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Anthony Vaughan is the Founder of The E1B2 Collective which stands for Employee 1st Business 2nd. It is a collective of brands and highly skilled, passionate, and driven professionals dedicated to changing the world of work for employees.

He is also the host of the E1B2 podcast that focuses solely on the unique tactics and authentic approaches that help leaders and brands create unique and effective culture/employee experiences.

He has been an entrepreneur since he was 19, and was able to build some brands early on in his career.

In our discussion we cover:

The reason behind the formation of his company E1B2 Collective and the mistakes he did in the past particularly in the people ops space.
My entrepreneurial and leadership journey that spans 25 years and the formation of my company Cantera Leadership, which was launched about 3 years ago.
The struggles that he went through as a leader as well as his learnings.
The importance of career mapping and putting employees first and servant leadership
The negative impact of micromanaging and the reason why leaders should understand the personality types of their employees
Employee engagement and the concept of firing leaders

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/dMQB48hYmvo

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Anthony Vaughan, go here:

The E1B2 Collective: https://e1b2.webflow.io/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-vaughan-8ba8a8172/

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Greg Ryder is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Operations for Bam Digital, which is a data-driven studio that creates digital solutions for the real estate industry.

He is a leader with extensive experience and a track record of success in the software and technology industry.

Listen to Part 2 of my interview with him and learn:

The next challenge he’s trying to overcome as a leader.
His thoughts on leadership revolution and quiet quitting.
What businesses should do to scale differently
More information about BAM Digital.
His answer to our fun question.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Link:

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Greg Ryder, go here:

Bam Digital: https://www.bamdigital.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregryder1

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Greg Ryder is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Operations for Bam Digital, which is a data-driven studio that creates digital solutions for the real estate industry.

He is a leader with extensive experience and a track record of success in the software and technology industry.

This is part 1 of my interview with him. In our discussion we cover:

His takeaways as he navigates into a leadership role.
The book his mom gave him that served as an eye-opener and that led to his interest to learn more about leadership.
His leadership approach and how he dealt with expectations from him as a leader.
The importance of not overthinking others’ perception of you but instead asking good questions during meetings or conversations with other leaders.
Where he got to expand his knowledge about business and leadership that made a great impact on his leadership journey.
How leading yourself and showing up everyday can contribute to the organization's success.
The challenges that leaders are dealing with.
The importance of planning the career growth of your employees.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Link:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/pv5mUpKKf64

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Greg Ryder, go here:

Bam Digital: https://www.bamdigital.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregryder1

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Dennis Kelly is the CEO of Postalytics, a fast growing software company that automates direct mail marketing, measures the results and connects it to CRM/Marketing Automation.

He was co-owner of Wireless City - a chain of 37 Verizon Wireless stores based in Florida, Massachusetts and Georgia. He has been a part of many businesses as well.

Listen to Part 2 of my interview with him and learn:

The biggest barrier that leaders have to overcome when they have to make a tough decision in their business.
The challenges he encountered in his business and leadership that forged him into the leader he is now.
The importance of being optimistic when you are an entrepreneur.
The transition of building the team culture from smaller organization to a larger organization.
His preference when hiring people.
His take in having business goals and the importance of being able to adapt to difficult situations and having mentors to challenge his assumptions.
His advice to other leaders and business owners.
His answer to our fun question.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/mH_2X8OXwWY

Part 2: https://youtu.be/NKq03ZPCvp8

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Dennis Kelly, go here:

Postalytics: https://www.postalytics.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dennisjohnkelly

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Dennis Kelly is the CEO of Postalytics, a fast growing software company that automates direct mail marketing, measures the results and connects it to CRM/Marketing Automation.

He was co-owner of Wireless City - a chain of 37 Verizon Wireless stores based in Florida, Massachusetts and Georgia. He has been a part of many businesses as well.

This is part 1 of my interview with him. In our discussion we cover:

His registered patents which are mostly related to software development.
An overview of his company Postalytics and his arrangement with Canada Post so that marketers can use Postalytics and Print & Mail locally in Canada
The significant moments in his career that have helped shaped his leadership approach and style.
The advice he would give to himself if he could go back in time.
The importance of choosing the right market for your products or services.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Link:

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Dennis Kelly, go here:

Postalytics: https://www.postalytics.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dennisjohnkelly

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We all know that everyone has different talents and areas of strength.

