Today we talk to Mike Sweeney, Chief Strategy Officer at RallyBright, and executive coach and a seasoned leader with a distinguished career that includes serving in the military before transitioning to the corporate world. Mike has a passion for coaching leaders, accelerating organizational change, and building and leading high-performing teams. Mike talks about some of the more subtle leadership lessons from the military, the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in leadership, and the ...

Today we talk to Jeff Robbins, musician and co-founder of Lullabot, a renowned, fully remote company specializing in web development. In 2021, Jeff developed an app called Visibox which allows musicians and other performers to control videos and other visual elements during their performances. Jeff's current band is 123 Astronaut. Jeff shares his journey from the music industry to co-founding Lullabot, his leadership approach, the importance of core values, navigating remote work, and redefinin...

Today 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 91 Silvia Negri - Episode 89 Gil Blander and Rony Sellam - Episode 72 Jean Batthany - Episode 79 Jonathan Rosoff - E...

Today's episode is a special one as we honor the Juneteenth holiday. In this episode, we're resharing a small extract from my conversations with two incredible guests from last year, addressing the progress that still needs to be made. First up, we have Jason Greer, a renowned labor and diversity expert, founder of Greer Consulting Inc, and author of the book “Bias, Racism & the Brain." Then, we'll hear from Zenica Chatman, a dedicated coach specializing in empowering women to overcome workplac...

In 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-assess Be a selfless leader Accountability. Contact Dino at: dino@al4ep.com Links: al4ep.com or authenticleadershipforeverydaypeople.com Dino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneo Podcast Instagram – @al4edp Podcast Twitter – @al4edp Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4ed...

Today we talk to Mya Byrne, a talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her captivating storytelling and heartfelt lyrics. Deeply influenced by her love for classic country music, she is dedicated to creating authentic and powerful songs that resonate with listeners. Out and proud, she is a leader for the presence of queer, trans women in Country music and is one of the first two trans artists to play AmericanaFest. Mya shares her journey as a transgender musician and activ...

Today's episode is a special one. We're thrilled to bring you our third annual "Business Jargon that Drives Us Crazy" show but with a delightful twist. In the past, we dedicated a single episode to showcase the answers to my favorite question of the podcast: "What is the business cliche or jargon that drives you crazy?" However, with our weekly show, we now have more insightful responses to share. In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, we present you with part one, featuring the thought-provokin...

Today we talk to Silvia Negri, the Founder and Creative Director of Negri Firman PR & Communication. Her journey in the fashion industry began in the late 80s and early 90s, when she worked for various PR firms and directly with renowned designers such as Giorgio Armani and Calvin Klein, among others. Silvia has carved an extraordinary career path, with her agency rapidly gaining global recognition in just over a decade. Silvia shares her extraordinary journey in the fashion industry, working w...

Today we talk to Dez Rock, lifelong entrepreneur and CEO and Founder of the cybersecurity company SIEMonster. Dez's entrepreneurial spirit and cybersecurity expertise have led her to become a respected leader in the industry. Her ability to see the big picture and never lose sight of the overall goal has enabled her to take SIEMonster from a start-up to a successful cybersecurity company. Dez shares her nonlinear career path of self-discovery towards authentic leadership, her experiences as a f...

Today we talk to Jonathan Rosoff, an entrepreneur, business leader, marketer, social impact strategist, and now the CEO and founder of Formative, a venture capital firm focused on investing in technology startups that are making a positive impact on society. Jonathan shares his insights on technology and social impact, the evolution of his definition of success, and his advice for finding meaningful work that feeds your soul. KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:34] - Dino introduces Jonathan Roseoff, his old f...

When I interview my guests, I often ask this question: what are your leadership principles? It's only fair that at some point you get to hear some of my leadership principles. You may recall a few months ago, we had an episode about mothers and leadership where I interviewed Daniella Rabbani. In that episode, I mentioned that I took many of my foundational leadership principles from my mom. So today, it's just me talking - I am going to share those learnings. As Mother's Day approaches and the...

Today we talk to Kvon Tucker, the co-founder and CEO of Consciously, a coaching and consulting company that aims to help leaders and organizations create more conscious, collaborative, and impactful workplaces. Before starting Consciously, Kvon spent over 15 years in leadership and organizational development, spending significant time in high-growth tech companies like Netflix, Amazon and Google and working with a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits and startups. ...

