Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Every leader chooses the type of leader they want to be. It’s a decision that will set our leadership journeys on a path of personal and professional discovery. The thing about this path is that it’s one we are constantly changing the direction of the path, hopefully being built in such a way to nourish and emb...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Creating a culture where everyone is free to express themselves in a safe and respectful space is at the heart of every leader’s top priority. But how do we create these safe cultures? For most leaders, it’s about gut instinc...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.We can only lead as fast as we can understand ourselves and our environment. But how can we understand ourselves? How can measure our performance?In this episode, you’ll hear from Marty Groover, author, Chief Technology Officer, a...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Most leaders want to make a difference. The motivation for this is as varied as the number of styles of leadership. One constant among all leaders is the desire for purpose. The reason we lead, the reason we want to make a differen...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Toxic Leadership. It’s a disease that destroys teams with a ruthless efficiency, often happening before anyone even realizes the damage has been done.So how do we avoid toxic leadership? How can we ensure we aren’t the toxic...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Our leadership journey is ours alone, but the path isn’t a straight line. In fact, your leadership journey will have high and low points. Your journey will have you questioning your abilities and pushing your self-confidence, and you know what? But also, your journey will be filled with moments of pride knowing you h...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Emotional intelligence is a popular topic, and that’s because leaders are beginning to understand that we can make leadership decisions without knowing how we will emotionally react to our personal and professional decisions, thereby impacting ourselves, our teams, and our organizations. But, how can we be...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Transitions are natural. No matter where we are, no matter what we are doing, there will always be some kind of transition. The challenge with being the leader is that you are expected to lead your team through these transitional moments, providing a guiding hand that eases the stress of the transition on ...

Have you ever had a feeling of being absolutely certain of someone’s emotions, or maybe had a sense of what your team was thinking or feeling?This is your intuition, and it’s a powerful tool to have in your leadership tool box.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Seth Santoro, an Intuitive Leadership expert, Psychic Medium, Bestseller Coach, and an Intuitive Healer, who will help us discover how to use our natural intuitive skills to help guide us as we lead from the trenches.Trench Lead...

It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!!Every guest is asked five fun and insightful leadership-related questions, offering an insight into themselves and how they perceive leadership today and into the future.Imposter syndrome, perseverance, the self-imposed push to rush, perseverance, and resilience.... these are just a few of the many challenges we face while we are trying to work through organizational goals, all the while continuing to manage our teams and our projects. The thing is, in the mom...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on in the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Have you ever questioned yourself, wondering if you should be the leader? Have you ever wondered if you even wanted to be the leader?Often, these questions get brushed aside in our minds, pushed out of the way in the busyness of life.But eventually, these questions will have to be answered.And so, in this episo...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.This podcast has often spoken about our leadership journey and the importance of authentically following our true path.And while the information has been rich and impactful, in this episode, you’ll hear from Corina Walsh, Certified Lead...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Happy leaders equate to happy teams.We’ve all been part of amazing teams, the ones that we dream about being part of, often reminiscing about the “good ole days”. And we’ve had the opposite, being part of teams that we’d run away from, disre...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Have you ever had a feeling of being absolutely certain of someone’s emotions, or maybe had a sense of what your team was thinking or feeling?This is your intuition, and it’s a powerful tool to have in your leadership toolbox.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Seth Santoro, an Intuitive Leadership expert...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Trench Leadership is heading to YouTube!! Never fear, the usual links are available, we’re adding YouTube to provide more options to find the show! Click the link below to head to our new YouTube Channel. Don’t forget to subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Imposter syndro...

It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!!Every guest is asked five fun and insightful leadership-related questions, offering an insight into themselves and how they perceive leadership today and into the future.Critical thinking is a skill that comes easier to some people more than others. The good news is that critical thinking skills can be taught. And this is great news because a robust critical thinking capacity is essential for leaders.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Steve P...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Don’t forget to subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Partnerships are how we thrive, professionally and personally, allowing for deeper levels of trust and confidence in each other. And at the top levels of organizations, few partnerships are more integral to success than the re...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.How often have you met a new hire and asked yourself, “Who hired this person, and why?”Well, I have news for you, as the leader, this will be you. You will hire people that won’t work out, and your team will question how and why you chose this person.But, most often, it’s not your fault because new leaders very rarel...

