Authentic Leadership for Everyday People

Jay 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 basketball team, and how a one-day event with Sergio Garcia launched his business career. We also go deep on how defining yourself through your job can be both a trap and a motivator—and how Jay finally found the balance that defines who he is today.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.cominkdstores.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jaysap/⁠Twitter: ⁠@Jay_Sapovits⁠Podcast JaySapChats on YouTube and SpotifyAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Today'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 conversation, Audrey shares how she learned to lead while building a company from scratch, the growing pains that come with scaling fast, and what it means to embrace authenticity when you don't look like the typical Silicon Valley founder. We also talk about her vision of democratizing mentorship and building a company rooted in both purpose and bold ambition.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comcuriouscardinals.com Additional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/audrey-wisch/Instagram: @audreywischInstagram: @curiouscardinalsAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Memorial Day Week edition - Part 1 of Best of Business Jargons That Drives you Crazy. This includes excerpts from episodes published between July and December of 2024. Here are the featured speakers.Maggie OlsonPatrick HeronDavid WestGiovanni VacchiLily ZhengBryan AdamsChristian MunteanDamon LembiClaudia ScottJesse FriedmanMarques OgdenAli CoxCarlos WilliamsJohn TorrensJim SchleckserKathryn ValentineContact 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:

Rick 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 how the definition of success has changed for him over the years. Plus, we got a sneak peek into his upcoming book which aims to help readers find their own happiness, flaws and all.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.commymorningstack.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rickculletonInstagram: @rickculletonYouTube: youtube.com/@Rick.CulletonAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Jolynn 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® Serious Play®. Yes, she uses LEGO® bricks to unlock deeper thinking, enhance team collaboration, and drive strategic breakthroughs.We talked about how to design truly inclusive learning environments, how sensory tools can deepen engagement and retention, and what it takes to sell a transformative — but unconventional — approach to skeptical business leaders.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comelevateyourtalent.coAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jolynnledgerwoodInstagram: @elevateyourtalentAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Today'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.Delaney shared how he scaled his corporate income from $80K to $390K in less than a year, the philosophy and structure behind holding multiple jobs simultaneously, and how he built a 7-figure business helping others do the same.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.com elevatedtech.us Additional Guest Links:Instagram: @delaneywilliam_Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Paige 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.comawaken180weightoss.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/awaken180-weightlossInstagram: @awaken180weightlossFacebook: facebook.com/Awaken180 Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Jennifer Langton is the Senior Vice President of Health and Innovation, from 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, connection-driven leader she is today.In our conversation, Jennifer talks about how she brought those life lessons into her professional world—from her early career in finance, to launching innovation initiatives at the NFL during a time of intense public scrutiny over concussions.We dive into how she built support for bold ideas inside a tradition-heavy organization, the leadership philosophy that helped her succeed in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of aligning personal purpose with professional mission.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comjenniferlangtoninc.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/jenniferlangtonInstagram: @jenny_langton Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Elitzur 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 his thinking about leadership and humanity. He shared how, in studying civilizations long gone, he's come to understand both the commonality and fragility of human experience—and how that awareness fuels his commitment to dialogue, education, and healing.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comelitzurbarashersiegal.huji.ac.ilAdditional Guest Links:Middle Meets: innov-humanities.huji.ac.il/middle-meetsSupport Middle Meets: afhu.org/middle-meetsMiddle Meets Facebook: facebook.com/people/Middle-Meets/61562913084622Instagram: @middle_meetsAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Greg Larkin is am entrepreneur, author, and founder of the executive community Punks & Pinstripes, a curated executive community that gathers people who, as he says, are trying to climb their second mountain. Greg's view of what defines success is a little different. And it is heavily shaped by his personal history. He found success very quickly, by being the first person to predict the 2008 subprime mortgage melt down. That early success skyrocketed him into high-profile roles — but also into a cycle of ego, addiction to recognition, and a sense of disconnection from his true self.In our conversation, Greg walks us through how he hit that breaking point and what came after — the tough reflection, the discomfort of leaving the prestige behind, and the journey toward doing work that truly aligned with who he is. We talked about the difference between surviving and thriving, about leadership that comes from experience versus theory, and about building authentic community in a world obsessed with status.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.compunksandpinstripes.comAdditional Guest Links:Contact at: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/punks-pinstripesGreg LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregilarkinAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicHonest Mechanik: honestmechanik.bandcamp.com

