Teaching, Leading and Feeling Gratitude From the Playing Field to the Boardroom, with John Sabatalo.

John Sabatalo is a man full of charisma and kindness who cares deeply about others. Early on he was called to be a coach and those characteristics helped him succeed on the field and in the boardroom for many years and for many teams. He is currently the President of Planes Companies in Cincinnati, Ohio where since 1991 he has helped grow the business into one of the premiere moving, warehousing, transportation, and logistics firms. The Cincinnati Enquirer consistently rates them as one of the top places to work and John will tell you it is because everyone is treated the same, as a trusted family member. In addition to Planes, John is the President of Global Workplace Solutions, a company that delivers global project management and workplace services to corporations, healthcare and lab facilities, hospitality companies, governmental agencies, and educational institutions. His prior coaching experiences still drive how he manages and motivates his teams. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts, he moved to Cincinnati to coach at the University of Cincinnati as a graduate assistant before going to St. Xavier High School for 6 years (’80-86) as the Offensive Coordinator before being named the school’s youngest athletic director. From 1986-1991, he was the head coach of Lakota High School where in his 4th season, he was named the Ohio Division 1 Coach of the Year. In this interview, John will talk candidly about the many lessons learned stepping into new roles, overcoming adversity, and how gratitude is a big part of his day. His infectious energy and passion for life spill into everything he does including being a dedicated husband to his wife Lynn and a loving father to his 2 boys, Brian and Stephen.