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Workday PlaydateWorkday Playdate244: What Leadership Lessons Can You Learn from Parenting a Strong-Willed Child? A Conversation with My DadWhat does planning your week around a McDonald’s lunch date with your daughter have to do with top leadership qualities? More than you think. And Erin’s dad, Fred Holbrook, is here to tell the tale. Fred worked in accounting, operations management, and owned his own appliance services business. He’s now retired—but does consulting on the side—and loves being a grandpa. Erin and Fred discuss: How being the parent of a strong-willed child (Erin, lol) helped him become a better leader How to balance being a leader and a parent W...2024-06-2638 minManaging A CareerManaging A CareerBeing A AAA Talent - MAC057I was reading an article on LinkedIn by Christine Laperriere that was titled "How to get on the AAA team".  This article talks about how a new leader could build a AAA team - a team with the three A's: Accountability, Autonomy, and Authority.  From a leader perspective, it's important to build a team that everyone wants to be on, but what about you as an individual, if you are a AAA talent, you can help your leader attract other AAA talent to your team.  In this week's episode, I'm going to talk about what it takes for you to...2024-06-1705 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe lessons that live onIn Episode 71 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine sits down with Jay Miller, CEO at marketing consulting firm, Kyber.  But interestingly, Jay’s best boss has nothing to do with marketing.  Jay talks about working under a general contractor when he was in college, and what that leader taught him about having a solid work ethic, the right way to treat employees, and why it’s important to always do your best work.  Listen in to hear more about the lessons Jay learned from his best boss that still have a major impact...2024-05-2239 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverSuccess starts with respectIn Episode 70 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks to Dr. Paul Marciano, a leading authority on employee engagement and retention, and published author of books such as Let’s Talk About It: Turning Confrontation into Collaboration at Work and Carrots and Sticks Don’t Work: Build a Culture of Employee Engagement with the Principles of RESPECT. As Dr. Paul puts it, “When people feel respected, they engage. When they feel disrespected, they disengage with their boss and organization.” Listen in to learn why Dr. Paul thinks performance reviews should go the way of the dinosau...2024-04-2435 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe chameleon bossIn Episode 69 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Frank Orlowski, managing director of Alvarez & Marsal, and president and founder of Ation Advisory Group. Frank shares the experience he had with a boss who taught him everything he knows about doing business in other parts of the world. He supported him in effectively conducting business by helping him understand the intricacies of different cultures and showed him how to adapt his communication to build impactful connections and drive results. Listen in to learn why his immediate feedback helped Frank adapt quickly, how he...2024-03-2730 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverPerfecting emotional professionalismIn Episode 68 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine is joined by Brittany S. Hale, CEO and founder of BND Consulting Group.  Brittany shares the story of her “best boss ever,” Frank, who she met when she was an attorney.  Explaining how Frank’s affinity for leadership was clear from the very beginning, she says he was someone who set an example for the “emotional professionalism” that was expected in the organization. This was essential to creating a culture where growth could flourish, where Brittany felt comfortable taking ownership of any mistakes so that they could be rec...2024-03-1331 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe boss that guides youIn Episode 67 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Tom Shields, co-founder of Shields Group Search, joins Christine to talk about his best boss ever: Carolyn Kimmick. Tom talks about how Carolyn took him under her wing as he began his career in executive recruitment, teaching him how to manage difficult and high-stakes conversations with accomplished candidates.  Though Tom recalls Carolyn being a coach and mentor, he also recounts how she gave him the space to fail, so he could learn from his own mistakes.  Listen in to hear how this experience set up Tom for a...2024-02-2826 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverNew solutions for old challengesIn Episode 66 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine chats with Jason Gart, Vice President of History Associates Incorporated.  Jason talks about his current boss, Beth, who he describes as a transformational leader. She’s helped the business grow by rethinking how things are done–and has never hesitated to push others onto center stage. She helped the company raise its rates to make it significantly more profitable, while effectively communicating with clients who were happy to pay more for the incredible service they’d been receiving.  Listen to learn how Beth played a critical role in...2024-02-1334 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverLooking back on 2023: Part twoIn Episode 65, part two of our 2023 recap of the Best Boss Ever podcast, we continue to revisit a selection of our favorite episodes from last year, bringing together some of the most valuable insights, respected traits and unforgettable anecdotes that have shaped today’s leaders.   Listen in to hear why sometimes parents are the best (and most memorable) bosses, how the most impactful leaders trust their gut and their employees, and why it’s important to break the rules every once in a while. 2024-01-311h 00Best Boss EverBest Boss EverLooking back on 2023In episode 64, part one of our 2023 recap of the Best Boss Ever podcast, we look back on some of the year’s most memorable conversations and dive into the tidbits of wisdom today’s standout leaders learned from the bosses who showed them the ropes.  