Accelerate with David Alexander

Serve. Trust. Scale with Bennie F. Johnson, Michael Dominguez and Pádraic Gilligan

David Alexander Season 2 Episode 3


In this episode of
Accelerate with David Alexander, three industry voices shaping how modern leaders win come together:

  • Bennie F. Johnson, CEO, American Marketing Association
    Represents nearly 30,000 CMOs and academic leaders.
  • Michael Dominguez, CEO, Associated Luxury Hotels International
    Trusted by members to generate over $400 million in annual sales.
  • Pádraic Gilligan, Co-Founder, SoolNua; former Global CMO, SITE
    Teacher turned entrepreneur whose startup grew to over $30 million annually.

Across one fast moving conversation, they challenge the myths about authority, show why community beats ego and reframe recognition as a performance tool. You’ll hear the moment a title stops mattering, the habit that quietly multiplies team confidence and the simple practice that turns customers into champions.

If you’re leading a team, a chapter, or a company, this is your playbook for credibility in 2025 told by people who earn trust the hard way.

Press play, and bring a pen.

Season 3 Guest Nominations
We’re curating a select group of association CEOs and Executive Directors preparing to launch a podcast in the next 6–12 months.
Think of it as your test drive, a strategic opportunity to experience what launching your own show could look like.
Selected leaders may also invite a team or community voice to join their episode.

Submit nominations by November 14.
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Visit www.davidjalexander.com/accelerate for details.

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