Tomorrow's Leader

Send a text Successful leaders get to the top by knowing how and when to delegate effectively. Being able to use your human resources wisely makes both you and your team better. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of delegating the right tasks to the right people. As a leader, it’s your job to delegate work, but it might not be obvious what tasks should go to whom. But so...

Send a text Some people will tell you that accountability is a solitary journey that is best taken alone. Today host John Laurito proves them wrong. Sharing your journey with a helpful friend, family member, or acquaintance can enrich the experience. But it’s not nearly as good as finding an outsider and having them hold you accountable and help you in various ways. Accountability partners are the...

Send a text Today host John Laurito speaks with the President and CEO of History Associates Incorporated, Beth Maser, about history, how she started doing what she does, and how she leads her organization and people from different backgrounds. Beth's experience includes managing high-profile projects for the National Archives and Records Administration, the Library of Congress, USAID Knowledg...

Send a text In this episode, host John Laurito talks to the CEO and Founder of Archrival, Clint Runge. They talk about how Clint lives his life creatively and how that translates into his company's leadership. He also shares how leaders can leverage creativity when leading the new generation at work. Clint Runge is a founding partner of Archrival, a youth culture agency that wins the hearts a...

Send a text Most of us, in business or life in general, only do what is required. We put the bare minimum in all our goals, projects, relationships, and all the other aspects of life. Today host John Laurito talks about doing what is required of us… and going the extra mile by just doing one more. Doing one more may not seem like a big deal, but over time it leads to unstoppable self-confidence be...

Send a text In the business world, there is a constant tug-of-war between doing something ‘right’ and doing it fast. Should leadership prioritize speed or quality? Today host John Laurito talks about the age-old dilemma: Is speed more important than quality? It depends on the situational context – but even then, the right answer can be far from obvious. Show notes: [0:39] Perfecting the turkey [1:...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito speaks with New York Times best-selling Author and one of America’s most prolific ghostwriters and journalists, Michael Levin. They talk about how Michael started his career, from being a lawyer – and not liking it – to finally trying a hand at what he loved: writing. He also shares his experience and lessons from being on Shark Tank. Michael Levin...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about having a CEO mindset with Christine Gaze. She shares her turning point of wanting to change how conferences and meetings are handled to allow more thought-sharing and engagement, especially from the team. Christine also shares what a disengaged leader looks like, so make sure you tune in because you might be unintentionally disengaging...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito discusses the importance of preparation, which also increases your confidence. It may seem insignificant in some aspects of business and your day-to-day tasks, but you should never underestimate the power of preparation. The quality of your preparation will directly influence the quality of your performance. Show notes: [0:44] Riddle… it’s been a w...

Send a text In this episode, John talks to Accomplished Athlete and Coach Derek Yorek about the importance of both discipline and determination to accomplish your goals. Derek also shares his experience during the 2015 Boston Marathon and his biggest Whys to everything he does. Austin runners may remember Yorek when he made his mark by winning the Keep Austin Weird, Run for the water 10 miler, Cap...

Send a text "The definition of insanity is expecting things to change when I haven't changed anything about what I do or anything about the circumstances." For the past 20 years, host John Laurito has been speaking at events all over the world to share his knowledge on what makes the best leaders so good (personally or professionally). Recently, he realized that his own perfectionis...

Send a text In this episode, host John Laurito talks with the CEO, President, and Chairperson of Merchants Fleet, Brendan Keegan. They talk about how Brendan got into leadership at a young age and how he developed the skill through the years and became the outstanding leader he is today. He also shares how he used the same skill and helped push the companies he worked for forward on gigantic scale...

Send a text A mentor is a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time. Today host John Laurito talks about the importance of having a mentor and how it impacts and changes your life by simply adding someone in your life who can guide you and help you learn the ropes of something you want to excel on. Show notes: [0:53] Storytime [3:23] Can you add a...

Send a text Today host John Laurito is joined by Hall Of Fame Speaker, Best Selling Author, Coach, and President of Blackman and Associates, Jeff Blackman. They talk about the importance of listening to your people as a leader and how it can help you hit the mark in terms of directing your company to where you want it to go.  As a speaker, author, success coach, radio/TV broadcaster, and lawyer, J...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with the President of Walton Insurance Group, Kyle O’Malley, about the importance of servant leadership and building a winning culture in an organization. He also talks about the challenges he has faced since becoming president of Walton Insurance. He also shares his advice for leaders looking to improve their company’s culture. Kyle O’Malley...

Send a text Change is an unavoidable constant in our lives. Sometimes it’s within our control, but most often, it’s not. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about change and how you can get through the most challenging times that come with it. Change will never be easy, but the most important thing you can do is adapt to it, and things will improve in time. Show notes: [1:10] Correcting st...

Send a text Many people are known to be top performers, but more are unknown. Many leaders don’t know how to deal with such exceptional team members. They often unintentionally dampen their star performance or cause them to find better opportunities elsewhere. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about leveraging talents and how you can do so for your team. Show notes: [1:12] Shoutout to Ta...

Send a text We all have bad days and weeks when nothing seems to go right. We all also have times when we fail to achieve something that we really want and find it hard to cope. Failure can be an unpleasant and unwanted experience. Today host John Laurito talks about failure and how the way you handle it as a leader can reflect how your organization handles it as a whole. Show notes: [0:42] The ri...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks with Author, Facilitator, Investor, and Founder of Founding Nav, Stephen Sacks. They talk about Stephen’s journey of drastic change from working in the fashion industry, getting into a new and different business altogether, and helping businesses grow and become more successful. Stephen is passionate about helping businesses grow and become m...

Send a text Have you ever been accused of overreacting? Have you ever accused someone else of overreacting? Today host John Laurito shares what you can do to de-escalate when someone overreacts. It is easy to let your gut react in sensitive situations, but if you can control your feelings and let your mind do the work you can enhance your relationships and keep things from getting out of hand. Sho...

Send a text In this episode, host John Laurito talks about another essential key that could make or break your leadership in a time of change in your organization: the influencers. Influencers are key people in your company that doesn’t necessarily have the authority, but they can influence how your people react to change within the organization. Show notes: [1:25] A game changer for leading peopl...

Send a text Communicating unpopular yet important decisions is a difficult job for new and veteran leaders, but it is a job that every leader will tackle. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about how leaders can communicate these decisions effectively without everyone hating them. Show notes: [1:59] Here’s a riddle today [3:27] Storytime! [7:14] Sometimes, leaders need to make an unpopula...

Send a text In this episode, host John Laurito talks with Aron Ezra, Chairman of the Board at Plan A Technologies, about leadership and the importance of trusting leaders as an organization scales up. They also talk about letting go of control and how empowering your people can make a difference in how you lead them. He also shares how he leads his entire organization as they grow rapidly. Aron Ez...

Send a text In this episode, host John Laurito shares a story about leadership and what it is. In its simplest form, leadership is influencing other people to follow. Therefore, anyone who can influence people to follow them has leadership qualities. But it takes a different kind of leadership skill to influence people to have a positive outlook on their day, work, and life. Show notes: [0:43] Sto...

Send a text After tons of hard work and multiple conversations with your manager, you’ve finally been promoted. It’s time to plan out your new role, figure out how you will make a positive impact, and prove that you deserve this promotion. Today host John Laurito shares what you should and shouldn’t do when you get promoted. These are things that will help you transition into your new role, ensuri...