But what if you could use your natural strengths to make your home life and relationship with other people stronger?

In this episode 2 of “Stronger at Home” podcast, my wife Kendra and I, will take a look at 2 of our top 5 CliftonStrengths themes and relate it to “Balconies and Basements.”

Listen to this episode and learn:

The difference between “Balconies and Basements.”
Ben and Kendra’s experiences where their CliftonStrengths themes can be considered as Balconies and Basements. Instances where their strengths have given them more or less of what they want.
The impact of their strengths when interacting with their family and with other people.
The importance of recognizing when our behaviors are leading to the balcony or basement side of things.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your thoughts on the comments down below. Check out the links to the resources in the comment section.

If you have topics that you would like us to cover, feel free to comment or reach out to us.

Contact Cantera Leadership: ben@canteraleadership.com

Contact Kendra Dueck: kendradueck@outlook.com

Resources:

Strengths Based Parenting: Developing Your Children's Innate Talents by Mary Reckmeyer Ph.D.

YouTube Links:

Episode 1: https://youtu.be/yTnhkeCFWxI

Episode 2: https://youtu.be/yAYNG-xKj_I

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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This is the official launch of a new podcast, “Stronger at Home” where Kendra and I share our thoughts on CliftonStrengths and how it’s affecting our lives, marriage and family.

Listen to this episode and learn:

The overall initial reaction of Kendra when she took the CliftonStrengths assessment. - An exercise that you can use (whether you’ve taken CliftonStrengths assessment or not) to help you understand each other and the relationships that you have. You can incorporate your CliftonStrengths themes with the “The Best of Us” exercise which covers these 4 statements: (1) "You get the best of me when...," (2) "You get the worst of me when...," (3) "You can count on me to..." and (4) "This is what I need from you..."
Our response to “The Best of Us” exercise as we relate it to our life’s experiences.
The Top 5 CliftonStrengths themes of Kendra and I and how it has shown up in our relationship with our family and other people as a whole.
An overview of the “Try Softer” book by Aundi Kolber that Kendra is reading which covers the window of tolerance and how it impacts our actions.
To take a strengths based approach in your relationships.

And so much more…

Stay tuned and share your thoughts on the comments down below.

If you have topics that you would like us to cover, feel free to comment or reach out to us.

Contact Cantera Leadership: ben@canteraleadership.com

Contact Kendra Dueck: kendra.ordinarydays@gmail.com

Resources:

CliftonStrengths list of 34 themes: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx

"Try Softer" by Aundi Kolber. Available at the following:

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Try-Softer-Approach-Mode-Connection/dp/1496439651
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Try-Softer-Audiobook/1545913943?source_code=GO1DH13310082090OZ&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsdiTBhD5ARIsAIpW8CKnSAtW3CNuxihmmExC8rHU7cPedEMfuJa-MsQFZfXlLHlt-mL0X_IaAsHIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Audiobooks: https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/try-softer-a-fresh-approach-to-move-us-out-of-anxiety-stress-and-survival-mode-and-into-a-life-of-connection-and-joy/407040?refId=40779&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsdiTBhD5ARIsAIpW8CL5ekBjGDNmBwCFi9J-BDyd-43BiiFbIjSRNz9Ah40rZXFKN0_vWicaAikxEALw_wcB

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Episode 1 at Youtube: https://youtu.be/yTnhkeCFWxI

Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--and into a Life of Connection and Joy

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Priscilla McKinney is the CEO & Momma Bird of Little Bird Marketing which is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in content marketing, lead generation, branding and design.

Her other businesses include Clear Entertainment & Marketing Group, Skylark Advertising and Relay for Business.

She has a degree in Cultural Anthropology and also hosts 2 different podcasts, one called "Ponderings from the Perch" and the other is called "Digital Transformation Success."

Listen to Part 2 of my interview with her and learn:

Priscila's advice to business leaders regarding lead generation and branding that applies to any industry
About the value of knowing your ideal client
The system for marketing that their team developed, which is called SOAR (Strategy, Organization, Accountability, Repeatability)
Why businesses should invest in marketing
One thing she wish business leaders would think of
Her answer to our fun question

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Link:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/8Du0kM3nf8U

Part 2: https://youtu.be/TsTBr2lqz00

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Priscilla McKinney, go here:

Little Bird Marketing: littlebirdmarketing.com

Ponderings from the Perch podcast: podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com

Digital Transformation Success Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-transformation-success/id1572880791

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Priscilla McKinney is the CEO & Momma Bird of Little Bird Marketing which is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in content marketing, lead generation, branding and design.

