Leadership Is Changing

Denis Gianoutsos

Welcome to Leadership is Changing! Each week, we and our guests provide information and insights through exploring leading change. This is taking your leadership to another level by finding the balance between executive excellence and personal well-being through stories that inspire real change. It’s time to adapt in our fast-moving world when leadership is changing, with your host, Denis Gianoutsos.

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    790: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Chris Caldwell and Valerie Trapunsky)

    What if leadership is about finding the strength to choose differently, and not about simply doing more? Chris Caldwell, CEO of United Renewables, left law and investment banking to build a purpose-driven career in renewable energy. He reveals how exercise, balance, and perspective are non-negotiables for leaders who want to bring their best selves to work. Valerie Trapunsky, founder of ChatterBoss, shares how her path from advertising to chief of staff to entrepreneur taught her the true power of delegation. She explains why building thought partners, not just task-doers, is the future of leadership. Guided by host Denis Gianoutsos, their stories demonstrate how effective leadership begins with clarity about your own energy and trust in the people around you. Take a moment to tune in and discover how these leaders are reshaping what it means to lead with purpose and trust. EP 485 - Chris Caldwell: Choosing Purpose and Energy Transitioning from law and investment banking into renewable energyDiscovering purpose during the financial crisisExercise as therapy and resilience in entrepreneurshipWhy health and well-being make leaders more effectiveBuilding renewable projects that impact communities worldwide EP 497 - Valerie Trapunsky: Redefining Delegation Shifting from advertising to personal assistant to entrepreneurLessons from working with A-listers and high-net-worth individualsThe art of becoming replaceable through delegationServant leadership is the core of ChatterBossWriting Delegation Nation to guide both entrepreneurs and assistants Key Quotes:“Tomorrow you’re going to be a little bit better. The day after, a little bit better. That’s how leaders bring their best self to work.” – Chris Caldwell “My leadership style is really servant leadership, because I know I cannot accomplish my mission without my people.” – Valerie Trapunsky The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis:  Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

    16분
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    789: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Bridgette McAdoo and Jason Radisson)

    Leadership is tested when life disrupts the path you thought you’d take. In this mashup, Denis Gianoutsos brings you two leaders who prove that true leadership grows out of resilience and bold pivots. Bridgette McAdoo, now Chief Sustainability Officer at Genesys, shares how purposeful pivots carried her from aerospace engineering to retail to global sustainability, navigating the challenges of being “the one and only” in male-dominated spaces with faith, perseverance, and trusted mentors.  Jason Radisson, serial entrepreneur and founder of Movo, opens up about how growing up with a single mom, early job experiences, and even stage fright fueled his leadership journey. From launching ventures in the gig economy to building global HR tech, Jason shows why mentorship, networking, and courage are essential for shaping the future of work. Together, their stories remind us that leadership is about trust, adaptability, and the courage to step forward when life takes you in a new direction, not just a flawless resume. Press play and step into the stories, because the lessons these leaders share might just spark your own next chapter. EP434 - Bridgette McAdoo: Leading Through Purposeful Pivots From aerospace to retail to sustainability leadershipBuilding trust as “the one and only” in the roomResilience rooted in faith, mentors, and perseverance EP494 - Jason Radisson: Building the Future of Work From teenage entrepreneur to global HR tech founderHow early jobs and sports shaped leadership skillsThe power of mentorship, networking, and bold outreach Key Quotes: “I had to figure out how to lead with an influential lens. Two, to build trust, three to listen before talking, and to learn from my team.” - Bridgette McAdoo “I got into leadership, a little serendipitously, where I was responsible for a function or a piece of business and needed to step in to make sure that things went well.” - Jason Radisson The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis:  Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

    15분
  3. 6일 전

    788: Leading Through Seasons of Change in a Global World - Ask Denis

    Just as nature shifts through its seasons, leadership evolves in rhythms and patterns. In this Ask Denis episode, Denis Gianoutsos explores the powerful connection between the seasons of nature and the seasons of leadership. From planting new ideas to harvesting hard-earned wins, Denis reveals how leaders can embrace change, lean into timing, and guide their teams with awareness and adaptability. You’ll discover why rushing through seasons can cost momentum, why winter is essential for renewal, and how the best leaders prepare not just for today but for the season ahead. Join the conversation and explore how to recognize the season you’re in, adjust with wisdom, and guide your team through ongoing change. Seasons as a Leadership FrameworkPlanting is where vision and trust take rootGrowth is the season of energy and momentumHarvest is the time for reflection and reinvestmentWinter is when resilience and renewal are built The Leader’s Role in Every SeasonProvide clarity and patience during plantingNurture momentum without causing burnout in growthCelebrate wins and capture lessons during harvestStrengthen culture and foundations in winter Adapting to Cycles of ChangeNot every team or project is in the same seasonGreat leaders recognize and lean into the current seasonChange is not disruption but the natural rhythm of leadership Key Quotes: “The best leaders don’t fight the season they’re in. They recognize it, lean into it, and prepare for what’s next.”  -  Denis Gianoutsos  “Change isn’t an interruption to leadership. Change is the pattern itself.”  -  Denis Gianoutsos Book a Strategy Call with Denis https://app.leadingchangepartners.com/widget/bookings/callwithdenisgianoutsos  The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World  Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders  https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

