How Dr. Lani Jones Merged Psychology with Profit-Driven Leadership

In this episode of How to Scale a Business, Dr. Lani Jones—clinical psychologist, executive advisor, and founder of HBL Advisory Group—joins host Hector Santiesteban to explore how internal growth fuels scalable success. Drawing from her transition out of corporate healthcare and into entrepreneurship, Dr. Jones unpacks the powerful role of emotional intelligence, communication, and self-leadership in building high-performing teams. She challenges the notion that employee wellness is just “corporate fluff” by showing its direct impact on retention, productivity, and profitability. Whether you’re leading a small team or scaling a growing company, this conversation reveals how investing in yourself and your people is not just good practice—it’s smart business.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off: Meet Dr. Lani Jones
• 00:00:24 - From Burnout to Bold Business Moves
• 00:01:39 - Blending Psychology with High-Impact Leadership
• 00:02:05 - Why Team Wellness Is a Profit Strategy
• 00:02:32 - Inner Work That Drives Outer Growth
• 00:03:34 - Scaling Pains: What’s Holding You Back
• 00:07:30 - Letting Go of Control to Grow
• 00:20:16 - Communication and Clarity: The CEO Superpowers
• 00:22:11 - Final Wisdom and Where to Learn More

Links And Resources:

• Amplafy Media
• Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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