Rebel's Center of Creativity

Has anyone ever told you to just come up with a few ideas? To some…easy peasy. To others… the most terrifying task ever.  On today’s episode of the Rebel leadership podcast, I’m talking to Paul Pita, Chief Experience Officer at Rebel Interactive Group . He used to own his own agency and has been a creative all his life. We dive deep into the world of creativity and as leaders, how to unleash it in...

Every experience along your journey is worth it, whether you realize it or not. Who you are today doesn’t define who you will become tomorrow. If we get into the habit of pausing to reflect and listen to what those around us are trying to tell us — so we believe in it ourselves — opportunities will open and true transformation starts to happen.  In this episode of The Rebel leadership podcast, we’...

The cold hard truth? There's no map for this. There's no GPS that tells you exactly what you need to do to get from your current position to the next level. For all of our listeners who aspire to be more, affect more, lead someday...this episode explores the details, work, and dedication it takes on the journey to becoming a leader.  I guess you could consider this episode a map. 

The art of the ah-ha moment is a tricky thing. You can see it happening.  A lightbulb. A revelation. A rebelation .  But to arrive there requires self-reflection, a pause moment.  Katy McGrath , our VP, Client Services at Rebel Interactive Group, tells her powerful story on today’s episode about the ah-ha she just experienced, and how she arrived there.

When someone is in their sweet spot, magic happens.  Leaders have a tremendous responsibility in finding the sweet spots of their employees.  It’s a choice. They can either seek to understand each employee on a human level in order to learn what truly drives and motivates them, or they can simply have them do the job they were hired to do.  When you allow people the freedom to work on what fills t...

One simple question managers or leaders can ask that has the power to change the dynamic between themselves and those around them:  “What motivates you in the day to day?”  I sent a quick email back to Emmy Gray the other day, boosting her up for handling a very complex client communication with poise and clarity. She’s a strategic client relationship lead in our company — and that job is very int...

Raise your hand if you’re in a leadership role and you’ve said these words: “Don’t tell anyone, but…” That’s the line. It’s a tightrope. The balance between leadership and friendship is complex and ever-changing. The dynamic is subtle and nuanced — and one that is worth talking about.  Listen, reflect, and embrace your next ah-ha moment. 

Vibe. According to the dictionary, it’s a person's emotional state or the atmosphere of a place as communicated to and felt by others. Technically, It’s intangible; but as working professionals, we all feel it and sometimes, see it. Interviewing candidates, especially in a Zoom world, is a difficult task. There are so many subtleties people give off that show who they really are and it’s the...

One of our exceptionally talented new business development leads, Joe Martin , asked me a question the other day. It stopped me in my tracks. It was right after a company-wide meeting where we talked with 75 people about big picture themes and vision.  He said, “But Allison, what’s the end goal? How will we know we’ve reached it?” He was on the verge of an ah-ha moment; one that would teach him to...

Process. Operations. Two terms that sound so daunting — so heavy — so… boring. But leaders know that successful operations have the power to transform a business and people’s lives — customers, employees, and partners. Mike Minutillo has been a leader in the auto body collision repair industry for more than 40 years. Now retired for 5 years, he had owned and operated Master Auto Body in southern F...

Hustle. It's really the fuel that drives leaders forward when pursuing their vision, but it's hard to keep that energy up every day, especially on the hard ones.  Gurps Rai is the founder and CEO of Dropp . The company’s patented See It, Want It, Get It technology allows users to click on products within video and purchase it. Dropp has successfully launched its beta and the results have...

You know the feeling when you’re in the thick of a winning streak? The pressure is on. The momentum is real. The emotions run high. As the leader in that situation, it’s a complex pressure cooker to keep it all together and to make sure complacency doesn’t get in the way of success.  Coach Paul Assaiante is joining Allison Minutillo on today’s episode of the Rebel Leadership Podcast. He’s the Men’...

When an organization is completely aligned and collaborating with each other towards a common direction and purpose — that's when the magic really happens. Leaders must persistently reinforce the best thinking and the best ideas, no matter where or whom they come from. Because when it's less about the pride of ownership of one's individual idea, and more about collective ownership o...

Today we have the pleasure of talking to Hamlet Batista , the CEO of Ranksense . He has years and years of experience as a computer engineer and holds several US patents on innovative SEO technologies. Hamlet is a conference speaker, award-winning blogger, writing for numerous publications, including Moz, Search Engine Land, Entrepreneur.com, Quartz, and more.  He’s the trustest form of what it me...

Leadership can arguably be boiled down to two things: have great ideas, make exceptional decisions. But sometimes those decisions require taking risks. Risks are often associated with a negative connotation. It seems like you’re making a bold move that hasn’t been founded in data but when you really think about risks, sometimes it’s an emotional connection or need to do something different because...

Rebel Leadership happens in the most unexpected places. We convinced a heart surgeon — yup, you heard it right — to talk to us about the inner-workings of leadership in the complex heart surgery operating room where patients' lives are at stake. We have the honor of speaking with Dr. Igor Gosev , one of four cardiac surgeons at the University of Rochester Medical Center. He’s a key opinion le...

Think back to when we used to fly on airplanes regularly. The flight attendant comes on and instructs you to put your oxygen mask on first, before assisting others. It's a pretty simple concept: if you run out of oxygen, you can’t help anyone else.  Being a leader is rewarding, challenging, and meaningful, but it can also be mentally,  physically, and emotionally exhausting. On today’s episod...

Here's a chicken and egg scenario for you: which drives which... culture or leadership? Culture is far more than team outings and fancy furniture. Company culture is rooted in leadership. Jeff Johnson , the Chief Operating Officer at C-4 Analytics in Boston, and Allison Minutillo , the President & COO at Rebel Interactive Group , break down tactical strategies leaders can embrace to chang...

How do you become a more rebellious leader? According to Francesca Gino, there are 8 Principles of Rebel Leadership which she explores in her book, Rebel Talent: Why It Pays to Break the Rules at Work and in Life . Cate Clark , the Associate Dean of Adult & Graduate Admissions at Regis University and Allison Minutillo , the President & COO of Rebel Interactive Group reflect and share stori...

The higher a leader rises, the more impact their increased power has on their personal and professional relationships. The impact of power is significant and requires an incredibly delicate tightrope to be walked every day. 

Ever feel like you're playing problem whack-a-mole at work? What if you just took a step back to solve issues upstream?

One word that changes cultures: "YES." Carly Benedetto Bova and Allison Minutillo explore why leaders are so afraid of saying yes, but the tremendous impact it can have on their organization.

Two millennials have a heart to heart with other millennials and leaders who don't know what to do with them. They're not just the "everyone gets a trophy" generation. Jess Reilly & Zack Hummel get real and raw in this episode. 

Ever stop to think what's actually on a CEO's to do list? In this episode, you'll find out why Bryn Tindall, the CEO & Owner of Rebel Interactive Group, constantly asks the dreaded question, "where are we with this?"

TRIGGER WARNING: This podcast episode c ontains information about suicide which may be upsetting to some people. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Suicide Prevention Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States: 1-800-273-8255. Mel Nardiello shares her personal story about tragedy and intense grief, and ho...