Entrepreneur and business leader Leonard Cagno is using his recent feature spotlight to call attention to a growing challenge in today’s workforce: the lack of balance and adaptability in the pursuit of success. Drawing on lessons from his career as a flight instructor, financial advisor, and business partner, Cagno is urging professionals and organizations alike to rethink what success really means — and to make wellness, learning, and purpose part of the equation.
“Without balance, even your biggest achievements can feel empty,” says Cagno. “Work is important, but so are the people waiting for you at home. If you’re not intentional about balance, burnout becomes the norm.”
A New Standard for Success
According to the American Institute of Stress, 83% of U.S. workers experience work-related stress, and nearly half say they need help managing it. Meanwhile, a Harvard Business Review study found that employees who feel their work has meaning are three times more likely to stay with their company.
Cagno believes these numbers highlight an urgent need for a cultural shift. “We measure success by numbers, but the real metric is impact — on ourselves, our teams, and our communities,” he says. “If your success costs you your peace, you’re paying too much.”
Through his work with organizations like TEG Health and TEG Wellness, Cagno has seen firsthand how wellness and structure can improve not just productivity, but overall quality of life. He encourages leaders to integrate flexibility, mentorship, and mental clarity into their company cultures.
Adaptability as a Survival Skill
Cagno’s message also centers on adaptability — a skill he first learned in aviation. “When you’re in the cockpit, you can’t panic,” he explains. “You stay calm, adjust, and make the next best move. Business works the same way. The moment you stop learning, you start falling behind.”
Research supports that adaptability is one of the top predictors of long-term success. A World Economic Forum report lists “adaptability and resilience” among the top five skills professionals will need by 2030.
“Change is constant,” Cagno says. “The key isn’t avoiding it — it’s building systems that help you evolve with it. I use frameworks like the ‘must do, should do, nice to do’ method to keep priorities straight without losing flexibility.”
Leading with Purpose and Integrity
Cagno’s leadership philosophy is rooted in the idea that consistency and character matter more than titles or metrics. “Success that lasts is built on integrity, not convenience,” he says. “I’ve had mentors who showed me that leadership isn’t about talking the loudest — it’s about showing up every day with discipline and humility.”
He continues to invest time in mentorship, helping young professionals develop structure and self-awareness. “Growth doesn’t happen by accident,” he notes. “It’s something you plan for, track, and revisit. You have to make learning part of your routine.”
A Call to Action: Redefine What Drives You
Cagno is encouraging professionals everywhere to pause and evaluate their own definitions of success. His message is simple: focus on growth, not just goals.
“Ask yourself what kind of impact you’re making,” he says. “If you’re growing, helping others, and staying aligned with your values, you’re already successful.”
He advises people to start small — by setting aside time for reflection, reconnecting with purpose, and prioritizing personal wellness.
“Balance doesn’t mean splitting time evenly between work and life,” he adds. “It means being fully present wherever you are. When you nurture both your professional and personal growth, you don’t just perform better — you live better, too.”
About Leonard Cagno
Leonard Cagno is a New York–based entrepreneur and business leader with a background spanning aviation, finance, and wellness. A former regional airline pilot and financial advisor at AXA, he now serves as a Partner involved in multiple ventures, including Cambridge Who’s Who, Marquis WW, ACS Consulting, TEG Health, and TEG Wellness. His career centers on innovation in health insurance, wellness benefits, payroll, and technology integration, as well as leadership development and entrepreneurship.
Cagno earned his Aviation Management degree from Dowling College, where he was also a flight instructor. He holds multiple flight and financial certifications and continues to advocate for wellness-driven leadership in business.
To read the full interview, visit the website here.
Call to Action
Professionals and leaders interested in improving workplace wellness and redefining success can start by taking personal inventory of their goals and habits. Reflect, realign, and rebuild your systems to support both growth and balance. As Cagno puts it:
“It’s not about doing everything — it’s about doing what matters, with purpose and consistency.”
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