Tullio Siragusa

JUNE 12, 2023

Elevating Executive Engagement by Embracing Empowerment and Emotional Intelligence In the business world, stepping into a new leadership role often presents a labyrinth of challenges. It instills a sense of ownership in team members and leads to greater commitment and engagement. It communicates that their work is seen and appreciated.

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Thinkers360 - Thought Leader Interviews

OCTOBER 15, 2022

In this edition, we speak with Adora Nwodo , Software Engineer at Microsoft. Adora is a Software Engineer currently building Mixed Reality on the Cloud at Microsoft. Thinkers360: Tell us a bit about your background and areas of expertise AN: I am a Software Engineer currently building Mixed Reality on the Cloud.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 24, 2023

The Detriments of a Command-and-Control Culture and the Power of Design Thinking In the competitive landscape of modern business, the approach we take to leadership can make or break an organization. Employees become mere executors of orders, leading to a lack of engagement and motivation.

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Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Well, statements like this at the very moment of acquisition, always are designed to catch our attention, I mean why else do we have a thriving M&A for businesses than not to claim the inherent sense of the takeover or merger is going to be paved with bold intentions? Personal agenda’s get pushed, IT viewpoints are far to narrow.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 6, 2023

Creating a Unified Future with Design Thinking: How to Align Sales and Marketing After M&A Post-merger and acquisition integration can be a complex and challenging process. In contrast, Design Thinking takes a collaborative and iterative approach that involves empathy, experimentation, and continuous improvement.

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Business and Tech

MARCH 21, 2022

Elizabeth Baumel, software engineering lead at Unity, and Gracie Arenas Strittmatter, technical art director at EA Sports, discuss how women and those in other marginalized groups are advocating for themselves in the gaming industry. Elizabeth Baumel Software Engineering Lead, Unity. It gets boring.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 26, 2025

From team camaraderie to personalized guest experiences, every bar is designed to deliver not just a service, but a feeling. Franchisees are supported with tools like community engagement marketing, regular roundtables, best practice sharing, and hands-on support from the corporate team. Because thats what our business is built on.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This journey ultimately led Tullio to develop the EmpathIQ Framework a neuroscience and Design Thinking based system designed to integrate emotional intelligence into leadership, fostering self-awareness, compassion, and deeper human connection in business. This is where Tullios latest venture, aiCMO (found at aiCMO.io ), comes in.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This is where AI should be heading not just as a tool for efficiency, but as an enabler of deeper, more meaningful engagement. The Science of Empathetic Marketing Research shows that emotional connection is the real driver behind engagement. Design Thinking plays a massive role in this. What Makes aiCMO Different?

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Sarah discussed how CSR initiatives, like volunteering programs, can address this need while also boosting employee engagement. Sarah outlined her 70/30 rule as a framework for designing impactful initiatives. By empowering employees to champion causes they care about, organizations can foster deeper engagement and trust.

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Tullio Siragusa

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Transforming Your Business with Bottom-Up Management: The Design Thinking Way In the ever-evolving landscape of modern business, a significant shift is occurring from traditional top-down management to a more inclusive and innovative strategy: bottom-up management. Benefits This approach leads to increased engagement and motivation.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 19, 2025

This philosophy has shaped the customer experience at Heights Wellness Retreat, ensuring that every touchpointfrom the initial greeting to post-service follow-upis designed to make guests feel genuinely cared for. The relationships we build with colleagues, franchisees, and customers are what keep people engaged.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 29, 2024

Design Thinking: The Smart Way to Fail, Learn, andInnovate The Cost of Learning the Hard Way Some of the greatest lessons in business dont come from textbooks or executive seminars but from real-world experimentation. The Power of Structured Experimentation Design Thinking is more than a processits a mindset shift.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 22, 2022

Gain Better User Adoption the Design Thinking Way. Companies should always consider the design of user adoption as a primary part of their entire product life cycle. What Is Design Thinking? Design Thinking assists organizations in creating value for people. Multiple methodologies move forward the Design Thinking process.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 15, 2022

Recession Proof Your Business the Design Thinking Way. With some strategic Design Thinking methodologies, you can protect your business from falling apart and improve it so you can grow. What Is Design Thinking? Design Thinking assists organizations in creating value for people.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 3, 2025

When businesses build trust and foster real relationships, they cultivate customer loyalty, employee engagement, and long-term resilience. Companies that listen, engage, and elevate the voices of those they serve will always have an advantage. Engage customers in purpose-driven initiatives that align with their values.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 10, 2023

Leveraging Design Thinking for IT-Business Alignment in Prioritizing Mission-Critical Needs In the 21st-century business world, the role of IT has transitioned from a support function to a strategic driver of business success. The Power of Design Thinking Design Thinking provides a beacon of hope to bridge this IT-business gap.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Design Thinking for Startup Sales Success: A Step-by-Step Guide. By following these steps, you can create a successful sales environment that will help your start-up grow, but you can go deeper and truly differentiate yourself by applying Design Thinking to key steps to help your startup thrive.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Engaging the Entire Workforce: The Myth of the Top 10% A particularly compelling part of Cunningham’s philosophy is his approach to engaging the entire workforce. By engaging the entire team, the organization saw a 33% year-over-year improvement in just two quarters, and a 75% improvement within a year.

