Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

In today’s show, Chris interviews Rob Friday , Managing Principal, Predictive Success . Drawing from his own experience, Rob shares some powerful lessons guaranteed to help young entrepreneurs and professionals find success. This show starts with Rob sharing his background information. As a kid, Rob always had an entrepreneurial edge and got involved in a variety of creative business ventures. As...

In today's solo, Chris talks about the power of focus. Lack of focus means diverting attention from critical tasks that demand your best efforts. But, how do you ensure that you remain free of such distractions? In this show, you will learn the importance of taking considered decisions, and saying "no" more often. Tune in to this powerful solo now!   Resources:  Student Works   Chris Thomson Linke...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Andrea Lehman , Business Development Manager, Traction on Demand. In this show, Andrea shares some key attributes which can help you enjoy continued success in your career, This show starts with Andrea recalling her life before Student Works. Possessing a strong independent streak, Andrea was always friendly and gregarious. Listeners will learn how the Student Wor...

In today's solo, Chris reveals his communication strategy which results in greater collaboration and success. A common trait among entrepreneurs, Chris points out, is that they hate being told what to do. To deal with this, Chris adopts a "show-no-tell" communication strategy. In this show, listeners will learn why documentation and collaboration are key to a successful communication strategy. Tun...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Dr. James Whilans from LifeWorks Family Chiropractic . A former Student Works operator, James reveals how you can set up and manage a successful service business. This show starts off James recalling his life before Student Works. Typical of most teenage kids, James entrepreneurial ambitions were thwarted by his lack of skills. Working on minimum wage made James r...

In today's show, we discuss our tendency to settle for "OR" rather than aiming for "AND". Bogged down by the pressures of work, are you cutting down on your family time? Or, maybe not exercising as much as you should be? Chris urges listeners to lead rich, wholesome lives instead of boring, one-dimensional ones. So, how do you come up with a plan and do everything that you consider important? Can...

In this show, Chris interviews, Marc Langelier , Development Director, M&H Advertising, and Owner, Orangetheory Fitness. Marc shares his career journey and reveals how people skills have helped him along the way. This show starts with Marc recalling his life as a student. Marc, a graduate of Carleton University was an excellent hockey player as well. He also studied in Boston for a brief period. W...

All of us feel stress at one point or another. While some of us have work-related stress, others are struggling with relationship-based stress. So, how do you fight and manage stress? In this show, Chris shares some common sense measure which will help you do just that. Tune in to learn various ways via which you can build your tenacity and win your battle against stress. This is a show you do not...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Andrew FitzPatrick , District Sales Manager, Nedco. Andrew shares his experiences – his wins as well as his failures and reveals some critical attributes that can help you find professional success. This show starts off with Andrew recalling his life before Student Works. Though a bright kid, Andrew had difficulty channelizing his boundless energies in the right d...

Today we share how setting and fulfilling expectations can help you cultivate amazing work and personal relationships. In today's show, Chris espouses on one of the commandments at Student Works - Expectations Management. You will learn how to align expectations through clear communications.  Chris clarifies that setting clear expectations does not mean that you will enjoy a 100% success rate. So,...

In today's show, Chris interviews Renaud Herry-Saint-Onge, former district manager, Student Works Painting and a successful serial entrepreneur. This show starts off with Renaud recalling his life before Student Works. How did a shy teenager like Renaud go on to become a dynamic and successful entrepreneur? Listeners will learn how the Student Works program instilled in Renaud focus, courage, and...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Cameron Burns, Veteran Operator, Student Works. Cameron reveals some effective productivity hacks that will help you meet your end goals.  This show starts off with Cameron sharing how he managed to become the top operator at Student Works. Is there a “secret sauce” that has contributed to his success? Far from it. Cameron reveals how he has become a top operator...

In today's show, Chris interviews Joe MacLean , Co-Founder, HLS Therapeutics. Joe reveals how he evolved from being an uncertain teenager to a successful serial entrepreneur.  This show starts off with Joe recalling his life before Student Works. In his formative years, Joe always considered himself an underachiever. You will learn why Joe considers Student Works his first significant opportunity,...

