Lead the Future - Leadership Accountability with Dr. Vince Molinaro

In this episode of Lead the Future, Dr. Vince Molinaro sits down with Will Foussier, CEO and co-founder of AceUp, to explore how AI is transforming leadership development at scale. As a pioneer in tech-powered coaching, Will shares how his mission-driven mindset and belief in “doing well by doing good” has fueled his journey to create scalable, science-based leadership solutions.  From insights into the real capabilities of AI in leadership to stories from Will's entrepreneurial and social impact background, this conversation is a must-listen for leaders navigating a rapidly evolving landscape. 

In this episode of Lead the Future, Dr. Vince Molinaro sits down with Brad Furtney, Division President at EverCommerce, to uncover how Brad has successfully led the integration and growth of multiple acquired software companies. With over 25 years of leadership experience across diverse industries, Brad shares the strategies and insights that have driven 16% annual revenue growth, exceptional employee engagement scores, and a thriving culture of leadership development.  “We've built a community of leaders that supports each other across companies, creating a culture where they can share their experiences and solve challenges together.” – Brad Furtney, Group President 

In this episode of the Lead the Future Podcast, host Vince Molinaro sits down with Neil Hunter, Chief Learning Officer of Deloitte Canada, to explore innovative approaches in leadership development. With over 30 years of experience, Neil shares insights into whole-person development, the future of work, and strategies for cultivating agility, resilience, and engagement in today's leaders. Discover how Deloitte leverages creative learning experiences, like chef school and improv classes, to foster a growth mindset and improve performance. Neil also discusses the evolving expectations of leadership, the power of community, and the impact of AI and neuroscience on talent strategies.  Tune in for valuable perspectives on creating workplaces where leaders and teams thrive and learn how Deloitte's leadership initiatives are shaping the future. 

Join Vince Molinaro as he engages in a compelling conversation with Hege Sollie-Zetlmayer, Chief Human Resources Officer at PTC Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical leader focused on treatments for rare diseases. In this insightful episode, Hege delves into her journey of developing a resilient HR function, the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and how she helped steer PTC's leadership culture during times of crisis. She emphasizes the importance of nurturing a community-driven culture, where every employee plays a role in shaping the organizational values.  Hege also highlights PTC's significant investment in leadership development, even during the toughest periods, and shares strategies for fostering trust and engagement among employees. Whether you're in HR or a business leader looking for practical insights, this episode covers essential topics including leadership accountability, organizational development, and creating a thriving culture that sustains success. 

In this insightful podcast, Vince Molinaro engages with Michelle Sangster, CHRO of Eclipse Automation, to explore her three-year transformative journey. The conversation highlights Michelle's strategic acumen in leading change and driving transformation. It delves into the challenges she faced in doubling the company's size swiftly, shifting focus from technical expertise to prioritizing people and infrastructure. This pivotal shift paved the way for Eclipse Automation's acquisition by Accenture, marking a significant evolution in scale and organizational dynamics. The podcast sheds light on the changing landscape of HR leadership, illustrating its critical role in driving business success and organizational transformation. Vince and Michelle's dialogue is a testament to the resilience and adaptability required for effective HR leadership, emphasizing its impact on fostering a culture of accountability, purpose, and community within the corporate world.  Key leadership insights to listen for “People support what they help create.” The role of a leadership contract in facilitating the consolidation and strategic alignment of leadership teams throughout a merger and acquisition (M&A) process.  How Michelle redefines HR leadership  Human Capital as Infrastructure  The Strategic Ecosystem 

