From Layoff to Inc. 5000 CEO: Erika Sinner’s Empathy-Driven Leadership

From Layoff to Inc. 5000 CEO: Erika Sinner’s Empathy-Driven Leadership

March 17, 2026 · 29 min · Season 11 · Episode 253

About this episode

Erika Sinner discusses her journey from being laid off to becoming the CEO of a successful company, emphasizing the importance of empathy in leadership.

CEO Erika Sinner shares how getting fired led her to build Directory, a two-time Inc. 5000 company, and why empathy-driven leadership creates stronger businesses. She also reveals how Tiny Superheroes is transforming hospital culture and empowering children facing serious medical journeys.

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Host: Allison Walsh

Guest: Erika Sinner

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Organizations: Directory, Inc. 5000, Tiny Superheroes

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