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Wagner Denuzzo, Founder and CEO of Wagner Denuzzo Consulting, LLC, On: The Similarities Between an Organization and an Organism, the Value of Distributive Power in the Workplace, and the Future of HR

Wagner Denuzzo

In this episode of the Next Wave Leadership podcast, host Dov Pollack sits down with Wagner Denuzzo, Founder and CEO of Wagner Denuzzo Consulting, LLC, to talk about the evolution of organizational dynamics and leadership in the modern workplace. Wagner discusses the transformation of work and organizations, the value of distributive power in the workplace, and the future of HR.

Lan Phan, Founder and Chief Community Builder of community of SEVEN, On: How To Live an Authentic Life, the Value of Mistakes, and Why She Created community of SEVEN

Lan Phan

In this episode of the Next Wave Leadership podcast, host Dov Pollack sits down with Lan Phan, Founder and Chief Community Builder of community of SEVEN, to talk about how to start living a life that reflects your values. Lan discusses why she started community of SEVEN, the value of the “wabi-sabi” ideology, and why leaders should be open about their mistakes and imperfections.

Katie Lacey, Founding Member of The Band of Sisters, On: The Importance of a First Boss, Choosing People Over To-Do Lists, and What Executive Presence Means

Katie Lacey

In this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack talks with Katie Lacey, a board member for Designer Protein and a founding member of The Band of Sisters, to talk about leadership and lessons from her career. They discuss the importance of a first boss, assessing employee reviews, combatting lazy language, and bringing your whole self to work. They also touch on her experience at male-dominated companies and her current work with The Band of Sisters.

Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis, the Co-Founder of Bosa, On: Tackling Burnout on a Systematic Level, Building Company Culture That Lasts, and Living Inside and Outside of Boxes

Anastasia Tarpeh- Ellis

In this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack interviews Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis, the Co-founder of Bosa, on her startup journey and business growth. They touch on her personal story, the steps she took to get Bosa off the ground, and the lessons she took from Google and Background Capital. The two also discuss culture and marginalized groups in the business world.

Dave McKeown, Keynote Speaker and Author, On: The Danger of Distortion as a Leader, Balancing the Data and the Debate, and Why Success Is a Group Project

Dave Mckeown

In this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack talks to Dave McKeown, speaker, consultant, author, and leadership expert, who explains heroic leadership and his insights on how to build stronger teams. Dave breaks down what leaders should focus on to foster growth, how to empower employees, and ways to create a culture of trust and collaboration. He also talks about his book and perspective on coaching.

Gabe Orta, the Co-Founder of BarLab, On: Lessons From Venice, Respecting the Shift, and the Secret Sauce of Collaboration

Gabe Orta

In this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack interviews Gabe Orta, the Co-founder of BarLab, to talk about leadership and insights from his life in the restaurant industry. They walk through Gabe’s background, how he works around egos, his time in Venice, and how he fosters company culture. They also touch on the books and advice that impacted and shaped him the most.

Raj Sisodia, the Co-Founder and Former Chairman of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., On: The Unethical Realities of Businesses, the Meaning of Casual Cruelty, and Breaking the Cycle of Victimhood

Raj Sisodia

In this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack sits down with Raj Sisodia, the Co-founder and former Chairman of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., on growing through the struggles of life. They discuss Raj’s family dynamic, his realization in life, and his purpose going forward into the future. They also discuss how to be a stronger leader and reevaluate the ethical concerns of the business world.