“You have to help your leaders understand that the organization is not a machine. The organization is a living organism.” - Ernesto Gomez
In this episode of The People Dividend, host Mike Horne sits down with Ernesto J. Gomez, executive leader and author of Regrowth, to explore how companies can reignite growth by scaling human potential—not just systems.
Together, they discuss what really stalls organizational momentum, why stewardship beats leadership in today’s world of work, and how embracing a humanistic, people-first approach to leadership creates a thriving culture of innovation and sustainable growth.
Whether you're in HR, talent development, or executive leadership, this conversation offers actionable strategies to help your team unlock performance, drive engagement, and view your organization as a living, evolving system.
Key Points:
Why a humanistic approach to leadership creates lasting results
How to unlock employee potential and boost workplace productivity
The difference between leadership and stewardship—and why it matters
Practical steps for HR and business leaders to prevent stalled growth
Why treating your organization like a living system leads to better decisions
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Learn More about Ernesto Gomez:
Website: https://aspenmindset1.com/
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernesto-g%C3%B3mez-arzapalo-8783ab43/
Ernesto’s Book Regrowth on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Regrowth-Organizations-Overcome-Unlocking-Potential/dp/1959009176/
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