Leadership DNA

Are you open to both constructive criticism and positive feedback within your organization?  In this podcast segment, Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez discuss the value of seeking feedback as a leader. They emphasize the importance of feedback in personal and professional growth and share practical ways to incorporate feedback into one's leadership journey. Arturo Gomez highlights the power of ano...

Building trust is crucial for effective leadership. In this podcast episode, Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez emphasize that trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership. Trust is established through honesty, full transparency, availability, consistency, commitment to teaching and coaching, willingness to listen and take corrective action, and acknowledgment of successes within the team. They also...

How is it that taking care of yourself affects your whole organization? In this episode Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez discuss the significance of culture in an organization and its impact on success. Arturo emphasizes the importance of values and vision in shaping culture and explains that setting clear values and a mission statement is crucial. They also discuss the need for leaders to regularly au...

How does effective communication affect your company culture? In this episode Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez they emphasize the importance of clear communication, setting goals, and establishing core values and culture within the organization. The hosts also highlight the value of autonomy and results-driven approaches rather than focusing on the number of hours worked. They share personal experience...

Coach Prime, Deion Sanders, is the hottest thing in college football and has transformed his Colorado Buffaloes into a Top 25 team almost instantly. In this episode of Leadership DNA, Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez talk about the leadership lessons we can learn from Deion Sanders. This includes the way he’s overhauled the entire roster to remove the losing DNA, established a standard of excellence, a...

How can you effectively manage a remote team?  In this episode Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez emphasize the importance of clear communication, setting goals, and establishing core values and culture within the organization. Rob and Arturo also highlighted the value of autonomy and results-driven approaches rather than focusing on the number of hours worked. They share personal experiences and insight...

How does leading by example amplify your leadership impact? In this episode of Leadership DNA, Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez discuss the importance of leading by example to be an effective leader. They highlight the impact of a leader's actions on setting the tone for their team and organization. How emphasizing authenticity over perfection, transparent communication, and the balance between pe...

Why do great leaders stand out? It's all in the clarity of their goals. In this episode of Leadership DNA, Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez dive into the importance of clear goals and expectations in leadership. They explore the significance of being prepared, maintaining standards of excellence, and fostering trust within a team. The conversation also touches on the transformation from being a st...

What's at the core of every great leader? In this episode of Leadership DNA, Rob Cressy and Arturo Gomez delve into the three fundamental elements of leadership DNA: shedding ego, developing self-awareness, and cultivating strong interpersonal skills. These elements are the core building blocks for effective leadership.  - You can connect with us on social media: Follow our LinkedIn Page: htt...

We're thrilled to announce the relaunch of the Leadership DNA podcast after a two-year hiatus. Join Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy as they talk about what to expect from the reboot, what’s changed since last time, and how this will help you be a better leader.  - You can connect with us on social media: Follow our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadershipdna/ Rob Cressy - Linked...

Sometimes leaders need to embrace risk and allow for willingness and opportunity to drive the team and its players. In this episode of Leadership DNA, Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy jam about when to jump the line. What is the criteria for evaluating talent and who gets promoted? When is it wise to take a risk on someone who might not have the resume, but they’ve got other skills? What does a leade...

There is great power in leaders who are willing to get their hands dirty. In this episode of Leadership DNA, Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy jam about the importance of being involved at the ground level and getting your hands dirty. What is sink or swim mentality? How can real impact be made with your culture? Why do leaders need to be more active, especially right now?  - Leadership DNA is a podca...

Everyone has the opportunity to be a leader. In this episode of Leadership DNA, Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy jam about a blog post from Rishard Tobaccowala that talks about the six traits of leaders: competence, time management, integrity, empathy, vulnerability, and inspiration. We also talk about the importance of investing in yourself, and the opportunities we have to lead others.  You can rea...

The world of sports is full of great leaders and champions. In this episode of Leadership DNA Trent Clark, CEO of Leadershipity, joins Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy jam about leadership in sports. How do you develop a team of coachable champions? Why is adaptability & continuous improvement so important? How do you create a magnetic culture and why should more teams be investing in their leade...

Great leaders coach more and discipline less. In this episode of Leadership DNA Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy jam about a leader’s role as a coach. What do you do when things go wrong with your team? Why is culture so important and how does talking people up help build a strong one? Why is it important for leaders to lead by example?  - Leadership DNA is a podcast for those who aspire to become a...

Just one day can be powerful. It’s a concept that leaders take to hearts. In this episode of Leadership DNA Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy jam about the power of just one day. Since anything can happen in one day, how can we take advantage of the opportunity we are given? How can we be more present? Why is documenting the process important to maximizing your day? How do you learn to love the journe...

Boxing is full of leadership lessons. In this episode of Leadership DNA Arturo Gomez & Rob Cressy are joined by Jose Morales to talk about boxing leadership. What lessons does boxing teach us about leadership? We get into confidence, influences, mental toughness, giving real time feedback, self chatter, and connecting with a good coach.  - Leadership DNA is a podcast for those who aspire to be...

Are you interested or are you committed? In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about commitment. How committed are you as a leader to being the best version of yourself? How do you build commitment amongst your team and how does culture come into play? Does regret live in the world of people who are committed? What are some things you can do to strengthen your commitment?   Book recomme...

Learning, growing, and getting better is essential to being a great leader. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about having a growth mindset. Why is it important in leadership, especially with everything going on right now? How do you build a growth mindset? How can you be focused on what you can do to improve today, while at the same time looking ahead towards your vision? Why is jo...

Your purpose is why you exist on this earth. Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about having a well defined purpose. How do you create or discover your purpose? How can you stay connected to your purpose so it lives in you every day? How does your purpose help you know which paths to take in life? How is passion different from purpose?  - Leadership DNA is a podcast for those who aspire to become a...

How are you taking care of yourself and ensuring that you bring your A game every day? Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about advancing self care. From taking care of your mind to taking care of your body, what are the ways you can perform at a higher level? How can creating smaller commitments allow you to create more consistent growth? What are some things you can do on a daily basis that’ll all...

The time to re-establish who you are as a leader is right now. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about re-establishing personal leadership. They do this by breaking it down into 5 areas. 1. Honesty with yourself 2. Self Love 3. Grit 4. Looking Forward 5. Consistency.  - Leadership DNA is a podcast for those who aspire to become a better leader. From leading yourself to leading other...

It is always a great time to express gratitude, especially around the holidays. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about Gratitude. How can you consciously work on gratitude and make it part of your daily practice? How can you increase your awareness of gratitude, especially in situations where you are in a better position than others? Why is it often hard to be thankful for the litt...

Great leaders need to be able to see things from others' perspectives. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about Empathy. Why is it important for leaders to be more empathetic when times are tough? Why are listening and communication so important to empathy? What separates the fine line between empathy and sympathy? - Leadership DNA is a podcast for those who aspire to become a b...

Now is the time to start planning and visualizing our goals for the upcoming year. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about goal setting. How do they set goals? How much time do they intentionally set aside to plan? Are they setting 1 year goals, 90 days goals, or a combination of both? Why should you consider creating a Word of the Year? Why is writing down your goals so important? ...