On this episode of the Lead the Future Podcast, Dr. Vince Molinaro is joined by Frank Stramaglia, General Manager of Astellas Pharma Canada. At the time of this conversation, Astellas is in the middle of a culture transformation. Frank explains how multiple, significant changes in the industry are requiring his organization to operate, deliver, and approach things in totally different ways.  Frank reflects on the past couple years, in which the organization needed to downsize a few times, and on how they are now needing to pivot and scale up as they prepare to launch multiple products in the near future. Both scenarios have presented different, but equally important challenges.  Vince and Frank discuss the importance of investing the time to get everyone on board in projects of such high impact and different strategies for doing so. “I think getting people to get out of their comfort zone is the biggest learning when you're going through a period like this, we always default back to what I did before, and my experiences, and you have to remind people that while those things can help you, it's also very important to recognize that the environment we're in is a unique environment.  It's one that none of us have dealt with before. And therefore, we've got to really be thinking differently about how we approach business challenges.”  – Frank Stramaglia

New Gold Canada, Inc.'s Head of HR, Sharon Giraudel joins Dr. Vince Molinaro as a guest on the Lead the Future Podcast to discuss the importance of investing in developing a leadership contract and the vital role Human Resources plays in implementing the strategies, training, and resources for success. 

Leadership Development expert, James Prior, joins Dr. Vince Molinaro as a guest on the Lead the Future Podcast to dive deep into the pitfalls and traps many organizations fall into when addressing leadership development and advice for leaders looking to weave a culture of growth, connectedness, and accountability. 

Global Customer Growth and Innovation Evangelist of Salesforce and Wall Street Best Selling Author, Tiffani Bova, joins Dr. Vince Molinaro as a guest on the Lead the Future Podcast to dive deep into how the employee experience drives growth and innovation in business and common areas of tension between C-suite executives and employees.

In Episode 21 of the Lead the Future™ podcast, Dr. Vince Molinaro welcomes Andrew Pateman, VP of People, Culture, and Performance at Canadian Blood Services to discuss leadership accountability, rebuilding workplace culture in a post-pandemic environment, and supporting and identifying emerging leaders within his organization. Andrew defines how Canadian Blood Services has codified leadership principles into the values of the organization. Andrew instills a “leading with head and heart” value system approach, allowing team members to lead with empathy while at the same time maintaining commitment to ambitious goals. Key leadership insights to listen for How Canada Blood Services navigates the post-pandemic workplace, balancing flexibility, encouraging collaborative workspaces, and diversity, equity, and inclusion at work. Andrew's “head and heart” leadership style, encouraging empathy and commitment to ambitious goals. The reinforcement at Canadian Blood Services of a sense of community within its leaders, making sure to have each other's back, manifesting a culture of mutual accountability. Andrew's views on leadership as a practice, something you keep learning and adjusting. With so many trends and literature, it's important to learn from those with experience.

In Episode 20 of the Lead the Future™ podcast, Dr. Vince Molinaro welcomes Ron Harper, President/CEO of JFE Shoji Power Canada (formerly Cogent Power Incorporated) to discuss leadership accountability and the role it has played in driving success during challenging times. Their conversation dives into the challenges JFE Shoji Power Canada faced (recession, pandemic, change in ownership, etc.) and emphasizes his experience with our leadership training the importance of leadership accountability starting first and foremost with yourself. Ron also goes on to share many more leadership insights from his 25 years at JFE Shoji Power Canada, as well as how he used new Japanese ownership to create a culture shift within the organization to a “one company” mindset.  

In Episode 19 of the Lead the Future™ podcast, Dr. Vince Molinaro welcomes Barbara Bahry, VP of Organizational Development with Odlum Brown to discuss leadership accountability and the role it has played in the transformation of culture at Odlum Brown and throughout Barbara's career experiences. Their conversation dives into the key differentiators that set a company up for success, especially during critical turning points in business. Barbara highlights the results Odlum Brown has experienced over the past 8 years since committing to a culture of leadership accountability and shares her best advice for HR leaders tackling similar challenges. 

While enabling the creation of communities is at the core of her passions and growing tech business, Gina Bianchini, Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks, is also a firm believer in practicing mindfulness to drive focus and purpose in life. Her Purpose30 exercise is designed to help leaders dig into 6 questions that can help frame directives and get to the heart of one's purpose in life.  This episode of the Lead the Future Podcast with Dr. Vince Molinaro explores this and more with guest Gina Bianchini. Tune in! 

