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How This Former Military Leader Makes Authentic Connections Using His Strengths - A Conversation with Simon Kardynal S3/EP32

May 09, 202258 minSeason 3Ep. 32
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Episode description

Simon Kardynal retired from the Canadian Armed Forces so that he could follow his passions of being a private pilot, riding his motorcycle, running, and being the host of his leadership-themed podcast, Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front.  After we connected over the military connection we had an insightful conversation going over Simon's Top 5 Strengths and how they help him succeed in his professional & personal life! 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN :

  • Why it's important for leaders to make authentic connections
  • How your Strengths will help you get in the flow and what that actually feels like
  • Why it's OK to spend time thinking, planning and even resting your brain for ultimate success 
  • How Simon uses his Strengths to understand & embrace differences and diversity

Simon's Top 5 CliftonStrengths® Themes are:

  1. Ideation
  2. Restorative
  3. Futuristic
  4. Connectedness
  5. Learner

This week’s quote -  “Someday. That's a dangerous word. It's really just a code for 'never'.”  Tom Cruise as Roy Miller in Knight and Day 

Our Guest's Book Recommendation: Perseverance - Margaret J. Wheatley 

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Matthew 5:14-16 is the inspiration for this podcast.

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