Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

We hear the word “gaslight” a lot… but what does that mean and what does it look like? How can we avoid being gaslighted? And how can we help others when they’re being manipulated? In this episode, Robin Stern answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. What is (and is not) gaslighting, and how to recognize it. 2. How gaslighting is used in the workplace. 3. Who can fall victim to gasl...

What’re the three most important skills a leader can possess? How can you prompt your organization to destigmatize failure? How do you embrace your imposter syndrome? In this episode, Heather Tulk answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. 3 traits of every successful leader and how to apply them 2. The scarcest asset all leaders possess 3. The secret to destigmatizing failure within...

Surprise! The podcast is one year old. To celebrate, we decided to do something a little different today. In episode 50, Craig posted a sneak peak into his CEO Mastermind forum where Dr. Robert Waldinger spoke about his long running scientific study into human happiness. In this episode, Craig recaps his favorite findings from the past year of interviewing some of the most successful CEOs in the w...

How can reframing challenges as opportunities help you achieve your goals? How can you develop an organizational culture that will flourish through tough times? In this episode, Omar Salaymeh answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Learning on the job will teach you skills you didn’t know you needed (or could have) 2. What Omar learned about himself on his way to becoming CEO 3. Focu...

What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In celebration of the podcast’s one year anniversary, I'm very excited to share with you a special CEO Mastermind. In this conversation, Dr. Waldinger summarizes the key results from his extraordinary research. You'll also hear from top CEOs in this private session who ask compelling questions around applying these key insights t...

Why should you put social good at the center of your organization? How do you choose the right mentors? In this episode, Tracy Folkes Hanson answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Why you should put social good at the forefront of your career 2. How to measure your social good 3. How to explore you “why” deeper than ever 4. “We have to live by our values in order to deliver them.”...

Not surprisingly, when you talk to most leaders, there is a profound reluctance to show vulnerability. Leaders are afraid vulnerability will be perceived as weakness or undermine their confidence. So, what is the role of vulnerability in strong leadership? In this episode, Craig answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Vulnerability is courage, not weakness 2. The Beautiful Mess Effec...

Ever wondered how a major crisis could be turned into an extraordinary success story? Tune into this highly engaging conversation with Yousry Bissada, CEO of Home Capital Group. Yousry candidly shares his extraordinary journey of managing a company amidst a significant financial and reputational crisis. Yousry opens up about his people-first approach to rebuilding trust and morale within the compa...

It’s important to be able to assess any situation as a leader, but how do you mitigate risk? What are some exclusions to some of the time tested principles we all adhere by? In this episode, Scott Tessier answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. A framework for open communication between multiple stakeholders 2. What to prioritize in a time of crisis 3. Why you should make yourself...

As the magnetic force behind Wajax, Iggy Domogalski joins us to unravel the threads of positive leadership and their undeniable influence on his corporate culture. Bringing with him a storied career that weaves through executive roles and philanthropic endeavors, Iggy imparts the must-have leadership skills that allow today's movers and shakers to not only adapt to change but to lead it. Our d...

How do you establish a positive work culture? Where does an organization’s values arise from? In this episode, Garry answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The Petri dish analogy of growing culture at your company 2. Addressing toxic behavior from high performers 3. Five lessons from tribal communities 4. Identifying if you’re an accidental soul sucking CEO 5. Replacing your manag...

Craig discusses his key learnings from the North American Business Summit that he recently attended. The summit brought together CEOs and business leaders from Canada, the US, and Mexico to discuss pressing issues in North American businesses. First, it is essential to test our assumptions in today's fast-paced world. As things change rapidly, it is important to evaluate our beliefs and hypoth...

When it comes to driving successful projects across the finish line, how can leaders ensure their team is motivated and equipped? In this episode, Clint Padgett answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The three steps along the worry curve 2. How to make a plan that creates commitment and accountability 3. The difference between communication and conversation 4. How to work and hire e...

Communication is an invaluable skill to master as an inspiring leader. How do you better equip yourself to learn and grow this skillset? In this episode, Brian Mills answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. How onboarding is a two way street 2. Using data and market intelligence to communicate process change 3. How to structure an open forum conversation 4. Using a disc profile to lea...

With the world in a constant state of flux, how do you manage change? You only have two options: be the recipient or be the cause. In this episode, Caroline Riseboro discusses these two options and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Where should decisions be made within your organization? 2. The value of transparency 3. Grit is the most common trait of successful people 4. Sharing your experience is key...

We are all the narrators of our own lives. How are the stories we’re telling ourselves affecting our ability to frame an effective response? Can we increase our learning agility? In this episode, Craig answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The two key benefits of taking a vacation 2. With every bit of knowledge at our fingertips, reassessing, relearning and curating information a...

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Sally Helgeson, the world's foremost authority on women's leadership and the brilliant mind behind the book "Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace." Discover how an unexpected encounter at a construction conference illuminated the urgent need for practical strategies to foster inclusion, and h...

As humans we’re constantly seeking confirmation of what we believe and affirmation of our ego. What possibilities would be unlocked if you became the best version of yourself? Is the journey to the best self ever complete? In this episode, Ed Hess answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. The skills to be a highly adaptive learner in the face of the current technological revolution 2...

Equifax Canada's President and CEO, Sue Hutchison, joins us to unravel the fabric of leadership in the face of adversity. Steering a corporate giant through the pandemic's upheaval and an integration to the cloud, Sue shares her profound insights on virtual onboarding, cultivating connections in a remote landscape, and the invaluable lessons learnt from a peek into the personal lives of he...

Both humility and authenticity involve a willingness to be vulnerable. A humble leader is willing to admit their mistakes and weaknesses, while an authentic leader is willing to be genuine and transparent with their team. Together, these traits are the key to building trust and fostering a culture of positivity and openness. What You’ll Learn: 1. The dichotomy behind enoughness when practicing hum...

What’s the most valuable currency leaders can leverage? Does practicing authenticity make you a weak leader? In this episode, Duane Green answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. How to align your values, beliefs and behaviors 2. Empathy and humility are the core characteristics of establishing yourself as an authentic leader 3. Trust is the most valuable currency leaders can levera...

How can we create bold, transformative organizations unburdened by bureaucracy and its rule choked power structures? In this episode, Michele Zanini answers this question and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Why does corporate culture reflect a bureaucratic landscape and how do you navigate it to the top? 2. A company case study demonstrating the limiting notions of hierarchy within your organization....

What is trust? Why is it essential to leadership? How can you become more trusted? In this episode, Darryl Stickel answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. How to identify if trust is missing from your organization 2. What are the two components of trust: vulnerability and uncertainty 3. Examples of transparent communication that’ll allow you to connect with anyone 4. Using benevole...

In leadership, how does the concept of humility relate to establishing strong relationships, asserting boundaries, and empathizing with your team to drive success within your organization? In this conversation, Daryl Van Tongeren answers these questions and more. What You’ll Learn: 1. Why humility is a key feature in helping relationships and innovation thrive 2. How to identify and avoid falling...

During these challenging times, what are the qualities a leader needs to not only get through, but thrive? Groundbreaking research alongside the wisdom of some of the world’s most prominent CEOs has led Craig Dowden, PhD, to understand that great leadership starts with great self-leadership. Craig walks listeners through the history of conceptualizing his latest Wall Street Journal and USA Today b...