Tomorrow's Leader
439 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratingsThrough his 25 years of leading small and large organizations, John Laurito has always possessed a passion for leadership… And understanding what makes great leaders great. Today he speaks on stages all across the world to audiences who are interested in becoming better leaders… of themselves and others. Through his Tomorrow's Leader Podcast, John makes learning leadership entertaining and easy!
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#166 - Are You Leading Vs. Letting?
June 25, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.23 MBIf you bring in someone who is super skilled and talented, but the work ethics don't align with your vision as a leader, what would you? Are you going to lead or let the person be, despite creating a toxic environment with others in your team? In today's episode, host John Laurito shares an experience when he allowed someone to create discord within the team and row in the other direction without intentionally meaning doing so. As a leader/coaches/parents, it is your responsibility to call t...
#165 - How to Triple Confidence Levels
June 24, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB"If the odds are against you, that's not a bad thing. That's a great thing." - John L. In today's episode, host John Laurito shares a reminder about confidence levels. As a leader, put your people where they can take on challenges. These challenges open opportunities for them to grow and learn. This advice isn't only directed to leaders but also to parents who lead their kids. Leaning towards challenges allows people to step outside their comfort, which we all know leads to increased confid...
#164 - Leading Beyond Your Team with Paul Haines
June 21, 2021 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBHere's another great interview with someone that host John Laurito is super impressed with. Paul Haines has spent some time working in finance and has worked with different organizations. He moved further up the ladder and is now the Regional Vice President at Midwest, Lincoln Investment. John and Paul talk about the traits of a leader, the importance of intentional leadership, and so much more! Connect with Paul Haines at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmhaines/ Show notes: [1:38] The mo...
#163 - Feeling Overwhelmed
June 17, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.53 MBToday host John Laurito talks about a topic that is near and dear to him. If we're honest, all of us have felt this and it’s the feeling of overwhelm. People feel overwhelmed because their minds are cluttered with tasks and things that they think they need done ASAP but couldn't. So, John shares what he does the moment he starts feeling overwhelmed. Show notes: [1:42] What happens when you feel overwhelmed [4:05] Do a mind dump and let go of the clutter in your mind [7:01] Write down urgen...
#162 - Dangers of Underleading
June 16, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBAfter multiple discussions with leaders, host John Laurito has noticed that many struggle with over-leading and underleading. However, between the two, it's underleading that produces far more consequences than the former. John also shares that micromanaging, being lazy, and over-assessing people's abilities are some of the reasons why leaders tend to underlead. So, in any event, it's best to overlead your team than to underlead; tune in to find out why. Show notes: [0:00] Intro [1:15] Quic...
#161 - The Pursuit of Happiness
June 15, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBWhat is the goal or objective of life? The #1 thing that most people are after? For host John Laurito, the answer is simple: happiness. He firmly believes that all of us may create different paths, but towards one goal: to be in a place or space where we are happy. Ultimately, it's not how much money you have in the bank or how many properties you own. It's creating and designing a fulfilling life and doing things that will make your heart sing. Show notes: [2:11] How do you get happy? [3...
#160 - Your Real & Ideal Self - TEDxBabsonCollege
June 04, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWhat is it that's preventing you from becoming your ideal self? What do you need to do to become the person you want to be? In today's episode, host John Laurito proudly shares his speech at a TEDx event at Babson College. He shares, vividly, his first-ever public speaking stint that didn't turn out so well. And with that, he talks about bridging the gap between your real self and your ideal self. What do you need to do, and what does it really take for you to reach your goals? Show notes: ...
#159 - Leading Large with Jason Bourgo
June 02, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBA good friend of host John Laurito joins him on the podcast and talks about leadership, of course! Jason Bourgo is the Regional Vice President, Southeast at Lincoln Investment. In this episode, they discuss the importance of perseverance, creating strong connections and relationships, stepping outside comfort zones, what leadership would look like beyond the pandemic, and so much more. If you are looking into getting a promotion, thinking of switching roles, or simply want to lead your life ...
#158 - Leading Life with Karl Bobo
May 31, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn business and life, can one really become the best of both worlds? In today's episode, host John Laurito chats with Karl Bobo, the Regional Vice President of the West with Lincoln Investment. Karl is a multidimensional person who lives a balanced business and personal life. Apart from sharing great leadership wisdom, he also talks about what it takes to have a successful marriage while running a successful business. As a Waddell & Reed leadership team member, Karl is dedicated to develop...