Listen in to see why difficult feedback is best delivered by leaders who’ve demonstrated genuine care for their teams, how productivity is made possible by unlocking someone’s motivations and ensuring they feel valued, and why you need to work hard to get the honest feedback that will propel your success. 2024-01-171h 01Best Boss EverBest Boss EverActions speak louder than wordsIn Episode 63 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Jessica Schultchen, director of strategic operations at the Government of Alberta and a former public-school teacher. Jessica’s had so many great bosses but speaks to one who’s really special–who went above and beyond. He was the principal when Jessica was a teacher and was a true “servant leader” who implemented the practice of lifelong learning.  She explains how he aligned the way he worked to the needs of each staff member for the greater good of the school and its students, how he help...2023-12-1221 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverTrue leadership is about everybody elseIn Episode 62 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks to Marianne Haegeli, director of learning and leadership at NSITE.  Marianne’s been fortunate enough to learn from three leaders who she’d describe as the best bosses ever. Each one had a huge influence on her career.  These three were the bosses that immediately figured out what made her tick so they could uplift her, showcased incredible integrity and transparency, took her expertise seriously, and weren’t afraid to think (and work!) outside the box. 2023-11-2923 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverLeveraging powerful personalitiesIn Episode 61 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks to Lule Demmissie, who is the U.S. CEO of eToro.  Lule shares her experiences with a number of leaders whose influences have been formative to her career growth and have shown that the best bosses elevate their unique qualities to help their teams shine.  She speaks to the importance of being generous with knowledge, how to build someone up while also delivering tough feedback, how strong personalities can complement one another, and why being a great boss is about so much more than the wo...2023-11-1526 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe impact of safetyIn Episode 60 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Naomi Titleman, founder, and principal of Collaborativity Inc., and co-founder of future foHRward.   Naomi shares her experience with one of her first bosses, Chuck, whom she started working with after moving to New York City.  As a brand-new consultant, she felt lost, but Chuck quickly took her under his wing and made her “part of his posse.” Chuck helped her find her footing, grow her confidence, and learn how she wanted to learn. He was the type of leader Naomi never felt she had to be...2023-10-3117 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverA guy named GuyIn Episode 59 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine talks to Joanna Track, founder of content marketing consultancy, Good Eggs & Co. A serial entrepreneur, Joanna has had an incredibly successful career, and she attributes a lot of her success to one of her very first bosses, Guy. In this episode, Joanna shares why Guy has had such an effect on her professional path and how he continues to impact the way she runs her business today. 2023-10-1819 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverProgress is progressIn Episode 58 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine talks to Atsushi Yasuda, president of AAM Revenue Strategy Consultants. Atsushi recalls some of the most important life lessons he learned from his “best boss ever”: his dad, Yoshitaka.  Even after 30+ years in the workforce, and countless great bosses, Atsushi says it’s still the lessons he learned at 17 when he worked with his dad at a sawmill in small town British Columbia that have stuck with him throughout his career.  Atsushi and Christine discuss the importance of hard work, humility, and why it’s critical to consist...2023-10-0315 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverWisdom from JoeIn Episode 57 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine chats with Brent Currie, SVP & Managing Director, Investment Distribution & Partnerships at Scotiabank.  Brent speaks to his experience working with Joe Brandt who, 15 years later, continues to have an impact on his team.  Brent and Christine talk about the “The 10 Rules of Managing People” that Joe created over the course of his career. They dive into the importance of expecting the unexpected, reading between the lines when communicating with team members, and how feedback that covers “the stuff around the edges” builds trust.  They also talk about...2023-07-1234 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe best antidote to imposter syndromeIn Episode 56 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Monica Stewart, Founder & CEO, 5ive Limes Consulting.  Monica shares her experience with the boss who hired her for her first sales role when she was fresh out of college. Early in her career, Monica was invited to attend a conference alongside her boss and was given a piece of advice that she describes as “the best antidote to imposter syndrome.” Rather than trying to impress, her boss told her to spend her time connecting. This experience changed how Monica saw herself as a professional in an irrev...2023-06-2141 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverIt’s okay to be imperfectIn Episode 55 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks with Jon Cogan, a marketing veteran who is now Principal of Sephrina Strategy. Jon shares the career-shaping experiences he had working with two outstanding bosses who believed in him, challenged him, and allowed him to make mistakes without fear of judgment. They talk about the impact of a boss that encourages ownership of ideas, the invaluable learning that takes place when leaders give their teams the go-ahead to act as the experts they are, and why we don’t have to be experts in everything to succeed.2023-06-0723 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverCreating a fear-free workplaceIn Episode 54 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Matt Stone, President & CEO at BehavioralOS®.   