Today'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 also offered some powerful insights on the importance of data-driven decision making, the value of clarity in communication, and how dressing the part can sometimes make all the difference.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comintellibright.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ronrbrowningInstagram:Twitter: Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Natasha 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 skills she developed through her unconventional path — starting as a regional analyst rather than a sector specialist — and how those skills helped her navigate high-stakes investment decisions in volatile markets.In the second half of our conversation, we explored her leadership work around ESG investing, and her current role as Co-Chair of Girls Are Investors — a UK-based nonprofit working to improve gender diversity in the investment industry by inspiring and supporting the next generation of women investors.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comGirls Are Investors: gainuk.orgAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/natasha-braginsky-mounier-62525721/Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Rishad 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 fostering an ecosystem of talent rather than just managing employees.We also explore what individuals—whether they are seasoned executives or just starting out —can do to stay relevant and successful in a world where the future of work is being rewritten in real-time.To hear about Rishad's career and his other book, check out his previous appearance on the show.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comrishad.substack.comAdditional Guest Links:Website: rethinking-work.ioLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rishadtobaccowalaAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Joseph 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 lonely at the top.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comThe Three Hs of Leadership ArticleAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joseph-rainone-3879a8120/Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Dina 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 between authenticity and professional expectations. Plus, we touch on her experience working alongside her husband in their family business, the unique challenges of blending work and personal relationships, and how leaders can better manage emotions—both their own and their teams'.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comdinadsmith.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dina-denham-smith/Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Haley 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 balancing structure with innovation, and why authenticity plays a key role in fostering trust and collaboration. We also dive into her fascinating research on how alternating between deep focus and mind-wandering can enhance creative output—a game-changer for anyone looking to improve problem-solving in their organizationContact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comhcforest.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/haley-forest/Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

This episode is a selection from the original 2020 interview with Rishad Tobaccowala.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAdditional Guest Links:Rishad's LinkedIn Rishad's Website Rishad's NewsletterRishad's Book Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

A 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 Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.commilezero.ioAdditional Guest Links:UnlockingInnovation.co linkedin.com/in/robynmboltonUnlocking Innovation BookAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Suzanne 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 for local organizations that do work to preserve wildlife.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comsuzannedean.meAdditional Guest Links:Artists for Wildlife Conservation: afwildc.orgInstagram: @artistswildlifeconservationFacebook: facebook.com/ArtistsForWildlifeConservationAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Robyn 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 questioning whether what she was pursuing was what she really wanted.And when she started her own firm, she chose to avoid the traditional rules of having a growth plan. And that actually led to long lasting success, on her own terms.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.commilezero.ioAdditional Guest Links:UnlockingInnovation.co linkedin.com/in/robynmboltonAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Today 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 how to be a company's brand pillars need be reflected in the whole experience, and not just in the communications.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comThe CEO Project Podcast - Dino's EpisodeJim Schleckser on Authentic Leadership for Everyday PeopleAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jimschleckserLinkedIn Corporate: linkedin.com/company/theceoprojectAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicHonest Mechanik: honestmechanik.bandcamp.com

Today'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 businesses integrating members of your family, and how he built a core foundation of expertise in an industry that is not considered very trendy, like commercial cleaning services, and used that as a platform to entrepreneurship, even launching a tech company.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comrickyregalado.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rickyregalado/Facebook: facebook.com/ricky.regalado.39Instagram: @rickyregaladoCorporate sites:rozaladocleaning.comgetroute.comCleaning & Cocktails podcast on YouTubeAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Today'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 the conversation Justin shared a number of steps and ideas that people can take to start getting their finances in the right shape and build a solid and safe financial future for themselves.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.com journeytofinancialfreedom.coAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/justin-buonomo-a4bb56185/Facebook: facebook.com/journeytofinancialfreedom.coInstagram: @justin_buonomoYouTube: youtube.com/@justinbuonomoAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

We 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.comAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

