#62 Leadership for Lasting Impact with Dr. Jim Salvucci

The Worlds Best Kept Secret Podcast With Prima Jope

About the Guest -Jim Salvucci
Dr. Jim Salvucci spent 30 years as an English professor and university executive before transitioning to the corporate world, where he now helps leaders excel by aligning personal values with organizational missions. As a seasoned leadership expert, Jim offers his extensive experience to professionals across industries. His background in writing and communication, combined with his passion for teaching, has made him a sought-after speaker and podcaster worldwide. With a Ph.D. in English from the University of Toronto and multiple coaching certifications, Jim continues to empower emerging leaders with practical, values-driven leadership strategies.
About the show Host : Prima Jope
Prima is a seasoned business owner, now helping spiritual entrepreneurs break free from inauthentic marketing through Intuition-Based Messaging, empowering them to stop being the world’s best-kept secret and start thriving.
After leaving an unfulfilling job in Uganda in 2014, she pivoted to online following the loss of her offline venture to COVID in 2020, building a successful brand with a small, audience.
By 2023, Prima has seen multiple six figures with less than 3,000 followers.
In 2024, Prima launched "The Best Kept Secret" podcast to expand her mission of helping those with life altering work get visibility for their work.
Learn more: ​https://linktr.ee/primajope.
Who This Podcast Is For:
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You feel stuck in life or business.
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You’re held back by fear, unworthiness, or generational pain.
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You’ve hit a plateau and don’t know how to move forward.
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You want to align your life and business with purpose.
Interview summary
Dr. Jim Salvucci, a seasoned leader and former professor, challenges traditional leadership models and emphasizes the importance of personal integrity over authority. He discusses the distinction between being a "boss" and a true leader, explaining that leadership is not defined by a title but by the values and behaviors one embodies.
Jim's Framework
Four Cs of Leadership" framework
Character
Communication
Compromise
Collaboration
Jim outlines a straightforward but powerful approach to becoming a leader who inspires trust, fosters engagement, and creates lasting impact.
Salvucci's focus is on helping young managers and those dissatisfied with conventional leadership, offering a pathway to shift from micromanaging and controlling to authentic, values-based leadership.
His work underscores the importance of continuous self-improvement and cultivating a workplace culture that encourages collaboration rather than competition.
The conversation highlights the transformative power of leading with character and integrity, and Jim's practical, no-nonsense approach provides a roadmap for anyone looking to lead with purpose, inspire others, and create a legacy of great leadership.
Connect with Jim -Website: https://www.guidanceforgreatness.com
Newswletter/podcast: https://jimsalvucci.substack.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-salvucci-phd
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