Patina Podcast | Around the Table with Visaggio & Co.

Matt Visaggio

What is PATINA? It forms on metals like copper or bronze and buries or hides the beauty, the shine, the luster. One of the greatest examples is the patina formed on the statue of liberty. Although it covers a resplendent, durable copper metal, patina takes on its own beauty in itself. People even search out items with patina to decorate and furnish their homes in a rustic style. For us, patina evokes a sense of durability or experience. In this podcast, we explore "patina" in business, government, and nonprofit leadership, considering it the hard won result of grit and perseverance.

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Episodes

The Patina Podcast | Dr. Alan Gruning Shares His Story About Treating Peoples' Pain Differently

We were thrilled to have Dr. Alan Gruning join us for the sixth episode of The Patina Podcast, Around the Table with Visaggio & Co. Dr. Gruning is the President and Medical Director of the International Center for Health and Wellness in Fort Myers, Florida and the Founder, Executive and Medical Director, of both Christian Medical Ministries, Inc and the Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic. In this episode we talked about the history of the Southwest Florida Free Pain Clinic as it arose from a...

Oct 28, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Season 1 ep. 5 | The Patina Podcast | Thomas E. Tuggle Shares His Insightful Views on Courage and Integrity

It was an amazing opportunity to sit down speak with Thomas Tuggle, Lt. Colonel with the Mississippi Highway Patrol, about his experience as the Director of the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers’ Training Academy , the largest law enforcement training facility in the state. In this fifth episode of season one of The Patina Podcast , Lt. Colonel Tuggle shares that the key to success is losing early in life, causing one to greet achievements with dignity and humbleness. It was fascinating learn...

Aug 27, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 5

The Patina Podcast | David Weber Shares Stories from Working at Waffle House to Leading in LaBelle

An uncommon start to this show, we dove right into the conversation with David Weber on this the fourth episode of season one on the Patina Podcast. Weber serves as the director of the Riverside Camp and Retreat Center in LaBelle, FL. David shares stories about how he leads in life by first gaining and keeping trust. He inspires a passion in others to serve their community in a variety of ways. David talks about how he has learned through what he calls the constant change in his life to recogniz...

Jun 08, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4

The Patina Podcast | Shannon Hoyt Shares about International Leadership Lessons Learned

Shannon Hoyt is the Chief Executive Officer for Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County Florida. Hoyt is a problem solver, researcher, creator, and passionate advocate for helping and understanding those in need. Hoyt’s leadership style has a “YOU” focus – she doesn’t expect people to adapt to her, but instead, takes the time to understand how she can best connect with them. With years of international travel, leadership and servant-hood under her belt, Hoyt brings inspiring stories and motiv...

Apr 28, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Patina Podcast | Bret Hood Shares Leadership Lessons from the FBI

In today’s episode of the Patina Podcast, Michael “Bret Hood” is joining us around the table. Bret has over 25 years’ experience working financial crimes as a Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Hood’s leadership is a cornerstone for the FBI’s National Academy, and he’s sharing some of his tips, tricks, and incredible stories with us this week. From 9/11, to the Oklahoma city Bombing, to the multi-billion dollar HealthSouth Fraud case, Hood has w...

Apr 28, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Introducing the Patina Podcast | Around the Table with Visaggio & Co.

In this episode, we talk about how we envision the Patina Podcast to work with future guests, topic ideas about leadership, and our goals for the show. The Patina Podcast will focus on stories of individuals who have been uncommonly successful leaders. People who have faced challenges and overcome - and by overcoming have become better personally and professionally. Our goal is to highlight diamonds in the rough who have gone through "patina moments" that have improved their ability to lead and ...

Apr 20, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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