288 - Dave Rossi and Me

288 - Dave Rossi and Me

From The Jeff Macolino Podcast by Jeff Macolino

May 25, 2026 · 1h 11m · Season 6 · Episode 21

About this episode

Dave Rossi shares his journey from a high-stakes construction CEO to a leader focused on emotional mastery and mental health.

Thanksgiving, Again?!: https://fawesome.tv/movies/10792681/thanksgiving-again The Last Ryde: https://www.storietv.com/the-last-ryde Dave Rossi spent decades climbing to the top of Silicon Valley’s high-stakes construction scene, only to realize that outward success is quietly draining your well-being. That’s the crossroads Dave Rossi found himself at after years leading CIQU Construction’s biggest projects, defined by intensity and winning at all costs. What followed for Dave is a powerful story of transformation, from CEO driven by perfection to a leader advocating for inner stability and a whole new model of success. Dave’s path led him beyond business as usual, into neuroscience, mindfulness, and what he calls The Omega Man Framework. He’s built a hard-earned perspective on why dominating the room is not the same as mastering yourself. In his new book, "Alphas Die Early," Dave shares hard-won lessons about emotional mastery, redefining masculine strength, and the hidden cost of chasing endless achievement. He’s sparking some honest conversations about burnout and men’s mental health, all while bridging Silicon Valley pragmatism with emotional awareness…

People in this episode

Host: Jeff Macolino

Guest: Dave Rossi

Topics covered

  • mental health
  • leadership
  • transformation
  • burnout
  • masculine strength
  • neuroscience

Keywords

  • Silicon Valley
  • construction
  • mindfulness
  • emotional mastery
  • men's mental health
  • success

Sponsors

BetterHelp

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIQU Construction

Books & works: Alphas Die Early

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