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Leading Organizations Through Post Roe vs. Wade Complexity
Authentic Leadership for Everyday People
06/30/22 • 39 min
This is a special episode, produced in partnership with Enspira HR. Human capital and HR experts Kurt Landon and Jenna Cohen discuss the actions and steps corporate leaders need to take in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
How should leaders consider whether to take a public stance on either side of the topic? What is the best way to communicate the stance? Which resources are necessary? Which areas of the company are impacted? What are the challenges and the risks?
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[03:06] – We are going to have a conversation today on how the turning over of Roe vs Wade impacts corporate leaders.
[03:47] – Let’s start from the beginning.
[04:12] – What are some of the steps a leader, who has not taken a stance, should be taking?
[06:22] – Depending on what kind of industry, sector, or subsector you are in, there could be additional factors to consider.
[09:24] – What are the steps you can take before you roll out the communication to ensure that is successful within the company?
[12:39] – Who are the people and what are the conversations that you should be having? What are the questions you should be asking to get ready?
[14:20] – Jenna shares the three things that need to coexist.
[15:33] – Really determine how will the leadership of the company will align on complex topics.
[17:50] – Kurt shares a very important boundary when running a business.
[19:30] – Examples of challenging topics companies have had to deal with in the past couple of years
[23:50] – The choice of language matters.
[25:19] – What are the risks of taking or trying to stay neutral?
[28:05] – Silence is a message. Neutrality is a message.
[29:18] – Is there anything that we haven’t discussed that people should know or think about?
[33:20] – Create permissions, as a leader and organization, to not have all the answers to a complex topic like this one.
[34:55] – What is the minimum sets of actions that a leader should be thinking about this week in order to navigate the aftermath of this decision and to prepare for the complexity that lies ahead on this specific topic and issue for their organization?
[37:55] – Thank you and closing remarks.
Contact Dino at: [email protected]
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Mya Byrne - Storyteller, Musician and Queer Trans Leader
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06/05/23 • 51 min
Today we talk to Mya Byrne, a talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her captivating storytelling and heartfelt lyrics. Deeply influenced by her love for classic country music, she is dedicated to creating authentic and powerful songs that resonate with listeners. Out and proud, she is a leader for the presence of queer, trans women in Country music and is one of the first two trans artists to play AmericanaFest.
Mya shares her journey as a transgender musician and activist, discussing the impact of embracing her authentic identity on her artistry, her support for other trans artists, and the connection between her songwriting and the legacy of classic country artists like Loretta Lynn.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[00:22] - Dino introduces the show and welcomes guest Mya Byrne, a courageous musician, and activist, as we explore her journey of embracing her identity and the impact it has had on others.
[02:30] - How Mya's leadership manifests in supporting other trans artists and people, providing a universal approach to embracing authenticity.
[03:14] - Mya shares her story of success, overcoming challenges, and making a difference in the face of attacks on LGBTQI+ rights.
[04:59] - Mya shares her remarkable journey as one of the first fully out trans women in country music and her unapologetic approach to life and art.
[06:38] - Explore the transformative power of embracing authenticity and the profound impact of Mya's music video, breaking barriers in the industry.
[07:19] - The challenges faced by queer and trans artists and the importance of building countercultural support networks.
[08:07] - Discover how embracing authenticity transformed Mya's artistic expression, bringing her a newfound sense of freedom on the stage and in the studio.
[09:15] - Overcoming the challenges of being an out artist: Mya discusses the plexiglass ceiling faced by women.
[11:12] - How Mya’s authenticity as a trans woman influenced her work to help her shed light on embedded biases in society.
[12:00] - Mya shares her approach to art and work and the inspiration she finds in the Beatles' studio sessions.
[13:50] - Mya's personal growth and advocacy journey, from embracing her persona to becoming a leader and advocate in her community.
[14:33] - The importance of visibility in the face of ongoing attacks on the trans community, Mya her experiences in direct action activism.
[16:14] - Mya's evolving activism, from being on the front lines of protests to focusing on nurturing and supporting other trans artists while challenging discrimination in the music industry.
[17:12] - Inspiring others through her visibility to impact the lives of younger trans musicians.
[17:58] - The revolutionary act of simply walking down the street as a trans person.
[18:34] - The power of coming out and the fear it instills in those who seek to exploit individuals.
