09/01/2026
Ivan Tornos, president and CEO of , sat down for a fascinating discussion on leadership, family, and more with Indiana Orthopedic Institute founder and CEO Dr. Michael Meneghini.
Here's a brief clip of Tornos talking about his greatest lessons in leadership—and why they didn't come from his MBA. What truly shaped him was failing, stepping up before he felt ready, watching great leaders operate up close, and stealing what worked.
Catch the full conversation on Dr. Meneghini's podcast, Unhinged with Dr. Michael Meneghini, on your favorite streaming platform or watch it here, https://www.buzzsprout.com/2627550
The two leaders get tactical about leadership and career growth across healthcare and medtech. Ivan breaks down why an MBA builds skills in strategy and finance but won’t magically teach leadership, emphasizing why real-world failure is the ultimate training ground. He also shares a clear framework for advancement: mentors show you the way, while sponsors clear the way. If you’ve ever wondered how executives land "too big, too soon" roles and succeed, this conversation breaks it down.
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