It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!!Every guest is asked five fun and insightful leadership-related questions, offering an insight into themselves and how they perceive leadership today and into the future.In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Trina Dorrah, a practicing physician, a fellow podcaster, certified life coach, and former binge eater, who will talk about the connection between healthy living and how we show up as leaders. Trina will also offer advice and practical tools to help us le...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Critical thinking is a skill that comes easier to some people more than others. The good news is that critical thinking skills can be taught. And this is great news because a robust critical thinking capacity is essential for leaders.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Steve Pearlman, Founder of...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Welcome to another episode of Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front, a show for emerging leaders. Today we have an important topic to discuss—the significance of teamwork for leaders. In today's fast-paced and interconnected world, effective teamwork is more crucial than ever. It can make or break a leader...

It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!!Every guest is asked five fun and insightful leadership-related questions, offering an insight into themselves and how they perceive leadership today and into the future.In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Will Bralick, the Founding President & CEO of a software consulting practice — Paladin Logic, Ltd — and an educator/coach in software project leadership, who will offer advice and practical tools to help emerging leaders define, identify, and see what we do...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat”. And it’s well documented that our diets have far-reaching effects on our physiological and physical capabilities and endurance.In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Trina Dorrah, a practicing physician, a fellow podcaster, certified life coach, and former bing...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Time management is an essential skill for every team member, but as the leader, this skill is absolutely paramount to your team’s success.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Rebecca Pearce, a Certified Executive Business Coach, who will offer advice and practical tips for all of us to manage our time as e...

It’s the LIGHTNING ROUND!!!!Every guest is asked five fun and insightful leadership-related questions, offering an insight into themselves and how they perceive leadership today and into the future.Time management is an essential skill for every team member, but as the leader, this skill is absolutely paramount to your team’s success.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Rebecca Pearce, a Certified Executive Business Coach, who will offer advice and practical tips for all of us to manage ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Often, emerging leaders are thrust into leadership roles because of their proven technical skills, but technical prowess does not guarantee leadership skill. This challenge is made all the more difficult because we are experts in the field, so there is an expectation to be able to easily lead.But what do we do ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. I don’t like clutter. I don’t like having all kinds of extra things just laying around taking up space in my physical and emotional spaces.Now, that’s not to say I don’t have all kinds of things floating around in my mind, or that I live a physical minimalist lifestyle, but I do like things to be neatly placed ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from me, and I'll be talking about systems thinking, discussing what systems thinking is, why it's important, and how it can be applied to various fields.While most emerging leaders haven’t heard of systems thinking, I guarantee most team members have considered systems thinki...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Leaders are going to make mistakes. That’s a fact. But mistakes are only the beginning, it’s what we do with our mistakes is what defines us as leaders. And if you’re thinking you’ve heard this message quite often on this podcast, well, that’s because we can never be reminded too much that we will ma...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. THE STAFF. They are called the backbone, right arms, eyes, ears, face, lifeblood, heart, and even the soul of their organizations. If these indispensable people are so vital to the running of companies, why is our modern workplace broken? And most importantly, how can it be fixed and by whom?Staff Matters ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. How often have you heard that you can’t do it all?I’m here to tell you, that’s Bullshit.You CAN do it all. It’s about balance, patience, self-reflection, and honesty.In this episode, you’ll hear from Erica Rooney, Keynote Speaker, Podcast Host, Executive Coach and Chief People Officer - who will share he...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.History is full of people who rose to the challenges of leadership. And the war in the Ukraine is no different. Time and time again, stories are emerging of ‘average’ people stepping into leadership roles because they saw a need, they felt a call to action. In this episode, you’ll hear from Dav...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Emerging leaders lead by getting down and dirty, enacting the organizations directives, leading and facilitating from a position that is entrenched in the front lines.But how can emerging leaders be sure they are leading and managing as best as possible?In this episode, you’ll hear from Gretchen Reid, a Leader Archit...