Lead Different Podcast

Where EI Meets AI: Redefining the Future of Talent — with Dr. Tina Flores (EPS. 80)

Dr. Tina Flores
💼 Talent Acquisition Leader: Various Government Consulting
📊 Program Management Consultant: Government Consulting Firm
🎯 Talent Acquisition Expert
🧭 Career Coach
💡 Strategic Innovator
📚 Author
🎤 Speaker
🤖 AI Early Adopter
💞 EI Enthusiast
🎖️ MilSpouse
🫶 MilMom
😌 Ambivert
📈 Data Nerd
🎓 MBA/MSML @ WGU
📘 DBA @ Capella
Dr. Tina Flores, is a visionary talent acquisition leader and strategic career advisor who bridges emotional intelligence and artificial intelligence to transform how organizations hire, lead, and perform. She oversees large-scale federal talent operations, partnering with executive leadership to design data-driven recruitment strategies and team architectures that align people, technology, and purpose. Her approach combines systems thinking, emotional intelligence, and emerging technologies to build high-performing, future-ready teams and cultures that scale with precision and impact. In her personal time she leverages that talent expertise to coach stuck professionals to finally have a career they love. 
As the creator of the Dual Dynamics Hiring Model™ and The EI/AI Nexus™, Dr. Flores champions a new era of evidence-based hiring and emotionally intelligent leadership. Her frameworks empower organizations to decode data, coach with empathy, and design systems that drive sustainable performance. A certified recruitment expert, strategist, and coach, she’s passionate about helping leaders connect the dots between talent, technology, and teamwork—turning people into a powerful competitive advantage in the age of AI.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Dr. Tina Flores:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtinaflores/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/drtinaflores
🔹 http://tinafloresishere.com
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Dan DominguezCEO and Founder - WHY NOT LeadershipShow Host - "Lead Different!" Podcast
 

Empowering People, Changing Lives: Leadership Insights with Adam Bliss (EPS. 79)

Adam Bliss: 
Owner & Chief Vision Officer: Right at Home of Southern Arizona & Southern Nevada
https://www.RAHsouthernAZ.com
https://www.RAHsouthernNV.com
Adam Bliss, Owner & Chief Vision Officer of Right at Home of Southern Arizona & Southern Nevada. After spending almost two decades working for large consumer packaged goods manufacturers  and retail consulting firms, Adam found the courage to become an entrepreneur and started a business.
He left his job in Minneapolis, Minnesota and moved back to Tucson, Arizona to begin an in-home senior care agency with his wife, Kola. That experience both tested his mettle and created an opportunity for growth that never would have come in any other way. Adam credits this decision as one of the three most important of his entire life.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Adam Bliss:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/blissadam/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/RAHsouthernAZ/
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/RightatHomeCare/
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Daily 4-Minute Wins: The Story Behind Expresso Coaching with David Citron (EPS. 78)

David Citron: 
CEO & Founder of Expresso Coaching
https://www.expressocoaching.com
David Citron is the founder of Expresso Coaching, a revolutionary micro-coaching program designed to help individuals—especially those with ADHD diagnosed or undiagnosed—take massive action and achieve transformational results in the shortest time possible. With over 15 years of experience coaching more than 1200 clients, including students, employees, and over 250 CEOs, David has a proven track record of unlocking potential and creating life-changing breakthroughs.
His innovative “4-minute daily coaching” method emerged from working with clients who struggled to follow through on traditional weekly sessions. Today, Expresso Coaching has helped individuals dramatically improve productivity, academic performance, business results, and personal growth.  David’s mission has always been clear: to deliver radical positive transformation to people’s lives, businesses, and relationships—fast.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 David Citron:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-citron-34b1a616/
🔹 https://www.expressocoaching.com/
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@davcit
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Leading with Grace: Edward Larrañaga on Faith, Service, and Legacy (EPS. 77)

Edward Larrañaga: 
President: The Catholic Foundation - Archdiocese of Santa Fe
💡 Make Sense ➡️ 🚀 Better Way ➡️ 🤝 Contribute
Edward Larrañaga is the President of The Catholic Foundation of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, where he leads with a deep sense of faith-driven purpose. His work centers on empowering generosity—guiding donors, parishes, and schools to build lasting financial foundations that sustain the Church’s mission. Known for his compassionate, hands-on leadership, Edward blends service, stewardship, and spiritual vision to ensure the light of the gospel continues to shine in his community.
Rooted in compassion and guided by a personal approach, Edward believes true leadership begins with listening and serving others. His work is about more than managing assets—it’s about empowering generosity, building trust, and helping donors fulfill their calling to make a lasting impact. Inspired by the words of Pope Francis, “Grace is not part of consciousness; it is the amount of light in our souls, not knowledge nor reason,” Edward sees leadership as an act of grace—one that illuminates lives through faith, purpose, and action.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Edward Larrañaga:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-larranaga-073b581b/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/ThecatholicfoundationNM
🔹 https://www.thecatholicfoundation.org/make-a-donation/
🔹 https://www.thecatholicfoundation.org/
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Cassidy Mann: Making Homilies Shareable for Maximum Impact (EPS. 76)

