How Losing My Dad Made Me a Better Leader w/Jeff Gelfuso | Grow There With Cheria | S3 | EP4
Tue Nov 11 2025
Jeff Gelfuso, SVP & Chief Design Officer at Qualtrics, opens up and gives us a candid look at how sudden personal loss shifted his perspective on life and leadership. From stepping into new family responsibilities to rethinking the things that really matter at work, Jeff shares the lessons that helped him grow during one of the most challenging seasons of his life.
Some topics Cheria and Jeff explore:
• How life changes shape leadership behavior
• The importance of presence and trust in team culture
• Why curiosity remains essential in a rapidly changing tech landscape
• How empathy leads to better decisions and better outcomes
If you’re leading teams or leading yourself through a transition, this conversation will help you reflect, recalibrate, and keep growing.
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Jeff Gelfuso, SVP & Chief Design Officer at Qualtrics, opens up and gives us a candid look at how sudden personal loss shifted his perspective on life and leadership. From stepping into new family responsibilities to rethinking the things that really matter at work, Jeff shares the lessons that helped him grow during one of the most challenging seasons of his life. Some topics Cheria and Jeff explore: • How life changes shape leadership behavior • The importance of presence and trust in team culture • Why curiosity remains essential in a rapidly changing tech landscape • How empathy leads to better decisions and better outcomes If you’re leading teams or leading yourself through a transition, this conversation will help you reflect, recalibrate, and keep growing.