The Reluctant Leader: Craig Galati on Culture, Legacy, and Leading with Heart

14/07/2025 35 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
The Reluctant Leader: Craig Galati on Culture, Legacy, and Leading with Heart

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What happens when a leader chooses authenticity over authority? In this episode, we sit down with Craig Galati, FAIA, FSMPS—author of The Reluctant Leader, and Principal at LGA Architecture—for a powerful conversation about leading with intention, empathy, and heart.Craig shares how his leadership journey evolved from quiet reluctance to intentional impact. We explore how his values shaped the culture at LGA Architecture, why empathy belongs in the boardroom, how he invested in building the next generation of leaders, and what it means to step away from a firm you've helped build. In this powerful and reflective conversation, we dive into:The principles behind The Reluctant Leader and why so many leaders relateWhy leading with vulnerability isn’t a weakness—it’s a strengthHow to cultivate and empower the next generation of leaders within your firmWhat Craig hopes the next generation of AEC leaders won’t forgetThis episode is a must-listen for leaders rethinking their role, their legacy, and what truly matters in the long arc of a career