Dave Reggina is not your typical leadership expert. Known for his candid approach to discipline, growth, and leadership, Reggina aims to bring a message of authenticity and resilience to cities across the United States. Through his debut book, 30 Lessons to Lead, he offers a guide for personal transformation, focusing on how individuals can develop leadership skills while navigating life’s challenges.
A Journey of Overcoming Adversity
Reggina’s leadership journey is shaped by a series of life challenges. From overcoming Crohn’s disease as a teenager to rebuilding his life after a divorce, his path has been far from easy. His credibility doesn’t come from a polished reputation or viral fame but from years of perseverance through hardships such as personal insecurities, fatherhood, and seven years of therapy. Reggina’s approach to leadership is grounded in the lessons he has learned through these experiences, making his message relatable to anyone facing personal struggles.
30 Lessons to Lead: A Guide to Transformation
30 Lessons to Lead blends personal stories with practical insights. Each chapter is dedicated to a lesson Reggina learned over time, offering thoughts on discipline, discomfort, emotional intelligence, and more. The book encourages readers to embrace leadership, even when facing personal difficulties. Rather than presenting leadership as an idealized goal, Reggina emphasizes the importance of accountability and resilience.
The lessons in this book are designed for people who want to develop leadership qualities despite the challenges they may be facing, whether in their personal or professional lives. 30 Lessons to Lead is intended for those seeking guidance on how to build leadership skills while continuing to heal and grow.
Bringing the Message to Chicago and Beyond
With 30 Lessons to Lead, Reggina is not just releasing a book—he’s aiming to create a movement. His book launch is part of a national tour that will take him to colleges, universities, and leadership institutions across the country. He is already making an impact in Chicago, a city known for its resilience and hard work. Reggina’s message resonates with Chicagoans, who understand the importance of perseverance in challenging environments.
Reggina’s influence extends beyond his book, as he is also the host of The No Snooze Podcast, a popular leadership and self-help show. With listeners across Cook County and beyond, Reggina blends real-world experiences with actionable advice on personal growth and accountability. The podcast complements the broader message he intends to share through his book and speaking engagements.
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A National Leadership Movement
In addition to his national book tour, Reggina will be speaking on major stages, including his keynote at Invest Fest in Atlanta this August. Invest Fest is a large financial literacy and entrepreneurship event. It presents a valuable opportunity for Reggina to share his leadership insights with a larger audience.
Reggina’s work goes beyond his book and podcast. He currently serves as Deputy Commissioner of Community Resources in New York, where he leads youth, wellness, and leadership development programs. Additionally, he co-founded ACE (Action Cultivates Excellence), a platform that hosts leadership summits and wellness events.
Leadership is Built, Not Born
Through his personal story and practical lessons, Dave Reggina is demonstrating that leadership isn’t something you are born with—it’s something you develop. With integrity, discipline, and resilience, anyone can cultivate the skills needed to lead themselves and others through life’s challenges. 30 Lessons to Lead offers readers the opportunity to begin this process of growth and transformation.