Her other businesses include Clear Entertainment & Marketing Group, Skylark Advertising and Relay for Business.

She has a degree in Cultural Anthropology and also hosts 2 different podcasts, one called "Ponderings from the Perch" and the other is called "Digital Transformation Success."

This is part 1 of my interview with her. In our discussion we cover:

Her ideal client persona a.k.a. C-Suite Stacy.
The unfortunate incident where her creative studio was burned to the ground as a result of an F5 tornado. She was forged through that fire and had clarity on what she wanted to do.
The quote from Anton Chekhov "Any idiot can face a crisis. It's the day to day that'll wear you out." and how she relates it to real leadership.
The techniques to be able to survive the day to day challenges and why self-reflection is important.
Her encouraging words to other leaders struggling in their roles or are faced with similar challenges and assuring them that they are not alone and they’re gonna figure it out.

And so much more….

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Max Traylor is the Founder and CEO of Max Traylor Productized Consulting Services which helps marketing agencies productize consulting services. He helps consultants to focus, simplify their offering and charge a premium.

He is also the author of the book “Max Traylor’s Agency Survival Guide” where readers will learn how to navigate the three main business models that lead to residual income and personal freedom, along with why pricing premiums for traditional agencies have vanished, how to pivot your selling strategy and how to become indispensable to clients.

And since both of us have a podcast, we co-recorded this unique episode. So this turns out to be more of a conversation and less of a Q&A.

This episode is highly recommended especially for those small business owners who are looking to free up more of their time and also for those who want to level up their leadership knowledge.

Listen to this episode as we cover a wide variety of topics.

Below are the key takeaways or highlights of our conversation:

Max encourages people to put their personal life first and build some fun revenue streams that allow them to enjoy life.
My take on leadership is about trying to help people be the best version of themselves.
Leaders should plan how to lead intentionally. I recommend setting aside 10 minutes once a week of intentional leadership time and ask themselves, “What does it mean to be a better leader?”
Find out why Max only lasted 3 months in corporate and his experience that led him to end his optimism for organizations.
The influence that Max’s dad has unto him with regards to entrepreneurship. As well as building his mindset of putting his personal life first and building his business around that.
Hear some interesting statistics around leadership.
Max’s realization that the gift of an entrepreneur is you get to design a personali life that you want.
Do something that you’re passionate about so it doesn’t control your life.
Max’s definition of work-life balance.
Discover why I ventured into building a leadership development company.
Imposter syndrome, power of vulnerability and authenticity and self-leadership are also some of the items we discussed.
Learn the most important thing that I learned about leadership during my Master’s versus in the real world.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Link:

https://youtu.be/ShwNpZ5Skj0

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Max Traylor, go here:

Max Traylor Productized Consulting Services: https://www.maxtraylor.com/

Beers with Max: https://blog.maxtraylor.com/marketing-blog

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Hussein Hallak is the Founder and CEO of Next Decentrum, the launchpad for the world’s most iconic NFT products. He is also the Creative Director of Crypto Pharaohs, a collection of 7006 majestic NFT collectibles inspired by the rich history of ancient Egypt.

With over 25 years of experience in the world of innovation, technology and startups, it is no surprise that he has been featured in places like Forbes, BetaKit, Daily Hive, CBC. And in 2019, he was recognized as one of 30 Vancouver tech thought leaders and influencers to follow.

Listen to this episode of my interview with him and learn:

About his company, Next Decentrum, and why they pivoted from a blockchain company for education to building an NFT platform.
The biggest challenges of NFT, blockchain, and cryptocurrency technologies, and a brief history.
How blockchain will impact businesses 5 or 10 years from now and how it creates a world where people can easily move their finances, assets, and identities between multiple marketplaces and properties online.
Why NFTs should not be considered an investment (if you’re not a trader per se). And why should you have a personal reason for embarking on a new and potentially risky venture.
The key element that makes a startup succeed and why some startups fail. As well as the different components of a startup that should be considered.
Biggest mistakes that people make and are mostly not prepared for when venturing into startups.
A deeper understanding of innovation and the different ways of how to be innovative.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/-wX_rengCcg

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Hussein Hallak, go here:

Next Decentrum: https://www.nextdecentrum.com/

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Kurt Schmidt is the President and Partner at Foundry, a strategy and custom design software agency that helps transform businesses through digital tools and applications. Foundry was listed in INC 5,000 fastest growing companies for two years in a row, in 2020 and 2021.

