Outthink Leadership

About Outthink Leadership

Welcome to Outthink Leadership — the podcast for professionals, educators, and change agents ready to lead with systems thinking, clarity, and purpose. Hosted by Tony Galliano, leadership strategist and organizational transformation expert, each episode brings research-driven insight and practical strategies to help you lead better, think sharper, and build resilient systems — at work and beyond.

Publisher

Tony Galliano

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 May 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2025

   Developing a One Year Growth Model for Team Success

   In this episode of Outthink Leadership, host Tony Galliano explores how Premiere Enterprises is transforming its workforce through a one-year growth model that merges technology, ethics, and emotional intelligence. Moving beyond the mechanics of automation, Galliano shares how adaptive leadership, social-emotional learning, and data-driven insight are shaping a culture of innovation and trust. Through vivid storytelling and research-based reflection, he reveals how five core platforms—GoHighLevel, n8n, Notion AI, Looker Studio, and TalentLMS—form a living ecosystem of growth where human creativity and artificial intelligence work together. Listeners will gain practical insight into building sustainable systems for learning, ethical accountability, and leadership in the AI era. This episode is ideal for educators, executives, and change leaders seeking to align emerging technology with purpose-driven organizational design. References: Dimoff, L. (2023). Straighten up and fly right: Organizational theory and the Federal Air Marshal Service. Journal of Security, Intelligence, and Resilience Education, 17(12), 1–15. Goleman, D. (2013). The focused leader. Harvard Business Review, 91(12), 50–60. Heifetz, R. A., Grashow, A., & Linsky, M. (2009). The practice of adaptive leadership. Harvard Business Press. Heifetz, R. A., & Laurie, D. L. (2001). The work of leadership. Harvard Business Review, 79(11), 131–141. Kotter, J. P. (2007). Leading change: Why transformation efforts fail. Harvard Business Review, 85(1), 96–103.

2. 

   14 Oct 2025

   Ethical Characteristics of Trustworthy Leadership

   In this episode, host Tony Galliano examines the ethical characteristics that define trustworthy leadership and explores how organizations can cultivate them through intentional design and accountability. Drawing from contemporary leadership research, the discussion highlights eight core ethical characteristics—integrity, accountability, fairness, respect, transparency, courage, humility, and empathy—and shows how they interact with adaptive and vertical leadership models to strengthen trust, culture, and performance. Building on the work of scholars such as Frkal and Lewis (2024), Lovett, Hebert, and McAlister (2023), and Meitiasari et al. (2024), this episode bridges theory and application, illustrating how ethical clarity empowers leaders to act decisively amid disruption. It’s a must-listen for educators, executives, and emerging leaders committed to building organizations where integrity and adaptability coexist—creating environments that outlast crisis and inspire genuine trust. References Ayers Frkal, R., & Lewis, M. S. (2024). Vertical development in the age of work-from-home. Journal of Leadership Education, 23(2), 207–220. https://doi.org/10.1108/JOLE-01-2024-0021 Dimoff, L. (2023). Straighten up and fly right: Organizational theory and the Federal Air Marshal Service. Journal of Security, Intelligence, and Resilience Education, 17(12), 1–15. Lovett, M., Hebert, D., & McAlister, K. (2023). Adaptive leadership in educator preparation: A statewide case study. Journal of Higher Education Policy and Leadership Studies, 4(1), 153–159. https://doi.org/10.52547/johepal.4.1.153 Martin, M. A., Cook, S., Spring, B., Echeverria Garcia, J. C., Moskowitz, D., Delaughter-Young, J., … Vu, M. (2023). Delivering COVID-19 vaccine via trusted social services: Program evaluation results from the Chicagoland CEAL Program. Journal of Community Health, 49(1), 61–69. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-023-01242-4 Meitiasari, A., Dasuki, F., Piscesa, F., Mulyadi, F. N., & Angela, P. K. M. (2024). Adaptive leadership: Navigating the challenges of post-pandemic working arrangement. Syntax Idea, 6(10), 6425–6428.

3. 

   23 May 2025

   Tyler Telfair LLC: Communicating Like Leaders

   Tony Galliano, VP of Organizational Effectiveness, details Tyler Telfair LLC's internal communication plan, which provides leaders with tools to communicate effectively, support teams, and navigate complexity, especially in hybrid environments; this is an interview.

4. 

   16 May 2025

   Leading with Integrity: A Deep Dive into Five Contemporary Leadership Theories

   Host Tony Galliano explores five contemporary leadership theories—Transformational, Authentic, Servant, Adaptive, and Inclusive—examining their characteristics, strengths, challenges, and real-world applications across diverse environments.

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