Matt works with executives to improve both their performance and the performance of their teams through high-growth conversations. He reflects on an amazing boss he had at the Oregon Department of Justice–one who stood out to him immediately and is someone he still uses to this day as a model for exceptional leadership. They talk about the impact of an always-authentic leader who had the ability to elevate vastly different types of personalities by creating a safe envi...2023-05-2428 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverUnlocking potential through allyshipIn Episode 53 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine chats with Vasie Papadopoulos, VP, Corporate Communications at Argyle. Vasie shares the experiences she had with an amazing leader from her last role, who championed allyship in a male-dominated industry.  Motivated to make positive changes within the company, Vasie was challenged to accomplish this in an environment where there was limited representation. Fortunately, Vasie’s boss actively listened and advocated for her to expand her breadth of experience and knowledge. Not only did this enable her to grow as a leader, but helped create a culture cha...2023-05-1029 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe competitive advantage of holistic wellnessIn Episode 52 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks with Serena Quaglia, VP, Strategy at TCS Marketing Systems.  Serena shares how the entire C-suite and management team of a major Las Vegas production show implemented holistic wellness policies, which gave every employee confidence and security in their well-being so that they could do their best work.  They discuss the competitive advantage that comes with a 360-degree approach to wellness, the power of communication and ownership, and how this environment unified teams and fostered a strong sense of purpose. 2023-04-2641 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe 6 C’s of inclusive leadershipIn Episode 51 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Patsy Doerr, Diversity, Inclusion, Talent and ESG leader.  Patsy shares stories about two leaders that shaped her leadership style who were inclusive, supportive and were respectful to everyone in their organization.  They discuss learning agility, what motivates employees and how they want to be developed, leaders who have courage, empathy and humility as well as the 6 C's of inclusive leadership. 2023-04-0526 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverWhat do you need from us?In Episode 50 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Stephen Tomicki, Senior Project Manager at AWT Environmental Services.  Stephen shares his experiences working with his current best boss, Robert Gaupp, who has supported and showed Stephen compassion and understanding as he fought cancer again in 2022.   They discuss companies and bosses who show up for their employees regularly and especially when a life catastrophe happens, creating a positive team environment, and the importance of figuring out what is being perceived versus what you think. 2023-03-2239 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverWilling to be a bufferIn Episode 49 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Maureen Cawley, Chief People Officer at Saatva.  Maureen speaks about how lucky she was that the first boss in her career was a best boss who was a tremendous developer of people, had ultimate patience, and was willing to be a buffer for his team.  Maureen shares an important nugget she learned about what it means to be strategic and they discuss letting your work serve you, the high cost of turnover, the impact of an alumni network to an employer brand and great leaders who have people follow th...2023-03-0823 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverGive to the universe and it gives backIn Episode 48 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Joshua Ehrlich, a fellow Leadership Coach with a psychology background.  Joshua speaks about three bosses who impacted him profoundly, one who showed his loving support and presence, another who helped his confidence and professional identity blossom and a third who taught him to listen in a different way.  They discuss the philosophy of giving, being mindful of ego, how culture is built on human connection not executive function and the concept of how leaders make people think, act and feel. 2023-02-2228 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThis is extreme integrityIn Episode 47 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews James Vasquez, Entrepreneur and Owner of Learn How to Start a Business.  James speaks about two key bosses that helped formulate his way of thinking as a leader.  He shares stories about a leader who was an effective written communicator and at stressful times ineffective, as well as a leader who showed fairness and extreme integrity.  They discuss looking at the process and taking the energy off blaming the people, as well as the power of gratitude and empathy and how this sets a positive mindset and culture of a b...2023-02-0842 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverBest Stories of Best Boss Ever 2022 - Part 2Episode 46: Part two of the best stories from the second season of the Best Boss Ever podcast - Christine's guests continue to share their stories and qualities of great leaders.  This recap highlights how best bosses impart knowledge, show curiosity, embrace the power of connection, inspire and motivate their teams, create a safe psychological environment and are democratic and purpose driven leaders who positively impact engagement, culture and retention. 2023-01-2556 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverBest Stories of Best Boss Ever 2022 - Part 1Episode 45: Part one of the best stories from the second season of the Best Boss Ever podcast - Christine continues interviewing guests in various industries to hear what character traits best bosses embody.  This recap highlights stories of bosses who were empowering, truly listened, built confidence, encouraged individuality, galvanized their teams to do their best and how great leaders attract good people and leave a leadership legacy. 2023-01-1154 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe gift of feedbackIn Episode 44 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Tonya Campbell, VP Mobile Advice Team at Scotiabank again and asks what she's doing to be a best boss and what are some of the challenges?  Tonya discusses how she emulates her best bosses by building a foundation of trust in her employees and giving the gift of feedback that comes from a genuine place of wanting to help a person grow.  