[19:12] - Everyone is part of the working class regardless of occupation or social status.
[19:46] - How a song by David Crosby inspires Mya to hold the people accountable. Speaker
[20:26] - "Leadership is making a bowl of soup for somebody who's hungry."
[21:03] - Mya shares how she aspires to create a better world for the younger generations in hopes they can avoid enduring the same hardships as she has.
[21:43] - The importance of acknowledging and celebrating the joy in trans lives, alongside the daily struggles and obstacles and the power of these experiences in combating feelings of isolation.
[24:03] - A special collaboration with writing partner Paisley Field, and the inspiration behind the song, Burn This Statehouse Down, rooted in the discriminatory legislation passed by the Tennessee legislature, and showcasing the beauty and safety of trans love and countering the demonization of trans people.
[29:30] - Burn This Statehouse Down makes a splash, resonating with people all over, including across the pond.
[31:50] - The Loretta Lynn influence on Mya’s work with Paisley Field and the parallels between certain songs and Loretta Lynn's work, especially Burn This Statehouse Down and its connection to
Stress and Resiliency For Leaders
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04/08/24 • 42 min
How does stress impact leaders? In today's episode host Dino Cattaneo shares a framework and areas of intervention to manage stress as an individual and as the leader of an organization.
This episode was inspired by this LinkedIn post by Erica Seidel. - 16 Affirmations.
Contact Dino at: [email protected]
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Quoted in this podcast:
Erica Seidel LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ericaseidel/
The Connective Good: theconnectivegood.com/
Dr. Herbert Benson - The Relaxation Response
Trevor Mowad: It Takes What It Takes
Positive Intelligence: https://www.positiveintelligence.com/program/
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Dino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneo
Podcast Instagram – @al4edp
Podcast Twitter – @al4edp
Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edp
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Susan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com
Zenica Chatman - Fighting Bullying of Women of Color In The Worplace
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08/22/22 • 54 min
Today's guest is Zenica Chatman. Zenica was working in corporate America as a communication manager when she was the victim of a bullying episode at work. She took her own experience overcoming her situation and now she is a coach who works with women of color who have been bullied in the workplace.
In our conversation, we first focused on the problem of bullying in the workplace in general. We had a very practical conversation on what people can do to address and prevent the problem. Zenica had excellent specific advice from all perspectives, and she shared what victims, HR people, corporate leaders and peers can do. Then we zeroed in on the specific challenges that women of color face in the workplace, and why it is important to tackle the problem specifically for them.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[03:15] – Welcome, let’s start by giving my listeners, who you are and a little bit of what’s relevant in your story, and how you got to the point where you are.
[05:51] - What were some of the other drivers in your decision to leave corporate America and dedicate fully yourself to this?
[07:26] - I would love our listeners to hear a little bit more about your personal journey. You started your own business and was that in the middle of the pandemic or before?
[08:06] - As you thought about building your business, what were some of the steps that you took?
[09:51] - What were some of the factors that helped you find the courage?
[11:50] - If you think back about your journey up to, you know, when you started experiencing the bullying, what were some moments in your life that you. Helped you prepare for making that transition?
[14:38] - What were some of the key experiences that helped you get to that point?
[17:12] - What was it like to get the first client?
[18:00] - When was the moment that you knew that it was actually going to last?
[19:31] - What are some of the examples of bullying in the workplace? And if you're an employee that's on the receiving side of it, what may be some early warning signs?
[21:30] - Is there a way when you are looking at a potential employer to start screening for this type of things to say like, oh, maybe that's really a place where there's a higher risk?
[24:53] - What are some steps that HR departments can take to start preventing this type of behavior?
[27:48] - What can a leader of a big team or a department, or even a CEO, what should they be looking for, looking from the top to find and prevent instances of some of their subordinates, some of their middle manager, et cetera, be bullies? What are some of the steps that they can take to prevent that?
[30:01] - What do you do if you are a peer of the person that's being bullied and you witness that happening?
[31:42] - How do you recommend a bystander take action?
[34:30] - What makes the bullying of women of color unique and what makes it so relevant?
[37:15] - What are some of the other elements and common themes that you've heard from your peers? Who’s gone through similar experiences?
[38:58] - What are some additional steps that relate specifically to bullying of people and, then specifically women of color?
[40:53] - Have you encountered places that have an example of a great practice that is actually helping and creating impact?
