Ernesto Gomez - it's all about the people - Episode 41

Ernesto Gomez - it's all about the people - Episode 41

Author: Bill March 30, 2025 Duration: 1:22:04
Ernesto is a lifelong learner.
He studied social communications and has  completed executive programs at leading institutions, including Stanford GSB,  MIT Sloan School of Management, Wharton Business School, Kellogg School of  Management, Chicago Booth, London Business School, and IMD Business  School.

He wrote the book “Regrowth, How Organizations Can Overcome  Stalling by Unlocking Their People´s Potential” and is also the founder and CEO  of Aspen Mindset1, a consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations and individuals reach peak performance.

Ernesto was also a guest  speaker in the «Lead through Ambiguity» course at MIT Sloan School of Management.

“I’ve known Ernesto as an Operator of a ~$1 billion plus business, as well as the Chief People Officer of a ~$6 billion -- in his book Regrowth, Ernesto clearly connects the practical, roll-up-your-sleeves approach of a Business Leader who knows what it takes to get the job done, coupled with the sensibility and empathy of a People Leader who has experience inspiring organizations to embrace the importance of mindset. Tied together with a thoughtful, systematic approach, Regrowth delivers an insightful recipe for Leaders to not just grow their businesses, but also to grow their most valuable asset – their people.” - BRIAN MYERS, Founder, Curvejumper, FORMER SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR, ACCENTURE

Learn more about Ernesto's work here: https://aspenmindset1.com/
And find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Regrowth-Organizations-Overcome-Unlocking-Potential/dp/1959009184

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