Episode 339

In this episode of UNSCRIPTED, host Sarah Nicastro welcomes back Eduardo Bonefont, who used to be the worldwide VP of Technical Services at BD. They'll talk about how to lead with purpose. Eduardo shares profound insights on mastering presence, maintaining emotional consistency, and leaving a lasting legacy through what he calls the "unfinished portfolio." Whether you're approaching retirement or seeking to maximize your leadership impact, this conversation offers practical strategies for protecting your time, driving innovation, and creating meaningful change. 

What You'll Learn

• How to maintain authentic presence by eliminating distractions and modeling focused engagement in critical moments 
• The "Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast" framework for driving strategic execution while managing risk 
• Why emotional consistency is crucial for building trust and how to balance authenticity with professional composure 
• How to protect your calendar and create boundaries that enable high-impact strategic work 
• The principle of the "Unfinished Portfolio" and how to maximize your leadership impact as you approach career transitions 
• Why staying relevant and connected to emerging trends is essential for maintaining strategic value 
• How to transition from operational necessity to strategic indispensability while developing future leaders 
• The importance of proactive legacy planning and why giving back to the industry matters 

About the Guest(s)

Eduardo Bonifant is the former Worldwide Vice President of Technical Services at BD, where he established himself as an authority on intentional leadership and strategic service operations. With decades of operational experience in technical services, Eduardo has developed actionable operating models for purpose-driven leadership focused on presence, strategic execution, and legacy building. In this episode, he shares invaluable insights on mastering intentional leadership, including practical approaches to maintaining emotional consistency, executing bold visions, and maximizing impact through what he calls "the unfinished portfolio." His retirement shows his belief in leaving a lasting legacy. He still helps the service community by speaking and attending events like the Service Council Symposium. Eduardo's expertise in transforming service operations while maintaining strategic relevance makes this conversation particularly valuable for service executives seeking to enhance their leadership impact and create lasting organizational change. 

Follow Along

• [00:00] Intro - Mastering Intentional Leadership with Eduardo Bonifant 
• [04:08] The Power of Presence: Eliminating Distractions in Leadership 
• [09:14] Emotional Consistency: Balancing Authenticity with Leadership 
• [13:44] Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast: A Framework for Strategic Execution 
• [16:17] Breaking Free from Status Quo: Annual Performance Re-engineering 
• [19:31] The Unfinished Portfolio: Creating Lasting Impact Before Retirement 
• [24:04] Manufacturing Strategic Time: From Reactive to Proactive Leadership 
• [29:23] Legacy Planning: Staying Relevant and Connected Post-Leadership 
• [36:17] Key Takeaways: making Your Experience Count 

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