In 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: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Today'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.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.commarquesogden.comAdditional Guest Links:Contact at: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marquesogdenInstagram: @marquesogdenTwitter: @Marques_OgdenFacebook: facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/YouTube: @marquesogden695Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Kathryn 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.comAdditional Guest Links:List of 76 things to ask for in negotiations: www.76things.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kval/Instagram (corporate): @worthmorestrategiesAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Christian 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 is that in his experience the success of projects often is affected more by how it is organized and run than by the amount of resources availailable.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comchristianmuntean.comAdditional Guest Links:Dowload the Train To Lead Self-Assessment HERELeadership resources: christianmuntean.com/resources/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christianmuntean/Book: Train To LeadAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Lily 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 executive who wants to embrace a data-driven approach to DEI can take.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comlilyzheng.coAdditional Guest Links:Contact at: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lilyzheng308Instagram: @lilyzheng308Books:Reconstructing DEI amazon link: Reconstructing DEIDEI Deconstructed amazon link: DEI DeconstructedAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Jim 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 balance organizational culture and leadership, the importance of building complementary teams, the need to know from the beginning how a business is going to be sustainable from a financial standpoint, when and how to think about raising capital. We finish with some thoughts on how the CEO role has changed over the past 20 years and what are the key traits to be effective.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comtheceoproject.comAdditional Guest Links:Corporate:The CEO Project Podcast (aka The Lazy CEO podcast): theceoproject.com/the-podcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/theceoproject/Facebook: facebook.com/IncCEOprojectYouTube: @CEOProjectPersonaljimschleckser.com/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jimschleckser/Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Neta Weiner is an Israeli 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 challenges of maintaining unity within such a diverse group,the process of making art under conflict, the importance of disagreement within the creation of art, and changing his role from being a pure creator to also being the business leader of the group.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAdditional Guest Links:Instagram: @netaweinerFacebook: facebook.com/neta.weinerYouTube: youtube.com/user/TheNetajiMusic links:LinktreeSpotifyBandcampAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Today'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 do you build a successful VC firm? How do you manage that type of work force and how do you make sure all the incentives are lined up correctly?Throughout the episode, Patrick was very transparent and direct. If you are either a VC or aspiring VC or an entrepreneur, you will find a lot of deep insights.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comfrazierls.comfrazierhealthcare.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn Corporate: linkedin.com/company/frazier-life-sciences/ LinkedIn Personal: linkedin.com/in/patrick-heron-b4b72913/Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Maggie 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 retail, food and beverage, and technology sectors, she became the Chief of Staff to the President of the T-Mobile Business Group. In this role, she built the Chief of Staff model from the ground up, creating a highly efficient team and establishing an executive back-office structure. supporting the President, SVPs, and over 5,000 employees. She also built a Chief of Staff team, defining all roles, processes, and systems. This experience led her to the decision to found Nova Chief of Staff.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comnovachiefofstaff.comAdditional Guest Links:Corporate:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/novachiefofstaffInstagram: @novachiefofstaffFacebook: facebook.com/NovaChiefofStaff/Twitter: @novachiefofstafTikTok: @novachiefofstaffPersonalLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/maggie-olson-cosInstagram: @maggiej_5Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

At 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:Powers Electric GuitarsLuigi Pirandello - Six Characters in Search of An AuthorsItalo Svevo The Conscience of ZenoMarcel Proust - In Search of Lost TimeJoe Jackson - A Cure for GravityBill Bruford - The Autobiography

Claudia 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 the process of finding personal balance also helped her find a new inspiration for her professional path.Finally, as someone who has it, Claudia is also an advocate for Tourette Syndrome. We discussed her own experience with Tourette syndrome and she shared some advice for supporting people afflicted by it.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comstartupjunkie.orgAdditional Guest Links:Personal:LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/claudiapscott/Instagram: @claudiapscottFacebook: facebook.com/claudiapscottStartup Junkie:Podcast: startupjunkie.org/podcastLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/startup-junkieInstagram: @startup_junkieFacebook: facebook.com/startupjunkieKiva Northwest Arkansas:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/kiva-nwaInstagram: @kiva_nwaFacebook: facebook.com/KivaNWAAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com

Today'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. Over time, he made his way up to CEO.All of this makes for a very rich episode, where obviously you will hear about the leadership lessons from playing sport at a very high level, building your leadership approach as you move through your business, and how successful entrepreneurs can think about bringing the next generation into their business. Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comlearnit.comAdditional Guest Links:Damon's website: thelearnitallleader.comDamon's Books: thelearnitallleader.com/booksThe Learn-It-All Podcast: thelearnitallleader.com/podcastlinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/damonlembiInstagram: @damonlembiYoutube: youtube.com/learnittrainingAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Joanna 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 a venture capital firm helped her design and build a company in a way that would enable it to be economically viable while fulfilling this mission. She also shares some eye opening statistics on what the status of healthcare for women is in this country.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:joinmidi.comal4ep.comAdditional Guest Links:Corporate links:LinkdedIn: linkedin.com/company/midi-healthInstagram: @midihealthFacebook: facebook.com/joinmidiPersonal Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joannastroberAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Victor 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 become aware of the direct and second order impacts that businesses has on society, Victor discusses a framework that CEOs can start to adopt to decide how to manage the Fourth Stakeholder - society at large.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comThe 4th Stakeholder Framework and Articles — Victor ChoAdditional Guest Links:Corporate: emovid.comEmovid code to get priority in the wait list: https://www.emovid.com/?promo=GF2 Victor on Authentic Leadership for Everyday People - Building Authentic Communication with AILinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victor-cho-/Career Acceleration Course — Victor Cho Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Today'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 marketing and advertising professional, the evolution of her leadership style, and her mission-driven approach to improving the food supply chain. The conversation touches on the challenges of leading a remote team, the importance of setting clear expectations, and the significance of building trust within her organization. And since she is an expert in the food I also asked her for some advice for consumers on making informed food choices.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comwearenoblewest.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alicoxInstagram: @alicox.ceoInstagram: @wearenoblewestAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