He also hosts his own podcast, the Schmidt List which aims to inspire people who manage projects, build digital products, and lead teams in design and technology.

Listen to part 2 of my interview with him and learn:

Why you need to stop thinking about the “how” and more on the “why” so that your team can focus more on their key responsibilities.
The importance of utilizing different platforms to communicate a message.
The significance of being able to clearly define who you're going to work for, who you're going to do it for, and why you're doing it for them.
The rationale for recruiting top talent during a company’s early stages.

…and so much more!!!

Also, find out his response to our surprise “fun” question at the end.

Stay tuned and share your comments down below

You can also check out my previous guesting in the Schmidt-List podcast with the topic on “The New Leadership Style 2021.”

Links:

https://youtu.be/z857kXI6bLU

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

Schmidt-List podcast: The New Leadership Style 2021 featuring Ben Dueck

https://youtu.be/w75_hHXNsm8?list=PL-PDaIvTGbC0JC_M4wUm5CKg4GX52_slX

To find out more about Kurt Schmidt, go here:

Foundry: https://www.foundrymakes.com/

Schmidt-List: https://www.schmidt-list.com/

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He also hosts his own podcast, the Schmidt List which aims to inspire people who manage projects, build digital products, and lead teams in design and technology.

This is part 1 of my interview with him. In our discussion we cover:

His leadership style when it comes to working with his team.
The importance of showing his vulnerable side to the people working for him.
Why over-communicating is the most honest approach that will give you the ability to have a good night's sleep.
The reason why organizations should put an effort in management training to prepare people for the challenges that comes with leading a team.
How to be an intentional leader and why intentional conversations are beneficial for establishing good working relationships with employees.
The advice he gives to new leaders on how to lead more effectively.
The significance of a mindset shift and forming bonds with one another in an organization.

…and so much more!!!

Stay tuned and share your comments down below

You can also check out my previous guesting in the Schmidt-List podcast with the topic on “The New Leadership Style 2021.” Link in the comment section:

Links:

https://youtu.be/TpaxOeYTADw

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

Schmidt-List podcast: The New Leadership Style 2021 featuring Ben Dueck

https://youtu.be/w75_hHXNsm8?list=PL-PDaIvTGbC0JC_M4wUm5CKg4GX52_slX

To find out more about Kurt Schmidt, go here:

Foundry: https://www.foundrymakes.com/

Schmidt-List: https://www.schmidt-list.com/

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Over the years, Polly Craik has been involved in a variety of business and community-based groups, as stated below:

One of the co-founders of Vexxit, an online platform that uses machine learning technology to help connect people with professionals in a way that is easy, efficient, and rewarding.
Currently a director of the Exchange Income Corporation.
She also spent over 30 years as the President and CEO of Fine Line Solutions. It was a company that helped nonprofits improve their relationships with donors.
Former Chair of the Board of Directors to the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation
A Director in the Business Council, Manitoba

Listen to Part 2 of my interview with her and learn the:

Value of building your network, both for your business and for yourself.
Most important questions that leaders need to be asking themselves during this current business climate.
Reason why Polly believes so much in committing to consistency and the importance of keeping up on things that will impact the business in the long run.

She also responded to our question regarding the type of the dish that will be named after her.

Enjoy listening in, and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/r9NRPiG5WYc

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Vexxit, go here: https://vexxit.com/

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Over the years, Polly Craik has been involved in a variety of business and community-based groups, as stated below:

One of the co-founders of Vexxit, an online platform that uses machine learning technology to help connect people with professionals in a way that is easy, efficient, and rewarding.
Currently a director of the Exchange Income Corporation.
She also spent over 30 years as the President and CEO of Fine Line Solutions. It was a company that helped nonprofits improve their relationships with donors.
Former Chair of the Board of Directors to the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation
A Director in the Business Council, Manitoba

Listen to Part 1 of my interview with her and learn the:

Similarities and differences of leading a profit and a non-profit organization
Traits of a strong leader that should be emulated.
Reason why employees follow true leaders aside from the hierarchy that they have in an organization.
Biggest challenge that companies are facing today and what should leaders do to overcome it.
Rationale behind why Polly would not change anything from her past experiences.