They share stories about communicating with different generations, the impact of delivering and receiving real-time feedback and how not getting feedback is like not being told you ha...2022-12-0717 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverMaking sales management look easyIn Episode 43 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Mark Cox, Founder of In the Funnel.  Mark speaks about his best boss, who was someone he competed against and looked up to prior to working for him.  He shares how this boss made sales management look easy, pushed him out of his comfort zone and taught Mark to think strategically through a deal.  They discuss how new leaders in sales often have short runways, the maturity that happens in mid-level roles, how it takes time, effort and intention to be a great leader and the positive domino effects of...2022-11-2325 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverWho’s the boss?In Episode 42 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Michael Pilla, Founder of Pilla Creative Marketing.  Michael shares stories about his two best bosses that trusted him, supported him and gave him lots of leeway to be creative and try new things - these bosses got the best out of him and he was able to make a larger impact to the business as a result.   They discuss toxic narcissism, treating people as people, the importance of knowing your audience and the pack psychology of dogs and humans who look for a leader to be in charge. 2022-11-0825 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverDon’t pretend you don’t have a lifeIn Episode 41 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Elise Steffe, Development Director at Special Gifts Theatre.  Elise currently works for a best boss in the non-profit space who embodies the 'family first' value, understands that people have a life and responsibilities, leaves time for the impossible ideas and makes her employees feel supported, connected and respected.  They discuss the benefits of proactive recognition especially when employees go above and beyond, how motivation impacts mental and emotional efficiency and Elise shares the Steve-isms she learned from a former great leader Stephen Falk, who lived and breathed these mantras.2022-10-2634 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverLeaving positive cookiesIn Episode 40 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Christine Andrew, Managing Director of Strategy and Digital at KPMG.  Christine talks about her best boss who instilled confidence in her to do something different, was great at seeing people as people and not just employees - especially during the pandemic.  She listened and acknowledged everyone and their input, realizing that great ideas can come from anywhere.  They discuss the importance of democratic leadership, feeling valued and respected in the workplace, intentionally tapping into out of the box thinking and the idea of leaving positive cookies. 2022-10-1223 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverTaking the competition for talent seriouslyIn Episode 39 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jonathan Needham, VP, Director and Lead, ETF Distribution at TD Asset Management.  Jonathan speaks about his best boss Jason McIntyre, who has a relentless passion for the business, is an uplifting and authentic role model with a competitive but fun sports coach leadership style.  They discuss how great leaders are inspiring, spot talent and go after it, challenge you to push past your limits, have a winning mentality and lead best by example. 2022-09-2722 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverAsk for what you wantIn Episode 38 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Pam Allen, soon to be CEO at MD Management.  Pam talks about her best boss that thoughtfully reflected when she brought ideas and opportunities to the table.  When she asked for what she wanted, he gave her confidence, allowed her to play big and gave her the space to build her role and her team.  They discuss how leaders need to be curious about their people, the theory of scarcity vs abundance and how great leaders want the best for you and multiply those around them. 2022-09-1330 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverLift heavily as you climbIn Episode 37 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jennifer Laidlaw, Country Head at 30% Club and Exec in Residence at Toronto Metropolitan University.  Jennifer speaks about the qualities best bosses have to inspire and enable greatness, specifically their passion to uncover, align and recommit to an organization's original purpose to have the impact they were designed to have.  They discuss how one person can spark a huge shift in culture and how resiliency, engagement and trust in leaders impacts retention - Jennifer also shares the 5 true marks of a great leader including 'lift heavily as you climb'. 2022-07-2020 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverInclusiveness countsIn Episode 36 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Atul Tiwari, CEO at Cult Wines Americas.  Atul shares his experience with his best boss who was a great mentor, found the good in anything and anyone, shared his knowledge and taught Atul about the obligation great leaders have to develop people.  They discuss the power of inclusiveness in social settings, building friendships and engagement at work, the importance of active listening and fostering an environment where people can express their opinion in a constructive way. 2022-07-0621 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverEncouraging my personality to shineIn Episode 35 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Risa Crandall, SVP CPG Strategy & Sales at Aki Technologies.  Risa speaks about her experience working at the New York Times under her best boss Barbara Litrell, who thrived in a male dominated industry but was thoughtful, considerate and encouraged Risa to embrace her individuality and to bring in her personality, style and passion.  They discuss the value of storytelling, collaboration, how supportive leaders garner loyalty and talk about not losing yourself by conforming to a box that doesn't fit. 2022-06-2227 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverWe are familyIn Episode 34 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Rick Renaud, President & CEO of Renaud Consulting.  