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MLP 156: Leadership Lessons From Canada’s 2nd Female Firefighter with Shirley Benson

2020-05-2525:09

Leadership starts on day 1! This is just one massive piece of leadership wisdom that you are going to get as you listen to episode #156 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast! That’s because you’re going to learn ‘Leadership Lessons From Canada’s 2nd Femail Firefighter’ and our guest is Shirley Benson. In this episode you’ll learn: Why it is so important to learn how to take direction as a young leader The critical significance of concise communication How to keep up morale Why gender was not a factor in Shirley’s progression through the ranks because merit was rewarded instead Why you can only succeed as a leader when you enable the people below you to do their work Why it is so important to laugh and not take yourself too seriously and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 156, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/156

MLP 155: Leadership Lessons From An Experienced City Manager with Jeff Fielding

2020-04-2420:29

If you are looking for inspiration from a leader who has dedicated his 40+ year career to serving the public at the highest level, then you’re going to really enjoy episode #155 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast! That’s because this episode features an insightful interview with Jeff Fielding, the Chief of Staff for the City of Toronto, and an experienced City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer. In this episode you’ll learn: Why is it critical for leaders to learn how to quickly reflect on mistakes and calm themselves down so that they don’t erode their confidence Why leaders need to have compassion and empathy for others Why leaders need to be authentic Why leaders need to clear obstacles out of the way so that people can do their jobs well Why values must be clearly communicated How collective accountability creates a wonderful environment in which people can make mistakes, fix them quickly and know that their leaders have their back and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 155, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/155

MLP 154: Powerful Questions That Every Leader Should Ask with Natalie Michael

2020-04-0932:37

If you’re a leader who understands that a good question has the power to transform reality, then you’re going to get a lot out of episode #154 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because we are interviewing Natalie Michael, an experienced Executive Coach and CEO Forum Chair. Natalie is also the Author of ‘The Duck And The Butterfly: Coaching Questions For Leaders At Work’. And on today’s show she helps us gain a ton of insights into how leaders can get the most out of a great question with insights including: How a great question can get a CEO to open up, which then puts them into a great position to accelerate their growth Acknowledging that today’s Executives can’t have all the answers, which makes it critical for them to learn how to ask the right questions The power of having young people on your board to get their opinions about your workforce and customers Why leaders have to have more self-awareness, especially when it comes to creating authentic celebrations for their teams The importance of knowing your tone when you ask a question and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 154, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/154

MLP 153: How Women Can Improve Their Leadership Skills In Corporate Boardrooms with Deborah Rosati

2020-03-2727:24

In 2020 the percentage of women represented on corporate boards in Canada is 18.1%. Not only does this lack of diversity lead to less effective decision making, but the lack of female representation discourages many women from even considering the possibility of becoming board members. But if you want to meet the woman who has made it her own social purpose in life to turn this situation around, then you’re going to get a lot out of episode #153 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because Deborah Rosatti is our guest for this show. Deborah is the CEO of Women Get On Board, an organization that connects, promotes and empowers women to corporate boards. She is also a sought-after speaker on board diversity, governance, and entrepreneurship. In this episode you’ll learn: Why ‘diversity of thought’ is critical around the boardroom table and why companies suffer if they don’t have the right mix of people from all backgrounds Why having more women on boards leads to less financial fraud Why it is so important to find your voice and be your authentic self, especially as a woman leader The importance of being observant and being a great listener in the boardroom Why you should not be afraid to say that you don’t know something - and then commit to getting the answer quickly The benefit of doing frequent ‘peer reviews’ at the board level and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 153, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/153

MLP 152: How New Immigrants Can Grow Their Leadership Skills with Doug Piquette

2020-03-1337:11

New immigrants are the backbone of growth for many countries. But how do you help these highly skilled people to develop quickly, especially in the area of leadership, so they can be successful. Well fortunately on today’s episode of the Meeting Leadership Podcast, we’re interviewing Doug Piquette to learn about ‘How New Immigrants Can Grow Their Leadership Skills’. In episode #152 you’ll learn: The importance of recognizing that new immigrants are risk takers, which is a fundamental quality of leadership About how the Edmonton Region Immigrant Employment Council provides mentors to help new immigrants accelerate their leadership journey Why making assumptions is a disaster for all leaders (and how to avoid this) The importance of volunteering to help build up your social capital and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 152, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/152

MLP 151: How Fundraising Leaders Can Grow Their Skills with Mike House

2020-03-0628:38

If you want to learn from an inspired leader who helps to raise 100s of millions of dollars to help sick children get better, then you’re going to really enjoy listening to episode #151 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because we’re interviewing Mike House, the President and CEO of the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. In this episode you’ll learn from Mike about: The importance of storytelling when it comes to fundraising How Mike removed some of his own limiting beliefs after climbing Mount Kilimanjaro How to inspire others (even when you might not be feeling inspired yourself) How to listen deeply and build successful bridges with the people you work with The value of hiring a professional business coach How to run a highly effective meeting The fact that Mike himself underwent a life-saving surgery when he was a kid, which has inspired him to work hard for the benefit of others and a whole lot more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 151, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/151