In today’s value-filled solo, we talk about expectation management. Often, in a bid to impress clients, we end up over-promising and under-delivering. Chris, in today's show, reveals why, in fact, you should be doing the exact opposite. You will learn why setting clear expectations is critical for a smooth and productive work relationship. Tune in now!   Resources:  Student Works   Chris Thomson L...

In this show, Chris interviews, Andrew MacGillivray, Director, HomeDepot. Andrew reveals how he went from being lazy and uninspired to the top of the corporate chain at one of the largest organizations in the world.  How did Andrew achieve this amazing personal transformation? In the first segment of the show, you will learn how his Student Works stint helped Andrew find focus and drive. What are...

In today's thought-provoking solo, we dispel some common misconceptions with regards to goal setting and success. Recalling his early days as a Student Works operator, Chris reveals how a fear of failure dissuaded him from setting ambitious goals. This, Chris realized was due to excessive attachment with this goal. In this show, we learn that it is commitment, and not attachment that drives succes...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Jeff Hollingsworth , Account Executive, Salesforce. Jeff discusses his experience of working at the industry leader and reveals how he is enjoying flexibility and freedom while working in the corporate world. This show starts off with Jeff sharing his life before Student Works. Though Jeff always had lofty goals, he had little idea how to get where the wanted to....

In today's show, Chris reminds us how selfless contributions can help address some of the most serious problems that are plaguing today's society. Chris shares how Student Works has been organizing multi-city car washes for the worthy cause of helping MS society. The success of this huge event has been made possible due to efforts of its student managers and well-wishers. You will learn how this n...

In this show, Chris interviews Chad Grenier , EVP NA Strategy, Agency Operations & Digital Transformation Lead Mosaic, North America. As of the top leaders in Mosaic, Chad manages a 1500 corporate workforce and 15000 field staff operators. This show starts off with Chad recounting his life before Student Works. Having experienced financial hardships, Chad was always motivated to make money. But, l...

In this show, Chris interviews, Jeremy Scully, District Manager, Student Works Painting. Jeremy highlights some crucial skills that allow you to perform at your highest level, and grow your business to the next level. This show starts off his Jeremy sharing how he managed to generate sales worth a million dollars as a full-time student. Jeremy reveals that managing and coaching his team made it po...

In this show, Chris interviews, Steve Frook , VP Sales, Horizn Inc. In this show, Steve reveals some excellent sale Tips & Tricks which will allow you to deliver maximum possible value, ensure customer satisfaction, and thus, evolve in into a true sales champion. This show starts off with Steve recalling his life before Student Works. Always a hard-working individual, Steve displayed an entreprene...

In this powerful solo, Chris shares how making meaningful contributions can give a deeper meaning to your life. Drawing from his own experience, Chis shares that while he has always strived to create an efficient and profitable business, money has never been his sole motivator. Chris shares his larger than life goal of creating 1,000 millionaires. Would Chris have managed to take Student Works to...

In today's show, Chris interviews Marcus Vandenbrink, CEO, Business View Publishing and a serial entrepreneur. This show starts off with Marcus sharing his background information. Marcus, always a hard worker showed signs of entrepreneurship as a kid too. However, once in high school, Marcus faced confusion and loss of focus that is common to many of us. How did enrolling into the Student Works pr...

In today's show, we share the importance of setting a BHAG - a Big Hairy Audacious Goal. Have you set goals that scare you to death? Are your goals aligned with your core business philosophy? Chris shares how cultivating a BHAG can motivate you to put it in your absolute best and truly make a difference in this world. Chris also reveals his own BHAG - a goal so big that he was too frightened to ev...

In this episode, Chris interviews Amer Abu Shakra , Business Owner, Student Works Painting This show starts off with Amer sharing some excellent goal-setting Tips and Tricks. Adamant on breaking the all-time sales record of $310,000 at Student Works, Amer upped the stakes significantly by setting a sales target of $500,000!  Should you set a goal that scares you to death? Will an audacious goal mo...