Tomorrow's Leader

Send a text Today’s guest was once a financial advisor who I met a few years ago. He made a huge leap of faith when he launched his own business that focuses on teaching the habits and disciplines that drive early productivity and high retention.  We cover a lot of great stuff in this episode, from adapting the “new normal” to the importance of having the attitude of gratitude, so make sure you st...

Send a text In this episode, we continue with another 10 things that people do, knowingly or unknowingly, that erodes trust. These are things that I’ve personally witnessed or experienced from people who lead an organization. I’m bringing this to the fore so we can do some introspection and check if we’re doing it ourselves.  Key takeaways: [0:37] Introduction [1:39] 10 more things that people do...

Send a text #38 -  20 Things You May Not Realize You're Doing That Erode Trust (Part 1) What is the basic component or essential ingredient that will help you become successful as a leader? If you answered trust, then you are right. Today’s episode is one of two parts where I dive into the things that people do to erode trust whether unknowingly or knowingly. Key takeaways: [0:37] Introductio...

Send a text It might seem like today’s podcast is a bit different because we won’t necessarily be talking about leadership in the corporate industry. We are joined by Dr. Lori Fishman. She’s a child and adolescent psychologist and she’s here to help us parents become great leaders for our kids during the pandemic.  Key takeaways: Introduction [0:13] Introducing our guest [1:20] Advice to parents o...

Send a text Sharing a quick story about my 1 year and 7 months of DAILY (no missed day) of working out. It is still, to this day, an amazing story to tell. But this story is a great example of how this passion of mine, going to the gym and working out, turned into a chore. Stay tuned to see how this realization relates to business and leadership. Key takeaways: Introduction [0:37] Son’s comment tr...

Send a text #35 - Can You Have "Too Much" Confidence? So today's episode is an inspiration from the interview I did recently with Brian Mora. He talked about his Ironman experience and it brought out a personal marathon memory, albeit embarrassing. So stay tuned to learn how that experience can be detrimental to leaders.  Key Takeaways: Introduction [0:37] A quick recap on previous...

Send a text #34 - How To Lead Through Change with Brian Mora A friend of 12 years, Brian Mora and I way go back so I am very excited for today’s episode. He is the Senior Franchise Field Vice President of Ameriprise Financial. He is also an athlete and an ambassador with Special Compass. He has a wide experience in the capital markets and has a proven track record of promoting new products and gro...

Send a text A leader’s role goes beyond ensuring that your team meets the goals or your department meets the quotas. It goes beyond the numbers, the figures and sales. It’s also empowering your team and giving them room to grow and an environment that breeds accountability.  In today’s episode, we talk about ownership and how this is important for a business to not only thrive but to be successful...

Send a text #32 - Choosing The Right Path In today’s episode, I share a short story about how my driving experience reminded me of how leaders, especially during this trying time, can show courage and make necessary changes. Things are moving in a direction that we all are not comfortable in, but it can only go two ways: stay and be left behind or have the courage and move forward. Key takeaways:...

Send a text #31 - Think For Yourself with Vikram Mansharamani Today’s leaders are faced with unique and difficult situations especially ones that involve decisions. I am happy to have booked a podcast with Vikram Mansharamani. He is a global trend-watcher who helps people manage risk and see opportunities. He has a book coming out on the 16th of June titled: Think for Yourself: Restoring Common Se...

Send a text Let’s talk about finding solutions to problems. More often than not, we resort to finding the most complex solutions which lead to frustration, and in some cases, unnecessary expenses. It’s probably how adult minds work --- see everything as complex. So this episode will ask you to change your mindset about problems and give some great examples. Stay tuned. Key takeaways: Introduction...

Send a text When it comes to pressure, there are 2 types of people: one who performs well under pressure and the other one does not. In today’s episode, I share a couple of personal experiences when I was under immense pressure. As a leader, it’s important to understand your relationship with pressure, so you can adjust accordingly. Key takeaways: Introduction [0:37] When was the last time you exp...

Send a text John was interviewed on "The Hyper Conscious Podcast" to talk all about leadership. This is a good opportunity to learn even more about John, his leadership principals and what made him the man he is today!  Introduction [0:00] Introducing John Laurito [2:07] Who is John Laurito today? [2:50] Was this role something he wanted early on? [3:45] What are the biggest mistruths in...