#158 - A Great Business Reason To Pay It Forward
May 27, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBHere's another short yet insightful episode from host John Laurito as he shares a clever business idea that he wants his listeners to try or give a thought. He experienced going into a coffee and pastry shop that offers a pay-it-forward program. Something that started as an experiment soon became a thriving concept. Make sure you stay tuned. Show notes: [1:07] Live workshop presentation and the Italian Station Pastry Cafe [6:09] Paying it forward made their customers feel good and, as a bon...
#157 - A Great Business Reason To Pay It Forward
May 27, 2021 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.3 MBHere's another short yet insightful episode from host John Laurito as he shares a clever business idea that he wants his listeners to try or give a thought. He experienced going into a coffee and pastry shop that offers a pay-it-forward program. Something that started as an experiment soon became a thriving concept. Make sure you stay tuned. Show notes: [1:07] Live workshop presentation and the Italian Station Pastry Cafe [6:09] Paying it forward made their customers feel good and, as a bon...
#156 - Being Present
May 25, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIf you've been a listener of this podcast, you'd know that host John Laurito loves to connect leadership lessons to real-life events. Today is no different. He talks about a recent golf game with his dad where he caught himself not being present mentally. He challenges his listeners to try hard to put themselves truly in the present, and they'll see how much they can build a relationship and get value from being in that moment. Do this daily and be conscious of where your mind wanders becaus...
#155 - Overcoming the Need for Approval
May 21, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBToday host John Laurito talks about something that a lot of people are guilty of. It's letting others gauge your performance and, ultimately, your capabilities. He shared a personal experience when he thought somebody didn't like his presentation based on facial cues, but he was wrong. At the end of this episode, John wants his listeners to understand that while feedback is great it's not absolute. What's important is what you think of your performance based on your measuring stick. Check o...
#154 - How Leaders Make Amazing Companies with David Duvall
May 20, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBThis is such a great episode as host John Laurito talks to David Duvall of Duvall & Co. and Hologic Inc. He really is the epitome of great leadership and authentic entrepreneurship. It started with John as a customer of Duvall & Co., and if you want to see a clip of the desk that David created for John, you need to check the Youtube version of this episode. David's story is inspiring and shows us that things can happen if you keep fueling your passion and continue moving forward despite all ...
#153 - Going The Distance with Scott Wells
May 12, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBToday's episode is an exciting one because host John Laurito sits down (in person) with an ultra-elite marathoner, mountain biker, and Ironman finisher. Scott Wells talks about how we found his love for running and now a passion for mountain biking. He takes us through one of the most exhausting races he has done and how he managed to finish the race despite the numerous times that he wanted to give up. If you're interested in running or biking, tune in, and you'll find this enjoyable. Sho...
#152 - Where Are You Going?
May 11, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBToday, host John Laurito shares his excitement over his first in-person speaking gig since the pandemic started. More importantly, he shares a vital lesson about ensuring that everyone in your team, company, business or family knows and understands where you are heading. He has seen this multiple times wherein members aren't aligned with the company's goal and direction. As a leader, make sure that you can cast a powerful and clear vision, and find time to make sure that you and your team me...
#151 - You're Aiming for the Wrong Goal
May 06, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.26 MBToday, host John Laurito talks about a situation most would find themselves in, whether it's in a business setting or personal life. It's when you're shooting for the wrong goal. Make sure you ask yourself this: is what you're doing aligned with what you're trying to accomplish? If not, change your goal, re-focus, and re-establish your goal. The sooner you'll change your direction, the sooner you'll get back to chasing your dreams correctly. Show notes: [1:10] Backstory to this episode [3:4...
#150 - Remove The Bottleneck
April 30, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.33 MBToday, host John Laurito delivers an actionable episode all about the effects of bottlenecks. As a leader, make sure that you can recognize bottlenecks in your business, organization, or company. You also need to realize that any form of bottleneck will cost you money and create an unsatisfactory customer experience. Make it a habit to ask customers or clients for their feedback and opinion regarding your services or processes. Of course, implement changes right away, and you'll notice a hug...
#149 - Eliminate Redundancy
April 29, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBAs a consumer, how many times have you encountered redundancies, especially when reaching out to after-sales or support? Have you ever been annoyed at being asked the same information over and over? In today's episode, host John Laurito recently experienced redundancy when he tried to ask for warranty support for his washing machine. Unfortunately, this happens often, even in organizations and businesses. As a leader, check your processes for redundancies and figure out how to remove these...
