultural audio content for children. Starting out right after high-school, Anthony followed a unique entrepreneurial path, going from tech to educating fellow entrepreneurs to entrepreneur in residence and podcast producer.We talked about the mental resilience required to build a career as a minority in tech. Anthony shared his strategic moves to secure significant clients, create recurring revenue, and maintain mental health and optimism, and he discussed how his admission to a Silicon Valley accelerator program became a cultural awakening that fueled...2024-06-1747 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleSimon T. Bailey - Leadership and ResilienceOur guest today is Simon T Bailey, anAward-winning keynote speaker, coach, and author who spent his formative years working in the hospitality business, working for companies like Hyatt and Disney.In our conversation, we discussed Simon’s approach to leadership and developing people and his fascinating journey. Simon’s story began as the classic American story – starting from the bottom of the ladder in the hospitality business, Simon built a career through commitment and hard work, until he had to take a hard turn. He shares a big mistake he made, and how that stopped his corporate career...2024-06-1044 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleKelly Campbell - Trauma Informed Leadership DevelopmentToday's guest is Kelly Campbell, a former CEO turned Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach. She is also the author of Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing (Wiley), an inspired keynote speaker and a longtime conservationisttrained by Al Gore as a Climate Reality Leader in 2017.In this candid and raw interview, Kelly discusses the intersection of personal trauma and professional leadership, and she sheds light on the profound ways that unresolved childhood experiences can shape our leadership styles. It’s a show – don’t tell type of conversation. She shares the story of how she founded and built...2024-06-0344 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleAmy Vaughan - Leading a Professional Community of WomenOur guest today is Amy Vaughan, owner and Chief Empowerment Officer of Together Digital, a professional community whose purpose is to educate and empower women within digital and provide them with network where they can help each other succeed in digital. In our conversation Amy shares her journey from the healthcare sector to advertising to joining and then leading the Together Digital community and how she developed her approach to leadership along the way. She provides a candid look into the underrepresentation of women in creative director roles and the empowering effect of mentorship and respect. Her...2024-05-2046 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDr. Yasmeen Abu Fraiha - Physician and Moderate Voice For PeaceYasmeen Abu Fraiha is a medical doctor currently completing a clinical fellowship in critical care at BIDMC in Boston, combined with a research fellowship at the Middle East Initiative at Harvard Kennedy School. She is also a board member of the New Israel Fund, a progressive organization whose aim is to advance liberal democracy, including freedom of speech and minority rights, and to fight the inequality, injustice and extremism that diminish Israel.I our conversation she shares her experience working in the ER of the largest Israeli hospital near the Gaza border on October 7, and...2024-05-1351 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDr. Amanda Blake - Body Mind LeadershipToday's guest is Dr. Amanda Blake, a Body/Mind leadership coach, founder of Embright and author of the book Your Body Is Your Mind. We discuss her unique career path that marries the intricacies of mind-body science with the art of leadership and behavior change. We started with a very honest discussion of what it took her to find her true calling, and there are a few interesting learnings in that conversation if you are still in search of the career that fulfills your purpose.Then we talked about the connection between body and mind - how...2024-05-0656 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleChristian "Boo" Boucousis - Fighter Pilot Leadership MindsetChristian "Boo" Boucousis is the CEO of Afterburner and a former fighter pilot for the Royal Australian Air Force. In our discussion he talks about his personal history, the key components of the training fighter pilots go through, and how the leadership traits developed through this training apply in every environment.What you will hear are not the trite stereotypes about toughness we usually hear when people talk about applying military principles to corporate leadership. You will hear about outcome focused leadership, self-awareness, credibility, trust and approachability. And at the end of the conversation Boo also shared...2024-04-2948 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleGreg Bedard - A New Path In Sports JournalismGreg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal