Leadership DNA

Elon Musk is one of the greatest visionaries alive. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about Elon Musk’s Leadership Style, the 10 strategies he uses, and how you can use them to be a better leader. These leadership strategies include: 1. He Inspires his team 2. He sets stretch goals 3. He challenges the status quo 4. He micromanages 5. He hires smartly 6. He embraces failure 7. He us...

Great leaders nurture ambition to help their team be better. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about Nurturing Ambition. Why is investing in the development of your team so important and how can you help give them the blueprint for success? Why is patience so important in the process? Why is someone on your team outgrowing their current position and going on to do something else not...

Great leaders lead by example. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy are joined by Chad Bronstein, Founder & CEO at Fyllo, to talk about leading by example. How do leaders build a strong culture and why is recruitment so valuable? Who has influenced his leadership? How do you lead yourself and how does that help you lead others? How do leaders paint a vision for where they are going?  -...

Positive energy is transferable and sets the tone for the culture of your team. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy are joined by Carrie Luxem, Founder & CEO at Restaurant HR Group, to talk about the impact positive energy has on leadership. Is positive energy innate or can it be taught? How do you hire for positive energy? How has the remote office environment changed dynamics and wha...

How patient of a leader are you? In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about Patience. Why is patience so important in the building of your culture and what effect does it have on the energy of your team? How can slowing down actually help you accomplish more? What are some actionable things you can do to work on patience? Where does your ego come into play and why do you need to be awa...

Great leaders are accountable to themselves as well as their team. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about Accountability. Why is accountability so important for building a great culture? How does accountability become your standard and for many people a core value? How does accountability help with reliability, consistency, and execution? What is an accountability partner and how d...

We all have a moment or series of moments in our lives that require us to do some soul searching. Moments where we have to decide what path we are going to go down. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about The Moment. What were the big moments they have had along their journey and what was their through process at the time? How do you get comfortable with going down a new path and wh...

It is the responsibility of leaders to share what we have learned. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about thought leadership. Why is it important for leaders to not keep knowledge only to themselves? What are the various channels you can use to share your thought leadership (podcast, video, blog, speaking gigs)? Why is thought leadership a key to building your brand? Why is thought...

Sharing knowledge to help others on their journey is part of being a great leader. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about mentorship. How does mentorship happen? What are the responsibilities of being a mentor? Why is there a huge opportunity for growth with digital mentors? As you ascend in your career and as a leader, do you continue to have mentors?  Book recommendations: The Ri...

Let’s be open and honest together. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about candor. Why is telling it like it is so important in leadership and the development of those around you? Where is the balance between knowing when to be candid and when to say nothing? How can you get past feelings and instead focus on improvement? How can you work on being more candid?   Book recommendations...

Nothing lasts forever. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about impermanence and its role in leadership. How can you be more aware of it and ebb more with the flow of life? Why is it important to build a fortress inside of you? What role can meditation play? What can you do to turn around a bad day that you or someone you are leading is having? Why are belief, grit, and consistency k...

How good are you at creating an environment where your team studies your wins just like you do the losses? In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about the importance of positively reinforcing positives. How can you be intentional about creating a process for this? Why is real time feedback so important? What impact can journaling have? How much does luck come into play with wins?  Book...

In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about coach, connect, deliver (CCD). A broad framework that leaders and those they lead can follow. How does CCD help deliver a fundamental understanding to those you are trying to train and develop? Why is creating an emotional connection so important? How do CCD help create accountability across several layers of business? How does it help people...

Energy is transferable and is something that great leaders harness. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about energy in leadership. How do you find next level energy? What impact does energy have in the workplace? Why do you need to beware of Energy Vampires? Why is it important to have mastery over yourself so you can share energy with others and leave a lasting impact? How can you c...

Leaders put others first. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about servant leadership. Why is it important to put your ego aside in the name of a common goal? How does energy management come into play? Why is feedback important to a leader? What things can you do on a daily basis to work on your servant leadership?  Book recommendations: The Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger -  https://...

How good are you when times get tough? In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about grit, why it is important, and how you can get more of it. People look up to leaders in tough times. How can you prepare yourself for those moments? How can you have more stamina through adversity?  Book recommendations: Obstacle Is The Way by Ryan Holiday - https://amzn.to/3hR5biW Shoe Dog by Phil Knight...

Emotional Quotient (EQ) is your ability to understand, use, and manage your emotions. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about the importance of EQ to leadership and how you can work on it (awareness, intention, action). How does EQ allow you to communicate better? How do you manage your emotions, especially when times are tough? How can you use triggers?  Book recommendations: It Ta...

If you want to be a better leader then it starts by taking care of number one: YOURSELF. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy talk about the importance of leading yourself first, that way you can better lead others. No one is going to put in the work for you. Crucial elements we break down include: organization, education, love, health, commitment, intensity, and stamina. Why is a belief in...

A successful leader is a blend of different leadership styles. There are great examples of this throughout history, business, and sports. In this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy break down the different styles of leadership. They use a Harvard Business Review article titled “Leadership That Gets Results” as the focal point of the conversation. The 6 leadership styles are: Coercive leaders, Aut...

Start with why. On this episode Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy share insight into why they are doing the Leadership DNA podcast. This is important because by knowing your why is important to becoming a great leader. Why are we so passionate about leadership and helping others become better leaders? What role does legacy play in leadership? Why does leadership start with number one (yourself)? Why is...

Leadership DNA is a podcast for those who aspire to become a better leader. From leading yourself to leading others, what is the blueprint for leadership and how can you improve those skills? Each week Arturo Gomez and Rob Cressy share stories, lessons learned, and nuggets of wisdom about what it takes to be a great leader.  Your feedback is important to us. We want to hear what you think it takes...