Some leaders challenge systems. Others reframe the future of business itself.

In this mashup episode, Denis Gianoutsos features Dr. Judy Lubin and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, two powerhouse voices reshaping our understanding of leadership. 

Dr. Lubin, founder of the Center for Urban and Racial Equity, demonstrates how equity must extend beyond representation to encompass structural change. Meanwhile, Antonio, a global thought leader on projects, argues that the real work of leadership lies not in operations but in mastering change through project-based transformation.

This is about the leadership we need for the world we’re stepping into.

Catch the full episode to explore why equity matters most, how projects drive modern leadership, and why influence beats authority.

EP 312 - Dr. Judy Lubin: The Equity Imperative

• From representation to transformation: Why diversity is only the beginning
• DEI isn’t enough: How to embed equity in decision-making, policies, and culture
• The role of intention: Why equity requires sustained, deliberate commitment
• Leadership with communities, not just over them: Building just institutions through shared power

EP 315 - Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez: Lead the Project, Lead the Future

• The shift from operations to projects: Why execution is the new leadership language
• Leadership without authority: How to influence teams you don’t manage
• What CEOs get wrong: Most don’t know how many projects they’re running or why they matter
• From tactical to transformational: Rebranding project management for the boardroom

Key Quotes:

“Diversity is important, but the I and the E are even more critical.” – Dr. Judy Lubin

“The future of your organization sits in your projects. If you don’t spend time on them, that future is at stake.” – Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez

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