Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

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...

In today's short but powerful solo, Chris reveals a powerful two-step process for finding success. Firstly, Chris urges leaders to set a schedule, and stick to it, come what may. Setting a schedule with also allow you to maintain your focus on the crucial tasks that matter the most to you and your business. Once you have mastered the art of setting and sticking to a schedule, Chris shares his seco...

In this episode, Chris interviews Sean Kelly , Client Director, Gartner. Sean provides us with an insider’s peek into some of the world’s biggest organizations and reveals some best practices that enable these organizations to retain and attract the best talent. This show starts off with Sean recalling his life before Student Works. How did Sean evolve from a shy, introvert to a sales champion at...

In today's solo, Chris talks about the impact that personal development can have on your business. In order to demonstrate the importance of personal development in business, Chris recounts a past experience with a client. While dealing with a particularly obstinate client, Chris lost his cool and behaved in a manner which was quite unlike him. So, which are some of the main personality traits tha...

In this episode, Chris interviews Kory MacKinnon, a real estate strategist, author, and speaker who also runs a successful six-figure coaching business. In this show, Kory shares how a strategic and progressive mindset can help you build your own real estate investment portfolio. This show starts off with Kory sharing his background information and recalling his life before Student Works. What was...

In today's solo, Chris deviates from the norm to talk about a prevalent but often-ignored topic - disappointment. Whether you are a business leader or aspiring to be one, the sooner you learn to stomach disappointment, the better. Chris reveals that as a leader and entrepreneur, you will have to take tough decisions that further your business. Chris reminds us, that as leaders, it is not our job t...

In this episode, Chris interviews Jonathan Suter, co-founder, SimpleTax. Jonathan shares how grit, ingenuity and focus can help you quit your corporate job, follow your dreams, and start your business. This show starts off with Jonathan sharing his background information and his life before Student Works. Did Jonathan always have a huge appetite for hard work? Jonathan shares some inspiring (and f...

In this solo show, Chris reveals the many advantages of joining a Mastermind - and how doing so can help you better grasp the complex nuances of your business. Why did Chris join Entrepreneur's Organization nearly 25 years back? Does joining a Mastermind help you attain far greater clarity about your business? You will learn how a Mastermind like EO can give you a chance to interact with like-mind...

In this episode, Chris interviews Carolina Nieto, Driver of PWC’s NextGen program. Carolina shares some crucial human resource practices that make PWC truly a world-class organization. This show starts off with Carolina recalling her life before Student Works. What were some of her biggest frustrations? And, what important lessons did Carolina imbibe at Student Works which helped her later on in h...

In today's solo, we discuss why stepping out of your comfort zone is crucial for becoming the best version of yourself. Stepping into the unknown is not easy, and requires our undivided focus. The unknown requires us to overcome new challenges - which are often stressful experiences marked with bouts of uncertainty. However, the exhilaration of winning far surpasses these growth pains. This podcas...

In this episode, Chris interviews Yusudan Ren, Regional Sales Director, Sunlight Financial. Yusudan shares some interesting nuances of the insurance industry and dispels some common misconceptions in this informative show. This show starts off with Yusudan recalling his life before Student Works. Did Yusudan always foster entrepreneurial ambitions? What were some of his biggest frustrations while...

Good habits are the secret sauce that will propel you to success. In this short but powerful show, we share how you can cultivate and stick to good habits that can bring about a transformational change in your life. Firstly, Chris encourages listeners to recognize the power of good habits. What benefit will you derive on cultivating a good habit? Will a good habit help you develop new capabilities...

In this episode, Chris interviews Dawson Currie , Area Vice President - Manufacturing, Food & Beverage at NetSuite. Dawson shares some excellent insights for building a collaborative and goal-oriented work cultures. This show starts off with Dawson recalling his life before Student Works. Which important skills did Dawson hone at Student Works? You will learn the importance of developing a good wo...

We all know the importance of a good night's sleep. But buckling under work and family responsibilities, we often push ourselves and scrimp on our precious sleep.   In this show, Chris reveals why cutting down on your sleep is seriously detrimental - both to your health and career. Are you more likely to face health problems if you are not getting enough sleep? And, can less sleep really cause ser...