Rick's best boss took him under his wing, was a father figure to him and has made him a better person and leader.  This boss left a lasting impression by bringing humour and fun into the workplace, treating his employees like family and making everyone feel individually important and appreciated.  They share stories about the value of a great customer experience, discuss the butterfly effect and how employees go the extra mile for a great boss. 2022-06-0826 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverSending me on a new career pathIn Episode 33 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Mary Shannon, Inside Sales Manager at Manulife.  Mary shares stories about her best boss who changed her career path by taking a chance on her and led her on the track to sales.  Jasmina Garbus was invested in her team's development, recognized strengths in others and motivated and empowered her team.  They talk about the importance of networking, excellent communication, building culture and relationships as well as the best simple advice for all leaders.  2022-05-2525 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverFostering the next generation of leadersIn Episode 32 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews four leaders from Rangle - Cindy Diogo, Dawn Jardine, Cher Timmins and Catherine Marchand.  Each of them share stories, experiences and qualities they've seen in leaders such as radical candour, empathy, unwavering trust, authenticity, and leaders who meet you where you are.  They discuss the importance of psychological safety, being an advocate for other women especially in tech, fostering the next generation of leaders, having space to be creative as well as attracting and retaining the best people in this current war for talent.  2022-05-1032 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe value of natural consequencesIn Episode 31 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Jeff Barrett, Founder of Blue Mountain Wild School.  Jeff speaks about his experiences guiding expeditions in Antarctica and The Arctic, being a landscape architect, leading wilderness adventures and his deep love for wild spaces and places that influenced him to start the Blue Mountain Wild School where children are taught to be their own pilot and learn natural consequences.  They talk about personal accountability, teaching leadership by leading yourself, the lessons from failure, the core values of leadership and how these values can be taught early by learning grit, pr...2022-04-2730 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverHaving a seat at the tableIn Episode 30 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Stephanie Wolfe, Strategic Business Leader, Financial Literacy Advocate and Strategic Advisor, Women's Segment at BMO Private Wealth.  Stephanie mentions 4 best bosses - the confidence builder, the heart centred leader, the visionary and the tweaker who all shaped who she became in her career and as a leader.  They talk about being willing to share your thoughts, ambitions and challenges which helps best bosses support you, being challenged to do things in a non-traditional way and how talent and output are the return on investment of having the best boss ev...2022-04-1318 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverPretend you have done this 100 timesIn Episode 29 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Omnia Helbah, Senior Manager of Talent and Organizational Development at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General.  Omnia speaks about several bosses that spoke encouragement and belief into her career by having unwavering trust in her and by giving her opportunities to take risks like presenting to a leadership team for the first time at the age of 23.  These leaders saw her potential, supported her, removed roadblocks and gave her executive access to skyrocket her confidence and career.  They talk about representation of marginalized communities, navigating a career with a b...2022-03-3020 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverHarnessing innovation as a cultural priorityIn Episode 28 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Bea Lozinski, VP Talent & Total Rewards at Magna.  She speaks about her best boss Jan Baan, whose motto was 'my success is our success' and was an inspiring individual that focused on giving people development opportunities.  Jan helped Bea realize that her biggest value was her ability to dream and innovate which leads to discussion on the culture of innovation that attracts and retains the best people.  They talk about leaving a leadership legacy to be proud of and how great leaders impact and enrich those around them.2022-03-1629 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverConfidence and decisiveness attracts top talentIn Episode 27 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Laura Todd, Sr. Manager, Logistics & Customer Operations at Baxter International. Her best boss story begins when and after Fiona interviewed her. Laura was offered the job within three to four hours, which created a terrific first impression of confidence and decisiveness. Laura went on to really appreciate and value the diversity of talent of Fiona's team. The Best Bosses Ever possess many of these and other skills. Also, Laura shares the ONE tip Fiona excels at to attract and retain excellent, interworking talent at Baxter.  2022-03-0224 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverEngaging people in a non-profit organizationIn Episode 26 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Chris Gruits, Executive and Artistic Director at Penn Live Arts.  He speaks about two bosses who ignited passion and purpose through context, curiosity, and collaboration.  Additionally, he shares how these bosses effectively and consistently communicated their mission to define the future clearly.  In turn, their teams were motivated and empowered to be successful.  They also discuss the value of leaders who cultivate talent and leverage their professional network to support and develop their people.   2022-02-1625 minBest Boss EverBest Boss Ever2021 Best Stories of Best Boss Ever - Part 2Episode 25: Part two of the best stories from year one of the Best Boss Ever podcast.  While Christine expected to hear about amazing traits in leaders, her guests opened up and shared their stories of vulnerability and authentic leaders that believed in their people, challenged them, found their passion and brought out the best in them.  