Cassidy Mann
Co-Founder ➢ PriestPro ➢ https://priestpro.com/resources
Catholic Video Strategist ➢ DM Productions ➢ https://dm.productions/
Cassidy Mann is the Co-Founder of PriestPro, a Catholic AI platform that transforms homilies into shareable content. With expertise in video production, editing, and digital marketing, Cassidy helps amplify meaningful messages through creative media and strategic storytelling. She is Passionate about bridging faith and innovation, Cassidy brings a strong background in creative media to her mission of amplifying voices within the Church.
With top skills in video production, editing, graphic design, and social media marketing, she has a proven track record of helping leaders and organizations expand their digital reach. Cassidy’s expertise extends across content strategy, brand marketing, podcasting, and event promotion—making her a dynamic force in both creative storytelling and faith-driven digital innovation.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Cassidy Mann:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassidyatpriestpro
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/cassidy.at.priestpro
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@DMProductionsHQ
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@priestpro
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Leading Beyond the Badge: Dr. Nicholson’s Blueprint for Success (EPS.75)

Dr. Larry G. “Nick” Nicholson:
Managing Partner - The Nicholson Group, LLC
He has held prestigious positions such as:
FBI Program Manager – Intelligence Analyst Training
Special Assistant – FBI Assistant Director
FBI National Academy Leadership Instructor
Director – Center for Civil Force Protection (U.S. DOJ-funded)
Special Agent in Charge of Standards & Evaluation – U.S. Department of Energy
Bureau Chief – New Mexico Department of Public Safety
International Fellow & Group Leader – Australian Institute of Police Management (AIPM)
Author – Multiple books on law enforcement and executive protection
Certified Executive Coach & DISC Assessment Trainer
Dr. Larry “Nick” Nicholson, Ph.D, is a seasoned law enforcement and national security executive with over three decades of experience leading intelligence, training, and organizational development initiatives. He has served in top roles at the FBI, U.S. Department of Energy, and state public safety agencies, overseeing training for hundreds of analysts and guiding major law enforcement programs. 
An expert in leadership, behavioral organizational development, and executive coaching, Dr. Nicholson has delivered over 600 programs worldwide and authored multiple books on law enforcement, executive protection, and professional development. He holds a Ph.D. in Police Administration and advanced certifications in positive psychology and strategic leadership. His work has earned numerous federal awards and international recognition, reflecting his lifelong commitment to excellence in leadership and training.
Dr. Nicholson favors Mark Twain’s view on training:
“There is nothing training cannot do. Nothing is above its reach. It can turn bad morals to good; it can destroy bad principles and recreate good ones; it can lift men to 'Angel Ship'."
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Dr. Nicholson:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-nicholson-4185989/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/nicholsongroup
🔹 https://tngsolutions.com/
🔹 https://aslan.llc/
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Full Circle Leadership: Robert Chavez’s Journey from YDI Youth to CEO (EPS. 74)

Robert Chavez:
Chief Executive Officer - Youth Development, Inc. (YDI)
Robert Chavez, CEO of Youth Development Inc. (YDI), is the embodiment of YDI’s generational impact. At just 14, he joined YDI’s youth employment program, and today he leads the entire organization. Now as CEO, he oversees programs in education, employment, training, and behavioral health that empower families and transform communities.
With a distinguished career in both state government, private sector and nonprofit leadership, Chavez is committed to breaking cycles of poverty and creating lasting opportunities for low- and moderate-income communities. His journey reflects YDI’s mission of shaping brighter futures across generations.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 Robert Chavez:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-chavez-2b8718b3/
🔹 https://www.facebook.com/robert.chavez.39948
🔹 https://www.youtube.com/@YDINM
🔹 https://www.ydinm.org
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Anya Parasher: Policy with Purpose for New Mexico’s Future (EPS. 73)

Anya Parasher: 
Congressional Intern | Stanford '28
Student Intern
Internship United States · Internship
Washington DC-Baltimore Area · On-site — Jun 2025 - Present
Interning for Senator Martin Heinrich
Anya Parasher, a Stanford University student studying Public Policy and Economics, is passionate about improving the lives of New Mexicans through research and policy. With experience at Project ECHO, the UNM Center for Social Policy, the City of Albuquerque Mayor’s Office, and U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich’s Office, she focuses on housing, economic development, energy, and welfare.
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘼𝙣𝙮𝙖 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙚𝙧:👇
🔹 https://www.linkedin.com/in/anya-parasher/
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