What happens when a successful organization realizes that what made it successful in the past may not be enough for the future?

In this episode of IDT MY WAY, host Dr. Chris Alexander sits down with Joe Paulo, President & CEO of Hope Media Group, for a candid conversation about leadership, culture, growth, and the challenges of leading an organization through change.

Joe shares the experiences that shaped his leadership, including losing his job in Charlotte, moving to California, and eventually finding his way to Houston. He talks about how those experiences changed his perspective on identity, leadership, and what it means to build a strong team.

The conversation also gets practical. Joe explains why great leaders ask great questions, how executive coaching has shaped his own leadership, why leaders need to be willing to hear the “last 10%” of what their teams are thinking, and how creating space for different perspectives can strengthen an organization.

Joe will bring these ideas to the stage at IDT EXPO 2026 in Houston on October 15th, where he’ll share more about how leaders can create disruptive growth and keep successful organizations hungry for what’s next.