And so much more….

Enjoy listening in, and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/nBO5nXUn5KI

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about Vexxit, go here: https://vexxit.com/

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Kim Ulmer is the Regional President of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut and Western Ontario. She has been a part of RBC for over 30 years and leads a workforce of 2,600 employees who are dedicated to working together, to meet and exceed the needs of their valued retail, small business, and commercial clients.

She plays an active role in the Asper MBA executive mentorship program at the University of Manitoba and many other community involvements as well. She also holds an MBA from Dalhousie University and calls Winnipeg her home.

Listen to this part 2 of my interview with her and learn:

The difference between diversity and inclusion and how it can bring about innovation and positive results to the organization as a whole.
The important components of decision making frameworks that should be embodied by the organization.
What to do in case you get feedback that isn’t very positive or when things aren’t progressing as planned.
Key pointers needed to be able to coach leaders and have an impact on results through leaders, and the factors that make getting results difficult.
Which brings more benefit to the company. Is it perfect strategy or perfect execution?
How allowing some room for mistakes can establish a company culture of learning and growing
The skills that leaders need in order to succeed

She also answered our question on where she will take her team on a Leadership Retreat.

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Link:

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Links:

https://youtu.be/2LYwrgN3XqA

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about RBC, go here: https://www.rbc.com/about-rbc.html

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Listen to this part 1 of my interview with her and learn the:

Most challenging moments in her leadership career that stood out to her and how she reacted in that particular situation.
Analogy between life’s experience with that of a dinosaur’s tail.
Role of mentorship in developing leaders and how she integrated this into her leadership.
Qualities of a true mentor that you should be looking for.
Advice Kim Ulmer and her CEO Dave McKay will give to the youth regarding leadership or career.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/LE3qW2bl9Nc

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about RBC, go here: https://www.rbc.com/about-rbc.html

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Paul Soubry is the President and CEO of New Flyer Industries (NFI), one of the world leaders in transportation technology. Prior to working in NFI, he served as President and CEO of StandardAero.

Paul leads a worldwide organization of over 8000 employees but his leadership gems apply to leaders from organizations of all sizes.

His favorite quote:

“ High tide raises all boats.”

Listen in to this part 2 of the interview and hear his tidbits on:

What leaders need to do differently during times of crisis - the values of humility, transparency, and engagement.
How we can empower younger leaders towards success.
Role of diversity and inclusion in organizations.
Learning through community involvement.

And so much more….

He also answers who would play him in a movie and provides an interesting answer.

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/gcyJAyUu9VY

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

Follow Ben on social media:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership

To find out more about New Flyer Industries, go here: https://www.nfigroup.com/

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Paul Soubry is the President and CEO of New Flyer Industries (NFI), one of the world leaders in transportation technology. Prior to working in NFI, he served as President and CEO of StandardAero.

He has received several recognitions and was named Canada’s Top CEO of the Year by National Post in 2016.

Paul leads a worldwide organization of over 8000 employees but his leadership gems apply to leaders from organizations of all sizes.

He has led NFI through huge challenges and continues to lead well through COVID.

His favorite quotes:

“ You Can Sometimes Fool the Fans, But You Can Never Fool the Players.” - Jack Stack, The Great Game of Business: The Only Sensible Way to Run a Company

“It’s amazing what could be accomplished when nobody cares who gets the credit.”

Listen in to this part 1 of the interview and hear his tidbits on:

The importance and challenges in communication...ensure understanding and learning!
The leadership principles he has integrated in his life and career that helped in his growth and success.
The difference between leadership and management.
The importance of being authentic with your customers to maintain the company’s credibility.
The only real source of competitive advantage is people.
The hardest lesson he learned as a leader.
The reason why people should learn to understand the WHY.
The significance of being part of the solution instead of just complaining.
People are a product of their environment.
The leader being always on stage.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/0E0fYvSBoL0

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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To find out more about New Flyer Industries, go here: https://www.nfigroup.com/

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Former politician and current community leader, Kevin Chief, continues to drop leadership wisdom in this second part of the video interview I had with him in the spring of 2021.

As an Indigenous leader, Kevin's view on the role of community in developing leaders is AWESOME. His words are inspiring and challenging all at the same time.

