99 Humans

Is stress really the enemy? What if instead of seeking to reduce it, we trained to handle it?

Dr. Amir Rashidian shares how his story of building a successful chiropractic practice is the same as building his capacity for stress. From moving the practice in twenty-four hours to keeping up with patient volume without the necessary staff, Dr. Rashidian explores the relationship between capacity for stress and capacity for success.

You will face stress pursuing the life of your dreams. This conversation explores tactics for increasing your ability to manage this inevitable part of human leadership.

DrRashidian.com
linkedin.com/in/amir-rashidian-a0b3a67/

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

Community cannot be understated. It's the space that supports the choice to do hard things rather than quit.

Nyamekye Wilson, founder and CEO of Black Sisters in STEM, shares the revolution she is building the largest database of black women tech talent now touching 30+ country and 9,000+ women. And yet with all this success, Nyamekye shares her journey that felt lonely until she found her community.

Milestones may not always come exactly as you want, but you can relish in the progress. Nyamekye shares her emboldening stance of seeing a larger perspective, standing on the shoulders of giants, and doing incredible things in this vulnerable portrait of the power of human leadership in building a successful purpose-driven business.

linkedin.com/in/dianawilson3
blacksis.org/
linktr.ee/dianawilson

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

Leaders are unsure of the answers, but they make decisions anyway.

Paolo Pironi, Advertising Executive turned Coach/Consultant, shares times when he was uncertain about the right path forward. He sees clarity as a decision, rather than a destination. And to him, the difference comes from a leader's ability to convey both clarity and honesty. Being uncertain doesn't make you weaker, it makes you relatable; it empowers the team; it makes you human and people are driven to work with human leaders.

Leaders don't have to radiate absolute certainty all the time. Paolo shares examples that breathe life into the reality that the leaders who both inspire and relate get the most done.

linkedin.com/in/paolopironi/
elevatingpioneers.com

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

Nobody is going to hand you anything; you have to be driving in every aspect of your life. Find mentors, learn from people who've done things you want to do, but you drive your destiny.

While Wall Street may not have a reputation for kind, gentleness it's a hell of a place to learn from and meet talented people. Rashelle Salimi shares her journey of competing and succeeding, often the only woman in the room feeling like she had to do twice what others did to prove herself.

Balancing family, hyper competitive work environment, and absorbing life changing skillsets along the way, Rashelle shares how she navigated these challenges to create her own destiny and ultimately find work that is both challenging and fulfilling. This is a story of drive, of sacrifice, and of both learning and seeking what matters most in life.

linkedin.com/in/rashelle-salimi-46560b9/

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

What is the secret to success for a founder who's gone from 1 to 1300+ employees?

Founding a company is hard; so hard that the small percentage of success stories usually involve new leadership taking over. Jama is a rare breed: he's grown his company to 13 countries, with 20 offices and 1300+ people. How does he do it? He says it's about the people.

Jama credits human leadership -- humility, caring for others, personal development, and authenticity. From one challenge to the next, Jama opens up about the realities of personally stretching and growing to meet the ever-changing demands of a company with such a high-growth trajectory.

linkedin.com/in/joseantoniomartinezaguilar/
Twitter: jama
makingscience.com

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

You don't get if you don't ask. You can do anything, but you can't do it alone.

Jaime Bronstein Olson was named the #1 relationship coach, she hosts a talk show, and she just published a book. Hear how her incredible success was built on a mountain of no's, diving deep into the story of becoming (manifesting!) a published author.

Leave the office and go out "into the field" with Jaime, as we dive into the incredible world of relationship coaching where Jaime demonstrates how human leadership creates incredible possibilities.

linkedin.com/in/jaime-bronstein-olson-9212026/
therelationshipexpert.com
Twitter: theluvexpert

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

Do you know when you're not excited? Do you know what lights you up?

Sebastien Hernoux, Chief Data and Technology Officer at OMD Ad Agency, stays in touch with how he feels about his day-to-day work as a compass for when and where to learn new things. Without development, things stagnate and work becomes boring, but how does that connect to the impact leaders have?

Moving countries, changing industries, staying fresh - Seb shares his journey of constant personal development and the difference this has made in his career when it exists... and when it doesn't.