#148 - Before You Promote Someone
April 28, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBIn today's episode, host John Laurito talks about the importance of promoting someone in your team, particularly your A-players. To keep your A-players happy you need to keep them growing, make them feel that they have an impact, and make them feel valued. However, there are a lot of things that you, as a leader, may do wrong when promoting someone internally. That’s what John is going to cover in this episode. He’s going to share key takeaways from his years of experience and some tips to...
#147 - Know Your Competitive Advantage
April 22, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MBHow well trained are your people to answer fundamental questions about your products or services? As a leader, you have to ensure that your team is brilliant at answering the most basic questions about your company or business, or organization. Always find time to check on your team, do role play, ask them questions, and refresh their knowledge. Because if your people fail to deliver, it's going to cost you clients. In today's episode, host John Laurito shares an experience with a sales rep...
#146 - You're Better at Adapting Than You Think
April 21, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBHere's another short but thought-provoking episode from John Laurito. One of the things that scare humans the most is change, and unfortunately, change is the only constant in this world. Most of the time, fear stems from the mindset that we are incapable of coping. But today's episode will prove you wrong because the human body and brain are built to adapt. As a leader, don't underestimate people's adaptability to change. More often than not, a supportive environment and a strong culture ar...
#145 - What's Your Hula Pie?
April 19, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBAs promised, here's another episode from host John Laurito's trip from Hawaii. This time, it has something to do with Hula Pie, and no, this is no endorsement episode. Instead, John raises a very important question: as a business, what is your Hula Pie? What product or service do you have that is unique and sticks out so much that people talk about it for years and years? Show notes: [0:59] Quick backstory over Hula Pie that's drool-worthy [3:03] How is this related to businesses [4:08] "D...
#144 - Refresh Your Perspective
April 16, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBIn the past episodes, host John Laurito has talked about dumb rules and how it negatively affects the business and its team. Today's episode is no different, but it's brought to you by his most recent Hawaii trip. John shares a very valuable lesson in leadership and a great tip + reminder never to forget to refresh your perspective. Show notes: [1:00] Timeshare presentation [2:17] Here is where it starts to go wrong [5:29] The leadership lesson [6:35] The problem when we start getting "used...
#143 - Leadership Lessons From My Trip To Taiwan
April 09, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBAbout three years ago, John Laurito was invited to give a speech in Taiwan when he encountered what could have been a disastrous turn of events. Somehow he managed to keep his cool and eventually made it to the venue, clothes and all, and gave an excellent speech. While in Taiwan, he couldn’t help but notice a couple of cool things that turned into great leadership takeaways. Make sure you stay tuned to how Taiwan’s leadership is something to be inspired from. Show notes: [0:00] Intro [0:47...
#142 - The Business of Happiness with Tarryn MacCarthy
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBHost John Laurito swap roles with Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy as she becomes the guest in today’s episode. If you can remember, a few months ago, John was a guest at The Business of Happiness podcast, and that episode resonated well. So now they are bringing the wealth of information and knowledge to The Tomorrow’s Leader listeners. They talked about Tarryn’s background and history, her business mission, injecting happiness in life, working through insecurities, and so much more. You are in for a ...
#141 - Play Life Like Jenga
April 02, 2021 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MBDo you know how you play life? Are you someone who plays the game of life as “hide-and-seek” or like “Jenga”? More often than not, people tend to just hide away and wait for things to play out to their advantage. The question is, does playing hide-and-seek make you and the others around you happy? In today’s episode, John Laurito urges his listeners to play the game of life like Jenga, so tune in to know why. Show notes: [1:45] “You are always one decision away from changing your life.” [2:...
#140 - Burnout
March 31, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.57 MBBeyond pushing the team to meet goals and stay engaged, a leader needs to watch out for member burnout signs. It’s essential to notice it right away because prolonging your team members’ burnout might lead to losing one or more. And guess who usually feels burnout? Yep, your top people! So if you recognize any of the three things that John Laurito mentions in today’s episode, then start checking in on your members now, before it’s too late. Show notes: [1:30] The different work capacities [...
#139 - Leading Through Others with Kim Parker
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBToday's episode is very insightful and inspiring as John Laurito talks to the Chief Administrative Officer at Applied Insight, Kim Parker. They spoke about the importance of communication, creating culture and values, developing leaders, and leading through other people. If you are a leader, whether new or tenured, this episode is perfect for you. Kim Parker has well over 20 years of experience supporting the Government Contracting Industry in Policy, Functional Development, Change Manageme...
