225: The Secret That Makes Teams Never Quit on You | Aaron Vaccaro

Aaron Vaccaro, President of Singularity University and one of the key architects behind Topgolf’s explosive growth, joins host Damon Lembi to explore what truly separates good leaders from great ones. Drawing from his experiences scaling billion-dollar visions, battling imposter syndrome, and leading high-performance teams, Aaron unpacks the mindset and humility required to lead with influence—not control.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Aaron Vaccaro’s Journey:

  • Great leadership isn’t about the title—it’s about prioritizing outcome over ego and making it cool to care.

  • Hire 51% on values and 49% on skills to build lasting, culture-driven organizations.

  • True influence comes from vulnerability, curiosity, and consistency—not authority.

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Aaron Vaccaro has been instrumental in transforming organizations from the inside out—combining vision, grit, and heart to drive cultural and operational excellence. His leadership lessons offer a roadmap for anyone striving to earn trust, empower others, and redefine what it means to care at work.

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