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Phillip Lanos, Jordan French
Tony Pinedo’s Case for Empathy as the Ultimate Leadership Skill
30 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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Tony Pinedo shares how leading inside a youth correctional facility reshaped his understanding of leadership, trust, and human potential. Drawing from decades of experience, he explains why empathy, non-judgmental curiosity, and intentional presence are the true foundations of influence. This conversation explores how integrating values across work and life can transform culture, performance, and personal fulfillment.

Host: Phillip Lanos | philliplanos.com | Strategic Media & AI Operations Lead

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