In this episode of Show Your Value, we explore the remarkable career of Jeff Kindler, former CEO of Pfizer, and General Counsel at McDonald’s. Jeff’s journey from the courtroom to the boardroom offers invaluable lessons on leadership, innovation, and the power of diverse perspectives.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

- From Law to Leadership: How Jeff transitioned from a high-profile legal career to leading global businesses.

- The Importance of Diverse Voices: Why Jeff believes the quietest person in the room often has the most insightful ideas—and how to ensure everyone is heard.

- Risk and Innovation: The role of failure in driving breakthroughs and fostering a culture of calculated risk-taking.

- Balancing Value Creation: Jeff’s approach to integrating material, emotional, and spiritual elements for impactful leadership.

- Leading Through Complexity: Insights into managing multiple stakeholders and making decisions under pressure.

Connect with Jeff:
Learn more about Jeff’s work in pain management and innovative pharmaceutical solutions at Centrexion.com.

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Thank you to everyone who listened to and supported Show Your Value in 2024. This was the shows first year and I've been privileged to meet some exceptional people and make a lot of new friends. The mission of the podcast is to highlight leaders of industry and show how holistic value creation is the way.

I hope you enjoy this very special episode of the show which features some of my favorite highlights. I have to say, I enjoyed every conversation, so this is only a few snippets of the show. I think I might make another episode like this soon to highlight some other incredible nuggets of wisdom.

This episode features:

• Howard Behar
• Amberly Lago
• Randy Garn
• Jeff Hoffman
• Ellen Petry Leanse
• Bruce Cardenas
• Gary Arnold
• Erika Ayers Badan

Thank you for your continued support of the show and here's to 2025. Go forth an create value.

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In this episode of Show Your Value, I sit down with Melanie Dulbecco, the exceptional CEO of Torani. Melanie’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—she’s transformed a small, family-owned business into a global leader in café flavors, achieving $500 million in sales and expanding to over 50 countries. Her insights into leadership, team culture, and building a company that thrives while staying true to its values are lessons for every entrepreneur.

Key Takeaways:

- Unleashing Potential: Melanie shares how businesses can tap into hidden opportunities by aligning teams with a shared purpose.

- Scaling Culture: She discusses the importance of preserving core values while scaling a team to hundreds of members.

- Transparency Works: We explore the power of sharing financials and teaching financial literacy across all levels of a company.

- Go Slow to Go Fast: Melanie’s approach to deliberate, thoughtful decision-making has fueled Torani’s hyper-growth.

- Shared Success: We dive into how Torani’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is creating wealth and opportunities for every team member.

A Bit About Melanie Dulbecco:
Melanie has led Torani as its first outside CEO for over 20 years, driving an incredible 25% year-over-year revenue growth. Her leadership blends small company agility with big company methodologies to innovate and expand globally. Passionate about strategic visioning, Melanie focuses on creating a business with a strong culture, meaningful partnerships, and “wow” products. Under her guidance, Torani is more than just a company—it’s a place where team members, customers, and partners thrive together.

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