How to Build a Thriving Workplace Culture with Rose Ann Garza
Want to create a workplace where employees thrive, stay, and feel truly valued? In this episode of The Kind Leader Podcast, Rose Ann Garza, award-winning HR executive and Chief Human Resources Officer at Kerbey Lane, shares actionable insights on fostering a culture that attracts and retains top talent. You’ll learn: How corporate kindness directly improves […]
Stop Managing, Start Leading: Why Creating Self-Accountability Culture Outperforms Traditional Authority with guest Susan Inouye
In this episode of the Kind Leader Podcast, Gino Degregori interviews Susan Inouye, a transformational executive coach, about the evolving nature of leadership in today’s workplaces. They discuss the importance of kindness, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence in leadership, particularly in engaging younger generations like Millennials and Gen Z. Susan shares her journey from aspiring filmmaker […]
‘I Knew on Day One I Made the Wrong Choice’: How Career Missteps Led to Extraordinary Success with guest Katie O’Malley
Katie O’Malley, founder of Encouraged Coaching, shared her fascinating career journey from political science graduate to career coach and leadership educator. After working in political campaigns, nonprofits like the Innocence Project, and commercial real estate, she discovered her true calling in helping others navigate their careers. In 2018, she founded Encouraged Coaching while working at […]
The MOSAIC Method: A Revolutionary Framework for Authentic Leadership Development with guest Irene Riad
In this episode of The Kind Leader podcast, host Gino Degregori interviews Irene Riad, a transformational leader and coach with over 30 years of experience. Irene shares her unique multicultural background, having lived in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UK, and UAE, which shaped her perspective on leadership and culture. She introduces her Mosaic Integral Leadership […]
Why Kind Leadership Doesn’t Mean Weak Leadership: A Senior Executive’s Perspective with guest Dr. Karen Hills Pruden
Dr. Karen Hills Pruden, founder of Pruden Global Business Solutions Consulting and the Sister Leaders Community, shares her journey from frontline work to C-suite leadership over a 29-year career spanning six industries. She discusses paying $350/hour for mentorship early in her career, which helped her transition into senior leadership. Dr. Pruden emphasizes that kind leadership […]
Stop Your Team From Asking ‘What Should I Do?’ – A Leader’s Guide to Empowerment with guest Chris Seifert
In this episode of The Kind Leader podcast, host Gino Degregori interviews Christopher Seifert, founder of Enabling Empowerment and author of a book by the same name. Chris shares his 20+ years of experience across various industries, including the U.S. Navy submarine force and manufacturing leadership roles. The conversation centers on decision-making frameworks, kind leadership, […]
Your Team’s Hidden Voices: Lessons from NASA’s Communication Transformation with guest Dr. Laura Gallaher
In this conversation, Dr. Laura Gallaher, an organizational psychologist and transformational leader, discusses the importance of radical self-acceptance in leadership. She emphasizes that true kindness in leadership comes from a place of self-love and emotional awareness. Dr. Gallaher shares her experiences working with organizations like NASA and Disney, highlighting the role of psychological safety and […]
The Three A’s of Effective Leadership: Authenticity, Autonomy, and Accountability with guest Andrea Wanerstrand
In this conversation, Andrea Wanerstrand, a leadership coach and founder of A3 Culture Lab, discusses the importance of kind leadership, emphasizing the difference between being nice and being kind. She shares insights on navigating performance reviews, the significance of a growth mindset, and the cultural nuances that impact leadership styles globally. Andrea highlights the need […]
The Power of Parental Leadership: Building Tomorrow’s Kind Leaders Today with guest Delisa Abraham
In this episode of the Kind Leader Podcast, host Gino Degregori speaks with Delisa Abraham, an award-winning keynote speaker and expert in women’s leadership and youth empowerment. Delisa shares her journey of discovering kind leadership, emphasizing the importance of empathy and reflection in leadership roles. She discusses her experiences in the military, the impact of […]
Eat Your Slice of Pie: Redefining Kind Leadership in Business with guest Garrett Delph
In this episode of the Kind Leader Podcast, host Gino Degregori welcomes Garrett Delph, founder of ClarityOps, to discuss the essence of kind leadership. They explore Garrett’s journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership, and the significance of managed expectations. Garrett introduces the PIE formula—Professionalism, Integrity, and […]