Hear him talk about:

Being a role model and building structures to give young people the opportunity to be positive role models.
Why role models are a fundamental part of the community.
Leaving room for OTHER voices and being a leader who strengthens others.
Helping others by giving your time.
His answer to our fun question.

And so much more….

Find Part 1 to hear more awesomeness from this great leader.

Stay tuned and tell me what you think in the comments.

Links:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/y_AOXb-c8EM

Part 2: https://youtu.be/4XGAFnSE5Ls

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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You can find out more about Kevin Chief using the following links:

https://twitter.com/kevin_chief

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinchief/

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Kevin Chief is passionate about the role of community in leadership - community helps form leaders, and leaders help influence communities.

He was born and raised in Winnipeg’s North End, and has considerable public sector and community experience. Some of which are the following:

Former Vice President at the Business Council of Manitoba
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba for six years representing Point Douglas
Currently works in the field of education, training and employment.
Part of the Norman Chief Memorial Dancers and is known as a high steppin’ square dancer

Kevin brings the perspective of someone who is Indigenous, a community leader, and a former MLA.

His story is amazing.

His impact is amazing.

I consider myself blessed to have been able to have such a great conversation with him.

This is Part 1 of 2 of this interview. Take a listen and learn the:

Pivotal moments in his development as a leader and as a person and how he has built a strong sense of belonging.
The importance of not declining a friend’s invitation to see how they pray and where they worship even if they have a different faith or background.
Distinctives of indigenous approach in leadership as being the value of truth and humility.
Perception of leadership as people stepping forward as well as people stepping back.
Role that hope plays in communities and how can leaders navigate through tough times.
Impact his teacher had on him realizing his full potential.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and tell me what you think in the comments.

Links:

https://youtu.be/y_AOXb-c8EM

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

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You can find out more about Kevin Chief using the following links:

https://twitter.com/kevin_chief

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinchief/

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How important is it for leaders to be authentic and humble? How important are the people around you when you're a leader?

This is Part 2 of my recent interview with world-class leader, Mark Chipman.

Mark Chipman is best known as the Chairperson of True North Sports and Entertainment, the company which owns the Winnipeg Jets.

He is a businessman, holds a law degree from University of North Dakota and has also received many accolades throughout his career, one of which was that he was made a member of the Order of Manitoba in 2012.

But more importantly, he is an excellent leader who has a huge heart for people. His authenticity and graciousness shone through during our conversation.

My biggest takeaway was how Mark values humility in his leadership.

I was honoured to have a chance to hear his thoughts on leadership. I wish the conversation could have lasted way longer!

Some key quotes:

"You manage things, you lead people."

“Intentional means understanding what your shortcomings are and is something you commit to over a long term.”

In Part 2, Mark talks about:

The greatest myth about leaders who have 'made it'.
His largest leadership challenge he had to overcome and the role his father played in empowering him and conditioning his mindset.
How a remarkable culture has driven the success of their company.
His advice to leaders.
The song that best represents his leadership philosophy.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

Part 1: https://youtu.be/Qlm0lpzFLn4

Part 2: https://youtu.be/Z0cU4-bbi8Q

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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To find out more about True North Sports and Entertainment, go here: https://www.tnse.com/

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How important is it for leaders to be authentic and humble?

Mark Chipman is best known as the Chairperson of True North Sports and Entertainment, the company which owns the Winnipeg Jets.

But more importantly, he is an excellent leader who has a huge heart for people. His authenticity and graciousness shone through during our conversation.

My biggest takeaway was how Mark values humility in his leadership.

I was honoured to have a chance to hear his thoughts on leadership. I wish the conversation could have lasted way longer!

Some key quotes:

"Leaders create leaders."

"Leaders need to lead their own lives."

“True leadership is service.”

In Part 1 (Part 2 to be released soon), Mark talks about:

Challenges that leaders need to overcome.
Leadership not being a rank.
Leaders needing to lead their own lives.
Characteristics of leaders who excel in their role.
Being HUMBLE as a leader.
Leaving a legacy in the people around you.
The importance of consistently reminding the people around you of their worth and their potential.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/Qlm0lpzFLn4

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

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To find out more about True North Sports and Entertainment, go here: https://www.tnse.com/

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This is the second part of the amazing interview with James Alisch, Managing Director of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?