MLP 150: How Alberta Women Entrepreneurs Develops Leaders with Marcela Mandeville

2020-02-2628:50

Are you a female entrepreneur who wants to build a community so you can grow your confidence, realize your true power and be authentic? Then you are going to get a lot out of episode #150 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because we are interviewing Marcela Mandeville, the CEO of Alberta Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). AWE is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs succeed in a variety of ways, and Marcela is their passionate leader who has the experience and passion to help this organization thrive. In this episode you learn: How AWE helps successfully guides female entrepreneurs through all stages of their business from start up to exit How AWE provides community to help women grow their confidence, leadership skills and a whole variety of support About Marcela’s personal passion for helping women entrepreneurs to succeed and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 150, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/150

MLP 149: How Project Managers Can Become Effective Leaders with Elizabeth Harrin

2020-02-1927:55

As a leader, are you looking for inspiration when it comes to running projects? Well then you’re going to get a lot out of episode #149 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast titled, ‘How Project Managers Can Become Effective Leaders’. On this episode we interview Project Management expert Elizabeth Harrin as she breaks down the jargon and helps us all to understand how to really get things done when it comes to leading large scale projects. In this episode you’ll learn: Why demystifying jargon and putting what you are saying into plain language is so important How to seek out and win over key influencers so that your project will be more successful Why it is critical to remember where you went wrong so you can improve future projects Why it is so profitable to hold people to account after every meeting you lead and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 149, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/149

MLP 148: How Go Productivity Helps Businesses To Grow with Caitlin Lopez

2020-02-1334:58

Do you want your organization to become more productive? If so, you’re going to really enjoy episode #148 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because we’re interviewing productivity expert Caitlin Lopez, and she is going to help you learn how to apply key leadership concepts based on the Lean Six Sigma approach. In this episode you’ll also learn about: GO Productivity - an outstanding organization that works with small to medium sized businesses to help them improve their overall productivity and profitability How to change your work culture by learning how to continuously improve Why ‘daily huddle’ meetings are so valuable and a whole lot more! For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 148, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/148

MLP 147: How Inspired Branding Can Grow Your Organization with James Morrissey

2020-02-0639:38

Are you a leader who is ready to transform your company culture? Then you’re going to get a lot out of episode 147 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because we are interviewing branding expert, James Morrissey. Now not only is James the principal of the Met Agency, he also a groundbreaking practitioner who helps leaders to truly understand the value of real branding. In this episode James will help you learn how to: Identify the ‘4 parts of a brand’ and also help you to take action when it comes to implementation Understand the urgency of getting your message right, especially when so many employees are highly disengaged Begin to identify your unique brand archetype, which will help you learn how to stand out from the competition and a whole lot more! For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 147, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/147

MLP 146: How Business Leaders Can Get What They Are Worth with Denise Liebetrau

2020-01-2931:50

Do you truly understand what you are worth? Are you getting the right level of compensation at work? If you want to learn how to understand your real value, and also learn how to ask your boss for the right level of pay, then you’re going to really enjoy episode #146 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because we are interviewing Human Resources expert, Denise Liebetrau. With more than 25 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, Denise is on a mission to help business leaders get what they deserve so they can be as productive as possible at work and in their lives. In this episode you’ll learn how to: Ask your boss for a raise Why you should value your own personal brand How to ‘play bigger’ and be so good that you can’t be ignored and a whole lot more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 146, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/146

MLP 145: How Leaders Can Build Strong Relationships with Mike Mack

2020-01-2132:57

If you want to understand the true value of investing in long term business relationships then you’re going to really enjoy episode 145 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because we’re interviewing Mike Mack, a high impact Management Consultant who has helped large and medium sized enterprises grow their value. Mike’s approach with his clients is to ensure that they set a solid communication foundation, and then make sure that they provide great service. Mike is also the Author of two books that every leader should read. The first one is called ‘Remarkable Service’ and the second is titled ‘Relationships For Keeps’. So get out your note taking tools, because there are many great takeaways in this interview including: How to turn soft skills into hard assets How leaders can earn Like, Respect and Trust from everyone they meet How you can benefit from the proven ‘Everything D.I.S.C’ profile and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 145, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/145

MLP 144: How Every Leader Can Take ACTION with Leanne Brownoff

2020-01-1428:52

As a leader, are you ready to learn how to take ACTION effectively? If you want to learn a proven structure for organizational success then listen to episode #144 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast! In this episode we interview Leanne Brownoff, a successful Business Coach and Author who ensures that all of her clients follow a measured approach as they move forward. In this episode you’re going to learn ‘How Every Leader Can Take ACTION’. Some of the key takeaways you’ll learn include: Why awareness must infiltrate your business The ACTION acronym (Awareness, Commitment, Team, Implementation, Opportunities, Next) Why leaders must learn to lead from behind Why everyone on your team needs to feel your commitment How to ‘fire yourself’ as a leader How to take advantage of new opportunities and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 144, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/144