joins us for a candid discussion on his shift from a traditional sports journalism career to forging his own path in the digital media world. We navigate the highs and lows of starting a subscription-based sports website amidst an industry shrinking and in turmoil. With a focus on authenticity and reader engagement, Greg shares his journey and the core values that have propelled his platform to become a champion of quality sports content in a sea of clickbait.At the end of the episode, Greg taps into his deep...2024-04-2242 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleAnnie Garofalo - Leading Co-Founder RelationshipsToday we talk about leadership, partnerships and co-founders. Our guest is Annie Garofalo, Founder and CEO of Confidante. She specializes in preventing co-founder conflicts. Her approach is a combination of her experience as a co-founder herself and a rigorous academic background.In our discussion we covered all the steps to building a successful co-founder relationship, starting with figuring our whether you actually need a co-founder. If the answer to the question is yes, we talked about how to find the right co-founder and the best practices in setting up the relationship and managing conflict.Key...2024-04-1542 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleStress and Resiliency For LeadersHow does stress impact leaders? In today's episode host Dino Cattaneo shares a framework and areas of intervention to manage stress as an individual and as the leader of an organization.This episode was inspired by this LinkedIn post by Erica Seidel. - 16 Affirmations.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.com Quoted in this podcast:Erica Seidel LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericaseidel/The Connective Good: theconnectivegood.com/ Dr. Herbert Benson - The Relaxation ResponseTrevor Mowad: It...2024-04-0842 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleHumor And LeadershipHumor is a very powerful leadership tool. In today's episode we celebrate April's Fool with a discussion of 6 principles to use humor effectively in a leadership or corporate context. I also share a portion of a conversation with Bill Prinzivalli about the connection between improv comedy and leadership.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comBill Prinzivalli episode (includes all links)Websites:al4ep.comAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp 2024-04-0126 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleSpeak Up And Dribble - Authentic Leadership and Corporate AdvocacyWhen the line between corporate power and societal responsibility blurs, leaders must navigate the terrain with both integrity and strategic insight. Join me, Dino Cattaneo, as we traverse the complex world of leadership in the context of corporate social responsibility. Unpack the history of businesses influencing politics, the essential nature of accountability, and why actions like those of Disney, Bud Light and Goya have sparked such intense debate. In a time where every silence and statement is amplified, we scrutinize the delicate balance companies must strike between being authentic and protecting their brand.We talk...2024-03-1928 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleStephen Wunker - Innovative LeadershipToday's guest is Stephen Wunker. He is the founder of New Markets Advisors, a firm that specializes in new product introductions. He is also the author of 4 books on innovation and disruption. In our conversation we discussed his career, from consulting to successful global tech entrepreneur and back to consulting, and how he developed his vision of leadership.Stephen worked closely with Clay Christensen for a number of years, and he shared an episode that taught him a lot about what authentic leadership was for Clay. Finally, we discussed Stephen's upcoming book, The Innovative Leader....2024-03-1146 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleStephen Klein - A Different Path to AI Entrepreneurship - Part 1Our guest today is Stephen Klein, an entrepreneur and AI expert whose journey weaves through academia, business, and innovation. Discover Stephen’s unique path, from teaching at Berkeley to shaping digital transformation at the world's largest law firm.Stephen discusses his various ventures, including the creation of Curiouser.AI, challenging the intersection of creativity and artificial intelligence. He also demystifies AI for leaders, offering strategic advice on integration and assuaging fears about job displacement. This isn't just a conversation; it's a roadmap for leaders navigating the transformative potential of AI.Be sure to stay tuned fo...2024-02-1234 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJason Downie - From The Stage to The BoardroomJason Downie, is the US CEO of Making Science. From his early days touring with a cappella group Ball In The House while consulting part time at Bain to navigating the corporate landscape at Google, Jason's