For years, Gino Degregori tried to become the leader he thought everyone else needed.
The confident CEO.
The person with every answer.
The leader involved in every decision.
But the harder he tried to become that person, the further he moved from the leader he actually was.
After 18 years of building Bravo, Gino began to understand that leadership clarity does not start with strategy, vision, or a title.
It starts with knowing yourself.
In this first deep dive into the CARES Framework, Gino explores Clarity, the C in CARES, and why understanding your strengths, limitations, and natural leadership style must come before leading anyone else.
He shares his evolution from a behind-the-scenes developer to CEO, the imposter syndrome that followed him along the way, and the assessment that finally gave him language for the leader he had been trying to understand.
In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why trying to become the "ideal leader" can pull you away from yourself • How clarity helps disrupt imposter syndrome • What Gino learned about his strengths and blind spots • Why leaders do not need to have every answer • How focusing on your strengths can create more value than fixing every weakness • Why letting go may be the thing your team needs most • Three questions that reveal how others experience your leadership • How self-awareness helps you lead more authentically at work and at home
This conversation goes far beyond personality assessments or leadership styles.
It is about letting go of who you think you are supposed to be, and gaining the clarity to become who you are meant to be.
Because before you can lead others with confidence, you have to understand the person doing the leading.
Resources Mentioned
• The CARES Framework Toolkit: Explore all five elements of the CARES Framework and download the toolkit: https://www.thekindleaderpodcast.com/cares-framework/
• The Kind Leader Newsletter: Subscribe for new episodes, leadership insights, and practical resources: https://www.thekindleaderpodcast.com/
• Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment: A behavioral assessment designed to help individuals understand their natural strengths, working style, and potential blind spots. https://www.predictiveindex.com/assessments/behavioral-assessment/
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: A personality assessment that can provide additional language for understanding how you process information, make decisions, and interact with others. https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-us/explore-solutions/mbti
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