MLP 143: How To Unleash Your True Leadership Potential with Jeff Nischwitz

2020-01-0724:36

As a leader, are you living up to your true potential? Well get ready to take it up a notch as you listen to episode #143 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast! That’s because we’re interviewing leadership expert Jeff Nischwitz, a passionate Author, Speaker and a man on a mission to help all of us improve the way we approach leadership. In this episode you’re going to learn ‘How To Unleash Your True Leadership Potential’. Some of the key takeaways in this interview include: Leadership is about growing your people The importance of living in the present How walking backwards can help you become a more effective leader Why leadership is more important at home than work Why you should ask yourself ‘What am I afraid of’ Why you don’t have to have everyone in your next meeting Why you should have a few goosebumps every day and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 143, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/143

MLP 142: How Leaders Can Build A Remarkable Brand with Luiza Campos

2019-12-3130:42

Whether you want to deal with it or not, you’re going to have to deal with branding. To be effective as a leader you have to develop an inspiring personal brand. And then, to lead a successful organization, you have to develop a powerful brand that your customers will love in the long run. So if you’re ready to learn ‘How Leaders Can Build A Remarkable Brand’ then you’re going to enjoy listening to episode #142 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because we interview brand strategist Luiza Campos, and during the show you’ll learn: The necessity of creating a compelling story that your customers will love Why you should invest in defining your true purpose How to define your values and more importantly, why you should practice them Why branding will drive your bottom line and more So if you want to learn the secrets of great brands like Starbucks, Pepsi, GE and more, then listen on! For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 142, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/142

MLP 141: How To Level Up Your Leadership Skills with Chelsey Reschke

2019-12-2426:16

When it comes to leadership, are you ready to take to the Olympic level? If so, then you’re going to really enjoy listening to episode #141 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast. That’s because our guest on this episode is Chelsey Reschke, an energy sector advocate who has built up a substantial resume, not only as a successful entrepreneur, but now working for a global engineering firm as well. In this interview Chelsey shares some of her best leadership suggestions including: How leaders can deal with meeting new teams Why self awareness is worth investing in with your own money Ensuring that your meetings always have a purpose How to improve your meetings by addressing the finest details (including setting the right lighting levels to inspire creativity Why you should keep a picture of your biggest achievements nearby and more So get ready to get inspired as you learn from Chelsey! For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 141, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/141

MLP 140: How The Certified Association Executive (CAE) Program Builds Great Leaders With Danielle Lamothe

2019-12-1725:43

If you are in a leadership role, especially if you run an Association, then you’re going to get a lot out of this episode. Because on episode you’re going to learn How The Certified Association Executive (CAE) Program Builds Great Leaders. And to help us learn all about this, we are fortunate to have Danielle Lamothe as our guest. Danielle the Vice President of Learning Innovation for the Canadian Society of Association Executive (CSAE), and in this interview she gives wonderful insights into how the CAE program: Helps leaders get over ‘imposter syndrome’ Helps leaders to get the competencies they need to run great Associations Helps leaders, who often work in isolation, to develop a cohort of like minded leaders and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 140, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/140

MLP 139: 5 Reasons Why The 50-Minute Meeting Will Grow Your Business

2019-12-1210:21

Are your meetings too long? Do you want to make them shorter and more efficient? Then listen to ep #139 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast and learn 5 Reasons Why The 50-Minute Meeting Will Grow Your Business. In this episode you’ll get inspired to: Ask ‘Why do we always have to have a one-hour meeting’? Figure out how to fit in a bathroom break between back-to-back meetings Take an honest look at how productive your meetings could be and more And once you make this change, then you’ll have more effective meetings that will ultimately improve your entire business! For more information or a transcript of MLP 139, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/139

MLP 138: Why All Leaders Need To Be Authentic with Dean Joseph Doucet, University of Alberta

2019-12-1023:17

This week our guest is Dean Joseph Doucet who leads the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta. Not only does Joseph have to lead 100s of staff and thousands of students, but he is also the board chair for Edmonton Economic Development. He has multiple decades of experience as an academic and he has also worked in private industry as well. So when it comes to leadership, Joseph has a wide variety of experience and he doesn’t hold back as he shares his best leadership suggestions on the podcast. At the core he believes that all leaders should be authentic, humble and that they should always be well prepared in advance for all meetings. It is a must-listen episode that you’re going to learn a lot from! For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 138, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/138

MLP 137: Meeting Leadership Exercises: The Zoom In And Zoom Out Facilitation Technique

2019-12-0509:10

Do you want to become a more effective meeting facilitator? Then listen to ep #137 on the Meeting Leadership Podcast and learn the Zoom-In, Zoom-Out technique. The Zoom-In, Zoom-Out technique takes its inspiration from cameras that have a zoom lens that you can use to either get close to see the details in a picture, or you can zoom-out to take in the whole view. In meetings, if someone is going into too much detail about a subject, then you can stop them for a moment and ‘zoom-out’ to remind them about the bigger picture. For example, if someone was talking for too long about cutting a specific line item in a budget, then you could stop them and remind them that you are having the meeting to consider as many cost saving scenarios as possible. The Zoom-In, Zoom-Out is worth mastering so that you can get more out of your meetings!. For more information or a transcript of MLP 137, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/137

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