career is a captivating blend of music, consulting, and leadership that challenges conventional CEO narratives. Join us as we explore the pivotal moments that shaped Jason's unique path, his philosophy on success, and the intriguing intersection of business, music, and leadership. Listen in for Jason’s insights on integrating diverse passions, navigating corporate transitions, and the nuanced art of effective leadership. Ja...2024-02-0556 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLessons From The Fall of BelichickThis is a solo episode in which Dino analyzes Bill Belichick's tenure as a head coach of the New England Patriots and lists the lessons that can be learned from how it ended.Lou Gerstner's interview on how to turnaround companies that are in a crisis after an extended period of success.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4ed...2024-01-2924 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJason Thompson - Human Leadership In an Analytics WorldJason Thompson, is the Founder and CEO of 33 Sticks. He is an expert in data and analytics, but what makes him unique is the fact that he built his business around the leadership principles of humanity and empathy.In this episode, we delve into Jason's journey, exploring the roots of his discontent within the Machiavellian landscape of corporate America and his quest to launch a business grounded in the principles he passionately believed in. During our conversation, Jason shared the core principles that guided him and the refinements he had to make along the way to shape t...2024-01-1543 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleNico Cattaneo - Developing Your Voice as a Young Comedian - Part 1Today's guest is Nico Cattaneo, the author of the podcast theme music. He is also my son and a comedian. He takes us for a behind the scenes look at the life of a comedian in New York. We talk about how he realized he wanted to be a comedian, how he took his first steps in that world. We discuss the role of open mics play in helping comedians develop their own creative voice, and what is the culture among comics in New York.KEY TAKEAWAYS [04:08] - Nico shares his early passion for s...2024-01-0133 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLynn Pulsifer - Developing and Leading CreativityToday, my guest is a dear old friend and great creative leader. Lynn Pulsifer is the owner and Chief Creative of Salty Cactus Creative. We talk about how to develop and build creativity, for yourself and for the teams you lead. Lynn shares her experiences as a boutique agency owner, her insights on adaptation, the creative process, and the delicate balance between ego and collaboration. Plus, she offers her valuable insight for emerging creatives on navigating the intricacies of a creative career and the importance of continuous inquiry for fostering collaboration in the competitive creative landscape. ...2023-12-2547 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleMosongo Moukwa - Global LeadershipToday's guest is Mosongo Moukwa, the President of Hathaway Advanced Materials and the bestselling author of the book "Be a Leader of Significance."In his long career, Mosongo has been on two parallel journeys. First, a global journey from Congo to Belgium to Canada to the US and more. Second, a professional journey, from pure science and research to the leadership suite in the chemical industryTogether we delve into the art of effective leadership, emphasizing self-awareness, empathy, and the universal importance of human connections and transcending cultural differences. We also explore his book, the...2023-11-2745 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJeff Bender - Leading a Gender Neutral Apparel StartupToday, I sat down with Jeff Bender, the CEO, and Founder of Lion and Owll, a company that designs gender-neutral, chic, and comfy kids' clothing, a business he launched in an effort to create a safe, inclusive, and self-confident environment for all children after learning that his daughter is transgender.During our conversation, we explored Jeff's transition from a career in hospitality, drawing parallels between parenting a transgender child and launching an apparel company. We discussed the significance of supporting children's choices in the face of financial constraints and differing opinions. Jeff also shared his leadership style...2023-11-1334 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleMelissa Kwan - Freedom, Bootstrapping, EntrepreneurshipOur guest today is Melissa Kwon, co-founder and CEO of eWebinar. Melissa is a 3x bootstrapper navigating the entrepreneurial world while embracing the digital nomad lifestyle. In our discussion, she talked about finding her authenticity and how that shaped her approach to leadership and entrepreneurship. She explained why the bootstrapping path was a better approach for her than looking for VC funding. We also delved into the unique experiences and challenges of being a digital nomad. Melissa also dispelled some myths