The Kind Leader

By: Gino Degregori
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  • Welcome to "The Kind Leader Podcast," your essential guide to the transformative power of kind leadership. Hosted by Gino Degregori, this series embarks on a quest to redefine leadership through the lens of empathy, compassion, and integrity. Each episode brings to light the profound impact of kindness in leadership, featuring conversations with a diverse array of leaders who have woven empathy into the fabric of their leadership, across various industries including tech, government, healthcare, and more. Join Gino as he uncovers the secrets to balancing a kind heart with a strategic mind, illustrating how empathy can be a catalyst for innovation, effective team building, and sustainable success. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned executive, or someone passionate about the evolution of leadership, "The Kind Leader Podcast" offers a wealth of inspiration and practical advice to help you lead with kindness and make a generational impact. Tune in to learn, grow, and be part of a movement that's shaping the future of empathetic leadership.
    2023
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Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
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Episodes
  • How to Lead Yourself First: Mastering Emotional & Authentic Leadership with Valarie Sandjivy

    How to Lead Yourself First: Mastering Emotional & Authentic Leadership with Valarie Sandjivy
    Apr 16 2025

    What if the key to leading others starts with how you lead yourself?

    In this powerful episode of The Kind Leader Podcast, host Gino Degregori sits down with Valarie Sandjivy, adaptive leadership mentor and business coach, to unpack what modern leadership really looks like. Valarie reveals how true leadership begins from within and why emotional intelligence, authenticity, and soul care are now essential skills for impactful leaders.

    Together, they explore the four pillars of effective leadership—self-leadership, leading others, emotional mastery, and soul care—and how these foundations help leaders thrive while inspiring their teams to do the same.

    This episode is a must-listen for leaders who want to evolve with the times, create meaningful impact, and show up with purpose, presence, and power.

    You’ll Discover:

    • Why the journey to effective leadership begins with mastering yourself.

    • How emotional intelligence is evolving into emotional mastery, and how to cultivate it.

    • The truth about authentic leadership: it’s about being real, not being perfect.

    • Why redefining success around purpose and fulfillment leads to greater impact.

    • How to harmonize your personal and professional life for sustainable leadership.

    Whether you're leading a team or looking to grow as a leader in your own life, Valarie’s insights will challenge, inspire, and empower you.

    🎧 Tune in and learn how to lead with heart, presence, and strength.

    🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:

    ✨ Learn more about Valarie Sandjivy and her work:
    www.ellips.us.com

    🧭 Take Valerie’s Leadership Assessment Quiz:
    ellips.us.com/quiz

    💼 Connect with Valarie on LinkedIn:
    linkedin.com/in/valeriesandjivy

    📚 Book Recommendation from Valerie:
    The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle – a guide to presence and spiritual clarity that has deeply influenced her leadership journey.
    Available on Amazon

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Why Adaptive Leadership Is the Future of Work
    02:52 – What It Really Means to Be a Kind Leader
    06:06 – How to Support Employee Growth Without Losing Yourself
    08:58 – The First Pillar: Mastering Self-Leadership
    12:01 – The Second Pillar: Leading Others Through Trust and Purpose
    14:59 – The Third Pillar: Emotional Mastery as a Leadership Superpower
    21:03 – The Fourth Pillar: Practicing Soul Care to Prevent Burnout
    23:40 – Integrating the Four Pillars into Daily Leadership
    25:24 – How to Apply Emotional Intelligence Across Your Team
    27:31 – Rethinking Success: Purpose Over Performance
    30:19 – Building a Leadership Style Rooted in Authenticity
    36:15 – Why Human Connection Is Your Most Powerful Leadership Tool
    39:11 – Mindfulness in Action: Self-Reflection and The Power of Now
    41:20 – Simple Shifts to Accelerate Your Personal and Professional Growth
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    43 mins
  • Thrive in Your Career: Overcoming Workplace Challenges & Difficult Bosses with Eric Charran

    Thrive in Your Career: Overcoming Workplace Challenges & Difficult Bosses with Eric Charran
    Apr 2 2025
    Struggling with toxic workplaces or difficult bosses? This episode of The Kind Leader Podcast is for you! Host Gino Degregori sits down with Eric Charran, a tech executive with 25+ years of experience in digital innovation and AI strategies. Eric shares powerful insights from his book Have You Ever Had a Boss That... Succeeding in a Dysfunctional Workplace, providing a roadmap for thriving in toxic environments and mastering leadership. If you’ve ever faced challenging bosses or felt stuck in a negative workplace culture, this episode offers practical strategies to overcome these obstacles and lead with empathy and authenticity. What you'll gain from this episode: Unlock Kind Leadership: Discover how to build a thriving work culture by leading with empathy, setting clear boundaries, and amplifying your team's wins.Master Your Energy: Learn how to pinpoint tasks and environments that drain you, and find out how to shift your focus to what fuels your passion and productivity.Handle Any Boss: Tackle the most common (and frustrating) boss types—whether it's the "Firefighter" or the "Amnesiac"—and gain the tools to navigate them confidently. Build a Winning Culture: Understand why a clear organizational vision is essential, and how to foster an environment where everyone thrives. Lead Through Tech: Explore how digital transformation and AI are shaping leadership, and why human connection will always be the key to success. Whether you're a seasoned leader or new to your career, this episode is packed with actionable tips for navigating any work environment. Take control of your leadership journey and start mastering your workplace today. Listen now! Connect with Eric Charran: Linkedin Instagram Tik Tok Get Eric’s Book: Have You Ever Had a Boss That... Succeeding in a Dysfunctional Workplace – Available on Amazon and other retailers. Book Recommendation: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck – A game-changing book that Eric credits with transforming both his professional and personal life. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction: Confronting Leadership Challenges 05:03 Unlocking the Power of Kind Leadership 10:14 Harnessing Energy to Thrive in the Workplace 15:07 Mastering the Art of Dealing with Difficult Bosses 22:59 Navigating Common Leadership Obstacles 28:49 Embracing Digital Transformation and AI in Leadership 33:43 Preparing for the Future of Leadership and Talent 36:53 Essential Takeaways and Actionable Insights
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    41 mins
  • How to Build a Thriving Workplace Culture with Rose Ann Garza

    How to Build a Thriving Workplace Culture with Rose Ann Garza
    Mar 26 2025

    Want to create a workplace where employees thrive, stay, and feel truly valued? In this episode of The Kind Leader Podcast, Rose Ann Garza, award-winning HR executive and Chief Human Resources Officer at Kerbey Lane, shares actionable insights on fostering a culture that attracts and retains top talent.

    You’ll learn:

    • How corporate kindness directly improves employee retention
    • Why mentorship should be short-term and goal-driven
    • How to embrace microcultures while staying true to core values
    • How to support employees beyond their job roles to boost engagement
    • Practical ways to create open communication and trust in your organization

    If you’re a leader looking to build a workplace where people want to stay and grow, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧

    Connect with Rose Ann Garza:

    🔗 Connect with Rose Ann on LinkedIn: Rose Ann Garza

    Chapters:

    00:00 – Introduction: People-First Leadership
    02:53 – The Power of Kind Leadership
    06:03 – Corporate Kindness & Employee Retention
    09:07 – Rethinking Mentorship for Impact
    12:02 – Building Open Communication & Trust
    15:04 – Supporting Employee Growth
    17:58 – Embracing Microcultures in Teams
    21:02 – Managing Generational Differences
    24:04 – Final Takeaways for Leaders
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    34 mins
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