Leadership Is Changing

What characterizes an exemplary leader? Does it have to mean being famous? Hermann Simon argues otherwise. He tackles what characterizes a leader - unity of purpose, the ambition to be the best in their own market, focus, and the ability to inspire others - and to him, he found those characteristics in hidden champions. Hermann Simon, PhD., is a world-renowned management thinker, consultant, prici...

We all know that being true to oneself is a virtue that one must have in order to truly inspire and make an impact, but what kind of mindset do we need to make this happen? My guest, John C. Morley, shares his insights about his experience in various industries and how leaders can take on the role of helping other people instead of merely taking on the position. John's story is an example of how a...

How often do you take a break? Do you allow yourself time to relax? In today’s busy world, it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day activities we immerse ourselves in to keep our work-life going. However, if we do not choose when to spend time resting, our bodies will choose the time for us. Allow yourself to recharge to be on top of your game. In this episode: I discuss why I believe that ta...

In this episode, Ruben shares his experiences as an Olympian, competing in four different Winter Olympics in four different decades. He discusses the importance of coaching relationships and how leaders must embrace change in order to stay relevant. Denis then interviews Ruben about his experiences and challenges as an Olympian. Why would anybody in his right mind want to jump on a sled and hurl h...

In today’s world, investing in yourself is the way to go in order to stay relevant and be empowered. Today, my guest, Tim Branyan, discusses the importance of mindfully consuming content and being surrounded by supportive people through your journey. Tim Branyan helps brands & content creators turn their influence into more income. He has launched hundreds of successful apps, developed hundred...

Did you know that there are currently over two million active podcasts in the world? Also, 82.4% of podcast listeners spent more than 7 hours a week listening to podcasts. With the launching of the 300th episode last Wednesday, Denis reflects on the journey and how important it is to set goals and then be consistent in achieving them in order to create real impact.  In this episode: I thank t...

In this special 300th episode, my guests Mike Handcock and Landi Jac and I discuss the need for leaders to adapt to changing times. We tackle how consistency is key to building a strong foundation, and how trust is one of the key conditions that need to be met for a company to be successful. Listen as they share the lessons learned when it comes to trusting one’s intuition and internal compass, as...

Providing great leadership is one of the most important things we can do to help our companies succeed. For this, leaders must have a good understanding of their career development. Also, leaders need to be able to delegate tasks and responsibilities and make sure that everyone understands their role and what their responsibility is in order to help the organization move forward.  Rick Girard...

It's been said that health is not a destination, it's a journey. And that's especially true when it comes to our mental, emotional and spiritual health. In this episode, we're going to talk about how to have healthy emotional, mental, and spiritual lives. I will give tips on how to set boundaries for ourselves, allow time to relax and recharge, and establish support systems as we take action. In t...

In today’s world, it is necessary for leaders to have a good understanding of technology and how it affects business. They also need to be able to connect with people on a human level so that they can understand what they're trying to do for them. And finally, they need to have humility because they're not always the loudest or best at communicating their thoughts to everybody. Jon Tsourakis is a...

If you are looking to learn more about how to be an effective leader in today's dynamic environment, much has to be considered including motivation, and consistency. In this episode, Curt explains how leadership development is so important today and how it's not just for the leaders in the organization. With how leadership is changing, we need to be adaptable in order to be successful in the futur...

Leaders need to be able to reflect on their past successes and failures in order to learn and grow. In this episode, I discuss how to make reflection a regular part of your leadership journey. We'll explore different ways to think about and approach reflection, as well as tools and tips for successfully implementing it into your leadership style. In this episode: I talk about how we can use reflec...

The number one question for companies to ask is, “What can we do for you?”. In today’s changing world, we need to adapt and understand the right ways to treat our teams to become effective leaders. Daniel Tolson adds that learning behavioral science and considering the needs of the employees are the way to becoming noteworthy leaders of this generation. As a business influencer, Daniel Tolson impa...

What’s the number one priority when it comes to leading? My guest, Patrick Touhey points out that the key is establishing good relationships. Leaders must realize the importance of working with people in harmony and this means understanding their demands and looking into the ways to make their lives at work more conducive to growth. When Patrick Touhey's brother, Hall of Fame basketball coach Kevi...

Do you take a time out? Creating space to think is more important than imagined. Perhaps you are saying, “I don’t have time for that!” Well, the biggest gift you can give yourself is allowing yourself time off. Because if we do so, we allow ourselves to establish clarity and execute more effectively. In this episode, I present the dangers of keeping everyone (including yourself!) busy all the time...

Leaders create such a huge impact in the lives of the people they lead and those surrounding them. How do we create significant value? Ashleigh Wilson highlights that it is a big no to sacrifice people's dignity or well-being in order to achieve success. Instead, it helps to look at the value of the human being, establish connections, and provide for their needs for both the individuals and the bu...

How do leaders navigate through change when it's so disruptive? Kurian M Tharakan, the author of The 7 Essential Stories Charismatic Leaders Tell, points out the power of telling stories and how leaders need to be aware of data and analytics in order to keep their customers safe and their employees thriving. Kurian M Tharakan is the founder of the sales and marketing strategy firm StrategyPeak Sal...

What does it take to get the best out of people? Well, firstly, they must be in the right roles. How do we ensure that? The last couple of years and because of this pandemic, CEOs may be asking themselves if they are in the right business and if they have the right organizational structure for growth. It all boils down to the leadership structure. In this episode, I target the pressing questions t...

It’s not enough to be the best at what you do. As a leader, you need to be the only one who does what you do! This is the idea that Roy Osing, the author of Be Different or Be Dead, lives by.  Roy is a former president, CMO, and entrepreneur with over 40 years of successful and unmatched executive leadership experience in every aspect of a business. As President of a major data and internet c...

We live in a technology and data-driven world. Marcus Glowasz believes that leaders have a chance now to harness technology to make more informed decisions that supersede our biases and inspire others to do the same. Marcus is a project management coach and trainer, helping project leaders and teams to future-proof their ways of delivering and managing projects.  He helps leaders drive change...

To be a great coach, you don’t have to have mentoring skills, but to be a great mentor, you need to have the ability to coach. What is the difference between coaching and mentoring? I get asked this question quite often, and I think the difference between the two is important to note to understand what somebody should be to you or what you should be to others. In this episode, I give an in-depth l...

All the great leaders of 2022 are doing something game-changing that is driving success where others are not. Adam Strong is known as the ‘Game Changer.’ He is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, international speaker, and Founder of ‘The Game Changers Experience’ podcast.  As a Former Elite Athlete that trained with Olympic and World Champions, he takes the same skill-set to teach business...

As a leader, you have a clear vision for the future; you rally the troops and pump them up… then what? Today, we will find out what a true visionary does with their team that sets everyone up for future success. Steve Fredlund spent 25 years in Fortune 500 companies, including Medtronic, 3M, Thrivent Financial, and Allianz. Steve’s 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience includes 6 boards of d...

Too many are jumping from one task to the next without taking the time out to reflect. It’s a recipe for failure when you don’t take stock and implement changes as you go. In this episode, I’m going to introduce the 3 x 3 Reflection Model. It’s all about asking yourself these 3 questions and reflecting on the answer. As simple as it seems, you’ll see it will have a massive impact in time, so let’s...

What would your organization look like if your whole team became just 1% better leaders? Negotiations, communications, leadership, career planning; do you have all these tools under your own belt? In this episode, Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit, will uncover the skill no one teaches.  From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authen...