In this episode of the Lead the Future Podcast, Dr. Vince Molinaro speaks with Rita McGrath, one of the world's most prominent and influential thinkers on business strategy. Their conversation takes a deeper look into how to identify and navigate strategic inflection points in business and the importance of having great leadership accountability in place to execute strategy. “I think organizational growth almost always requires personal growth. And that requires reflection, and it requires practice, and it requires the ability to be uncomfortable, and to see what the next thing is.” – Rita McGrath Dr. Vince Molinaro is a leadership advisor, speaker, researcher and NY Times bestselling author. His organization Leadership Contract, Inc has helped organizations around the world build the strong leadership cultures they need to lead the future.

In episode 15 of Lead the Future, Dr. Vince Molinaro speaks with Tom Peters, one of the world's most prominent thinkers on business management. He is the author of In Search of Excellence, one of the best-selling business books of all time, which sold millions of copies and changed the way businesses around the world operate.   True to Tom and Vince's fashion, the conversation focuses on simple, practical ways that people can step up and make a difference on their teams, in their organizations, and even in the world. They discuss the power and impact that arises when people form solid working relationships, the one essential characteristic of a good hire, and Tom's opinion on one critical thing leaders should focus on over the next couple years.     “Excellence is not a hill to climb. Excellence is not an aspiration. Excellence is the next five minutes.” – Tom Peters  

In episode 14 of Lead the Future, Dr. Vince Molinaro spoke with Jim Reid, author, speaker, and CEO and Executive Coach who has been named one of Canada's top 50 executives. As a former CHRO who navigated significant change and numerous organizational transformations, Jim shares his opinion on the current state of the leadership development industry and why there are so often gaps between expectations and results. During the interview, Jim goes into depth on 5 highly applicable principles he has detailed in his recent book, Leading to Greatness. We talk about where leaders tend to fall short in each, how they can apply them in their role, and the impact each has.

In episode 13 of Lead the Future, Dr. Vince Molinaro and Jennifer Fondrevay discuss how senior leaders can prepare for human capital challenges when undergoing a merger or acquisition, as well as how leaders themselves can navigate the changing and often ambiguous environment that arises post-M&A. They go into more detail on base recommendations for leaders, such as: Be proud of your past achievements, but don't rest on them Focus on your talent and impact, don't cling to your title Maintain a positive attitude & look for opportunities to contribute

In Episode 12 of Lead the Future, I spoke with Ron Carucci, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Navalent, bestselling author of 8 books, and TedX speaker. He shared some of the research behind his latest book, To Be Honest, that reveals conditions under which leaders are more prone to be truthful, behave fairly, and act with purpose, and under which conditions they tend to act in the opposite manner. Listen for an interesting conversation on how to drive greater accountability and build stronger credibility as a leader, and also the impact of organizations deliberately emphasizing relationship building (or not). “Leaders that work hard to earn and keep the trust of their most important stakeholders do very well. But leaders that rely on their good intentions can get themselves into trouble, even with the best of intentions.” – Ron Carucci

Whether they need a network around them for support, learning, and partnerships, or to source new talent, ideas, and customers, leaders everyone need to find their people. Author and business consultant Pamela Slim helps us understand the most effective and efficient way to building your community – it's what she calls the ecosystem model and it comes straight from decades of work helping business owners grow their organizations.  In this conversation of Lead the Future, she walks us through the different steps in her model, how leaders can use it to assess the relationships they have – and need – outside and inside their organizations, and some examples she's seen when working with her customers.   “When you're in an ecosystem in a relational way, you see that everyone (within your ecosystem) is centered around solving a core problem. And in that feeling of community, we can share a purpose and a passion for solving that core problem.”  – Pamela Slim  

