The Leadership Standard

Tune in to this latest episode of the Leadership Standard podcast and join host Jamie Mason Cohen , as he sits down with Erica Ehm, a renowned television host and entrepreneur. Erica's journey in the music industry began in high school, writing for her local newspaper, eventually leading to positions at CityTV and MuchMusic, where she became a prominent figure in live music television. Learn h...

🎙️ Elevate Your Leadership Game: Uncover the Strategies of a Visionary Entrepreneur! 🚀 Dive into a game-changing episode of the Leadership Standard podcast featuring the remarkable Mitch Joel. From rock band writing in the '80s to co-founding a digital marketing powerhouse, Joel's journey is a masterclass in creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge leadership. Building Powerhouse Partn...

In this episode of TEC Canada's Leadership Standard, host Jamie Mason-Cohen invites Dr. Preet Banerjee, a respected Canadian personal finance expert known for his work as a Globe and Mail columnist, host of OWN's TV show Million Dollar Neighbourhood, and author of the popular blog WhereDoesAllMyMoneyGo.com. Prepare for a thoughtful exploration into the hidden psychology of money, offering...

Join host Jamie Mason Cohen on an insightful episode of TEC Canada's The Leadership Standard podcast as he engages with distinguished speechwriter Simon Lancaster to uncover the secrets of effective leadership communication. In this thought-provoking conversation, Cohen and Lancaster delve into the historical foundations of communication, exploring the enduring relevance of Aristotle's eth...

Welcome to a no-nonsense exploration of leadership essentials on this episode of The Leadership Standard Podcast. Host, Jamie Mason Cohen, dives into the intricate world of leadership, human behaviour, and the often-overlooked power of regret with the brilliant mind, Daniel Pink . In this candid conversation, Daniel Pink, celebrated #1 New York Times bestselling author and speaker, pulls back the...

Join host Jamie Mason Cohen in an inspiring conversation with James Whitehouse, Head of Elmwood School and TEC Canada member. By tuning in to this episode of The Leadership Standard podcast, you’ll discover the secrets to raising the bar in education and leadership, exploring innovative strategies that empower the next generation for unparalleled success post-graduation. James challenges the statu...

Get ready to step into a world of transformation and inspiration with Stephen (Shed) Shedletzky—a visionary dedicated to shaping vibrant workplace cultures through the power of speaking up! Hosted by Jamie Mason Cohen, this episode takes you on a riveting journey with Shed as he delves deep into the profound significance of fostering a Speak Up culture within organizations. Discover how this cultu...

Join host Jamie Mason Cohen as he explores the world of executive search and leadership in a conversation with Brenda LaRose. Recognized as one of Canada’s most prominent specialists in Indigenous leadership and board diversity, Brenda brings 25+ years of experience across executive search, coaching, talent advisory, and governance. In this episode, Jamie and Brenda discuss a diverse range of topi...

Brewing Success: Jamie Schreder's Journey in Real Estate, Craft Beer, and Leadership In this episode of The Leadership Standard  podcast , Gair Maxwell sits down with  Jamie Schreder , President and Co-Owner of Royal Lepage Wolstencroft Realty and Co-Founder of  Camp Beer Co . Jamie Schreder’s impressive career in both the real estate and craft beer industries highlights his unique blend of bu...

Get inspired and learn from the best in this episode of The Leadership Standard podcast! Host Gair Maxwell sits down with Holly Green, a renowned Behavioral Scientist, Keynote Speaker, and Consultant.  Holly has a wealth of knowledge and experience, having worked with top leaders from various industries, including Navy SEALs, Top Gun Fighter Pilots, Olympic athletes, senior NFL referees, the...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard podcast, host Gair Maxwell chats with Zahrah Al-Harazi —Co-founder of MySkillit.com , bestselling author of “What It Takes” , TEDx speaker , and international speaker . A survivor of two civil wars, Al-Harazi immigrated to Canada with her three children in 1996. She had no higher education or connections and very little understanding of the business world...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard podcast, host Gair Maxwell chats with guests Sheldon Kennedy and Wayne McNeil of Respect Group Inc. On a mission to empower individuals to recognize and prevent bullying, abuse, harassment and discrimination (BAHD), Respect Group offers best-in-class interactive, online training courses to inspire a global culture of respect. To date, over two million org...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard podcast, host Gair Maxwell chats with guest Jill Van Gyn about launching Fatso in 2016 in the back of a health food restaurant in Victoria, BC. Before this, Jill had graduated in 2005 with a political science degree specializing in genocide studies. Grappling with drug and alcohol addictions, Jill entered recovery in 2010, and in 2015, she completed her M...