and offered valuable insights into building and effectively managing fully remote teams. ...2023-10-3040 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDebi Kleiman - Fostering EntrepreneurshipOur guest today is Debi Kleiman, a veteran of Boston's startup/marketing/high-technology scene. Debi is currently working at Harvard University supporting faculty who are starting AI and Machine Learning ventures. As the author of "First Pitch," and a seasoned startup leader, Debi offers invaluable insights into the entrepreneurial world.In our conversation, we explored founder traits, the importance of failing fast, strategic approaches to partnering with investors, and the art of community building in the startup ecosystem.KEY TAKEAWAYS [02:21] - Debi Kleiman introduces herself and discusses her current role at Harvard and i...2023-10-1651 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLeadership Lessons from My Father / Birthday SpecialIn today's episode I celebrate my birthday by reflecting on the leadership lessons I learned from my father.I also talk about my birthday tradition of organizing a Daniel Pearl Music Day show in October. This year's event is the 11th annual event and will be held at The Burren in Somerville, MA.Because Daniel Pearl events are also a reminder of the importance of the freedom of the press, and the need to protect journalists, this year's event is dedicated to Evan Gersshkovich - the Wall Street Journal reporter unjustly detained with Evan.2023-10-1024 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLeadership and EntrepreneurshipWe had many entrepreneurs come through the podcast, so the theme today is entrepreneurship. We’ll cover topics like how and when to take the jump, what is important at the beginning, and how to think about finding the right partners.We will hear from 4 people: Alisa Cohn from episode 12, Jackie Hermes from episode 24, Dan Huerter a very recent guest from episode 102 and Sean Fahey from episode 54.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comGuest Links:Check out the individual episodes for more in...2023-10-0235 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLeadership In Higher Education with Debora Spar and Roger BrownIn this episode we go back to the interviews with Debora Spar and Roger Brown and take out some of the key lessons from leading in higher education that can be applied to other organizations.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAdditional Guest Links:For Debora Spar: Episode 18 of the Podcast For Roger Brown: Episode 30 of The PodcastAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp 2023-09-2534 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJazzy T Williams - Leading Podcast CreatorsToday, I’m sitting down with Jazzy T. Williams, CEO and Founder of the JazzCast Pros Network a platform that provides a unique space for thought leaders to resonate with a global, niche audience. Focused on leadership and self-development, the network's mission is to educate, empower, and inspire women and people of color, fostering social equity, financial independence, and healthy self-relationships.We delve into Jazzy's transformation from radio talent to entrepreneur, exploring the intricacies of managing artistic talent. Additionally, we'll uncover the art of empowering voices in the realm of thought leadership and the universal leadership lessons th...2023-09-1845 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleWhitney Sullivan Leadership, Empathy, AuthenticityJoin me in this engaging discussion with fellow leadership coach Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan as we examine the vital role of empathy in leadership and how too much empathy can be just as damaging as too little. We discuss the necessity of maintaining boundaries on compassion and the courage required for difficult conversations. We tackle the challenges that come with transitioning from a peer to a leader, highlighting the often blurred boundaries between work and personal relationships underscoring the importance of self-kindness, clear role definition, and the establishment of new expectations.KEY MOMENTS [02:16] - Me...2023-09-1140 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLabor Day Special - Best of Food for Your BodyToday's episode is an anthology of the best answer to the question : what food inspires you? The guests highlight the powerful connection between food, roots, identity and authentic leadership.Featuring: Rishad Tobaccowala, Jean Batthany, Rand Fishkin, Gabriella Arcadu, Francesca Gargaglia, Laura Cesaro, Gaia Van Der Esch, Daniella Rabbani, Rony Sellam and Gil Blander, Rishi Bhattia, Kasey Jones, Armin Molavi, Mya ByrneAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edp...2023-09-0433 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDino Cattaneo - Reflections on AuthenticityIn this special milestone Episode number 100, we take a moment to reflect on an incredible journey and express our heartfelt gratitude to you, our dedicated