Here's the second recap of the best stories and qualities that make a Best Boss Ever. 2022-02-0250 minBest Boss EverBest Boss Ever2021 Best Stories of Best Boss Ever - Part 1Episode 24: Part one of the best stories from the first year of the Best Boss Ever podcast.  Christine started this passion project in 2021 to find common themes in great leadership.  What she got from her guests was amazing stories of trust, caring, empowerment, support, and engagement.  Here's the first of two recaps of the best stories and traits that make a Best Boss Ever. 2022-01-1958 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverChristine speaks about being a parentpreneurEpisode 23:  A bonus episode where Christine is interviewed by Jenelu Payne for the Parentpreneurs Guide to Generational Wealth Summit 2021 where they discuss best practices for parentpreneurs to build good work habits especially working at home during a pandemic and best wealth practices to make more clear and conscious decisions for your business.  Christine shares her personal work-life-wisdom and discusses stress management, burnout and teaching kids how to fish to build their own wealthy legacy. 2021-12-1522 minIt\'s All Possible PodcastIt's All Possible PodcastEp 220 Christine Laperriere - Leadership in MotionChristine is my special guest on this episode all the way from Ontario. We met as consultants at Miller Heiman Group (now Korn Ferry) and have stayed in touch ever since. Christine is passionate about leadership and especially developing women into outstanding leaders. Christine started her career with an undergraduate and master’s degree in mechanical engineering. After years as a design engineer, she joined a management consulting firm and gained further expertise on restructuring and implementing organizational change. In 2008, she made the bold decision to begin her own business selling and leading sales training and leadership development programs. Today she...2021-12-0238 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverLead yourself firstEpisode 22: Christine interviews Kim Fletcher, VP Philanthropy and Partnerships at World Vision as she speaks about a best boss that was a servant leader, led from the ground up and set time in her calendar for coaching and supporting her team.  She shares stories of this leader who forever impacted her for the better, used a drip, drip approach to infuse ongoing learning and gave Kim great advice like lead yourself first since you can't always control the outcomes in your life.  Christine and Kim discuss key leadership essence, scalable and repeatable learning and how best bosses build high pe...2021-12-0120 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverBreaking the rulesEpisode 21: Christine interviews Rob Hartnett, Regional Leader at Proteus Leadership, author and host of the It's All Possible podcast as he mentions many best bosses but focuses on Kim Hamilton, who fought for Rob and supported him as he would break the rules at HP.  Rob discusses how Kim was a low key leader who built non-dependent, empowered teams and shares stories about motivating teams and how leaders should be authentic and approachable.  Christine and Rob talk about the secret sauce of leadership, the bottom line impact of a great leader and how creating a culture of psychological safety le...2021-11-1726 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverEmbracing our common humanityEpisode 20: Christine interviews Barry Danilowitz, VP Retail Product Distribution at Scotiabank as he talks about three bosses that set the stage for building his career and gave him opportunities to flourish and grow.  Barry shares how these bosses developed awesome people, delivered honest feedback in the moment and used a small but powerful gesture to show they are being present.  Christine and Barry discuss the 4 E's of people engagement, how leaders set the tone for their teams and how recognizing our common humanity always pays off in the end. 2021-11-0331 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverUnderstanding my passionEpisode 19: Christine interviews Bryan Shone, Executive Director at Hamilton Children's Aid as he talks about a boss that brought out the best in him by understanding his passion for this work and helped him grow and move forward in his career.  Bryan speaks about how he was supported by getting opportunities to build his confidence and how he was challenged to think beyond that current job.  This leader taught Bryan to ask lots of questions instead of telling people what to do, which engages people to be part of any change and helps them to grow and develop.  Christine and...2021-10-2020 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverWhat have you done for YOU lately?Episode 18: Christine interviews Kerri-Ann Santaguida, VP & GM, Merchant Services Canada at American Express as she talks about two leaders who challenged her and had a memorable impact on her growth and development.  Kerri-Ann speaks about Andy Pilkington who allowed her to be her best self by ensuring taking care of herself was on her development plan and Anré Williams who shaped her principle based approach and brought clarity to every situation.  These two very different leaders took the time to understand her values and taught Kerri-Ann to manage her career with intent and to understand the power of connection and...2021-10-0533 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverLeaving a legacyEpisode 17: Christine has an emotional interview with Suzanne Roy, VP Sales and Marketing at McCormick & Company as she honors the late Megan Ford, the first woman president of the McCormick US business who uplifted and inspired all those around her.  Suzanne speaks about Megan's warmth, inviting nature, generosity of time and how she balanced the people aspect of leadership with driving performance.  This taught Suzanne to never let performance come ahead of people and has influenced her to leave every person that she interacts with, in a better place.  Christine and Suzanne commemorate Megan - her passion, availability, consistency and...2021-09-2218 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverGoing on a mission to MarsEpisode 16: Christine interviews Jamie Moody, Business Advisor and Vice Chair Advisory Board of Directors, EVP Corporate Development at Tree of Life Canada, as he talks about two leaders who stood out in his career.  