![Leadership Journeys [253] - Benoit Honnart - "In business, trust opens more doors than opportunity."](https://img.transistorcdn.com/dacr0v7nn3hQhmBM-6hyJ2pJrNofnFICEHYq4-ZpO88/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYzU2/ODQxOGE2NjNjOTA5/YjAwY2JjOWI5YzM4/NTcxYy5wbmc.jpg "Leadership Journeys [253] - Benoit Honnart - \"In business, trust opens more doors than opportunity.\"")
Leadership Journeys [253] - Benoit Honnart - "In business, trust opens more doors than opportunity."
Description
This is the Leadership Journey series on the Choosing Leadership Podcast.
I believe we all have a lot to learn from each other's stories - of where we started, where we are now, and our successes and struggles on the way. With this series of interviews, my attempt is to give leaders an opportunity to share their stories and for all of us to learn from their generous sharing. If you know a leader whom you would like to see celebrated on the show, please send me a message on LinkedIn with their name.
In this episode of Choosing Leadership, CEO Benoit Honnart shares how trust and adaptability shaped his journey of leading across cultures and scaling Electra into new markets.
From building bridges between diverse business practices to sustaining quality while expanding globally, Benoit offers practical insights leaders can use today.
He opens up about the power of trust, the art of delegation, and why purpose-driven teams are the future of business.
You’ll also hear a powerful story of resilience as Electra pivoted during COVID-19 to meet urgent community needs while safeguarding jobs.
If you’re navigating growth, cultural complexity, or the challenges of a modern workforce, this conversation will spark ideas and remind you that leadership is always a choice.
You can find Benoit Honnart at the links below
https://www.linkedin.com/in/benoit-honnart-703a2b1/
https://www.electrasolutions.com/
In the interview, Benoit shares
- “Adaptability isn’t about losing your identity—it’s about building a bridge between cultures while staying true to who you are.”
- “Trust opens more doors than opportunity itself.”
- “Scaling isn’t just about growth—it’s about sustaining quality, wherever you operate.”
- “Delegation is the art of leadership; without it, growth will always hit a ceiling.”
- “Employees today want more than paychecks—they want purpose and values they can believe in.”
- “Respecting local customs while leveraging your strengths is the key to thriving across cultures.”
- “Governance, trust, and empowerment aren’t buzzwords—they’re the backbone of successful leadership.”
- “Resilience is built in moments of adversity—like turning a pandemic into an opportunity to serve society.”
- “Leadership is a choice: moving beyond fear and standing for a vision greater than yourself.”
- “The best leaders don’t just adapt to change—they create environments where their teams can adapt and thrive.”
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