Today we talk to Rishi Bhatia. As CEO of Purple Carrot, a Massachusetts-based 100% plant-based meal kit company, Rishi leads the rethinking of plant-based food—making it mainstream for everyone. With over two decades of experience as a CTO and in product strategy, leadership, marketing, and innovation roles, Rishi has spearheaded customer-focused transformational strategies for both Fortune 500 companies and startups. Rishi discusses his journey from India to the US, how he transitioned from te...

Today we have a return guest: Christina Wallace who had joined me on EP55 of the podcast. Christina is an entrepreneur, musician, podcast host and professor at Harvard Business School. With all these interests she describes herself as a "human Venn diagram." Christina is here to discuss her book The Portfolio Life”, in which she talks about how cultivating a number of different interests and skills is key to living a more fulfilled life and build a successful career in a rapidly changing world....

Today we talk to Anngelle Wood, a prominent figure in the Boston media and music scene who wears many hats, including host of the Boston Emissions radio show, producer and host of the Crime of the Truest Kind podcast, and organizer for the historical Rock & Roll Rumble , a 40 years old Battle of The Bands that is a Boston institution. Anngelle shares the story of her journey in the music industry, how she became the organizer for the Rumble, and her mission to serve the local Boston music commu...

Today we talk to Anthony "Nippy" Ames, a former member of the NXIVM cult (featured in the HBO documentary The Vow) and co-host with his wife, Sarah Edmondson, of the podcast "A Little Bit Culty". Nippy shares his personal experience of being a member of the cult, including his journey of realizing the truth behind the facade and ultimately leaving the organization. We then talk about some recent cases of businesses that behaved like cults and how to spot corporate behaviors that may signal the ...

Today we talk to Ash Beckham, a speaker, author, corporate trainer, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Ash shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of building trust through authenticity, and embracing vulnerability as an ongoing two-way conversation, and reflects on the ripple effect of her TED Talk and her road to becoming an accidental activist. KEY TAKEAWAYS [01:37] - Dino introduces Ash Beckham, a speaker, author, corporate trainer, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. ...

Today we talk to Jean Batthany, who started her career as a designer in an advertising agency, then made several stops in many significant Senior Executive Creative roles at agencies and at Disney. In her latest role, she served as Chief Creative Officer at Walmart until a few months ago, when she decided it was time to take a pause in her working life and publicly shared her reasons and heart in a beautiful LinkedIn post. Jean shares insights on creative leadership and the challenges of transit...

We 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.com harryduran.com Other Harry Duran links: Fullcast: FullCast.co/authentic Podcast: Podcast Junkies Podcast: Vertical Farming LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryduran/ Twitter: @HarryDuranFC Instagram: @harrydu...

Harry Duran is the host of the Podcast Junkies podcast, the Vertical Farming podcast, and the founder of FullCast, a podcast agency. He also is a remarkable example of someone who has fully embraced his authentic self. In our conversation, he shared his journey from the corporate world to independent consultant to agency founder. We also talked about his decision to start sharing more publicly his full life and the impact that had on his business connections. Finally, we had a fascinating conve...

Today we talk to Jeremy Goldman, the director of Marketing & Retail briefings at Insider Intelligence. Jeremy has been an authority on marketing and its intersection with technology for over a decade. He built and led a successful marketing firm, Firebrand, but ultimately decided to sell the firm and join the bigger Insider intelligence. We talked about the journey of an entrepreneur and why he pivoted into his new role, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), how it's changing the busin...

Brian Beckcom is a philosopher, Computer Scientist, and one of the nation's top trial lawyers. He's also the founder and host of the "Lessons From Leaders" podcast, where he interviews military combat veterans, sports stars, judges, coaches, spiritual leaders, and more. We talked about his transition from computer science and his journey to becoming a trial lawyer and how he and his partner built a firm where family comes first for both the founders and employees, and his insight on balancing y...

"The mother as a leader is an underrepresented conversation. It's hard to articulate how much mothers impact society. And it's a messy job. But that child is going to be the leader of tomorrow. We're going to live in a world where that child gets to call the shots." - Daniella Rabbani Daniella Rabbani is a mother, an actress, a singer, a voice-over artist, and the host of the Mom Curious podcast that explores the complexities and challenges of parenthood through open and honest discussions on e...

In 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 ge...