Donato J. Tramuto, a well-recognized CEO, business leader, philanthropist, author, and a man I am lucky to now call my friend will join me in The Locher Room.

Donato is the former CEO of Tivity Health and is widely recognized for his commitment to social change and transformational leadership in healthcare innovation that led the New York Times to deem him “a global health activist.”

He is also the founder and chair of The Tramuto Porter Foundation which advances young people’s rights to education and healthcare access and combats human right violations. He launched the foundation in memory his two friends and their 3-year-old son who lost their lives on 9/11 when United Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower. Donato was scheduled to be on that flight, but due to an unforeseen issue he never boarded the plane. As small worlds would have it, those same friends Donato lost were also the same three friends I knew and lost on that fateful day. By random coincidence, Donato & I were introduced this year and I am grateful to have met him especially since we have such a powerful connection.

Since the launch of the foundation, over 100 young adults have received a Tramuto Porter Foundation Scholarship to pursue their dream of a College Education and many organizations have received financial and partnership support helping them deliver on their promise to make the world a more equitable place.

On April 5th, Donato released his second book –THE DOUBLE BOTTOM LINE: How Compassionate Leaders Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results, He makes the case that if companies begin to focus on their people as much as on their bottom line, their bottom line will strengthen as a result. There are so many lessons to learn from this incredible book.

Don’t miss the chance to meet this incredibly smart, insightful, and compassionate human being in The Locher Room.

Original Airdate: 10/5/2022