listeners. Today we're celebrating authenticity and its profound meaning to each of us. Listen in as I invite you to look back at how embracing one's unique expression of authenticity has paved the way for the leadership journey for the guests in the last 99 episodes of the show. Plus, an invitation to discover what authenticity means to you. KEY TAKEAWAYS [0:00] - Celebrating Episode 100: A Special Journey of Authentic Lead...2023-08-1418 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleThird Annual Business Jargon That Drives Us Crazy - part 2Today we're thrilled to bring you part two of our third annual "Business Jargon that Drives Us Crazy" show. This features the shows from January to June of 2023.Part one was published on Memorial Day and it featured episodes from July to December of 2022.This are the guest featured in this show - refer to their individual pages for information on each one.Mya Byrne - Episode 91Silvia Negri - Episode 89Gil Blander and Rony Sellam - Episode 72Jean Batthany - Episode 79Jonathan Rosoff...2023-07-0326 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleHigh Potentials - Successful Transitions to Upper ManagementIn today's episode, podcast guest and producer Dino Cattaneo talks about how high potentials can successfully transition into upper level management. Specifically, Dino focuses on three areas that are key to success:Self-assessBe a selfless leaderAccountability.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comLinks:al4ep.com or authenticleadershipforeverydaypeople.comDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edp2023-06-1229 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDino Interviewed by Harry Duran on Podcast JunkiesWe are sharing the Podcast Junkies episode where Harry Duran interviews Dino Cattaneo, host of Authentic Leadership for Everyday People. Harry Duran was a guest on episode 77 of Authentic Leadership for Everyday People.Websites:al4ep.com or authenticleadershipforeverydaypeople.comharryduran.comOther Harry Duran links:Fullcast: FullCast.co/authenticPodcast: Podcast JunkiesPodcast: Vertical Farming LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryduran/ Twitter: @HarryDuranFC Instagram: @harryduranfc Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn...2023-03-0654 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleDino Cattaneo - How To Assess Your LeadersIn today's episode there are no guests. I share a framework to assess a leader you are working for or are considering working for.KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:38] - The inspiration for this special episode. [03:11] - The ground rules to get the most out of this episode. [03:55] - The lens through which I formulated my thinking. [05:45] - The two most important things to evaluate about a company when considering a potential role. [06:24] - Where to source the behind-the-scenes information you won't get from your interview but need to make an inf...2023-01-3027 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleCreating Your Own Definition of SuccessWe are in the beginning of the year, and for many of us, this is a time where we think about setting goals and making new plans. A big topic of the podcast is how we measure success. Over two years of conversations, my guests have given me many definitions of what success is to them – some are personal, some are business based, some are short term and some are long term.In this episode, first I share some of my thoughts on how I think about success, and then I share some of the answers from my...2023-01-0956 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLeadership Lessons From The Early ShowsIn this episode we look back at the start of the podcast and present an anthology of leadership lessons from the first four guests: Raj Kapoor, Katarin Dyer, Rishad Tobaccowala and Dave Edelman.They talk about how they formed their own leadership style, what makes a great leader and how to build and run successful teams.KEY TAKEAWAYS[00:53] - Rewinding the best of episodes focusing on leadership traits [01:01] - Raj Kapoor, former Chief Strategy Officer at Lyft, shares how his leadership style has evolved throughout his career.[03:04] - Raj s...2022-11-1446 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJackie Indrisano - Resilience in the Entertainment IndustryOur guest today is Jackie Indrisano, General Manager of the Off Cabot comedy club. Jackie spent the bulk of her career in entertainment, booking music and comedy venues. She built not one but two college venues, one at Northeastern and one at Berklee College of Music. We talked about what it means to run a business where your team members are students, so your goal as a manager is to run a successful business while also preparing your employees for a long term career in the industry.Jackie also had to overcome a series of personal tragedies...2022-10-101h 00Authentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleSean Fahey - Career EntrepreneurSean Fahey has been an entrepreneur his whole life. He spent the last 13 years building Vidcruiter, an HR tech company that uses software and video to significantly improve the recruiting process for organizations.Sean shared his experience as an entrepreneur, the advantages and disadvantages of starting early and had plenty of helpful advice and suggestions for people who want to start their own business. KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:44] – I ask Sean to share his story and how he got there.