An 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 Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Today'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 CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

John 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: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnmtorrensJohn's Book: Lightning in Bottle: How Entrepreneurs Can Harness Their ADHD to WinAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Today'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, the importance of open communication in building trust and loyalty, and the broader societal impact of leadership. Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comemovid.comAdditional Guest Links:Emovid code to get priority in the wait list: https://www.emovid.com/?promo=GF2 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/victor-cho-/The 4th Stakeholder Framework and Articles — Victor ChoCareer Acceleration Course — Victor Cho Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Today 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 launch his own company.We also havea very candid conversation of what it means to be a minority owned business, and some of the struggles that black owned businesses face vs. other businesses. Finally, he shares why he decided to keep his company a fully remote company, and what are some of the advantages that come from that structure.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comstudiodbc.comAdditional Guest Links:PersonalLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/carlosawilliams/Corporate:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/studiodbcInstagram: @studiodbcAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Our 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 communicate with their employees, and shared a couple of examples of companies that successfully aligned their corporate culture and their communications to their employees.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comhappydance.loveAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bryanadams1Instagram: @bryan_phcAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpBooksBryan Adams: Give and Get Employer BrandingKim Scott: Radical CandorMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Giovanni 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. He also shares the impact that selling insurance as a student to pay for his education had on his overall success. We also take some time to discuss his book "The Heart Of Leadership", which was recently translated to English. Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comcolombinigroup.comAdditional Guest Links:Corporate:febalcasa.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/colombini-groupGiovanni VacchiWikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giovanni_Battista_VacchiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/giovannivacchiAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpBook by Giovanni VacchiItaliano: Al Cuore della Leadership https://amzn.eu/d/04VYtv70Español: El arte y el corazón del liderazgo https://amzn.eu/d/0j4TgGGW English: The Heart of Leadership https://amzn.eu/d/07TL7AHv MusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

David 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: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:Proscia.comal4ep.comAdditional Guest Links:David WestLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-r-westTwitter / X: @davidwest_irl ProsciaLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/prosciaTwitter / X: @ProsciaAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In today's episode we revisit all the answers to the question: what is the business expression or jargon that drives you crazy. If you missed it, make sure you check out 4th Annual Business Jargon that Drives You Crazy - Part 1, which came out on Memorial Day.Here are our featured guests:Ginevra Bersani FranceschettiJason ThompsonDr. Amanda BlakeAnna GoldsmithJason DownieAmy VaughanStephen Klein Steve WunkerChristian "Boo" BoucusisPam PriorDr. Yasmeen Abu FrahiaAnthony FrasierAnnie GarofaloKelly CampbellSimon T BaileyRachel LabiContact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAdditional Guest Links:Go to the individual pages linked above.Authentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn:

Rachel 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 she used internships to align organizational goals with the career aspirations of peers, and went to a model that partners with outside organizations and corporations to fund the development of the content. Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comBuilding Financial Freedom siteAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachel-labiInstagram: @peoplelifecoBuilding Financial Freedom Instagram: @buildingfinfreedomAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Anthony 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 his drive to succeed.This journey instilled in him a desire to pay it forward, which is why he spent a significant portions of his career building organizations that help other entrepreneurs succeed, and you will experience his desire to help others in the tips he shares in the episode.AI education event on June 27: AI Unplugged: Navigating Legal BoundariesContact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comAD Creative: abfc.coAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthonyfrasierPodcast - all shows: abfc.co/showsMentioned in the episode: Charm Words and Camp RedrumAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Our 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. His exact word are actually “I totally committed career suicide”.But as often happens in these cases, crisis becomes a key turning point. Despite the fact he had secured a lucrative corporate offer, Simon decided to follow his passion for speaking in public, teaching and developing people and he bet on himself. The rest is easy to imagine.Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.comWebsites:al4ep.comsimontbailey.comAdditional Guest Links:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/simontbailey/Instagram: @simontbaileyFacebook: facebook.com/BrilliantSimonTYouTube: youtube.com/c/SimonTBaileyIntlTikTok: tiktok.com/@simontbaileyAuthentic Leadership For Everyday People / Dino CattaneoDino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneoPodcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edpMusicSusan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy