Tomorrow's Leader

Send a text Stress in any given situation and environment is normal and even natural, but we often have times when we get stressed, anxious, and tense over nothing. We go through all those uncomfortable feelings because of things that we’ve mostly made up in our heads. Today, host John Laurito talks about stress, its overall effects on us, the most probable reasons why we get stressed, and how to...

Send a text In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by the CEO of Meta Data Systems, Rob Delf, as they talk about how he was brought in as the CEO and how it’s like to lead an organization virtually while adapting to the new normal. Rob also shares insights on lessons a leader can learn transitioning from a traditional work environment to meeting through a screen and learning the real value o...

Send a text When leading their first project or the thousandth, a project manager's number-one priority is always the same: getting the job done. But how can they make it happen, all while leading a team? In this episode, host John Laurito is joined by T2 Group Managing Partner Kevin Torf. They talk about project management, engaging teams, and empowering people as a leader. They also talk ab...

Send a text It’s all about the team: is one of the key takeaways in this episode. Tune in as host John Laurito shares his new fascination about the New Zealand Men’s National Rugby Team, the All Blacks, and how they work so well as a team. John also shares how leaders can learn a thing or two from the All Blacks to improve their leadership skills further and empower their team more in the process....

Send a text As a leader, you need to understand your team to lead them individually and collectively, effectively. In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of having a work meeting without an agenda. Freely ask and answer questions unrelated to work, so you’ll know what’s in everyone’s mind to avoid misunderstandings and keep rapport strong. The only way you can do that is to...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito sits down with Author and CEO of Founders Space, Steve Hoffman. They talk about how to make your startup business survive, thrive, and grow. They talk about Steve’s passion for startups, his business as a startup accelerator, how to be a good leader, a businesses’ true north, and his new book: Surviving a Startup. Steve Hoffman (Captain Hoff) is th...

Send a text A listening tour is a set period of time where the new manager meets with as many key stakeholders as possible to ask questions, hear concerns, identify barriers, and build rapport. Whether you’re trying to better your organization for your employees or looking to improve your services for your consumers, following through after a listening tour is a MUST for any business. Today, host...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about maximizing time and getting more things done in a matter of minutes. It could be meditation, working out, household chores, or anything on your to-do list. Tune in and learn more about the Power 10 concept and have more productivity throughout your day. Show notes: [1:27] Less time, More To Do’s [2:32] How much can you get done within 1...

Send a text Host John Laurito has a question for his listeners: “What kind of Alpha are you driving?” Alpha is the incremental difference in performance vs. an average leader or team. As a leader, ask yourself how your leadership impacts your people. When you have this question or mindset in mind, you tend to do things more consciously. When you lead a team, be careful not to stay too long in the...

Send a text Everyone knows that cultivating a trusting environment in a team is essential, but as a leader, do you really understand why it is so? In this episode, host John Laurito shares why an overly transparent and honest team and leader contribute to an unbelievable trusting environment. An organization that breeds a culture of respect and trust creates more reliable people who are more engag...

Send a text What does overly micromanaging and limiting the freedom to make decisions do to your team members? How about allowing your team to grow and be empowered to do things they didn’t know they were capable of doing? Which scenario do you think will make for a successful organization? In this episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of leading and developing people as though the...

Send a text In this episode, host John Laurito talks about what you can do as a leader of an organization to become valuable, indispensable, and irreplaceable. It’s not about keeping trade secrets but more of the skill, knowledge, and wisdom you can provide to others. He also shares an excellent tip for everyone to make the rest of 2021 great and kickstart 2022 in the best way possible. Show notes...

Send a text In today's episode, host John Laurito talks to one of the founders of the biotech industry. They talked about what it takes to build a start up successfully and how to lead in that environment effectively. They also discussed what experienced management is and the five attributes to lead a start up successfully. Howard Civian Birndorf is a biotechnology entrepreneur and founder of...

Send a text In this episode, host John Laurito picks the brain of the CEO of One Health Ohio and an author to a fascinating title, Ron Dwinnells. We talk about his "why" and his vision for ONE Health Ohio. He also shares what he thinks are the traits of a successful leader, how to get over your fear of failure, and how to scale an organization. Please tune in to learn how to get a FREE c...

Send a text In this episode, John Laurito chats with Susanne Conrad, the Founder of Lightyear Leadership and the author of GET THERE NOW. She shares with us what leadership is to her and the importance of letting your team understand what it feels like to achieve the goal. She also talks about the importance of intentionally creating a community that will lift you and are also on the same trajecto...

Send a text When messages aren't clear, whether intentionally done or not, it may build resentment, make the goal unclear, or disengage your team. In this episode, John Laurito talks about the importance of making your communications clear and the results of delivering an ambiguous message. So if you are a leader, make sure you tune in and get some great information on what to do and what not...

Send a text In this episode, John Laurito shares the life lessons from the Chinese bamboo tree story. In a nutshell, for anyone who doesn't know, a Chinese bamboo doesn't grow until after five years. From then on, it grows to about 90 feet tall in just a few weeks. It's much like life or business, wherein success doesn't come overnight. The problem with some entrepreneurs is th...

Send a text In this episode, John Laurito shares a story he experienced from the grocery store that had to do with him buying a turkey. Don't worry, this isn't going to be about the meat; rather, it's about the guy from the deli counter. The mistake he made will serve as an excellent lesson for today's episode. If you are a leader or a parent, think of the environment your team...

Send a text In this episode, John Laurito shares a story he recently encountered that traumatized him. Hint: it has something to do with his weighing scale. On a serious note, though, he talks about the two easy things you can do to be more self-aware. This is a very short episode, but ultimately a thought-provoking one.  Show notes: [0:52] John's traumatic experience [2:46] Giving ourselves...

Send a text We have all done this before: PROCRASTINATE. In today’s episode, host John Laurito talks about how most of us decide to do something and then put off doing it for a week or a month or two. He also shares his three classifications of people: Thinkers, Talkers, and Doers. So, listen in and if you relate to being just a thinker or a talker, well, snap out of it and just DO IT!  Show notes...

Send a text There are a lot of influencers in today’s world and everyone, at one point or another, has had our choices influenced by someone. Today host John Laurito shares a story about how his opinion impacted people’s thoughts during a training session. He also talks about how, as a leader, knowing the most influential member of your organization and getting them on your side can make a huge di...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito is joined by MassMutual Carolinas’ President Tim Flanagan and MassMutual Carolinas’ Director of Advisor Experience Amanda Kramer. They share their experience as leaders of one of the Best Life Insurance companies of 2021. They also talk about what it’s like to work in a company with a strong culture for its leaders and people. As a third-generation...

Send a text In this episode, John Laurito talks about a HUGE lesson that he encountered that impacted not only his career but also his life. After witnessing that life-changing lesson, John started to do the 4 R's exercise every time he needed to make a decision. So if you're constantly wondering how you can make better decisions in your career and personal life, this short episode is pe...

Send a text In this episode, John Laurito talks about the growth loop. It starts with doing things to gain control of your day-to-day life. Understand that gaining control makes you feel stronger, which leads to confidence. When you have confidence, it allows you to manage your fears, and then you're more willing to do things — even those that make you feel uncomfortable. When you start doing...

Send a text In today’s episode, host John Laurito is joined by someone he’s known for 20 years and the Chief Investment Officer of BASH Capital, Scott Shaw CFP, CFA. They talk about how Scott’s life was before reaching a fork in the road and deciding to transition from being on the passenger seat to taking the wheel and get that CFA designation for himself. He also shares what it’s like as a CFA,...