[03:42] - Sean reveals when his path started being an entrepreneur at the age of...2022-09-1946 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleJim Young - Defeating BurnoutToday's guest is Jim Young . My guest is my friend Jim Young, also known as The Centered Coach. Jim had a long career in tech, rising in his company until he was the president. And then, he experienced a serious burnout, that led him to a serious recalibration of his life and priorities. Now he is an executive coach, speaker and facilitator who specializes in Burnout and DEI work. His book, Expansive Intimacy: How "Tough Guys" Defeat Burnout, helps men create a roadmap for more fulfilling lives. We had a very frank and candid conversation about his...2022-09-0552 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleMatthew Sawyer - Success In America for International CompaniesToday's guest is Matt Sawyer. Matt and I worked together a long time ago, and he taught me a lot about how to develop successful partnership with people who have a different work style or strengths. I still consider him a great mentor and friend. After a long and successful career as a marketing leader, Matt now divides his time between consulting and teaching at NYU and Columbia University. He is also the author of the upcoming book Make It In America, a book that explains the success factors and considerations for international companies interested in entering the US...2022-07-2544 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleSusan Cattaneo - All Is Quiet Part 2This s the second and final part of the conversation with Susan Cattaneo about the writing of her latest album All Is Quiet. Susan is one of Boston's best Americana singer-songwriters. You can also listen to the first part of this conversation in episode 41.KEY TAKEAWAYS[03:10] - Let’s talk about the song Borrowed Blue, and discuss the mother-daughter bond.[04:50] - Listening to a snippet of Borrowed Blue.[05:47] - A discussion on the song Blackbirds, and the song’s origin.[08:11] - The song wrote itself.[10:06] - Sometimes you...2022-07-1843 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleCody Hall - Value Based Healthcare and Managing Health TransitionsOur guest today is Cody Hall, CEO and founder of Octiva. Cody is a marines veteran who after spending time in larger organizations decided to start a company that solves a big healthcare issue: the transition care of patients post hospital dismissal. In our conversation, Cody talked about how the different experiences he had, from the military to working in companies like Apple led him to the insight that he needed to operate in nimbler and more entrepreneurial environment. He also shared how he is building a company culture that emphasizes the need for employee self-care even...2022-07-1138 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleBest of Business Jargon that Drives You Crazy 2022This is the second annual 4th of July Holiday Special - Best of Business Jargon that Drives You Crazy. It compiles all the answers to the question: "What is the business cliche, jargon or expression that drives you crazy?" that were given in the past 12 months.Key Takeaways[01:07] –It’s my second annual “best of the business jargon that drives you crazy show”.[02:00] – Vikrant Shurya, episode 15.[05:34] – Kristin Yoshida, episode 32.[07:27] – Mike Horne, episode 28.[08:48] – Kristen Standish, episode 33.[09:15] – Bill Prinzivalli, episode 40.[10:29] – Roger Brown, episode 30.[12:45] – Kurt Landon, episode 3...2022-07-0435 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleLeading Organizations Through Post Roe vs. Wade ComplexityThis is a special episode, produced in partnership with Enspira HR. Human capital and HR experts Kurt Landon and Jenna Cohen discuss the actions and steps corporate leaders need to take in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.How should leaders consider whether to take a public stance on either side of the topic? What is the best way to communicate the stance? Which resources are necessary? Which areas of the company are impacted? What are the challenges and the risks?KEY TAKEAWAYS[03:06] – We are going to ha...2022-06-3039 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleSusan Cattaneo - All Is Quiet Part 1Today's episode is a little different. In Episode 36 singer-songwriter Susan Cattaneo and I discussed the lessons that leaders can learn from those who lead and teach in creative environments. Since she is my wife, we also discussed the pros and cons of working with your spouse. In this episode, Susan comes back and we talk about the process of writing, recording and producing her album All Is Quiet.Key Takeaways[02:40] – Let’s talk about All Is Quiet and let’s start with the type of record that it is.