<p><strong>What does it take to become the boss?</strong> Alessandro Patruno of Valentino shares his inspiring leadership journey—revealing how he built trust, embraced team diversity, and navigated the challenges of stepping into management with authenticity and impact.</p>

What does it take to become the boss? Alessandro Patruno of Valentino shares his inspiring leadership journey—revealing how he built trust, embraced team diversity, and navigated the challenges of stepping into management with authenticity and impact.

31 Becoming the Boss at Valentino

LeaderbookAI (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK) is a leadership podcast for executives and operators focused on executive leadership, AI transformation, and real-world performance. 

Hosted by Felicia Shakiba—Korn Ferry executive coach and trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors—the show tackles the leadership decisions that shape outcomes during growth, M&A, and moments of change. 

From navigating AI for work to leading teams under pressure and creating value in private equity–backed environments, this podcast goes beyond theory to what actually works. 

Featuring leaders from PepsiCo, SoftBank, Harvard, Reddit, Adidas, Stanford, and MCM Capital, LeaderbookAI delivers practical insight for leaders who want sharper judgment, stronger teams, and better results.

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LeaderbookAI (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK) is a leadership podcast for executives and operators focused on executive leadership, AI transformation, and real-world performance. Hosted by Felicia Shakiba—Korn Ferry executive coach and trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors—the show tackles the leadership decisions that shape outcomes during growth, M&A, and moments of change. From navigating AI for work to leading teams under pressure and creating value in private equity–backed environments, this podcast goes beyond theory to what actually works. Featuring leaders from PepsiCo, SoftBank, Harvard, Reddit, Adidas, Stanford, and MCM Capital, LeaderbookAI delivers practical insight for leaders who want sharper judgment, stronger teams, and better results.

LeaderbookAI (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK) is a leadership podcast for executives and operators focused on executive leadership, AI transformation, and real-world performance. 

Hosted by Felicia Shakiba—Korn Ferry executive coach and trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors—the show tackles the leadership decisions that shape outcomes during growth, M&amp;A, and moments of change. 

From navigating AI for work to leading teams under pressure and creating value in private equity–backed environments, this podcast goes beyond theory to what actually works. 

Featuring leaders from PepsiCo, SoftBank, Harvard, Reddit, Adidas, Stanford, and MCM Capital, LeaderbookAI delivers practical insight for leaders who want sharper judgment, stronger teams, and better results.

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