The Power Of Being On Their Side With Stephen Giordano

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“People have to know you're on their side. I don't care where you are in leadership. I am on your side and I'm doing my best to understand where you're seated as well.”

— Stephen Giordano, President & Founder, Day One Group

Every leader wants better results, stronger teams, and a healthier culture, but most overlook the simple, human fundamentals that actually make those things possible.

That’s exactly where my conversation with Stephen Giordano, President and Founder of Day One Group, goes in this week’s episode.

Stephen has spent nearly three decades coaching leaders around the world, and he breaks down the essentials in a way that’s clear, practical, and immediately usable.

Inside This Episode:

The Connection Factor

Teams don’t move when trust is missing. Stephen shares how real connection is built — through conversations, shared experiences, and genuinely understanding the people you lead. 

Comfort Zones and Courage

People are watching what their leaders model. If we avoid tough conversations, stay in our routines, or play small, our teams will too.

Stephen lays out what it looks like to make risk-taking and growth a normal part of leadership.

The Power of Priorities

Stephen introduces the idea of focusing on your “Most Important Now,” and it’s a lens that simplifies decision-making and cuts the noise immediately.

Building Teams the Right Way

We also dig into why leaders should set their teams up for work that energizes them, not drains them. Stephen shares how he aligns roles with strengths and how that creates momentum across an entire organization.

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