A cold, windy day. A walk on the beach with Lilly. And a reflection on how we handle life’s unexpected turns. In this post, I share a real moment and a simple framework to help you lead with clarity—especially when things don’t go as planned.
We all have someone who changed our lives—someone who saw potential in us before we saw it in ourselves. These are our IOU people—the ones who shape who we are, influence what we do, and inspire us to live with purpose.
For me, that person was my cousin, Dom Famularo. His impact on my life went beyond music—it was about passion, connection, and living with intention.
Who’s your IOU person? The one you owe for shaping the person you’ve become?
Leadership can feel overwhelming, but what if the key to less stress and more impact isn’t about doing more—but leading with intention? The IOU Intentional Leader helps you align your leadership from the inside out—Know Your I, Own Your O, and Receive the U—so you can lead with clarity, confidence, and balance. Read more to discover how to shift from reacting to leading with purpose!
The 12 Essential Life Anchors Wholehearted Listening during High-Intensity Emotional Conversations Dr. Joe Famularo (10min read) Wholehearted Listening during High-Intensity Emotional Conversations *Listen *Process – *Reflect Back *Respond Back LP – RB2 As described in my book, IOU Life Leadership, Life Anchor 8 of The 12 Essential Life Anchors is Practice Positive Communication. Listening is a critical dimension discussed in Anchor 8, Practice Positive Communication. Being aware of the listening level you are practicing is critical in building trust in
IOU Living Lessons From A Great American Sailor Dr. Joe Famularo (3 min read) Read about Vincent Famularo, a great American sailor, whose life lessons inspired me to write IOU Life Leadership. Each chapter begins with a story about Vincent’s life and how he inspired me, my family, and so
