Professional AV · Topic
Mentorship In Leadership
13 articles from Professional AV practitioners
Leading Change from Within: The Power of Transformational Leadership
Leadership is being tested in real time. As organizations navigate AI adoption, remote work, and constant structural change, many leaders are discovering that strategy alone isn’t enough. That’s why transformational leadership is showing up as a critical differentiator—because people are asking deeper questions about purpose, trust, and what it really means to show up…
How The Gentlemen’s Circle Is Redefining Resilient Leadership Through Accountability, Service, and Connection
On this episode of the Through the Storm podcast, Dr. Travis Hearne once again talks to CEO, leadership educator, speaker, fitness professional and retired Marine, Marc Rodriguez, a man whose career embodies resilient leadership. Rodriguez, who first appeared on the show to share his journey from the Marine Corps to a CEO, returns to…
Leaders Who’ve Been There: Finding Clarity Through Peer Guidance at Purpose Factory
Running a business can feel isolating without peers who understand the weight of leadership. Madison Harris, founder of Cobalt Fund Services, found the peer guidance he needed through Purpose Factory. He gained strategic insight and real feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs at a time when his business needed clarity and structure. Harris realized Cobalt wasn’t…
Purpose Factory Solves Belonging
Executives today face a unique kind of isolation. Despite constant interaction with teams, boards, and clients, many leaders struggle with a deeper need: true belonging. Purpose Factory Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy identifies belonging as the core challenge his organization addresses. He explains how leaders can be surrounded by people yet still feel completely alone…
Put on the Planet to Do
Many executives pursue business goals without first understanding their deeper purpose. This focus on achievement over alignment is being challenged by mentors who promote clarity as the foundation of purpose-driven leadership. Donald J. Glacy, Founder and Mentor at Purpose Factory, shares a personal reflection that reshaped his leadership approach. When asked to define his vision,…
Where Do You Want to Go
Business leaders are reevaluating success beyond profit and seeking greater clarity in how their goals align with their values. Many are shifting focus toward purpose-driven leadership that connects career ambition with life goals. Purpose Factory Founder and Mentor Donald J. Glacy urges professionals to get clear on where they want to go, not just in…
Breaking Barriers: Women Leading in the Security Industry
Despite growing gender diversity in many industries, the security field continues to be largely male-dominated. However, that landscape is evolving as more women in security step into leadership roles, challenge long-standing norms, and contribute to a more inclusive culture. Through mentorship, development programs, and increased visibility, this shift is not only empowering individuals but…
From Rink to Fairway: Dominic Marconi’s Journey to PGA Leadership
A former athlete's unconventional path to golf industry leadership reveals how mentorship and adaptability shaped an executive career
Celebrating the Champions Behind the Scenes of the Game
The mentors and leaders quietly building golf's future deserve recognition for their behind-the-scenes impact

Salute to Joe Geloso: The Reddy Ice Legend
A decades-long career in ice distribution built a legacy of unwavering reliability and respect across the entire organization
BEN Global Summit | Day 2: Leadership, Community, and Networking
Professionals discovered that authentic connection and peer support create the foundation for meaningful career advancement
Your Why Matters with Kurt Uhlir | Ep. 8 | Growthwell with Josh Byrd
Leaders who define their core purpose can transform workplace burnout into sustainable growth and fulfillment
An 18-Hole Attitude Towards Building a Culture of Excellence
Leaders who commit to long-term consistency rather than quick wins create cultures that actually sustain excellence