Welcome to the April 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do the best leaders deal with chaos? | Perfectionism is not only a barrier but the most socially acceptable form of self-abuse | Exercising the excruciating NO | Wha

Best way to prepare for a difficult situation (Meaningful Leader - March 2024)

Mar 4th, 2024 13m 7s

Welcome to the March 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What’s the best way to prepare for a difficult situation? | Would you still buy that meeting? | Record yourself a rant | What’s the impact you have when you’re not speak

How to lock in that promotion (Meaningful Leader - February 2024)

Feb 5th, 2024 17m 19s

Welcome to the February 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I make sure I get chosen for a promotion? | The pursuit of a safe space is a dangerous game | Lying on a bed of nails | Which regret do you choose? The Meani

Create the conditions for innovation to occur (Meaningful Leader - January 2024)

Jan 8th, 2024 17m 35s

Welcome to the January 2024 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I create a culture of innovation? | To get your best ideas, try really hard not to think | The George Costanza: Do The Opposite | Can you be comfortable with yo

10 key areas for success in 2024 (Meaningful Leader - December 2023)

Dec 5th, 2023 15m 54s

Welcome to the December 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What leadership skill will be most important in 2024? | Make yourself dispensable. | It's time for your ALR. | What would you, tomorrow, want you to do, today? Downlo

How to deal with “Repeat Offenders” inside your business (Meaningful Leader - November 2023)

Oct 31st, 2023 16m 3s

Welcome to the November 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How to deal with “Repeat Offenders” inside your business | Master the art of complaining. | Give 10 minutes for your future. | Are you “owning” your role? Get your

Can a leader be decisive AND collaborative? (Meaningful Leader - October 2023)

Sep 29th, 2023 15m 49s

Welcome to the October 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: Can a leader be decisive AND collaborative? | Your invisible employee is also your most important. | Create an alter ego. | Why would you remain the same, at the expe

Leadership isn’t a poker game, but knowing when to show your hand matters. (Meaningful Leader - May 2023)

Jun 5th, 2023 18m 10s

Welcome to the June 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What is the right amount of vulnerability? | The honeymoon phase is where your problems begin | The cascading power of an ultra challenge | What’s worse than saying yes

What’s more important, talent or hard work? (Meaningful Leader - May 2023)

Apr 24th, 2023 19m 32s

Welcome to the May 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What’s more important, talent or hard work? | The best leaders play favorites and why you should too | Why I’m hitting snooze once every morning | The hardest thing to ove

Who’s responsible for “Culture”? (Meaningful Leader - April 2023)

Apr 4th, 2023 12m 32s

Welcome to the April 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: Who’s responsible for “Culture”? | Turn your deficit into an asset | Unlearn one thing | What counts most? 15 Things You Should 'Unlearn' Immediately to Succeed in Lif

Is it possible to be empathetic and hold fierce accountability? (Meaningful Leader - March 2023)

Feb 27th, 2023 18m 10s

Welcome to the March 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: Is it possible to be empathetic and hold fierce accountability? | Stop leading by example | I’m ditching positivity for something better | What REALLY matters to you?

You need to double the size of your comfort zone. (Meaningful Leader - February 2023)

Jan 31st, 2023 17m 21s

Welcome to the February 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What’s the one thing I should grow and develop this year? | You have to earn the right to be authentic | 6-phase warm-up | How much would you pay to work your dream j

One simple question to change the game in 2023 (Meaningful Leader - January 2023)

Jan 3rd, 2023 15m 53s

Welcome to the January 2023 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I best inspire the people on my team this year? | What’s more important than profit? | Intentionally create your BYY | What game of pretend have you been playin

How do I change my reputation as a leader? (Meaningful Leader - December 2022)

Dec 5th, 2022 15m 35s

Welcome to the December 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I change my reputation as a leader? | Help the people on your team find a new job | Executive reflection and your ALR | How are you keeping score? Enhance your

How do I lead authentically in a culture of inauthenticity? (Meaningful Leader - November 2022)

Oct 31st, 2022 15m 21s

Welcome to the November 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I lead authentically in a culture of inauthenticity? | Why Proving Yourself Wrong is the Key to Being Right | Refine Your LIG List | Do you lower your standard

It's time to have a difficult conversation (Meaningful Leader - October 2022)

Oct 4th, 2022 14m 35s

Welcome to the October 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: When is the best time to have a difficult conversation? | The dangers of being over-resourced | How to build your "pride" muscle | Is your perfectionism holding you ba

How to drive results without destroying relationships (Meaningful Leader - September 2022)

Sep 7th, 2022 18m 23s

Welcome to the September 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do you get the people in your company to give a sh*t? | Stop delegating TO people | Save Yourself through Solomon’s Paradox | Before you open your mouth, are you

There's no such thing as over-training (Meaningful Leader - July 2022)

Jul 11th, 2022 20m 31s

Welcome to the July 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: What’s the fastest way to build confidence? | There’s no such thing as over-training | Back to the flip this summer | What would make you dread Fridays? | The Science Beh

Every problem you face comes down to one thing (Meaningful Leader - June 2022)

Jun 2nd, 2022 17m 41s

Welcome to the June 2022 Meaningful Leader. In this episode I talk about: How do I get my team excited about rapid growth? | Every problem you face comes down to one thing | Find something really hard to do | When do you mobilize your weapons |

Playing it safe is wildly dangerous (Meaningful Leader - May 2022)

May 3rd, 2022 17m 53s

Welcome to the May 2022 Meaningful Leader, a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. In this episode I talk about:

Stop worshiping great leaders (Meaningful Leader - April 2022)

Apr 5th, 2022 14m 9s

Welcome to the April 2022 Meaningful Leader, a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. In this episode, I talk abo

Get better at procrastinating (Meaningful Leader - March 2022)

Feb 28th, 2022 15m 54s

Welcome to the March 2022 Meaningful Leader, a monthly bite-sized disruption that gives insight into challenges other leaders are facing, the latest tools to tackle turbulence, and inputs to innovate your leadership. In this episode, I talk abo

Krista Pell - Persistence, Pain, and Putting Your Passions First

Oct 3rd, 2021 1h 13m

Krista Pell, VP of Human Resources at Cenovus Energy and I dive into several topics in this interview, including the reasons why Krista tried to avoid a career in human resources, why first impressions matter, and advice to young professionals.

Lance Mortlock - Disaster Proof - How To Prepare For Multiple Futures, Part 3

Jun 7th, 2021 29m 42s

In this final part of my interview with Lance Mortlock, author of Disaster Proof - Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic World, Lance shared his perspective on how to prepare for the next global disruption and 3 things every business should be

Lance Mortlock - Disaster Proof - How To Prepare For Multiple Futures, Part 2

Jun 7th, 2021 27m 31s

In part 2 of my interview with Lance Mortlock, author of Disaster Proof - Scenario Planning for a Post-Pandemic World, Lance shared why organizations fail despite a great plan as well as his biggest success story.