Be sure to find part one and hear the first half of the interview - https://youtu.be/y6AK6CURyKY

In this segment, James highlights some great insights for leaders:

Helping young leaders understand what it means to 'get in the game'.
He talks about his own ONE key factor in how he was able to grow his own impact and career.
He shares about which Winnipeg Jets players he would want to grab lunch with, past and present.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/HLDzHYxCNCI

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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Find James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesalisch/

1-800-Got-Junk?: https://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en

O2E Brands: https://www.o2ebrands.com/

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James Alisch is a leader who has impacted the lives of many other leaders.

He has a passion for seeing others excel and is gifted at challenging and encouraging other leaders on their path.

James is the Managing Director of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, an O2E Brands company working toward the goal of growing from a $400,000,000 company to over a billion dollars in revenue over the next 5 years.

Even with such a lofty goal the people within the company are what is important to James.

This is Part 1 of our fantastic interview.

Part 2 will be released soon.

Some highlights of Part 1

His journey and career as a leader.
The key principles that James has identified in his years of experience (setting expectations, moving quickly, the value of culture).
Advice for scaling up your business (his book recommendations: The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding and The E-Myth Revisited), including knowing your brand, systematizing your business, and knowing your customer.
Being RELENTLESSLY committed to delivering a better experience.

And so much more….

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/y6AK6CURyKY

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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Find James on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesalisch/

1-800-Got-Junk?: https://www.1800gotjunk.com/us_en

O2E Brands: https://www.o2ebrands.com/

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Kent Dueck is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Inner City Youth Alive, an organization serving the youth through drop in, race car club, camp, leadership development and many other initiatives for 34 years. Inner City Youth Alive provides a safe, active and nurturing environment for children and youth, many of whom experience poverty, abuse and neglect.

He also has a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership.

Kent has been through the trenches in the work he has done in one of the poorest communities in Canada. His leadership approach is one of compassion, excellence, and integrity.

Tune in to hear more about his journey and find out:

The one decision he wished he could have made differently.
His model in his leadership role and the importance of collaborative leadership.
Who are the people he surrounds himself with and why does he consider charity as a business.
How can leaders help others who are hurting and learn the principles behind power and proximity.
Why he doesn’t agree that people should not bring their personal life to work and what does he mean when he said that “Leaders heal last.”
His advice to others about being a leader.
How can he encourage leaders to deal with the dark side of leadership and why should leaders not take themselves too seriously.
The reason why who we have become is more important than our accomplishments when we reach our retirement stage.

And so much more….

Be sure to listen to the last question where he invites Bono to visit the drop-in!

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/bHZcrLCi1p8

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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Links to learn more about Kent Dueck:

Inner City Youth Alive: https://www.icya.ca/

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Hon. Kelvin Goertzen who served as Deputy Premier of Manitoba and later as Premier joined me to discuss leadership.

He has previously served as the Minister of Health, Seniors and Active Living, the Minister of Education and Training, the Minister of Legislative of Public Affairs and has been the Minister responsible for Immigration.

He also had the honor of serving as the MLA for the Steinbach constituency since 2003.

His community and provincial service have earned him many awards including the H.O.P.E. Medal of Honour by the Lions Club of Manitoba as well as the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Governor General of Canada.

Note: On the date of recording, Minister Goertzen held a different position in the Manitoba Government.

Mr. Goertzen's thoughts on leadership as a public servant are very thoughtful. His position means he can't please everyone, yet he uses grace and patience to try and be an influencer of others.

Listen to this episode of my interview with him and learn:

Why leadership is self-sacrificing and self-rewarding at the same time and why you should not be threatened when your people reach their full potential.
Vision casting as the hardest part of being a leader and why you should include your team early on in this process.
The best part of being a leader is reaching a certain maturity level in the organization where people can voice out their opinions / ideas.
How does he navigate the challenges that arise when there are sometimes vastly different opinions and viewpoints on certain topics and policies in his role as an elected official in a leadership role and why it’s important to recognize that you’re not going to satisfy everybody.
That trusting the process will bring you comfort that you made the decision the right way.
The advice that he gives to other leaders as we continue to navigate the world of the pandemic and the importance of protecting your family and those closest around you amidst all these.
How his faith commitment relates to his role as a leader.
If his job is not the thing that he values the most then what is it?
His answer to our fun question.

