Guest: David Lapin
We're kicking off this new season of Conversations That Grow with a conversation that stayed with me long after we stopped recording.
David Lapin is one of those rare thinkers who can talk about business, values, and identity—and make them all feel deeply human. In this episode, he shares two conversations that changed him. One was with Nelson Mandela. The other, with a mentor who helped him reframe human connection as something nuclear, not linear.
But the part that struck me most was the idea of a Spiritual Fingerprint—a unique set of value drivers that define who you really are. Not the values you inherited or aspire to, but the ones you live by, especially when it’s uncomfortable.
📌 Since recording this episode, I’ve taken the Spiritual Fingerprint tool myself—and I can honestly say, it gave me a new kind of clarity. It helped me see what I stand for, what I bring into every conversation, and how I lead—not just at work, but in life.
In this episode, we talk about:
Nelson Mandela’s moment of transformation on Robben Island
Why dignity isn’t something you earn—it’s something you offer
How values shape the way we speak, listen, and lead
What to do when values don’t align (even in business)
How to develop curiosity as a leadership muscle
David is the author of Lead by Greatness and the founder of Lapin International, where he works with leaders across the world to align inner clarity with external impact.
🌐 Explore David’s work: https://lapininternational.com
📖 Read the book: Lead by Greatness
🧭 Discover your fingerprint: Take the Spiritual Fingerprint
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