Key Points:

• Know what matters to you. What do you want to achieve in your career? Once you know what you want, you can start planning how to get there
• Seek personal development. Being impactful must be tied to personal growth and development
• Leverage your connections. It's not just you! Use your boss, your friends, your colleagues to help you find opportunities to learn

linkedin.com/in/shernoux/
Twitter: shernoux

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

Are high performance cultures synonymous with one type of leadership? If not, then how does leading with empathy contribute to the bottom line?

Kerri Jacobs founded "Leading with Empathy" to showcase the strengths of what some consider a "nice to have." Kerri shares how she went from feeling like a fraud to recognizing what made her role models so successful and leaning into authenticity to build greatness for herself and her team.

Admit your mistakes. Talk about burnout. Don't let the swirl of busyness get in the way of doing the little things that show you care. Empathy is a telltale sign of human leadership and Kerri makes this come to life through experience and powerful storytelling.

linkedin.com/in/kerri-jacobs-2a3b791/
leadingwithempathy.com

Key Points:

• Leaders need to be more compassionate and empathetic. This is not just a nice-to-have, it's a business imperative. Compassionate leaders retain top talent, blow their numbers out of the water, and create a more positive and productive work environment.
• It's important for leaders to be vulnerable and open about their own struggles. This helps to normalize mental health challenges and encourages others to seek help when they need it.
• Leaders can use their platform to make a difference in the world. By speaking out about important issues and advocating for change, leaders can help to create a more just and equitable society.

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

Your second life begins when you realize you only live once.

Ed Essey shares his incredible journey of cultivating the right kind of impatience through a gut wrenching battle with cancer and an empowering career as an entrepreneur turned leader of entrepreneurs as the Director of Business Value at Microsoft Garage.

Ed's story deals with contentment and ambition, struggle and success, and illustrates the incredible power of human leaders -- the ones we follow and the one we can be.

• Driven by determined impatience: The story highlights the importance of possessing the right impatience to succeed and drive progress, evident in accomplishments at prestigious institutions and entrepreneurial endeavors.
• Harmonizing heart and brain: A Chinese idiom signifies ambition as the alignment of emotions and rationality, emphasizing the need to synchronize personal aspirations with values and purpose.
• Embracing change and reinvention: The journey exemplifies the power of embracing change and reinvention for growth, showcasing adaptability and openness to new possibilities.
• Proactive pursuit of purpose: Reflecting on triggering events, the conversation raises the question of actively identifying and pursuing life's purpose without external catalysts.
• Fulfillment through impact: Exploring fulfillment and impact, the focus lies on helping others, aligning with organizational goals, and considering the purpose of existence, inspiring listeners to reflect on their own contributions.

edessey.com
linkedin.com/in/essey/
How to Select High Potential Projects - Ed Essey: https://edessey.com/how-to-selection-high-potential-projects/

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans

When you find yourself at the edge of the cliff, take a big breath and jump.

Arriving to the US for a new job as CEO to find an empty office ... ghosted by the predecessor who was supposed to help with the transition, and left with a team wondering what's going on.. And then Filippo got to work.

From psych safety to risk taking, Filippo's incredible story of handling the unexpected encapsulates how human leaders process emotions to show up as strong and humble ready to transform an organization.

linkedin.com/in/frossigm/
Twitter: FilippoR0551

Quick Notes:

1. Be prepared for the unexpected. Filippo's predecessor left him high and dry on his first day on the job, but he was able to turn the situation around by empowering his employees and creating a more flexible and collaborative work environment. (timestamp: 01:52 - 02:49)
2. Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Filippo encouraged his employees to make mistakes, which helped them to learn and grow. He also made it clear that he was there to support them and help them succeed. (timestamp: 03:17 - 03:46)
3. Empower your employees. Filippo gave his employees the authority to make decisions and take ownership of their work. This helped to create a more engaged and productive workforce. (timestamp: 04:16 - 04:46)
4. Create a collaborative work environment. Filippo encouraged his employees to work together and share ideas. This helped to create a more innovative and successful company. (timestamp: 05:15 - 06:13)
5. Be flexible and adaptable. Filippo was able to adapt his leadership style to the needs of his employees and the company. This helped him to create a successful and sustainable business. (timestamp: 06:42 - 07:11)

99 Humans is a multimedia platform centered on humanizing leadership. Hosts Jeff Lakusta and Nadia Carta interview a group of cross-industry leaders, seeking stories about the human side of leadership. Join us and share your story:

www.99Humans.com | linkedin.com/company/99-humans