Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Frank Carone, ranked as one of the most powerful people in New York.
Frank Carone has spent his life navigating law, politics, and business at the highest levels. He built one of Brooklyn’s top law firms and has advised some of the most influential leaders in the country, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams, whom he served as Chief of Staff.
Frank now leads Oaktree Solutions, a strategic advisory firm, and is the author of Everyone Wins — a book on creating outcomes where relationships thrive and no one loses.
In this episode, Frank shares what it takes to lead in complex spaces and the difference between power and influence. If you’re leading in high-pressure environments or want to see what servant leadership looks like when the stakes are real, this episode is for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 Frank Carone's Intro
00:48 Welcome Frank Carone
00:59 Frank's Career Journey
03:16 Servant Leadership Perspectives
05:19 Writing The Book - "Everyone Wins"
09:10 Making Hard Decisions
10:34 Becoming Chief of Staff For N.Y. Mayor
11:42 Staying Grounded During Times of Crisis
13:09 Building Solid Teams
14:27 The Culture Code
15:02 Overcoming Fear That Paralyzes People
15:30 Significant First Year Accomplishments
17:56 Navigating Risk Taking - Follow Your Heart
21:09 Doing What You Know Is Right
22:58 How To Keep Perspective When Being Criticized
24:14 Personal Examples Of Servant Leadership
26:36 Encouraging Servant Leadership In Others
28:40 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions
30:12 Whatever Decision You Make Is The Right One
32:11 Who Will Benefit From The Book - "Everyone Wins"
33:03 Closing
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