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.In this special bonus episode, we are joined by Martine Roy, The Regional Director for the 2SLGBTQ+ Business Development Quebec & Eastern Canada for TD Bank and Chair of the LGBT Purge Fund. You’ll also hear fromCWO (Retired) Necole Belanger, mother, wife, author, mentor, and former Command Chief Warrant Of...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.When we’re actively learning about our team members’ passions and lives, not only do we connect at a deeper level, but also utilise untapped skills.In this week’s milestone episode, we learn some practical tools for leading our teams, including accountability, emotional intelligence and cohesion. With a person-...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.How can we lead more effectively? Can smaller, more bite-sized tasks help us achieve more?In this episode, you’ll hear from Chuck Knabusch, a U.S. military veteran and best-selling author who will offer practical advice to help leaders with the implementation of clear communication and a vision that will dramatically...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.If all you care about is being the boss, your leadership journey will fail. Dr. Nicole Fredricks Jackson is a certified executive leadership coach and career strategist. She brings her expertise to the podcast this week to discuss the merits of leadership as a privilege, engaging emotional intelligence, and how to sh...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. In Episode 72, Dawn Whyte joined the show to explore building resilience in ourselves and our teams.Well, we had so much fun recording, creating amazing content, that we just had to come back together for more!And so, in this episode, you’ll hear Dawn Whyte, an air traffic controller and aviation career coach, ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Today we explore building resilience in ourselves and our teams. We are joined by Dawn Whyte, an air traffic controller and aviation career coach. She has spent the past three decades helping leaders in aviation and the broader business world to work on cultivating genuine connection in their teams, and she joi...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.How can we use positional leadership techniques to become better leaders for our people?Anna Marenick is the vice president of people, culture and belonging at Nova Scotia Health. She has also taught classes on strategic communications at the Nova Scotia Community College as well as teaching strategic human resource ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Workplace bullying is a real thing, so how can we as leaders create safe spaces where everyone can feel welcome? Find out how from today’s guest, Bonnie Low-Kramen. She is a TEDx speaker, teacher, and founder and CEO of Be the Ultimate Assistant, a curated training solution for corporate leaders and assistants creati...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Welcome to the second half of our conversation with the five leaders as we unpack more stories around failure, dealing with imposter syndrome, working with introverts, extroverts and ambiverts, servant leadership, and so much more. In this very rich conversation, we also discuss some final thoughts about ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Is it possible to make money and make a change in society? Today’s guest Alex Kjorven, Chief Product Officer at ourboro, has dedicated her career to working with businesses and organizations that are using business tools to solve social and environmental challenges. Alex is a social entrepreneur lecturer at the...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. This conversation has been split into two parts. In this first half, our guests reflect on their first-time leadership roles and they candidly open up about the mistakes they made. We also talk about asking your team the question “What do you need to succeed?”, how to move away from the traditional ‘autho...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Renée Safrata, Founder and CEO of Vivo Team Development, joins the show to share the integral leadership tools that are rarely used properly by the most experienced leaders. Over the past 30+ years Renée has worked with thousands of companies and executives throughout North America and Europe, helping them to connect...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. How often do you feel you need to ‘take out’ emotion from your work? Today’s guest, Jo Wheatley, a global award-winning Emotions Coach and Co-Founder of In Good Company, shares how emotions are not detrimental to your leadership abilities. Jo coaches CEOs – and those on a CEO pathway – who are seeking alignmen...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is thetraditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. As a leader you are ‘powerful’. Yet, ‘powerful’ is not a word we tend to use. We prefer using words like ‘leadership’, ‘decision-maker’, ‘go-getter’, ‘coordinator’. Why is that? What does ‘having power’ mean to you? Have you taken the time to ask yourself how you are powerful and how your ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Fear is the most basic of human instincts. We need it to tell us when to be cognizant of impending danger.The challenge with fear is that it can, and wants to, take over. Fear wants to keep us inside our comfort zones, keep us safe, secure in the knowledge that if we don’t push ourselves, we can’t get hu...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Passio Fidelis, or, passionate faithfulness. The ability to be true to yourself and your goals as you lead. This phrase is the guiding principle that our guest uses as he coaches leaders from the trenches, helping them be the most effective and robust leaders possible.And so, in this episode, you’l...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Leaders are flawed people who experience the same gambit of personal and professional pressures that all team members go through.And quite often, leaders will ask their team members to stand up for what’s right at all costs. Leaders often extol the virtues of being a consummate professional, all of us striving...