And so much more…

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/mohz6HYtEQI

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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Kate Decker is the Founder of Institute of Athletic Movement (IAM), holds several certifications and is an educator; speaker; life, strength & speed coach; & Ortho/Sports MyoTherapist.

In the sports arena, she has worked with Olympians from 7 different sports. She also has worked with NFL players from 15 different teams as well as collegiate athletes from 30 different universities. The Philadelphia Eagles, Temple University, USATF, UNC, and CCU have all signed contracts with her.

Listen to this episode of my interview with her and learn:

To look into the leaders around you as they exemplify the leadership qualities of integrity, honesty, authenticity, person of strong values and lifting others up.
The things she does to be intentional in developing herself and how many education hours she spends for continuous learning and what leadership books she reads.
How her husband is helping her develop her leadership skills and how to be a better person overall.
Why asking questions is important.
The hardest part of being a leader that definitely struck her to the core especially if she sees the potential in a person.
What advice she would give to leaders and why taking the first step, whether it’s a baby step or a huge leap is important.
Who are the leaders that she respects and admires and why, as well as the legacy her father left.
Her answer to our fun question.

And so much more…

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Here's the recipe for the brownies she talks about: https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/no-flour-black-bean-brownies/

Links:

https://youtu.be/nsxIAJO1-eQ

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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Links to learn more about Kate Decker:

Institute of Athletic Movement: https://www.instituteofathleticmovement.com/

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Derek Earl is the Vice President of World Trade Center (WTC) Winnipeg which provides support to Manitobans who want to establish a business and for businesses who want to expand beyond Manitoba. WTC Winnipeg also assists international companies interested in conducting business in Manitoba. He has been in the company for 12 years.

He is also the Founder and Chair of the Board for BizforClimate which is a business-led movement promoting action to address climate change and providing solutions that scale to the economy at large. Companies from all sectors, including Cantera Leadership, are voicing their support for climate action by signing the Climate Action Pledge.

Listen to this episode of my interview with him and learn:

His insights on leadership that sums up to the positive impact you contributed to the world.
Servant leadership on what it is and what it is not.
The things he does to be intentional in growing not just as a leader but as a person and how and why he focuses on his personal development.
Why the people part of leadership is the hardest part of being a leader.
Why taking the time to know yourself is one of his advice to other leaders.
How his passion and vision relate to his journey as a leader.
The thing that motivates him and how it aligns with strengths.
His answer to our fun question.

And so much more…

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/jobjE4Pzj2U

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/

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Links to learn more about Derek Earl:

World Trade Centre - Winnipeg: https://www.wtcwinnipeg.com/

BizforClimate: https://bizforclimate.com/

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The first episode of Ten Minute Leader! In this episode, I got the privilege of sitting down with Rob Read over Zoom and asking him some questions about leadership.

Rob Read is the CEO and Founder of Bison Fire Protection Inc. They are a leader in safety and Fire Prevention in Manitoba and are dedicated to providing complete fire systems to their customers for over 20 years.

Listen to this episode of my interview with him and learn:

His insights on leadership that for some it comes out naturally while others need to undergo training to develop that skill.
The things he does to be intentional in growing himself as a leader.
The importance of putting into application the learnings and not just consuming information.
The hardest part of being in a leadership role.
His advice to other leaders.
Why building a culture of trust in your team is crucial.
Who is the leader that he respects and admires and why.
His answer to our fun question.

And so much more…

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

https://youtu.be/hFn7moR5uHQ

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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Links to learn more about Rob Read:

Bison Fire Protection Inc.: https://www.bisonfire.com/

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Hi everyone! My name is Ben Dueck and I am the President / Founder of Cantera Leadership and the host of “The 10-Minute Leader” podcast.

Allow me to share with you a little background of myself.

Because of my passion for developing leaders, I went and got a Master of Arts degree in Leadership and has continually expanded my ability to maximize one's leadership effectiveness.

I’m a Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths coach, Leadership Workshop Facilitator and Consultant and has over 20 years of Leadership Development experience

I have facilitated countless workshops, and love being part of transforming others.

Tune in to find out more about Cantera Leadership, Clifton Strengths and The 10-Minute Leader podcast.

Stay tuned and share your comments down below.

Links:

The 10-Minute Leader YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJQn55GOMGuxq1pXNSGU5wpgwffT0jv7I

Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/

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