Love in Action

Tony Martignetti: Campfire Lessons for Leaders


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Episode Recap:

Tony Martignetti, a popular leadership coach, author and podcaster extraordinaire, joined Marcel to talk about his leadership journey. Tony talked about his book "Campfire Lessons for Leaders," exploring leadership topics such as curiosity, creativity, finding your purpose and embracing emotional courage. Both guest and host shared their personal journeys transitioning from traditional careers to leadership development roles, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in effective leadership. The conversation covered the transformative power of storytelling, the challenges of breaking free from traditional career paths, and the intersection of art and business in leadership development.

Guest Bio:

Tony Martignetti is the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Inspired Purpose Partners, a leadership development firm. Tony is a leadership advisor, best-selling author, podcast host, speaker, entrepreneur, idea generator, people connector, and a curious adventurer. Tony is the author of “Campfire Lessons for Leaders: How Uncovering Our Past Can Propel Us Forward.” He brings over 30 years of business and leadership experience and extreme curiosity to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change and unlock their true potential. 

Quotes:

  • "If you're willing to feel everything, you can have anything."
  • "Leaders are shepherds for growth and the vision of the people around them, while also aligning them toward something bigger than they could achieve on their own."
  • "Curiosity is not just about the question—it's about listening to what happens when we ask the questions." 
  • Takeaways:

    • Spend 30 minutes identifying the parts of yourself you’ve hidden in professional settings. How can you integrate them into your work?
  • Practice multi-dimensional curiosity: explore a completely unrelated field this month.
  • Ask three people in your circle what hidden potential they see in you.
  • Create a “focus and expansion” plan: brainstorm career experiments and test one within two weeks.
  • Reflect on a past experience and extract one lesson to support your current growth.
  • Timestamps:

    00:00 Introduction and Book Announcement

    00:47 Welcome to the Love in Action Podcast

    01:22 Introducing Tony Martignetti

    02:56 Tony's Journey from Art to Leadership

    04:37 Finding Fulfillment in Leadership

    08:46 Defining Leadership and Service

    09:51 Campfire Lessons for Leaders

    20:16 Embracing Emotional Courage with Peter Bregman

    26:12 The Importance of Curiosity in Leadership

    28:35 The Intersection of Art and Business

    31:25 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

    34:52 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

    Conclusion:

    Leadership is about more than skills—it’s about self-awareness, reflection, and the courage to show up fully. Growth often requires discomfort, but through curiosity, emotional honesty, and connection, leaders can inspire teams and create meaningful change. When leaders bring soul into business, they leave lasting impact.

    Resources & Links:

    • Website: ipurposepartners.com
  • LinkedIn: Tony Martignetti
  • X: @TonyMartignett1
  • Instagram: @inspiredpurposecoach



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