{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Building Doors with Lauren Karan","title":"70. Authenticity Over Authority: Why Real Leaders Don’t Play a Role with Domenic De Fazio","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2619,"description":"In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan welcomes Domenic De Fazio, a seasoned executive whose career journey from project manager to CEO is marked by conviction, courage, and consistency. Domenic shares the raw truth about navigating leadership without compromising your values, and what happens when the traditional leadership \"suit\" no longer fits who you are. From making the leap into executive roles to managing board dynamics and driving a values-based culture, this is a masterclass in real-world leadership.\n\nWhether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional rethinking your next move, this episode unpacks what it means to lead with empathy, build trust, and influence without manipulation, even in complex corporate environments.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\n\nLeadership & Organisational Culture\nWhy empathy and consistency matter more than charisma in leadership\nHow to build and scale culture across teams, departments, and countries\nThe art of giving feedback that’s honest, not brutal\nNavigating Executive Roles\nHow Domenic stepped into the CEO seat while staying true to himself\nWhy board dynamics are often dysfunctional, and how to lead through them\nSkills that matter most at the GM and C-suite levels\nCareer Development & Succession\nHow visibility and risk-taking can accelerate your rise\nThe difference between managing up and bringing people along\nWhy being “seen” matters more than ever in hybrid workplaces\nAuthenticity & Personal Legacy\nThe link between personal values and professional leadership\nWhy authenticity creates safety, and what that looks like in practice\nHow to leave a legacy that empowers others to be their best, most honest selves\nKey Quotes from Domenic De Fazio:\n“If getting to the top means I have to be more of a mongrel, I’m okay not getting to the top.”\n“Sometimes people just need time to get used to ideas. You plant the seed and let it grow.”\n“There’s nothing authentic about brutality. Feedback should be empathetic...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rcJTQ5eXITvLdAogYDlhRpa2ZvZlMeipr6w7MvQqkqs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM1NTExLzE2Njgz/OTU0OTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}