In this episode of The Leadership Standard podcast, host Gair Maxwell and guest Blaine Penny discuss his current focus as the CEO of Lumiio Inc. —helping patient organizations, academic research groups, and pharmaceutical companies design world-class digital health programs to accelerate outcomes that impact patient care. Blaine’s involvement in rare disease advocacy and research began in 2008 wit...

This episode of The Leadership Standard podcast with  host  Gair Maxwell features an inspiring conversation with Toni Desrosiers—a Canadian entrepreneur who disrupted the billion-dollar plastic wrap industry by inventing the first reusable beeswax food wrap: Abeego . Becoming the trailblazer of a global movement, Toni has been featured on Dragon’s Den (watch her pitch here !), won the 20...

This episode of The Leadership Standard podcast with host Gair Maxwell features an inspiring conversation with Kylie Woods , empowering voice for women in tech and Founder of Chic Geek —a welcoming non-profit organization and community for women exploring technology and entrepreneurship. Named one of Avenue Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 , Metro News’ “Calgary Heroes”, and Alberta Venture’s “Need to Kn...

This episode of The Leadership Standard podcast with host Gair Maxwell features an inspiring conversation with Yuri Elkaim , NY Times Novelist and CEO of Healthpreneur®. Yuri Elkaim's journey into health and business was inevitable. After dealing with a host of health issues as a teenager, he eventually lost all of his hair at 17 years old to an autoimmune condition. This, along with his passion f...

This episode of The Leadership Standard podcast with host Gair Maxwell features a candid conversation with Robin Bender, Founder of Mega Health at Work . When thinking about the future of your business, creating strategies for employee satisfaction is one of the main pillars of growth. When leadership falls short on these demands, businesses often suffer from absenteeism, challenges with employee...

In our latest episode of The Leadership Standard podcast, host Gair Maxwell sits down with Darrell Fox, Senior Advisor at the Terry Fox Research Institute and younger brother of Terry Fox. It was on April 12th, 1980, that Terry dipped his artificial leg into the Atlantic Ocean and proceeded to unite Canadians in a way never before, nor since, seen. When Darrell turned 17, he joined his brother Ter...

Leadership in the Age of Digital Transformation with Dr. Rafiq Ahmad Dr. Rafiq Ahmad believes that smart manufacturing and production systems based on data, sensors, automation, green technologies, and AI are key to the innovation and sustainability of future industries and society. In this episode of TEC Canada 's The Leadership Standard podcast, host Gair Maxwell and Dr. Rafiq Ahmad discuss digi...

How have 15,000+ CEOs boosted their organization's sales and performance? They followed the advice of MIT and Johns Hopkins researcher, Don Schmincke. In this episode of The Leadership Standard podcast hosted by Gair Maxwell , Don Schmincke helps executives accelerate business performance and reveals how to effectively lead organizational change, develop strategy and create and manage great teams....

As the CEO of  ESG Global Advisors Inc. , TEC member Sarah Keyes, CPA, CA is a leading expert in environmental, social, and governance issues for the Canadian business community. In addition to serving as a member of the Institute for Corporate Directors Climate Strategy Advisory Board for the World Economic Forum 's Climate Governance Initiative, Sarah is also on the Board of Leading Change a...

Cynthia Barnes is an award-winning sales influencer, keynote speaker, LinkedIn Top Voice, and the founder and CEO of both the National Association of Women Sales Professionals and the Barnes Sales Institute. From sales prospecting to closing deals, Cynthia’s tips and expertise are key for helping today’s sales professionals stay informed and get ahead. She has spent the past two decades studying t...

“The content tilt is that area of little to no competition on the web that actually gives you a chance to break through the noise and be relevant. It’s what makes you so different that your audience notices you and rewards you with its attention.” – Joe Pulizzi Joe Pulizzi is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and fellow podcaster. He’s the founder of multiple startups, including the Content Market...

Do you know the best ways to market your business? This episode of TEC Canada's The Leadership Standard podcast features a captivating conversation with guest Michael Brenner – revealing the key marketing strategies and tactics that any forward-thinking business leader needs to have on their radar. Michael Brenner is a Best-Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and CEO of Marketing Insider Group provid...