Send us a text 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’ll ...
Dec 05, 2022•44 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text 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...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text 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 ...
Nov 21, 2022•19 min
Send us a text 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.trenchleadershi...
Nov 14, 2022•42 min
Send us a text 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 yea...
Nov 07, 2022•43 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text 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...
Oct 31, 2022•47 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text 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 wi...
Oct 24, 2022•52 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text 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 Pol...
Oct 17, 2022•51 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text 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...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 57
Send us a text 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 d...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 56
Send us a text 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 hocke...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 55
Send us a text 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 f...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 54
Send us a text 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 promise you ...
Aug 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 53
Send us a text 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-Kramen, a TED...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 52
Send us a text 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, ...
Aug 08, 2022•53 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text 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 ba...
Aug 01, 2022•51 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text 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 th...
Jul 27, 2022•53 min
Send us a text 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 fr...
Jul 25, 2022•56 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text 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...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text 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 h...
Jun 27, 2022•50 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text 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...
Jun 13, 2022•58 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text 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 wh...
Jun 06, 2022•58 min•Ep. 45
Send us a text 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 princ...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 44
Send us a text 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 over...
May 23, 2022•57 min•Ep. 43
Send us a text 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 e...
May 16, 2022•44 min•Ep. 42
Send us a text 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 thi...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text 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 ...
Apr 18, 2022•53 min•Ep. 41
Send us a text 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 explo...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 40
Send us a text 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 h...
Apr 05, 2022•7 min
Send us a text 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...
Apr 02, 2022•47 min
