The Human Side of High-Stakes Tech w/ Larry Bonfante
From Something Extra by Technology Partners
April 9, 2026 · 48 min · Episode 378
About this episode
Larry Bonfante discusses the importance of human nature in leadership and how to build a brand that prioritizes team success.
From the high-pressure courts of the US Open to the boardrooms of the Fortune 500, Larry Bonfante, Founder and CEO of CIO Bench Coach, has mastered the art of leading through the "messiness" of human nature. He reveals why technical acumen is never enough to reach the C-suite and how shifting your focus from the "how" to the "why" can secure multi-million dollar investments and deep-rooted team loyalty. Discover how to build a leadership brand that commands respect without self-promotion and why the most impactful leaders are those who prioritize the success of others over their own next promotion. Guest Links: Larry’s LinkedIn CIO Bench Coach Book: Lessons in IT Transformation: Technology Expert to Business Leader Book: Reflections of an Executive Coach Credits: Host: Lisa Nichols, Executive Producer: Jenny Heal, Marketing Support: Landon Burke and Joe Szynkowski, Podcast Engineer: Portside Media Something Extra with Lisa Nichols
People in this episode
Host: Lisa Nichols
Guest: Larry Bonfante
Topics covered
- leadership
- human nature
- C-suite
- team loyalty
- investment
Keywords
- high-stakes tech
- CIO Bench Coach
- leadership brand
- self-promotion
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Lessons in IT Transformation: Technology Expert to Business Leader, Reflections of an Executive Coach
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