One leader who was great at setting goals and getting alignment to these goals and another who spent the time to really get to know him as a person not just a business leader.  This taught Jamie to get people engaged with values and purpose and to treat everyone great, not the same.  Christine and Jamie also discuss lining up company values by going on a m...2021-07-2120 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverGetting everyone on the bus Episode 15: Christine interviews Mary Peterson, VP Enterprise Business Division at Samsung Electronics, as she talks about leaders who eliminated fear, kept their cool and created opportunities for her to build her personal brand internally.  These leaders taught Mary to create an environment where people are not afraid to try something new and challenge themselves to learn from their mistakes.  Christine and Mary also discuss a leader that got everyone on the bus to create strategic alignment from the bottom up. 2021-07-0726 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverPermission to express emotionEpisode 14: Christine interviews Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, Speaker, Coach, Mental Health Activist and General Dentist to Oncology Patients as she talks about leaders who taught her that it's ok to show emotion but also to take a deep breath and focus before jumping to a conclusion.  This helps her lead her own team and find ways to avoid miscommunication by staying calm and rewiring the instinct to get angry.  Christine and Jessica also discuss Imposter Syndrome where self doubt and self sabotage keep you stagnant and prevent you from moving forward. 2021-06-2224 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverWhy there is a "cult" in cultureEpisode 13: Christine interviews Mike Lindstrom, Communication Expert, Executive Coach and Author as he shares what he learned from working for Tony Robbins and Dan Lier - the boss that took his success and failure very personally and was able to change his coaching style to unleash the potential in everyone.  Mike and Christine also discuss the "cult" in culture and how to be intentional when building a company culture as well as sharing tips on tapping into your personal brand. 2021-06-0823 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverUnderstanding work stylesEpisode 12: Christine interviews Sharon Giraudel, Director of HR at New Gold as she talks about two bosses that always provided clear direction and had a great balance of technical and soft skills.  These leaders taught her to understand what motivates individuals to get the best out of them and to empower her teams.  Sharon also shares some great tips on understanding work styles and the role leaders play in an individual's performance. 2021-05-2619 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverYou're driving too fastEpisode 11: Christine interviews Demetria Ruggiero-Barbera, SVP Financial Crimes at Scotiabank as she talks about several best bosses that offered their observations and perspectives which gave her opportunities to learn about her own behaviour.  Demetria shares how receiving this constructive feedback gave her self awareness and a chance to grow and shine.  This taught her to give people time to own a decision, instead of pushing it through and she has applied this learning into how she leads her own teams. 2021-05-1124 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverHead, heart and gutsEpisode 10: Christine interviews Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express US as he talks about two leaders that inspired him to always be connected with the front line to unlock their tremendous potential.  Greg shares how Ken Allen valued walking the office and shipping docks to speak to everyone; this helped keep his people motivated to provide exceptional service quality.  He also spoke about Mike Parra who made everyone feel valued and important by developing genuine relationships at all levels of the business.  This taught Greg the importance of being out in the business, listening to his people and developing his...2021-04-2835 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverCaring for your employeesEpisode 9: Christine interviews Laura Joudrey, CFO at Extend Communications. Laura talks about how her current boss has shaped her professionally as he always makes people feel valued and cared about.  She shares how Scott Lyons is motivated to improve the lives of his people and how this inspires them to enjoy their job and be successful.  This taught Laura the importance of communication and compassion in building an incredible company culture where people are motivated, valued, happy, appreciated and have opportunities to succeed and grow. 2021-04-1326 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThe value of "I don't know"Episode 8: Christine interviews Eric Wasser, Managing Director at The Brevet Group as he talks about a boss who made him feel smart, valued, safe and would defend and fight for his team.  Eric shares how this leader showed vulnerability by bringing challenges to his team to unlock their potential to share ideas, innovate and collaborate, which created fierceness and loyalty to this boss.  This taught Eric that a leader doesn't need to have all the answers which is imperative to fostering a culture where people feel engaged, valued, safe and supported to optimize creativity and performance.  2021-03-3021 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverKeep calm and carry onEpisode 7: Christine interviews Steve Robert, Global VP Sales, Marketing and Product Innovation at AIB International, as he talks about a boss that took a calm approach to a negative situation and worked with him to gain clarity and helped draw out the path to the best possible outcome.  Steve shares how this boss treated everyone this way to create a really dynamic and engaged team that worked together to drive results.  Christine and Steve discuss three tactical tips to being a great leader that is calm, collected and creates a spirit of overcoming challenges while protecting employee engagement. 2021-03-1616 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverRecognizing greatness in othersEpisode 6: Christine interviews Sarah McVanel, Canada's Recognition Expert with Greatness Magnified, as she talks about a boss that supported, guided and mentored her when given the news that she was leaving the company.  