[41:26] - Have there been cases of some of your clients that have been able to overcome this and then been in a mentoring position and been effective at mentoring to prevent other people in the same situation?
[42:45] - What are two or three actions that you would want somebody who's listening now, to be like I can take these steps and make the environment better in my company?
[44:27] - What is an interest or a hobby or a passion that you have that is not work-related and has in any way, shape, or form also influenced the way that you work?
[45:55] - What is the expression or the business cliche that drives you crazy?
[47:10] - Food for the body or food for the soul?
[48:40] – Thank you and closing remarks
Contact Dino at: [email protected]
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Additional Links for Zenica:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/zenica-chatman-86b50110/
Instagram: @z_chatman
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Creating Your Own Definition of Success
Authentic Leadership for Everyday People
01/09/23 • 56 min
We are in the beginning of the year, and for many of us, this is a time where we think about setting goals and making new plans. A big topic of the podcast is how we measure success. Over two years of conversations, my guests have given me many definitions of what success is to them – some are personal, some are business based, some are short term and some are long term.
In this episode, first I share some of my thoughts on how I think about success, and then I share some of the answers from my guest that I have found inspiring. Hopefully, their insights will provide a spark or maybe a different perspective to those of you who are going through the process of setting goals for the new year.
Featured guests: Armin Molavi, Francesca Gargaglia, Sean Fahey, Kathy Dyer, David Edelman, Jackie Hermes, Jason Greer, Jon Darbyshire, Christina Wallace
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Dino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneo
Podcast Instagram – @al4edp
Podcast Twitter – @al4edp
Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/al4edp
Music
Susan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com
Ash Beckham: How To Have Vulnerable Conversations and Be Authentic
Authentic Leadership for Everyday People
03/20/23 • 58 min
Today we talk to Ash Beckham, a speaker, author, corporate trainer, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
Ash shares her journey of self-discovery, the importance of building trust through authenticity, and embracing vulnerability as an ongoing two-way conversation, and reflects on the ripple effect of her TED Talk and her road to becoming an accidental activist.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[01:37] - Dino introduces Ash Beckham, a speaker, author, corporate trainer, and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
[02:31] - Ash introduces herself and shares that she is a busy mom who also does virtual and in-person speaking, executive, and team coaching, and runs a family business putting on girls' fast-pitch softball tournaments in Ohio.
[03:52] - Dino discusses the universal experience of having hard conversations, noting how Ash's TEDx talk from 2013 about coming out of the closet inspired him to invite her to share her framework for authenticity.
[07:43] - Once Ash chose to be openly authentic, she found it difficult to live any other way, discovering that the potential backlash from living her truth was largely exaggerated in her own mind.
[08:31] - Ash believes that regardless of whether a threat is real or perceived, the fear response can still arise.
[09:19] - Ash emphasizes the importance of building trust by being authentic. And shares why she took responsibility for having difficult conversations for those who couldn't.
[10:45] - Ash stresses that we all live in the gray middle where we need to find commonalities through our similarities first, then open the door to conversation about taboo subjects.
[11:40] - Authenticity is not just something one does, but who they are, and that changes over time.
[13:52] - Authenticity doesn't have to equate to constant struggle, but being true to oneself and figuring out what authenticity means in different circumstances
[15:28] - To be an effective advocate, it's crucial to evaluate the situation's context, desired outcomes, and personal motivations.
[17:01] -The importance of having a personal conversation about vulnerability while being aware that it can result in changed relationships.
[18:29] - Ash recommends three steps to dealing with potential pushback when embracing vulnerability.
[20:33] - When dealing with pushback when embracing vulnerability, it’s important to make it an ongoing two-way conversation rather than a one-time discussion.
[21:18] - Dino discusses the process of becoming authentic and evolving to fully embrace vulnerability.
[22:49] - Ash shares her journey of self-discovery and what inspired her to become an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
[26:34] - Courageously facing the uncertainty of letting go of prescribed life stereotypes and advocating for acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community while hoping for familial acceptance of her true self.
[28:28] - Dino praises Ash's empathy, citing her sister's wedding and her bravery in using her own experiences for advocacy while considering the opposing perspective.
[29:51] - Ash reflects on her past behavior of excessively expressing her identity while stressing the importance of self-acceptance and progress, even without full understanding.
