If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Invisibility, the power to fly, see the future?

There was a great TV show in the early '80s about this. Does anyone remember "The Greatest American Hero? "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air…anyone?

In the story, aliens deem one human truly good and give him a superhero suit so he can save the world. But he loses the instruction manual and spends the entire show flying into buildings and shooting lasers out of his eyes at all the wrong mome…

Every once in a great while, you might meet someone who seems like they are woven from the same cloth as you. They have the same values, the same interests, and same aspirations. Sometimes these people become business partners, peers, or even BFFs.

When I invite a group of leaders together in a room, something unique happens.

They get to see themselves through each other's eyes. Through the eyes of people who truly get them, people they can trust, admire, and respect. Most importantly, you beg…

I am overflowing with excitement, and if I am completely honest, somewhat nervous about sharing a significant personal milestone. It is an achievement that represents the last year of my life: I published my first book titled “Climbing The Right Mountain: Navigating the Journey to An Inspired Life.” 

The book is for leaders at all stages who currently feel unfulfilled in their lives or careers. In the book, I take you through the guideposts to help you navigate your path. To guide you in climbi…

People have a different way of dealing with life tragedies. For some, it can take a toll on their life, and for others, it can maneuver their life around. For Carolyn Raitt, core energy coach at Ocean Sands Coaching, she made use of her experience with her difficulties in life to keep going and keep moving forward. She tells Tony Martignetti about the struggles she had to go through, having to deal with the death of her family members. But it was towards the end of all this chaos that Carolyn sa…

Change is a part of life. You either reinvent yourself to its tune or let yourself be passively affected by it. Tony Martignetti sits down for a talk with top business network strategist and author Andy Lopata to talk about the importance of reinventing yourself. Andy shares his life journey, how he has reinvented himself with different careers, and walked other paths. Tony and Andy talk about building meaningful networks and connecting with people. Time to sit down and listen to what they have …

Inspirational Leadership Podcast: Becoming A More Intentional Leader

Becoming a More Intentional Leader with Tony Martignetti

"It is selfish for you not sell." 

A little while back, I joined the incredible Stacey Shipman on her podcast Shed the Formality. Stacey is a master connector and facilitator, and you get the sense from the moment you meet her that your day is going to get better; she has a special kind of energy that is hard to explain. We had a great conversation that covered some of my back story and the areas where my passions converged through my journey. We covered a lot of ground and, here are the key ar…

Every one of us is called to play a part in public service, helping those in need by sharing whatever we can. Though some are content with just giving what is enough, others go beyond a mile of what they can offer. This is what Alice Pomponio did when she caused several breakthroughs in healthcare, trade, and innovation. She joins Tony Martignetti to share her inspiring story of intersecting beliefs that led to her significant contribution in rare diseases and precision oncology during her time …

I recently have been inspired by the latest TED Talk from organizational psychologist Adam Grant titled "What frogs in hot water can teach about thinking again." His new book, Think Again, is fantastic (I am sure I will be featuring it in my newsletter soon). In this talk, Adam uncovers why humans are so slow to react to looming crises, like a pandemic or a warming planet. Surprise! It is because we are reluctant to rethink our thinking. From a near-disastrous hike on Panama's highest mountain t…

"Understanding people and their lives is what travel is about, no matter where you go."

I have watched Rick Steves' TV shows on travel for what seems like an eternity (really, it has been about 20 years, which is still impressive). Rick has an optimistic and pleasant way about him, and in this book, we see a deeper side to Rick. In Travel As a Political Act, he shares his insights about how travel can change the world one trip at a time. It is an illuminating collection of stories and lessons f…