In Episode 10 of Lead the Future, I spoke with Rob Chesnut, former Chief Ethics Offer of Airbnb. He shared how watching the #MeToo movement affect organizations around the world sparked him to make integrity a focal point in his work. Rob shares the 6 Cs that leaders can use to be more intentional about incorporating integrity in their daily leadership, as well as multiple stories for how he made integrity tangible and important for leaders and employees across his organization.   Rob is the author of "Intentional Integrity". “Integrity used to be doing the right thing even when no one is watching. Today, everybody is always watching.” – Rob Chesnut

In Episode 9 of Lead The Future I interviewed Frances Valintine, Founder and CEO of The Mind Lab & Tech Futures Lab based out of Auckland, New Zealand. Frances is an innovator, technologies futurist, and disrupter of traditional education. In our conversation, Frances shares the key capabilities that leaders must develop in order to effectively lead their organizations over the next few years. Additionally, Frances provides some valuable insights for organizations looking to re-skill their teams. 

Mark Sangster is a cybersecurity evangelist, award-winning speaker at conferences, and author of the new book "NO SAFE HARBOR". Mark discusses how the shift to remote work during the pandemic led to an increased prevalence of cyber-attacks and why leaders must view IT problems as organizational risk management problems. Mark shares insights into what organizations are most at vulnerable, and provides some strategies that leaders can employ to mitigate the risk of cyber-attacks. Mark Sangster is the Vice President and Industry Security Strategist at eSentire.

Tiffani outlines some key ideas from her book, Growth IQ, such as the important role companies play in tackling the biggest issues facing our society. Tiffani also shares a personal story that can help young people just starting their careers.    Listen for tangible ways that leaders can engage with their employees and customers in a meaningful way to facilitate actionable change and growth.   Tiffani Bova is the Chief Growth Evangelist at Salesforce, the world's #1 CRM platform.

Jeff Desjardins is the Editor-in-Chief & Founder of Visual Capitalist, a website that creates enriched visual content focused on emerging trends.   Jeff outlines key findings from his latest book Signals that seeks to make sense of the flood of information regarding the acceleration of technological growth, the evolving dynamics of geopolitical power structures and changing consumer preferences.  Listen as Jeff breaks down all the data to explain the big changes our world will encounter in the future. 

Laura Liswood is the General Secretary of the Council of Women Leaders and a renowned speaker on leadership, diversity, and unconscious bias.   Laura shares how mission-critical diversity is for businesses today and debunks common myths on how to go about achieving it.  She also discusses the different skillsets of transactional and relational leaders and appropriate moments for each.   Listen for some of Laura's insights from working with top female leaders from governments around the globe.   

Wayne Monteith is the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation at the Federal Aviation Administration.   Wayne shares multiple stories from his 29 years in the United States Air Force. His powerful experience during Hurricane Matthew challenges leaders to question which tasks they feel are important but can actually delegate in order to focus on what brings true value.  Listen for lessons from space travel that help leaders anticipate the challenges of “re-entry” into the workplace.

Dr. Graham Sher is the CEO of Canadian Blood Services, Canada's biological lifeline.   Graham maps out the big challenges faced by his organization as it worked the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also shares his strategies for building personal and organizational resilience in order to make sure he, his teams, and his organization could continue to deliver.    Listen for Graham's perspective on how the crisis has resulted in a collision of the present and the future. 

Gina Bianchini is the CEO of Mighty Networks, a platform for creators and brands to start and grow communities. Gina shares her perspective on the role of community in our increasingly divided world as well as strategies for keeping focused on top priorities and the role of vulnerability in growth.    Listen for Gina's strategy for maintaining the clarity she needs to stay resilient, be a source of strength for her team, and help everyone build comfort with uncertainty, chaos, and rapid change. 

Alain Dehaze is the CEO of The Adecco Group, one of the world's largest HR services and staffing companies. Alain speaks to how he and his company led during the COVID-19 pandemic, how he manages the pressures of leading a global company, and how a leadership contract helped establish clear expectations for all Adecco leaders. Listen for findings from Adecco's recent research on the changing nature of work and Alain's perspective on how leaders will need to adapt for the workplace of the future.