[32:49] - Ash discusses the importance of meeting people where they are to help them understand and become allies.
[33:22] - The importance of authenticity for everyone, not just certain groups, in corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
[34:24] - Ash explains the importance of putting oneself in a position where they are the minority to understand how it feels.
[35:17] - Ash differentiates between hiring markers for diversity and inclusion versus true inclusion and belonging.
[37:39] - Authenticity is a skill that can be developed through practicing it in places that are easy and gradually moving towards being more authentic with others.
[40:13] -The price of advocating for authenticity and acceptance and why it’s vital to tap into our truth without worrying about being judged.
[43:48] - An accidental activist's journey to becoming a TEDx talker.
[45:36] - Au...
Dina Denham Smith - Leadership In An Emotional World
Authentic Leadership for Everyday People
03/03/25 • 44 min
Dina Denham Smith, is an exectuive coach with an extensive background in leadership, spanning private equity, consulting, and high-growth startups, and she has a deep passion for the intersection of business and psychology.
In our conversation, she shares her journey from management consulting to private equity and eventually to coaching. We also discuss her upcoming book, *Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work*, which explores the evolving emotional demands on leaders and provides actionable strategies based on science and real-world experience.
We dive deep into leadership, emotional labor, and the balance between authenticity and professional expectations. Plus, we touch on her experience working alongside her husband in their family business, the unique challenges of blending work and personal relationships, and how leaders can better manage emotions—both their own and their teams'.
Contact Dino at: [email protected]
Websites:
Additional Guest Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dina-denham-smith/
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Dino on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dinocattaneo
Podcast Instagram – @al4edp
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Music
Susan Cattaneo: susancattaneo.bandcamp.com
Holiday Special - Best of Business Jargon That Drives People Crazy
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07/05/21 • 32 min
This is a special episode for the 4th of July holiday. It brings together all the answers from the previous episodes to the question: which business expression or cliche or jargon drives you crazy? In addition to the answer from previous episodes, this also includes a preview of episode 12, as well as my own personal answer to the question!
010 Kasey Jones - Surviving Trauma and Resetting Your Life
Authentic Leadership for Everyday People
06/07/21 • 44 min
Today we delve deep into authenticity, vulnerability and the power of resetting your life. Our guest is leadership mentor and branding coach, Kasey Jones. Kasey helps entrepreneurs to gain clarity on what they are doing and where they’d like to go. In June of 2020, was almost killed by a dog attack. Today, she opens up about the experience how it changed her, and the incredible gifts that came from her overcoming this challenging time. We speak about trauma, living life without fear and what we all can do to be better versions of ourselves. We also talk about how the experience informed her work with her clients, and how when tackled the right way, personal branding is actually a way to become a better and more focused leader.
Key Takeaways:
01:59 – Introducing today’s guest, Kasey Jones, who speaks to the work she does as a business coach and shares her harrowing near death experience
10:51 – Kasey recalls what went into the decision to speak publicly about her experience
16:56 – Kasey talks about living life without fear and things in her life that now move her to tears
20:32 – I share a story connected with my own bout with depression
23:55 – How Kasey helps her clients discover their own superpowers
26:19 – Kasey provides best practices for making positive changes in your life
30:34 – Kasey speaks to her passion for personal branding
33:34 – The business practices that drive Kasey absolutely crazy
35:22 – Kasey shares some food for your body and food for your soul
40:25 – And now here’s ‘Carried,’ a song written and performed by my wife, Susan Cattaneo and featuring Jenee Halstead
Tweetable Quotes:
“As I got through it, I felt like I had been given this second chance. It felt like I had this reset button on life. And I’ll be honest, it’s very hard for people to understand this, but this experience turned into – and I am not exaggerating – the greatest blessing of my life.” (08:38)
“I remember having this ‘Aha’ moment where I realized that if I didn’t start talking about this, it would become exponentially harder for me every single day to talk about it at all.” (13:50)
“I’m not afraid anymore. I’m not afraid of things. That doesn’t mean that I don’t have little fears that come up but I have a vision for the kind of life that I want to lead, and the kind of business that I’m building and the kind of impact I want to make. And it makes whatever little fears that come up feel like nothing.” (17:15)
“Yeah, there’s a rawness. But what that means is that I connect more deeply with people, I feel more deeply, I am inspired more easily. I am connected to life and to others in a way that I think I avoided for so much of my life. And to me it’s the greatest gift that I ever could have asked for.” (19:28)
“For me, there is no greater purpose than helping somebody else feel the strength and the courage to show up authentically and holistically as themselves.” (23:24)
“I am a big believer in treating yourself to a decadent meal and savoring every single bit of it.” (36:13)
Links Mentioned:
Kasey Links
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/abetterjones/
Kasey’s Twitter – @abetterjones
Instagram: @abetterjones
Kasey’s Website – abetterjones.com
Kasey's 5 Easy Steps to Unapologetically Build a Powerful Personal Brand: go.abetterjones.com/ppb
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‘Carried’ – https://susancattaneo.bandcamp.com/track/carried-feat-jenee-halstead
Kvon Tucker - How To Be A Conscious Leader
Authentic Leadership for Everyday People
04/24/23 • 48 min
Today we talk to Kvon Tucker, the co-founder and CEO of Consciously, a coaching and consulting company that aims to help leaders and organizations create more conscious, collaborative, and impactful workplaces. Before starting Consciously, Kvon spent over 15 years in leadership and organizational development, spending significant time in high-growth tech companies like Netflix, Amazon and Google and working with a diverse range of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits and startups.
