Episode 03: The Relationship Between Influence and Connections featuring Simon Kardynal
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Episode 03: The Relationship Between Influence and Connections featuring Simon Kardynal

Often, either as leaders or followers, we don’t see or realize the immediate impact that we are making. In the moment (you will hear and see this a lot from me), it’s very hard to recognize that what we are doing has immediate broader ramifications than the small task being performed “right now”. But, as a leader, especially at the early (junior) stages of a leadership career, we have the most direct and powerful influence on our people.

In this episode we will discuss where leadership influence began and when does it stop (Hint: It never stops) and the importance of building connections with your team. We will do this by telling a not so successful story, followed by a success story. We will use these stories to provide some tips and tricks to help you put another tool in your leadership toolbox and help you have more success stories than cringe-worthy ones.

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Episode 02: You’re the New Team Lead? Guess what? You’re NOT alone! featuring Megan Boire, Simon Chiu, and Derek Stratton
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Episode 02: You’re the New Team Lead? Guess what? You’re NOT alone! featuring Megan Boire, Simon Chiu, and Derek Stratton

Being the boss can seem daunting, especially if it’s the first few times you’ve been formally in charge. Often, your people are those that you have worked with for years on many projects, and then Bam! You are the leader. You are making the tough calls, handing out birthday cake, consoling people, disciplining the people who are still your friends, answering questions, all of it, all the time.

In this episode, we will talk with leaders about the challenges of being a new leader, how to overcome the obstacles of suddenly being your friends’ boss, and tactical leadership in general.

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Trailer #4: Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front
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Trailer #4: Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front

Leadership is bloody, and arguably, the leaders who get the bloodiest are the emerging leaders. You know who I’m talking about, these are the people who tend to be the newest leaders. They have to balance direction from higher management and the needs/desires of the followers. In short, they are the leaders who are in the trenches, making decisions, and steering the boat, often with limited leadership experience as they lead from the front.

Trench Leadership is about all of us sharing our knowledge and experiences in a fresh and honest manner so that we can all learn from each other, and hopefully have some fun along the way.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast from the Front, will launch on Monday, July Twelfth with three full episodes, and I can’t wait to start learning and leading with you from the front, see you then!

I’m excited to start learning and leading with all of you!!!!

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Trailer #3: Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front
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Trailer #3: Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front

Leadership is bloody, and arguably, the leaders who get the bloodiest are the emerging leaders. You know who I’m talking about, these are the people who tend to be the newest leaders. They have to balance direction from higher management and the needs/desires of the followers. In short, they are the leaders who are in the trenches, making decisions, and steering the boat, often with limited leadership experience as they lead from the front.

Trench Leadership is about all of us sharing our knowledge and experiences in a fresh and honest manner so that we can all learn from each other, and hopefully have some fun along the way.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast from the Front, will launch on Monday, July Twelfth with three full episodes, and I can’t wait to start learning and leading with you from the front, see you then!

I’m excited to start learning and leading with all of you!!!!

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Trailer #2: Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front
Emerging Leaders, Leadership Simon Kardynal Emerging Leaders, Leadership Simon Kardynal

Trailer #2: Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front

Leadership is bloody, and arguably, the leaders who get the bloodiest are the emerging leaders. You know who I’m talking about, these are the people who tend to be the newest leaders. They have to balance direction from higher management and the needs/desires of the followers. In short, they are the leaders who are in the trenches, making decisions, and steering the boat, often with limited leadership experience as they lead from the front.

Trench Leadership is about all of us sharing our knowledge and experiences in a fresh and honest manner so that we can all learn from each other, and hopefully have some fun along the way.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast from the Front, will launch on Monday, July Twelfth with three full episodes, and I can’t wait to start learning and leading with you from the front, see you then!

I’m excited to start learning and leading with all of you!!!!

Read More
Trailer #1: Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front
Emerging Leaders, Leadership Simon Kardynal Emerging Leaders, Leadership Simon Kardynal

Trailer #1: Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front

Leadership is bloody, and arguably, the leaders who get the bloodiest are the emerging leaders. You know who I’m talking about, these are the people who tend to be the newest leaders. They have to balance direction from higher management and the needs/desires of the followers. In short, they are the leaders who are in the trenches, making decisions, and steering the boat, often with limited leadership experience as they lead from the front.

Trench Leadership is about all of us sharing our knowledge and experiences in a fresh and honest manner so that we can all learn from each other, and hopefully have some fun along the way.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast from the Front, will launch on Monday, July Twelfth with three full episodes, and I can’t wait to start learning and leading with you from the front, see you then!

I’m excited to start learning and leading with all of you!!!!

Read More