In this episode of Leadership Rules, Marnie and Nick sit down with the incredible Dondi Scumaci, author, speaker, and leadership development expert, to explore how leaders can nurture their gifts, inspire commitment, and create authentic value in their teams.

💡 They discuss:
* The difference between compliance and commitment in leadership.
* Why Dondi believes we’re all “fully loaded with gifts” (but batteries aren’t included).
* The importance of building your personal advisory board (a.k.a. your Diamond Dogs).
* Dondi’s take on replacing limiting beliefs with empowering truths.

Whether you’re leading a team or just yourself, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you level up and Lead it Like Lasso.

On this episode, Marnie and Nick are thrilled to spotlight their chat with Scott Aaron, a networking and marketing coach who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and coaches build their brands authentically, particularly on LinkedIn. Scott’s unique approach to social media and networking has allowed thousands to scale their visibility without resorting to flashy or superficial tactics. His story of resilience and commitment to genuine connection left a deep impression on us, and we think you’ll find his insights both refreshing and empowering.
Some highlights:

• How to stand out on LinkedIn while staying true to yourself
  
  
• The power of daily consistency in building your brand
  
  
• Why networking and marketing are like the "art and science" of leadership
  
  
• How he overcame personal and professional challenges to become resilient
  
  
• Leadership as "leaving people better and giving them hope"
  
  
• Why authenticity and storytelling matter more than vanity metrics
  
  

... and there is plenty more. This chat is a must-listen for anyone looking to grow their influence and lead with purpose.

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Leadership Rules! Join Marnie and Nick as they dive deep into the rhythms of leadership with Billy Brimblecom, the heartbeat behind the inspiring Steps of Faith Foundation and the electrifying Thundergong event. 
In this episode, we explore how Billy blends the art of drumming with his mission to change lives, proving that leadership, like music, requires both passion and teamwork. Billy is a great story teller with quite a story to tell. In a world where how you do anything is how you do everything - it is extra fun to learn from someone with the soul of a drummer.

Welcome to our first episode of Leadership Rules where we were excited to sit down with the legendary Bob Burg, co-author of The Go-Giver. Get ready for some powerful takeaways on how giving, not getting, is the secret sauce to leadership success. Bob shares golden nuggets on servant leadership, team building, and the magic that happens when you focus on lifting others up. We even sprinkle in a few fun Ted Lasso-inspired moments, from first concerts to "biscuits with the boss." This is a jam-packed episode full of energy, insights, and moments that’ll have you rethinking what it means to lead. Tune in and get inspired!