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GA 567 | Developing Human Skills with Thomas Gelmi

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on May 3rd, 2026

This week’s guest is Thomas Gelmi. Ron and Thomas discussed Thomas’s unique background, how he helps leaders develop their “human” skills, navigating different personalities at work, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote Thomas likes (2:48)
  • His background (4:16)
  • What “human skills” refers to (7:33)
  • Why how we feel about ourselves matters (10:29)
  • Navigating personality differences (16:36)
  • His opinion on why developing human skills is good for business (21:38)
  • A leader’s ability and willingness to be vulnerable (27:48)
  • Thomas’s final words of wisdom (32:53)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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