From corporate turnarounds to community transformation, Steve Giordano has led with resilience, faith, and a focus on people. Now serving as President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Polk County, Steve shares his remarkable journey with host George Tinsley Sr.
In this conversation, Steve opens up about:
· How his corporate turnaround skills translated into nonprofit leadership.
· The financial and cultural challenges he faced in stabilizing and growing the clubs.
· Why mentorship, trust, and integrity are the cornerstones of his leadership.
· The real impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs, from reducing crime to raising graduation rates.
· His vision for workforce readiness programs that prepare teens for meaningful careers.
With stories of struggle, humor, and heart, Steve reveals why he came to Polk County for the “wrong reasons” but is staying for the right ones.
This is a conversation about building safe spaces, changing hope trajectories, and leaving a legacy through service.
George Tinsley Sr.
A former ABA player and two-time college All-American, Tinsley is in nine Halls of Fame. He resides in Winter Haven, Florida, with his wife of over fifty years, Seretha.
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