[03:51] – The last record took us six mon...2022-06-2735 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleKurt Landon - Human Capital Entrepreneur - Part 2Today's guest is Kurt Landon. This is part 2, make sure you also listen to part one of the interview. The focus of the discussion in this episode is how Kurt built Enspira as a new type of HR Consultancy, by focusing on mission critical HR issues and building solutions at the intersection of Human Capital management, talent search and technology.KEY TAKEAWAYS[02:23] – I ask Kurt to share what inspired Enspira, from where he started to where he is now, and some of the key points that formed his strategy.[06:54] – One of the reasons Kurt...2022-06-1337 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleKurt Landon - Human Capital Entrepreneur - Part 1Today's guest is Kurt Landon - founder of Enspira, an HR Consulting and Human Capital firm. This is the first of two episodes. In this episode, we focus on how Kurt became a leader, and how working in HR and human capital at firms like Expedia, Biogen and Pinterest prepared him to become a leader.Kurt's Flourless Chocolate cake recipe: bit.ly/kurtcakeKEY TAKEAWAYS [03:30] – Welcome to the podcast, let’s start, why don’t you give our listeners your background, story, and how you got here. [05:17] – You started your entre...2022-06-0646 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday People036 Susan Cattaneo - Leading in Creative EnvironmentsAuthentic Leadership for Everyday People is the podcast where we investigate the connection between effective leadership and authenticity. If you are looking for inspiration and tips on how to become a better leader by being your true self, you are in the right place. Today's guest is award winning Americana singer-songwriter Susan Cattaneo. Susan started her career as a writer-producer in television, where she ended up running on air promotion for WPIX, New York's number 1 independent channel. She left that career to attend Berklee College of Music on a vocal scolarship and was hired to teach songwriting...2022-05-0949 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday People028 Mike Horne - Authentic ChangeAuthentic Leadership for Everyday People is the podcast where we investigate the connection between effective leadership and authenticity. If you are looking for inspiration and tips on how to become a better leader by being your true self, you are in the right place. Today we talk to Mike Horne, an executive coach and leadership expert with over 30 years of experience leading human resources development in life sciences and high-tech organizations. Mike is also an author and the host of the podcast Authentic Change. Mike helps executives and aspiring leaders and their teams to avoid...2022-01-1741 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday People025 Winter Holiday Special - A Flavor of Italy with Wendy HollowayKey Takeaways[02:08] - Wendy I am so glad to have you as a guest today.[03:30] - For my American listeners, what are the three or four things they should do when they come to Italy? Or the things that you love about the country? But let’s start, Wendy, why don’t you tell our listeners your story?[07:03] - What was the experience of opening an office in Rome?[09:24] - What was it like for you at the time to open an office in Rome as an American?[11:13] - What...2021-12-2048 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday People021 Dino Cattaneo - My Story Part 2 - Building LeadershipWelcome to Authentic Leadership for Everyday People, the podcast that investigates the connection between effective leadership and authenticity. In my show my guests are asked to share their story, be authentic, transparent and vulnerable. It is only fair that I do the same for them and for you, my listeners. This is part two of the episodes where I am turning the microphone over to my new friend Randy Wilburn, who will ask me the same questions I ask my guests. How do I define authenticity? What is my definition of success? What makes a good leader?...2021-10-2547 minAuthentic Leadership for Everyday People020 Dino Cattaneo My Story Part 1 - Authenticity and Measuring SuccessDino Cattaneo - My Story Part 1 - Authenticity and Measuring SuccessWelcome to Authentic Leadership for Everyday People, the podcast that investigates the connection between effective leadership and authenticity. In my show my guests are asked to share their story, be authentic, transparent and vulnerable. It is only fair that I do the same for them and for you, my listeners. So in the next two episodes, I am turning the microphone over to my new friend Randy Wilburn, who will ask me the same questions I ask my guests. How do I define authenticity? What is...2021-10-1134 min