Growth Hacking Culture
The Growth Hacking Culture Podcast is a series of insightful interviews with prominent experts on mindsets, skills and mental resources to grow individually, lead motivated teams and create human-centric work cultures. These episodes are about thought provoking ideas to scale up and growth hack human-centric and performing work cultures. Hosted by Ivan Palomino.
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The Analytical Manager’s Guide to Leadership with Dalmo Cirne
<p>Why do highly talented engineers and technical experts often struggle when promoted to management?</p> <p>In this episode, we sit down with Dalmo Cirne, author of "The 4 Streams of Leadership," to deconstruct the "management bug" that many analytical minds face. Moving from a world of logic and technical precision into a world of constant change and human demand requires a total "refactor" of your professional identity.</p> <p>Dalmo shares his 4 Streams Framework, designed specifically for technical leaders to move from frustrated specialists to overachieving managers.</p> In this episode, you will learn: <p>The 4 Streams of Leadership...
Bionic Branding: How to Build and Protect Corporate Trust in the Age of AI with Gal Borenstein
<p>Navigating Digital Transformation in the modern landscape requires more than just processing power; it demands a resilient Human Infrastructure to safeguard your brand’s most valuable asset: trust. In this episode, Ivan Palomino is joined by Gal Borenstein, CEO of The Borenstein Group and author of Don't Believe the Hype, to explore the "Bionic Branding" framework.</p> <p>As corporations race to integrate generative AI, many are falling into a "reputation gap" where efficiency comes at the cost of authenticity. Gal explains why AI currently lacks the "common sense" of leadership and how a "Bionic" approach—pairing machine speed with...
How to Lead Through the Fog: Communicating Uncertainty with Salvatore Manzi
<p>When navigating organizational change, communicating uncertainty effectively is the most critical skill a leader can possess. While many leaders' first instinct is to wait for "all the facts" before speaking, silence during a transition can be dangerous. Neuroscience reveals that the human brain treats ambiguity as a physical threat, triggering a "survival mode" that stifles creativity and fuels the "rumor mill". In this episode, we sit down with Salvatore Manzi, author of Clear and Compelling, to dismantle the myth that leaders must have complete data before engaging their teams.</p> <p>Sakvatore introduces his "Uncertainty Framework," a tactical four-step...
AI vs. Bureaucracy: How to Lead at Formula 1 Speed with Nikki Barua
<p>Is your organization trying to drive at Formula 1 speeds using a horse-and-carriage engine? In this episode, we dive into the "Speed Paradox" of AI leadership and why buying the latest technology is useless if your corporate culture is built on layers of bureaucracy.</p> <p> </p> <p>Corporate structures are often designed for safety and consensus, but the AI era demands non-linear speed and workforce autonomy. Nikki Barua, CEO of Flipwork, joins Ivan Palomino to explain why the "Command and Control" model is now a recipe for disaster. You will learn:</p> <p>The Navy SEAL Framework: How to s...
Can AI Make You More Human? Scaling Empathy in Leadership with Ben Perreau
<p>Nearly 75% of employees identify their manager as the primary source of workplace stress. In this deep-dive discussion, we explore how AI help for leadership is transitioning from a futuristic concept to a "bionic enhancement" for the modern executive. Host Ivan Palomino sits down with Ben Perreau, the founder of Parafoil, to discuss the "Empathy Mirror"—a radical approach to management that uses technology to reflect our own communication habits back to us.</p> <p>The conversation challenges the traditional "trial by fire" mentorship model, suggesting that leadership today requires the same level of instrumentation as a modern aircraft cockpit. By...
How to Build Human Infrastructure for Digital Transformation with Barbara Wittmann
<p>In an era where technology evolves at the speed of light, many organizations find their Digital Transformation efforts stalled by a neglected component: Human Infrastructure. While billions are poured into software patches and AI integrations, the "Human OS"—the cognitive and cultural framework of the workforce—often remains trapped in a legacy state. This episode features a deep dive with Barbara Wittmann, CEO of the Digital Wisdom Collective, into why technical implementation is only 20% of the success equation.</p> <p>Host Ivan Palomino and Barbara explore the "Stone Age Brain" paradox, where 21st-century tools are wielded by a biological oper...
Mastering the Mind of a Leader: Sébastien Page on the Psychology of High Performance
<p>Why do companies spend billions on leadership development only to see engagement scores tank and top talent quit? The answer often lies in the "blind spots" of the human mind. In this episode of the Growth Hacking Culture podcast, we sit down with Sébastien Page, a leader in quantitative finance and author of The Psychology of Leadership.</p> <p>Sébastien shares how his own journey through high-stakes stress led him to the world of behavioral and sports psychology. We discuss why the most effective leadership doesn't start with managing your team, but with managing your own brain. Fr...
Hanna Bauer: Beyond the Burnout Myth - Why Resilient Leadership is Your Best Business Strategy
<p>We’ve all heard the "hustle harder" mantra, but the numbers tell a different story. Right now, workplace disengagement is a global crisis, costing businesses an estimated $9 trillion in lost productivity. In this episode of the Growth Hacking Culture Podcast, we’re getting real about what it actually takes to lead without running yourself—or your team—into the ground.</p> <p>Our guest, Hanna Bauer, author of Hustle with a Heart, brings a perspective on resilience that you won’t find in a standard management textbook. After surviving a terminal heart disease diagnosis, Hanna discovered that resilience isn't a personal...
From Flop to Flow: Achieving Superperformance & Escaping the "Prison of Expectations" w/ George Pesansky
<p>Why do 75% to 95% of business improvement projects fail to last beyond two years?</p> <p>In this episode, we are tearing down the broken systems that hold businesses back. We are joined by George Pesansky, Operational Excellence Expert and author of Superperformance, to discuss the "massive leaky bucket problem" costing organizations billions.</p> <p>George argues that most leaders are trapped in a "glass half-empty" mindset—constantly firefighting and obsessing over lagging indicators like profit, rather than mastering the leading behaviors that actually create value. We explore how to shift from the role of a manager to an "Operations Co...
The Boardroom Battle: Beyond the EU 40% Quota—Achieving Optimal Diversity with Dr. Keith Dorsey
<p>Is the EU's 40% women on boards quota a genuine push for diversity or a looming compliance trap?</p> <p>In this essential discussion, board strategy expert Dr. Keith Dorsey breaks down the unwritten rules of the boardroom and the real danger that the 2026 deadline poses for high-potential women. We move beyond outdated concepts of "Old Boys Networks" to explore the proven science of Optimal Diversity—the powerful combination of demographic and cognitive diversity that drives shareholder value, mitigates risk, and unlocks Blue Ocean strategies.</p> <p>Dr. Dorsey, author of The Boardroom Journey, provides actionable advice for executives, women, an...