#138 - Leading vs. Managing
March 26, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.29 MBIn this episode, John Laurito, the host of Tomorrow’s Leader talks about the massive difference between leading and managing. Most would easily interchange these terms and roles without realizing that each holds very different responsibilities. As a business owner, do your leaders have the ability and competence to take your company where you want it to go? Because if they don’t, you need to figure something out and invest in your people. Make sure your leaders stay as leaders, and they don’...
#137 - Inspect the Client Experience
March 25, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 6.94 MBIn today's episode, John Laurito talks about the importance of inspecting your client process and making sure that you don't stray too far from the business's basics as a leader. Customer interaction is critical, and oftentimes, leaders lose sight of that. Keeping the business processes sailing smoothly and the internal team happy is crucial, but don't forget that client-facing processes are vital as well. Show notes: [1:45] An example of a company that lost touch with customer experience [...
#136 - Are Preparing Your Team?
March 19, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBSuccessful teams aren’t multiples better than other teams, but they are just a little bit better in a LOT of areas. It’s your role as a leader to create that environment where members are prepared and trained for what may happen outside the office. So if you are leading a team, ask yourself if you’re doing anything to develop them. And if you are, is it enough to help them get results? Show notes: [1:00] Guess what? I’m in a kickball league [5:21] Are you preparing your team for different s...
#135 - MORE Dumb Things Leaders Say
March 17, 2021 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBI knew you were going to love the episode I did about the dumb things leaders say to their team members. So here are 3 more of those dumb things that may have been unintentionally said but create a massive impact on anyone who gets to hear it. Some of these are bad enough to make you scratch your head, but at the end of this episode, you are going to learn what NOT to say to your team members. If you have more, make sure to send it my way. Show notes: [1:15] “[Name] is getting a divorce. Do...
#134 - Transformational Leadership with Tim Cole
March 15, 2021 14:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBToday’s guest is someone who is right up on my alley and I’m so excited for you to listen to this episode. Tim is just amazing and the nuggets of wisdom he shares are going to impact leaders tremendously. We dive deep into transformational leadership, what it means, and its importance especially during and after the pandemic. Make sure you don’t miss today’s episode and follow through on the action step. Tim Cole is the founder of The Compass Alliance, a consulting and training company focu...
#133 - The 5 Dumbest Things I’ve Heard Leaders Say
March 12, 2021 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBNow here’s another topic that I’m very excited to share not because these comments are cool or okay to say, but because of the wisdom we can get out of them. Here are the five things that I’ve heard leaders say that made me really scratch my head. I’m not saying that these leaders or anyone who might’ve said something demotivating, demoralizing, or just outright dumb are bad leaders. They probably said these out of exasperation or in the heat of the moment without realizing the effect of wha...
#132 - Leading for the Long Term with Jay Allred
March 08, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBI am very excited to have Jay Allred in today’s episode. He is the President of Source Media Properties, which includes three local news sites, a full-service digital marketing agency, and an artificial intelligence startup. He runs a local news organization which is very different from most media organizations you’ve seen. He has built it based on values and this approach has proven successful so make sure to stay tuned if you’re interested to learn how Jay did it. Jay Allred is an entre...
#131 - Abstraction
March 04, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBAs your organization becomes bigger, it’s easier to make decisions that will ultimately make a negative impact on large groups of people. Today’s topic is something that happens to growing companies and more often than not, as leaders, you find yourself wondering how to make sure that doesn’t happen. Show notes: [0:48] Storytime: “shocking” experiment [6:00] Fascinating results [6:50] Big takeaway from this crazy experiment and what does this have to do with leadership [8:45] In reality, i...
#130 - Dangers of Silos
March 03, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBIf you are working in an organization that values a culture of sharing information and collective learning — cherish it and use it to your advantage. Get as much as you can from this culture and share as much as you can as well. As a leader, there are things that you do that create silos unintentionally. This episode is a challenge for you to take a look at your organization and see where there are silos. Ask yourself what might have caused these and figure out ways to pull back the curtai...
#129 - Ditch the Email
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.4 MBOne of the things that we’re missing in this “virtual” world is the absence of physical touch or presence. For those of us who are “people” persons, this is very challenging. As a leader, it’s your job to bring people together, and sometimes communicating solely on emails or text isn’t going to help you achieve that goal. Here’s me sharing what we can do as leaders to alleviate this problem in a time when physical touch is difficult to do. Show notes: [1:23] Oxytocin 101 [2:16] We can’t r...