To continue celebrating one whole year of Trench Leadership, we are re-releasing another one of our favourite episodes. Take a listen to Episode 23, where Simon talks about survivorship bias. I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.When I say the term survivorship bias, what’s the first thought that comes to mind? Most often, the response I receive i...

To continue celebrating one whole year of Trench Leadership, we are re-releasing our very first episode: Gutsy Leadership featuring Marisa Santoro. It’s never easy being the new person to a team, and this is made all the more challenging when you are expected to lead that team. In this episode, Simon chats with Marisa Santoro about how to overcome the nervous new leader jitters, and know how to be a gutsy leader.Connect Here:Trench Leadership Website: https://www.trenchleadership.c...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Can you believe it!?! Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is ONE YEAR OLD!!!! And while this anniversary day has quietly gone by, that doesn’t mean it went unnoticed. And so, over the next few weeks, we’ll be showcasing the many milestones that Trench Leadership has achieved during the last year.This w...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.It’s easy to lose sight of ourselves, especially when we become formal leaders because we all have an image of what we expect our ‘perfect’ leader to look and sound like. And when we are trying to be the very best leader possible, we tend to try and mimic these characteristics. But here’s the thing, as we...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.We are always growing; in every way this can mean. It’s happening whether we will it to or not. Every action, every decision, everything we do leads us along a path of personal and professional growth. Growth, in all its meanings, has become a multi-billion-dollar business, one where we are bombarded with...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Mistakes will happen. There’s no way around it.We’ve discussed the importance of owning our mistakes, and we’ve talked about how we can learn from them. But we’ve never offered hard examples of the most common mistakes that emerging leaders make.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Janet Polach,...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Conscious Leadership is a popular topic among emerging leadership circles, and this is because society is keenly aware of the need to be, well, aware.Leaders need to be aware of themselves while also being aware of the needs/wants/desires of their teams.But how can emerging leaders be truly conscious leaders?In this...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Gender gaps and gender expectations continue to exist. And if we’re being honest, they’ve never gone away. And while creating a safe space is everyone’s responsibility, it’s often the emerging leader who has to deal with discriminatory behaviours and the fallout from these attitudes.So, what can we do?&nb...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Concussions happen.They keep happening, and while modern science has come a long way to understand how and when concussions happen, there is still a stigma that comes with people who have suffered concussions. And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Kalley Armstrong, a PhD Student and a former hockey player f...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Sometimes leading is about putting your head down and just.getting.it.done.It sucks, it’s not easy, but sometimes leaders need to dig deep and get it done.We’ve all heard the term, grit. And we’ve all heard how we need grit to help us dig deep. But how can we use grit?In this episode, you’ll hear from Da...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Know what sucks? Being the leader and making a mistake that affects one, or all, of your team members. Here’s the thing: Shit happens.As the leader, you are going to make mistakes. Many of them. Often. Especially in the beginning.However, I promise you, it can always be worse.I can also promi...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Your Staff Matter. They are important. Your staff are the sole reason you will succeed. So how can you, as the new and amazing emerging leader that you are, ensure they feel like they matter? How can you lead everyone along the path to success?In this episode, you’ll hear from Bonnie Low-Krame...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.We all like to live in our comfort zone. It’s warm and comfortable there. The comfort zone is calm and relaxing, and that’s because in the comfort zone, we are the experts, the masters of our domain.The challenge for emerging leaders is that being a new leader, or when we’re brought into a new team, most...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.After 50 episodes of engaging with leaders across all professions and at all levels, Trench Leadership: A Podcast From The Front will use this special episode to discuss the science behind emerging leaders.In order for leaders to understand what defines an emerging leader, we have to understand the basic concepts of...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.President John F. Kennedy once said, “Not all of us are created equal, but all of us should have equal opportunity to develop our talent.”In this strengths-based assessment mini-series, Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front has presented experts in some of the most popular assessment tools on the market with t...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the last assessment tool that will be discussed in this strengths-based assessment mini-series, meant to help emerging leaders see the popular tools and give them the knowledge to pick the tool that best fits their needs.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Nicole Noel,...