    12분
  4. 9월 10일

    787: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Dawn Abbott and Jon Becker)

    True leadership shows up when life shifts unexpectedly and challenges push us to grow in ways we never imagined. In this powerful mashup, Denis Gianoutsos sits down with two leaders who’ve lived through extraordinary experiences: Dawn Abbott, an entrepreneur who turned personal tragedy into a lesson on delegation, culture, and freedom, and Jon Becker, a law enforcement and tactical expert who has spent nearly four decades working with the world’s elite units. From building businesses after loss to learning from Navy SEALs and Ironman races, this conversation explores resilience, empowerment, and what it really takes to lead when life pushes you to the edge. Catch the conversation and explore what it takes to grow, adapt, and lead with purpose through life’s toughest changes. EP431 – Dawn Abbott: Letting Go to LeadBecoming an entrepreneur at 21 and building multiple businesses with her husbandFacing the unexpected loss of her husband and business partner while raising a newbornLearning the power of delegation through hardshipDiscovering her passion for building culture, systems, and healthy teams EP440 – Jon Becker: Growing by Pushing Your LimitsStarting his first business at 17, supplying climbing gear to the military and law enforcementGaining leadership lessons from the founders of SWAT and other elite operatorsUsing Ironman triathlons and racing as tools to push personal boundariesWhy great leaders focus on fundamentals and people, not just management systems Key Quotes: “If I delegated and let my team do their job and empowered them to do that, I didn't have to be in the way so much.” – Dawn Abbott  “Systems are managed, right? Quality is managed, air conditioning systems are managed, people are led.” – Jon Becker The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis:  Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

    18분
  5. 9월 8일

    786: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Ernie Sander and Matt McWilliams)

    Leadership is never static. It shifts with industries, technologies, and the way we communicate. In this mashup, Denis Gianoutsos brings together two voices who’ve navigated disruption from different worlds: Ernie Sander, a seasoned media executive turned strategist helping leaders amplify their brand, and Matt McWilliams, “The Affiliate Guy,” who turned accidents, failures, and experiments into a thriving business teaching others how to turn their passions into profits. From the fractured world of modern media to the systems behind digital marketing success, this conversation is packed with lessons on adaptability, iteration, and the courage to act before you’re “ready.” Tune in now and be inspired to rethink leadership, branding, and how to build influence in a rapidly changing world. EP407 - Ernie Sander: Reinventing Leadership Through Media From the Wall Street Journal to startups: navigating the shift from print to digitalWhy fractured media gives leaders unprecedented opportunities to own their narrativeLaunching his own podcast, You Said What?, and uncovering the power of pivotal conversationsHelping executives clarify and amplify their personal brand in a noisy marketplace EP428 - Matt McWilliams: Turning Passions Into Profits How a fired golf instructor discovered an online business through Google adsBuilding one of the first affiliate programs and scaling to $1M+ a monthThe role of iteration: why perfection is the enemy of progressWorking with icons like Tony Robbins, Dean Graziosi, Jeff Walker, and Brian TracyWhy visibility and impact, not book sales, are the real ROI of publishing Key Quotes: “What I found is there could be a lot of depth in sort of small communications moments, and you don't always know it's gonna happen.” - Ernie Sander “Perfectionism is really just an excuse not to take action.” - Matt McWilliams The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis:  Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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  6. 9월 5일