Send a text Recently, I was in a conversation with a leader about their frustration with someone in their organization. The frustration came from the fact that this person wasn’t fully committed to the role. Further discussion showed me that the deal was one-sided and that there was a lack of WIFM for the person. This is something that I want you to think about because sometimes, we tend to forget...

Send a text #26  - Creating Your Leadership Legacy As we live our lives everyday, we need to take some time and ask ourselves: what do we want to leave behind? The greatest legacy that anyone can leave behind is the positive impact that you have in the lives of others. I hope this resonates with you, stay tuned. Key takeaways: Introduction [0:37] Legacy: a leader’s answer [0:56] The ultimate measu...

Send a text #25 - Felix Malitsky  Today we are joined by Felix Malitsky whose enthusiasm for business and life shows in his work and how he motivates his people.  In this episode, we talk about great leaders and what makes one, cultivating a great work culture, and on simplifying processes. Stay tuned. You can find Felix and what his company does by visiting fortislux.com Key takeaways: Introducti...

Send a text #24 - Growth Mindset Vs Fixed Mindset A lot of people ask me: what are the key differences between top leaders and those who don’t reach their top potentials? Too many of us don’t know that we are already stuck in a fixed mindset. And it’s easy to get stuck there because it’s hard for us to look beyond what we are capable of and with that, we sometimes become limited. If you wanna know...

Send a text Welcome to another episode of Tomorrow’s Leader. I received this question: How do you know if the plan that you’re on is working out for you? And it’s a very interesting one as we unravel the possible reasons why a plan is unsuccessful. I also share some personal experiences that might be very helpful for you. Key takeaways: Introduction [0:37] How do you know if the path you are on is...

Send a text #22 Why Is Compassion So Important As A Leader? with Doug Lennick  Doug Lennick is CEO and co-founder of think2perform. He is legendary for his innovative approaches to developing high performance in individuals and organizations and is an expert at developing practical applications of the art and science of human behavior, financial and otherwise. Before founding think2perform, Doug,...

Send a text Why don't we take our own advice? Sometimes it just seems like human nature. We can give great advice to others... But when it comes to taking our own, we struggle.  Main takeaways: Introduction [0:00] A lesson from golf [1:15] Why you're able to give good advice [3:00] Dealing with blind spots [4:15] Coaches and Advisors help [7:06] Why we try to stay with whats comfortable...

Send a text The reason why most businesses fail to thrive is rooted in the systems and processes that were put in place. This could either mean losing out on hiring great employees because the hiring process was far too long or losing potential customers because your systems are too complicated.  In this episode, I share the tips to making sure that you take the necessary steps in ensuring that yo...

Send a text Here’s something for you to think about: which of the three classifications do you belong to? Are you a good combination of two or are you trying to be all three? In today’s episode, I quickly define what a thinker, talker, and doer is. I also share a tip that I personally use to help me with my productivity.  Main takeaways: Introduction [0:37] Thinkers: brilliant and creative, but do...

Send a text We are still in the middle of the quarantine season, and most of us have so much time on our hands. If not, I’m sure you’d agree that our days are run differently now. Despite the extra time, some of us are finding it hard to be productive.  So stay tuned because I’ll share my 5 ways to become the master of your time. If you do any of this, or all if possible, I can assure you that you...

Send a text #17 - Screw The Naysayers with Tim Alison Today we are joined by none other than Tim Alison. He is a business entrepreneur and coach, a speaker, as well as a podcast host. He is also the best-selling author of “Screw the Naysayers: They Suck Anyways!”. He also runs his own podcast show where he shares inspiring stories and tips to overcome doubts and self-limiting beliefs. Go check him...

Send a text #16 - Overcoming Anxiety and Panic Attacks One thing that most of us are too scared to admit is the fact that we experience anxiety, specifically panic attacks. Mental health is, until this very day, a very touchy subject. Most of those who are experiencing panic attacks tend to keep it to themselves in the hopes of figuring out a way to handle it. And while I did that myself, managed...