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Tullio Siragusa

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Instead, Kirkpatrick’s work demonstrates that when employees are empowered to manage their own work and make decisions, they become more engaged, innovative, and productive. This, in turn, leads to higher levels of engagement, creativity, and job satisfaction.

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Your Ideas are Terrible

OCTOBER 16, 2016

You want top designers, developers, content marketers, and product managers with 3-5 years of experience. These are the skills your team needs to engage customers and get problem insights. For this you’ll need writers and designers. Experienced content marketers and designers are among the hardest tech positions to fill.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

It’s a more profound reflection of its core, influencing its product quality, pricing, employee relations, and customer engagement. Design Thinking: Sculpting Business Personality A business’s personality is like an iceberg. Understanding Business Personality The personality of a business isn’t merely about its brand image.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Employees who feel included are more engaged, innovative, and committed to the organizations success. Organizations must measure the effectiveness of their DEI effortstracking retention, pay equity, and employee experienceto identify gaps and opportunities. Empathy matters.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For example, they can create bespoke campaigns that are designed to meet a client’s specific objectives, rather than relying on generic, one-size-fits-all solutions. This includes the development of targeted campaigns and the use of social media platforms to reach and engage with audiences. Click Here Blog Subscrition Here Email*

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 30, 2023

A great leader understands the needs and motivations of their team members and can create a culture of accountability and engagement. Vision and Strategy A great leader must have a clear and compelling vision for the future of their organization, and a well-designed strategy for achieving it. Click Here Blog Subscrition Here Email*

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Design Thinking in Education: Shaping Creative Minds for the Future In a world characterized by rapid changes and complex challenges, the traditional education model, which primarily focuses on the dissemination of knowledge, is increasingly proving to be insufficient.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 13, 2023

Encourage Continuous Learning Sales and marketing leaders can elevate their consciousness by encouraging their teams to engage in continuous learning. Leaders can set aside time and resources for team members to engage in continuous learning, which will not only benefit the individual but also the team and the company.

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Tullio Siragusa

OCTOBER 30, 2024

When employees’ needs for meaning, belonging, and impact are met, they will naturally be more engaged and motivated. Give employees the autonomy to choose projects that align with their passions and strengths. Prioritize Human Needs : Shift the focus from compliance to fulfillment. Model Empathy : Lead with empathy and vulnerability.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 20, 2025

Intentional leadership means ensuring that employees are engaged and connected to the companys mission. Mindfulness and empathy go hand in hand in his leadership style, which has led to deeper connections within his organization and a more engaged team.

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Tullio Siragusa

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

While these committees cover everything from accounting to risk management, one important area is often overlooked — leadership accountability tied to employee satisfaction and engagement. Employees find themselves in distress, which ultimately diminishes productivity and engagement.

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Tullio Siragusa

AUGUST 1, 2022

The Tech Backstage Podcast is a live streamed video podcast that goes behind the scenes with today’s leaders of industry to learn what technologies are solving business problems, and how Design Thinking applied to the future of technology is impacting the world. The building of trust leads to engagement and purchases.

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Tullio Siragusa

JANUARY 22, 2025

He stressed the importance of celebrating progress, no matter how small, as a way to motivate and engage. Looking Beyond theMetrics Blair reminded us of something we often overlook: numbers alone dont tell the full story. Behind every metric is a person, and behind every person is a story. Celebrate the gains, not just the goals.

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Tullio Siragusa

MARCH 27, 2023

Leaders with high emotional intelligence are more likely to inspire, motivate, and engage their team members. To develop empathy, practice active listening and engage in conversations with genuine curiosity. Enhancing Leadership Skills Strong leadership is crucial for success in the digital age.

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Tullio Siragusa

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

This transparency has been key to building a resilient and engaged workforce. Weve always been honest with our people, Bren shared. Not everything is perfect, but we work together to make progress. Challenge: How can you use empathy to create alignment and trust during periods of rapid change?

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Tullio Siragusa

APRIL 3, 2023

Engage in Lifelong Learning Commit to lifelong learning by actively seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills. Set Achievable Learning Goals Identify specific areas in which you’d like to improve and set clear, achievable learning goals. Break down your goals into smaller steps and track your progress.

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Open Innovation EU

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Collaborative engineering: a term mainly used in conventional manufacturing and production industry, with a focus on collaboration between two or more partners in the full process of design, engineering and manufacturing with multidisciplinary teams and supply chain integration. Route 10: Co-design. Route 6: Co-learning.

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Tullio Siragusa

JULY 15, 2024

This appreciation transforms transactions into meaningful engagements, where the customers well-being becomes a priority. Idomoo ) Design Thinking: Operationalizing Empathy and Gratitude To bring this mindset into a structured business approach, Design Thinking plays a crucial role.

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