The Kind Leader

What if the biggest limitation in leadership isn't resources, competition, or technology, but scarcity thinking? In this insightful episode of  The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Bernard Youngblood , Director of Partnerships at HotLogic, founder and CEO of Think Partners, and host of the podcast Unboxing the Office. Bernard brings a refreshing perspective on leadership ro...

What if kindness and clarity were your strongest defenses in high-stakes cybersecurity and technology leadership? In this powerful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Russell "Haj" Ramos , a seasoned IT and cybersecurity leader with over 34 years of experience across the federal and private sectors. Russell currently serves as CIO and Senior Vice President of En...

What if leading through technology was really about leading through people? In this meaningful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with John Binks , technologist, author, and Senior Director of Business Development at Titan Technologies. John is a former DHS / FEMA executive who led IT modernization and national disaster response systems, and the creator of the  Bots...

What if mental wellness isn't a side note in leadership, but the foundation of it? In this thoughtful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Corey Hart, mental wellness strategist, startup mentor, educator, and Senior Director of Growth at Mentavi Health, where he's helped scale behavioral health innovation by over 800%. Corey shares his unconventional journey acro...

What if the hardest conversations at work could actually become the most human and transformative ones? In this thoughtful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Karen Ansen , workplace law and HR strategist with over 20 years of experience, founder of Ignite HR & Employment Law and Ignite Your Purpose . Karen has advised government agencies and regulated industrie...

What if the key to better leadership isn't perfection… but play? In this energizing episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Kathy Klotz-Guest, innovation strategist, speaker, Second City-trained comedian, founder of Keeping It Human , and author of Stop Boring Me! . With 20+ years leading global tech teams and 25 years in comedy and improv, Kathy brings a rare blend...

What if the most powerful kind of leadership is the kind that stays the same, whether you're in uniform, in the boardroom, or serving your community? In this inspiring episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Sean Keller , entrepreneur, senior executive, retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Intelligence Officer, Catholic deacon, and president of NM Holdings, the largest UP...

What if the most important tool in project leadership isn't a framework or a Gantt chart… but empathy? In this insightful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Joe Launi , founder of Project Management Experts and a project leadership veteran with nearly 40 years of experience. Joe has spent his career training PMs, advising government agencies, and helping teams...

What if the real differentiator in leadership isn't speed, strategy, or even talent… but culture? In this powerful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Michael Chavira,  Navy veteran, Ironman athlete, and co-founder of Axiologic Solutions , a company he scaled from a two-person startup to a 300+ person organization approaching $100M in revenue. From intelligence...

What if your greatest leadership strength isn't discipline or drive, but self-compassion? In this heartfelt episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Massimo Backus , executive coach, speaker, and author of Human First, Leader Second: How Self-Compassion Outperforms Self-Criticism . With over 15 years of experience coaching leaders at Amazon, Salesforce, and Cisco, Ma...

What if the kindest thing a leader can do, is to be clear? In this insightful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Jamie Tozzi , former Microsoft executive turned leadership coach, investor, and board member. Over two decades at Microsoft, Jamie led multi-billion-dollar business units, shaped culture across global teams, and helped drive one of the most significa...

What if work-life balance isn't the goal, but integration is? In this transformative episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori speaks with Gabriela Embon , founder of Power Within Coaching Academy and a former Intel engineer who traded equations for emotional intelligence. Drawing from her journey from corporate success to becoming a master coach and trainer, Gabriela helps high-ach...

What does it take to build more than 30 businesses, and still make people your purpose? In this powerful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori speaks with Aaron Davis , CEO of AMD Enterprises , a multi-brand conglomerate that began as a single title office and has grown into one of the largest independent title networks in the U.S. Through hard work, grit, and heart, Aaron scale...

What if the true engine of business success isn't strategy, but culture? In this powerful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Chris Hornbecker , Managing Partner at Stronghorn Ventures Capital , investor at RightSeat.ai , and serial founder who built and sold multiple companies, including Xgility . With decades of experience leading high-growth ventures across t...

What if leadership wasn't about control, but generosity? In this heartfelt episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Joe Davis , former Senior Partner and Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where he led North America, co-founded BCG's Washington, D.C. office, and launched both the Public Sector Practice and BCG Digital Ventures. Joe is also the author...

What if leadership wasn't just about performance, but about how you show up in your hardest moments? In this inspiring episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori speaks with  Lani Phillips , founder of  Full Circle Leadership Group and former Vice President at Microsoft, where she spent over 25 years leading global teams, partner ecosystems, and cultural transformation initiatives. L...

What if the foundation of strong leadership isn't authority, but humility? In this inspiring episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori speaks with Jim Matuga, founder of InnerAction Media, host of  Positively West Virginia , and author of Humble Influence . With over 35 years of experience in marketing, media, and leadership development, Jim shares why true influence starts with ser...

What if the gap between your potential and your results had nothing to do with talent—and everything to do with your subconscious mind? In this eye-opening episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori speaks with Manny Fiteni, CEO of My Growth Corporation, leadership coach, entrepreneur, and author of The Mind Congruency Effect . Manny has built an ecosystem of brands focused on human...

What happens when artificial intelligence begins to automate not just tasks, but human interactions? In this thought-provoking episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Peter Swimm, 25-year tech veteran, founder of Toilville, and pioneer in conversational AI and Microsoft Copilot development. Peter has spent his career at the intersection of automation and humanity, b...

What if high performance without intention is actually a recipe for burnout? In this powerful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast, host Gino Degregori sits down with Whitney Faires, internationally recognized executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Whitney Faires Coaching, Speaking & Development. With over two decades of corporate leadership experience, Whitney has helped hundreds of leade...

What if the real edge in leadership isn't strategy, but consciousness? In this transformative episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Charley Johnson, the world's first Chief Consciousness Officer, former president of the Pay It Forward Foundation, and author of Truth Has No Sides . Charley is pioneering the integration of business, humanity, and higher awareness, h...

What if the 90,000 hours you'll spend working in your lifetime could be both deeply fulfilling and financially rewarding? In this inspiring conversation, international thought leader and author Georgi Enthoven shares how professionals can align their values with their careers, creating work that not only supports their lives but also makes a meaningful impact on the world. Drawing from her book  W...

What if love wasn't just a feeling, but a powerful leadership strategy? In this inspiring episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Kelly Weingarten Hall, founder of Live Large LLC and author of Love Works: Transforming the Workplace with Purpose and Authenticity . With over 30 years of experience leading diverse teams and turning struggling businesses into thriving,...

What happens when a technical expert finds themselves leading a company, without ever planning to? In this eye-opening episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Pete Steege, founder of B2B Clarity and author of Radical Clarity , to explore the unexpected journey from engineer to CEO—and how clarity, empathy, and purpose transform not only leadership, but entire organi...

🎙️ What if your next breakthrough as a leader came not from doing more, but from listening more deeply to yourself? In this transformative episode of The Kind Leader Podcast , host Gino Degregori sits down with Amy Kemp, CEO of Amy Kemp Inc. and author of I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More and Be More Without More Work . With over 20 years of experience in sales, leadership, and...