Kvon discusses the concept of conscious leadership, covering topics such as the challenges leaders face in growth companies, practical exercises for building a strong vision, his journey to starting Consciously, and working successfully with your life partner.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
[00:45] - Dino introduces his guest, Kvon Tucker, the CEO of Consciously, a coaching, counseling, and consulting company that helps leaders become more of who they are and build
[02:51] - Kvon introduces himself as a CEO and co-founder of Consciously and talks about creating positive change in the world by helping people and leaders become more conscious of who they are and what their purpose is.
[05:13] - The biggest challenge in leadership today: Kvon talks about his journey through corporate America and how it led him to focus on consciousness and leadership development.
[08:22] - The Saboteur: Kvon discusses the downside of the hyper achiever and how it can run rampant through organizations, leading to unrealistic goals and burnout.
[09:17] - There ARE bad goals: Kvon shares his perspective on setting goals in organizations and the negative effects of stress on employees.
[09:57] - The Controller and the Stickler: how it can hinder the scaling of an organization.
[10:27] - Kvon explains how fear-driven leadership and the reluctance to delegate work can cause organizations to struggle to scale.
[11:27] - Kvon shares his observation of senior leaders' growing disregard for the human body in high-change organizations and the lack of support provided to help people adapt to change.
[12:16] - The loss of compassion: Kvon discusses the unspoken expectation in some organizations that employees either keep up with the rate of change or get lost.
[13:15] - What is successful leadership? Kvon shares that coach-like leaders are the ones who excel even during challenging times.
[15:17] - The importance of getting clear on the vision and communicating it to the team.
[17:12] - Kvon shares the importance of leaders who have a clear vision but also create space for their team to set the trajectory towards achieving that vision.
[17:40] - Dino talks about the challenges of middle to middle-upper management and how the successful ones communicate both with their team and with senior leadership.
[18:20] - Kvon expresses who he believes to be the most influential group in organizations and how they can develop their own vision to inspire their team and their own manager.
[19:10] - Kvon shares an exercise that helps leaders begin thinking about vision and what they want their life and work to look like.
[22:32] - Connecting the vision to the bottom line while visualizing the journey.
[[24:50] - Kvon talks about the challenges he faced in managing a team for the first time and how he learned to prioritize and delegate effectively.
[25:43] - How coaching skills help leaders navigate difficult situations and grow more effective relationships.
[26:24] - Kvon discusses how becoming a coach outside of Google helped him become a stronger leader inside Google.
[26:53] - Kvon shares how his definition of success has evolved from just making six figures to finding meaningful, purposeful work, and, ultimately, achieving space, freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment.
[29:23] - Kvon explains how his decision to move to Costa Rica with his family was seven years in the making and how becoming a father helped him realize the importance of being present for his family.
[32:14] - The challenges and benefits of working with your life partner, how strong communication and alignment make them effective co-leaders of their business and family, and the challenges of balancing overlapping roles.
[34:31] - Dino shares the story of another guest who started two companies with his wife and the importance of having clear roles and skills when working with a partner in business.
[35:02] - Kvon shares examples of how he and his wife have clear roles in leading their home and business.
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