#128 - There’s No Right Way To Do A Wrong Thing
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBOne of my favorite topics that might cover more than just one episode, so make sure you are subscribed to this podcast so you’ll be notified when new episodes are up. So for today’s episode, I wanted to talk about integrity in the business, organization or your team. As a leader, you will face situations where your people may do something that’s against the code of ethics or not aligned with your company values. Simply put, something that’s out of integrity. As a leader, it is your respons...
#127 - Where Is Your Feedback Coming From?
February 18, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBAs a leader, I’m sure you’ve had your fair share of getting pushback from your team members when changes are being rolled out. In today’s episode, I want to ask you who are you getting feedback, thoughts, and opinions from? Whose voices are you listening to for advice and guidance? Here’s a pro tip: bring in your top people and pass the ball around. Make sure to include them in the conversation. When you roll out the changes, these people will feel better about it knowing that they were pa...
#126 - Getting TRACTION with Ashley Hiester
February 15, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB“You have what you need if you know what you have.” I’ve been in this coffee shop for a couple of months now and I love how the owner of Ashley’s Harvest Moon Bakery and Cafe turned this shop around. You know me, I love turnaround stories and leaders who are able to pivot their business, especially during the pandemic. This coffee shop has been a favorite ever since I moved to Holly Springs, NC and so I was very excited to get to know the owner and interview her. I hope you enjoy this conv...
#125 - The Importance of Leading Up
February 12, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.78 MBProviding leadership to your boss is an essential ingredient in a winning organization, but it should be done the right way. In today’s episode, I share the importance of leading up and what NOT to do when leading up. On the other side of the table, as the leader of the team or organization, you should create an environment that allows people to feel comfortable in providing leadership to their leader. I also share what you can do as a leader to ensure that this culture exists and is palpa...
#124 - Is your Organization Rules Based or Culture Based?
February 11, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBKnowing which type of organization you are developing is very important because it could spell either success or disaster. It’s also important to understand the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of building a rules-based or culture-based organization. There will be certain businesses that will work way better with a rules-based setup, but more often than not, a room for your people to grow and feel empowered will ultimately lead to success. Show notes: [2:35] When rules hamper per...
#124 - Is your Organization Rules Based or Culture Based?
February 11, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBKnowing which type of organization you are developing is very important because it could spell either success or disaster. It’s also important to understand the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of building a rules-based or culture-based organization. There will be certain businesses that will work way better with a rules-based setup, but more often than not, a room for your people to grow and feel empowered will ultimately lead to success. Show notes: [2:35] When rules hamper per...
#123 - Leading by Example with Dan Henry
February 08, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat does it take to keep a business running successfully in the midst of a pandemic? How do you build a winning culture and how do you keep great people? Today I am joined by the owner of Homegrown Pizza in Holly Springs, North Carolina, Dan Henry. He offered some great insights on running a business and keeping it successful during the pandemic, how to be able to get a good work-life balance, leading by example, and keeping your people engaged. Who is Dan Henry: Dan has been in the resta...
#122 - LAMP Main Stage Presentation
February 05, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default.” - J.K. Rowling I wanted to share with everyone this presentation that I did for LAMP Main Stage where I spoke to a very large audience. In the beginning of this episode, I also talked about what transpired prior to my presentation and how I talked myself into calming down. More importantly, in this presentation, I talk...
#121 - Getting The Most From Talented People
February 04, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.42 MBToday’s topic is something that’s very critical for leaders to understand. I’ve seen different versions of this happening, but ultimately it starts with exactly the same thing --- not getting the most from your top members. In order for A-players to stay in your organization, they need three things: have the opportunity to grow, feel that they’re making an impact, and feel valued and recognized. If your top players do better, it will create a huge impact because they will raise the bar and...
#120 - Being Obsessed With Your Clients With Crystal Herring
February 01, 2021 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBI love having business owners as guests in this podcast especially those that have pivoted their way through the pandemic. Today is no different and I’m certain you are going to love this episode. Crystal Herring and her husband owns CrossFit Contrivance and while there are quite a few CrossFit businesses around their area, theirs is one of the most successful ones. We talk about how she navigated the business during the pandemic, how to build a winning team, the importance of transparency...
#119 - How Visibility Enhances Performance
January 29, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB“What we measure we tend to do really well with.” I have a very special guest today! He is an actor, businessman, retired professional bodybuilder, and former politician, and my childhood hero. Make sure to tune in to hear what he thinks about visibility and clarity. On a serious note, I wanted to bring this topic to light because it’s an occurrence I’ve seen in some leaders and organizations. They don’t show or make visible performance results or numbers in fear that their people won’t a...