Creating Brain Trust for Teams: A Podcast Primer about Psychological Safety featuring Laura Jansen, presented by Reticle and Trench Leadership.“Psychological Safety” is a concept that gets a lot of buzz these days. Here’s the thing, psychological safety isn’t going away, in fact, it’s been around for generations, but it’s only recently that organizations have come to appreciate the value of a team in which all members, not just the leader, freely contribute their thoughts and ideas.&nbs...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.In this strengths-based leadership assessment mini-series, we will explore the Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance (DISC) tool.And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Jennifer Bilger, an Author, Speaker, Certified Behavioural Consultant and Coach, who will talk about the DISC assessment tool and how w...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.How often have you heard that your DNA tells your story? In this leadership assessment tool mini-series, we’ll talk about how your genetic code can complement your favourite strengths-based leadership assessment tool.From an emerging leadership perspective, knowing your DNA provides and insight into how and wh...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Leading with a blend of my heart and mind has been at the core of my leadership learning journey. You’ve often heard me talk about how we can’t rely on one type or style of leadership, we need to create our leadership recipe, remembering that the recipe will change often.But where do you start? How do yo...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.We never know when or where our leadership journey will take us. Yes, we try our hardest to create long-term schedules, to control our own leadership destiny, but most often, we experience leadership opportunities in the wildest of moments, often coming at us from directions we never saw coming.But what do you...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Being the leader means you’ll have to facilitate formal team discussions, and also facilitate team disagreements.The dynamics that come with this responsibility are too numerous to mention, but in this hyper-aware social climate we find ourselves in right now, it’s very easy to forget two basic principles: Fir...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.There are many leadership principles for emerging leaders to choose from as they embark on their leadership journey. And while each of the principles has their own unique take on how to lead, there are many overlays. Such as: Be honest, be fair, be transparent, be kind.Emerging leaders often feel overwhelmed i...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Most leaders are, by their very nature, high achievers. And this is because leaders, especially new and emerging leaders, have a tendency to see a problem or challenge and want to attack it with the ferocity of a lion hunting in the wild.The advantage of this intense drive is that these leaders are extremely m...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.War is stupid. And while we all know that wars have far-reaching physical, emotional, and mental effects, it’s only until you have lived, worked, loved, fought in a war zone, can you really understand how extensive the effects of the campaign will have on yourself and everyone in the war zone.The thing is, eve...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.Every leader has their own vision of what the perfect leader looks like, what they sound like, how they act under pressure, or how they interact with other leaders. We create these impressions of the ‘perfect’ leader because this is the type of leader we want to be.The challenge comes when we take on the mantl...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Welcome to this special primer podcast episode of Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front, meant to highlight the principal points of your upcoming resilient leadership workshop, brought to you by Reticle Ventures Canada. There is a lot of talk about what it means to be resilient and how leaders have to dis...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.There is a lot of talk about what it means to be resilient and how leaders have to display a sense of resilience to achieve the desired goals. In this episode, you’ll hear from Mike Coyle, a former Canadian Special Operations Senior Officer and Vice-President of Reticle Ventures Canada, who will explore the im...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Leaders talk about wanting to make real change, to help others, their organizations, or both. And this is good thing because leaders, followers, everyone in between, can and SHOULD try to make an impact, to make ourselves and those around us feel safer and happier.The thing is, quite often, emerging leaders fe...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Guilt is a powerful emotion, one that sits inside us, stirring up emotions and feelings, often creating tense personal and professional situations for ourselves and our team members.If guilt has such a strong grip on how we act, the questions then become, how can we recognize guilt? How do we live into our guilt, no...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. Leaders tend to want to make big splashes in the change pond very early in their leadership journey. And this makes sense, we are finally in a position to ‘right the wrongs’, and take care of our people, and be the voice we feel the company needs to go to the next level. The challenge with being a n...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. Listeners have heard me talk about my personal leadership development as I discovered the power of leading with my heart, and my leadership evolution as I found a way to blend leading with my heart and mind.The thing is, as emerging leaders, we’re often trying to figure out how we want to lead so that we can g...