    785: AI Fatigue- Cutting Through the Noise as a Leader - Ask Denis

    When every headline promises that AI will change the world or take your job, it’s no wonder leaders are feeling drained. The noise is constant, the “experts” are multiplying, and clarity can seem impossible to find. In this Ask Denis episode, Denis Gianoutsos explores the reality of AI fatigue and reveals how leaders can cut through the hype. Instead of reacting to every new trend, he shares how to pause, think clearly, and make deliberate choices that actually move your people and business forward. Leadership in an AI-driven world isn’t about coding or becoming a guru; it’s about curiosity, awareness, and guiding your teams with calm confidence.  Listen now and discover how to turn AI from a source of fatigue into a tool for clarity, empowerment, and leadership growth. Finding Clarity in the NoiseWhy AI fatigue is real and what it means for leadersThe danger of chasing hype instead of building focusThe power of pausing, reflecting, and making deliberate choices Practical Leadership MovesLook for real-world applications, not empty theorySeek out trusted voices who cut through the noiseEncourage curiosity and experimentation in your teams Leading With ConfidenceAI is a tool to empower, not intimidateLeaders don’t need to be experts, just digitally awareCalm leadership creates clarity when noise is overwhelming Key Quotes: “Great leaders don’t just follow trends. They pause, think, and make deliberate choices.” – Denis Gianoutsos “Leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room about AI. It’s actually about guiding your people through the hype.” – Denis Gianoutsos Book a Strategy Call with Denis https://app.leadingchangepartners.com/widget/bookings/callwithdenisgianoutsos  The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World  Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders  https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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    784: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. Julian Hayes II and Steve Summerfeld)

    Leadership often arrives in life’s most unexpected moments. In this mashup, Denis Gianoutsos is joined by Julian Hayes II, a health strategist whose reluctant leadership journey began when personal challenges compelled him to step up, and Steve Summerfeld, a former freestyle motocross rider who turned a devastating accident into a path of reinvention and leadership. Together, they share powerful lessons on resilience, curiosity, and the importance of being proactive in health, in business, and in life. Tune in now and be inspired to lead with strength, adaptability, and vision. EP 317 – Julian Hayes II: Leading with Health at the Core How reluctant leadership emerged through personal life challengesWhy leaders must be proactive, not reactive, about health and businessThe parallels between small cracks in health and cracks in company cultureCuriosity as a driver for innovation in health, genetics, and leadership EP 404 – Steve Summerfeld: From Motocross Crashes to Leadership Lessons Growing up on a dairy farm and finding freedom in motocrossBuilding a career in freestyle motocross and athlete managementOvercoming a life-changing accident and learning to walk againEmbracing uncertainty and discovering leadership through reinvention Key Quotes: “Leadership is something that I didn't really think about. It's more something I was very reluctant about.” - Julian Hayes II “Facing your mortality every day teaches you not to take things for granted.” -  Steve Summerfeld “Life is short. If you have an opportunity, take the opportunity to go and ask that question.” - Denis Gianoutsos  The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis:  Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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    783: Leadership is Changing Mash Up 2025 (ft. John Vuong and Nicole Baldinu)

    Leadership is about stepping into uncertainty with resilience, vision, and adaptability. In this mashup, Denis Gianoutsos brings together two powerful voices in business and leadership: John Vuong, founder of Local SEO Search, and Nicole Baldinu, co-founder of WebinarNinja and The $100 MBA. John shares his journey from Yellow Pages sales to building a trusted digital agency, navigating disruption, and helping businesses transition online. Nicole opens up about leaving a teaching career to build global SaaS companies and podcasts, highlighting the realities of leadership out of necessity, not design. Together, they show what it takes to build something meaningful through clarity, relationships, and the courage to lead even when the path is uncertain. Tune in to discover how resilience, adaptability, and practical leadership choices can not only shape your business but also positively impact your life. EP 323 - John Vuong:  Building an SEO Agency from the Ground Up From Yellow Pages sales to launching a boutique digital agencyUnderstanding gaps in corporate structures and creating solutions for SMBsGrowing a team of 40 while adapting through disruptionHow relationship-driven service creates long-term business resilience EP 416 - Nicole Baldinu:  From Teaching to Tech Entrepreneurship Transitioning from education to co-founding global SaaS companiesBuilding the $100 MBA and WebinarNinja with no business backgroundLeadership lessons learned while managing distributed remote teamsThe balance between expectations, accountability, and trust Key Quotes: “I didn’t know anything about SEO. I just knew there was a need for authenticity, transparency, and trust.” – John Vuong “Leadership, for me, came out of necessity. Once you hire people, you realize you have to lead.” – Nicole Baldinu "Sometimes you just have to live within your control and avoid all the news and disruptors in life." – Denis Gianoutsos The 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World - FREE Executive Guide Download https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead  Connect with Denis:  Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com Website: www.LeadingChangePartners.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadershipischanging/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DenisGianoutsos

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Welcome to Leadership is Changing! Each week, we and our guests provide information and insights through exploring leading change. This is taking your leadership to another level by finding the balance between executive excellence and personal well-being through stories that inspire real change. It’s time to adapt in our fast-moving world when leadership is changing, with your host, Denis Gianoutsos.