Tino Mantella: Character Catalyst

by Jeff Bond

Jeff brings over two decades of business consulting expertise in strategy, media, people, technology, and marketing. As CEO of Chat With Leaders Media and Executive Partner at People-First Elevation Team, he excels in crafting inclusive, engaging content for diverse teams. His work as a co-host on 'Chat With Leaders' and 'The People Experience Pulse' podcasts showcases his commitment to servant leadership and human-centered business principles.

A University of Georgia Bulldog at heart, Jeff’s dedication to continuous learning shapes his collaborative leadership style. He is a proponent of Conscious Capitalism, focusing on stakeholder-oriented strategies for sustainable business growth and positive community impact.

Jeff's team stands out in their ability to boost employee and customer engagement for business clients. They excel in human-centric production management and prioritize building strong relationships with stakeholders, recognizing them as the lifeblood of organizations.

Off the clock, Jeff is a dedicated husband and father in Atlanta, GA. Connect with him to explore how his experience and passion can benefit your organization.

Tino Mantella joined Turknett Leadership as President and CEO in October of 2018. Over the course of his career, he has led some of the nation’s largest non-profit organizations as well as for-profit companies in diversified fields such as human and social services, health, and technology. Under his guidance, the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago became the largest institutions of their kind in North America. His track record of accelerating impact related to the lives of people, the congruity of teams, and the effectiveness of organizations is evident in his national publication recognized reputation of being a versatile, innovative leader. His current focus is on seeing that the Turknett mission of ‘spreading leadership character around the globe’ is carried out to its fullest extent to impact a greater number of people and leaders.

Chat Topics

How Tino first realized his passion for leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
Who were some of Tino’s greatest influences while growing up that shaped his direction and focus on social impact as a leader?
How working at the YMCA in inner-city Chicago and helping gang members escape tumultuous circumstances has shaped his views on leadership.
The importance of leaders thinking differently about diversity and inclusion.
How Tino’s deep experience as an executive in the nonprofit world informed how he leads his for-profit organization towards making a difference in the lives of leaders and those whom they serve.
Why people should find causes they’re most passionate about and “go deep” using their time, talent, and resources to serve as a force for good.

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