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Have you ever been at work and thought, “I can do that better”, or looked around and thought, “Things need to change here”, but felt overwhelmed or powerless to effect these changes?Here’s the thing, you’re a leader now. You have a voice at the table now, all those times that you complained about the company, ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. In the hustle of becoming an emerging leader, sometimes we can lose sight of ourselves, build personal walls, place very high and often unrealistic expectations on ourselves. The thing is, somewhere along the way, we’ll make a mistake, we’ll stumble and fall, sometimes spectacularly, and this happens to ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.People are challenging. There’s no other way to say it. Every person is unique, every situation is unique. People have their ups and downs, their bad days, their good days, their blah days, and they have their regular average days, and while all these days are irregular in nature, the one constant for le...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Words have power. And the words you use WILL have consequences. As emerging leaders it’s invaluable to understand the immediate impact you have on your team, and one of the most powerful aspects of your influence are the words you use. I’ll say it again, intended or not, your words WILL have IMMEDI...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. We hear a lot about the need to take time for ourselves, to be mindful of our own burnout, but this is much easier to say than to put into practice. The irony is that leaders, especially emerging leaders, tend to be very good at seeing the signs of burnout on their team members, but are terrible at seein...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. Famed American labour leader and civil rights activist, Dolores Huerta once said, “When you have a conflict, that means that there are truths that have to be addressed on each side of the conflict. And when you have a conflict, then it’s an educational process to try to resolve the conflict. And to...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.When you think of quiet team members, what are your first thoughts about them as leaders? The odds are that the first words are not strength, powerful, or any of the words we often associate with the larger-than-life leaders that most often appear in the headlines.Also, what if I told you that unconscious bias...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Mentorship is a funny thing, not make us laugh funny, but funny in that it’s very hard to find any business or any leader who would say that mentorship wasn’t absolutely invaluable to the health and success of people and business. The irony is that most people would also agree that mentorship programs are usua...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Leading is hard. Sure, there are some moments where being the leader is lots of fun, you know what I’m talking about, those moments where we are filled with pride at seeing a job well done, or when we’ve mentored or coached a team member and we see them succeed. But just as often, leaders are faced with ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. Psychological Safety.When you read these words, what did you begin thinking about? Was it about leaders creating safe spaces for themselves and their teams? Or perhaps it about finding a physical safe area where everyone can feel comfortable and free to express themselves. No matter how you per...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.We hear a lot about how important it is for leaders to understand workplace culture so that leaders can better understand how to connect to their teams. Emerging leaders find themselves in the position of having to enact the company directives with the team they are in. The challenge for the emergi...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. Diversity in leadership is one of those topics where people tend to groan when it comes up. And the reasons for this are as diverse as many the reasons why diversity is so important for leaders. But there’s one significant, irrefutable fact that no one can deny.Diverse groups make teams stronger. &...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Leadership is a never-ending journey of vulnerable self-discovery, one where we are constantly learning about ourselves, refining how we attack a challenge, remaining curious about our environments, learning to see beyond what we can see, all during our quest for personal mastery.In this episode, we’ll discuss how t...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.It’s likely that at some point in everyone’s professional or personal life, they haven’t been taken seriously with the after-effects of these moments having a lasting impression on us. From the lens of emerging leaders, these impressions often have a direct correlation to how we lead from the trenches.In this ...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.When I say the term survivorship bias, what’s the first thought that comes to mind? Most often, the response I receive is that of people using their personal and professional survival stories to help them make informed choices. And while this is a great answer, this is most definitely NOT what survivorshi...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People. Burnout is a real thing. The trick with burnout is that most often we don’t, or can’t, see when we are on that edge, teetering on the cliff of exhaustion. And the western world philosophy and definition of a work ethic doesn’t help either because the philosophy demands real-world results, make more...

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.In this episode, we’re talking with Lynn Power, the Co-Founder & CEO of MASAMI and the Co-Founder of Isle de Nature and we will be talking about how being an empathetic leader will help build more effective teams. We’ll do this by clarifying the difference between being sympathetic and empathetic and how e...