Sarah shares how this boss helped her transition into her new role, was always there for the people and how these actions impacted the career legacy this boss left on her.  Sarah and Christine discuss what kind of emotional imprint you make with the people who report to you (and with you) and how selfless leaders recognize greatness in others, aspiring them to go the extra mi...2021-03-0128 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverAlways on my sideEpisode 5: Christine interviews Tonya Campbell, RVP Mobile Financial Planning at Scotiabank, as she talks about several bosses that gave her trust, flexibility and autonomy to take risks which led to her thriving instead of surviving.  Tonya shares how these bosses were 100% always on her side and gave her the benefit of the doubt first before ever engaging in a negative dialogue.  This taught her to have a servant style of leadership where she empowers her people by communicating expectations and allowing them to do their work with trust and autonomy, thereby creating an environment where success breeds success. 2021-02-1622 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverLet's get you there safelyEpisode 4: Christine interviews Cam Haygarth, VP Marketing and Sales at SureShot Solutions, as he talks about three best bosses that showed him how sincere caring and heart make people want to go the extra mile to help them succeed.  Cam shares how his bosses genuinely cared about his well being, particularly in tough times, which taught him to be a caring and understanding leader that treats people with deep respect to drive results and build a positive corporate culture. 2021-02-0221 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverEmpowering you to be youEpisode 3: Christine interviews Kim Carlin, Leader of the Operational Excellence Transformation Initiative at CIBC, as she talks about how the best leaders support their team in being true to who they are and are rewarded for taking risks.  Kim shares how she came from a highly competitive culture; so competitive it damaged collaboration among peers. Today she gets to lead more authentically and realizes that being true to yourself and being permitted to take risks leads to better engagement and better business outcomes where creativity and innovation thrive. 2021-01-2621 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverUpward serving versus downward servingEpisode 2: Christine interviews Gary Mottershead, President and Founder of GCP Industrial Products and Strategic Coach Facilitator, as he talks about a boss who taught him about the importance of being downward serving over upward serving.  Gary shares how this boss was tough but allowed him to be himself, which taught him to try to understand people and relate to them as individuals in order to build his successful company. 2021-01-1922 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverThrown in the deep endEpisode 1: Christine interviews Samantha Speisman, Head of Content at Newsworthy & The Bullet, as she talks about her first boss who threw her in the deep end.  Sam shares how this boss demonstrated great patience, instilled trust, and helped her build self confidence which ultimately became a stepping stone to her success today. 2021-01-1223 minBest Boss EverBest Boss EverDon't give me assignmentsShow Intro: Christine Laperriere shares her excitement about starting the Best Boss Ever Podcast. She explains her passion project on her mission to find the common themes amongst the best leaders to inspire today's leaders to be even better.  She also shares her story of a boss that influenced her to take charge of her work; instead of asking him for approval and how he taught her how to be self-led and resourceful. 2021-01-1207 minCollective WealthCollective WealthDoubt, fear and frauds: How to spot imposter syndrome and kick it to the curbDo you think your accomplishments and success are because of luck, chance, connection or appearance? Do you feel that others are smarter or work harder than you? Are you afraid of making a mistake?  Imposter syndrome and wealth creation are closely connected and can show up at any time in your life. This is a live recording from the Women in Wealth Conference Management event where I joined Christine Laperriere and Dr. Jessica Metcalfe to discuss how you break free from self-doubt and self-crippling behaviour that can impact your wealth, career and relationships. Why women suffer f...2020-12-141h 00Clarity Generates ConfidenceClarity Generates ConfidenceEpisode 17: Prepare for the Post Covid-19 World - Featuring Christine LaperriereToday we welcome Christine Laperriere, the president of Leader In Motion, an organization focused on engaging high potential talent. Christine is also the Executive Director of The Women of Influence Advancement Centre, and the Amazon #1 Bestselling author of Too Busy to Be Happy — a guide to using Emotional Real Estate to improve both your work and your life. In this episode Gary and Christine join together to discuss what is working/ not working for today’s leaders, ways to manage stress that has been brought on during these trying times, and how we can begin new business rela...2020-09-2429 minWomen Rocking Real Estate PodcastWomen Rocking Real Estate PodcastThe Most Underrated Skill in Real EstateIn this week’s episode, Jennifer and guest Christine Laperriere chat about the secret skill that will set you apart in an industry flooded with competition.   PODCAST GUEST - Christine Laperriere Check out her website here. LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKING WITH ME: Learn more about my courses for Realtors here. Learn more about my Website Templates for Realtors here and here. Learn more about my Business Organization System here. Learn more about my Group Coaching here. Learn more about my 1:1 Coaching here. Learn how you can work with me at eXp Realty here...2020-05-0532 minWomen Rocking Real Estate PodcastWomen Rocking Real Estate PodcastToo Busy to Be HappyIn this week's episode, we have a special guest on the show. Christine Laperriere is the author of the best-selling book Too Busy to Be Happy and she's going to share some of her wisdom and strategies around managing stress and work-life balance in real estate. PODCAST GUEST - Christine Laperriere My Work Life Wisdom Too Busy to Be Happy Book LEARN MORE ABOUT WORKING WITH ME: Learn more about my courses for Realtors here. Learn more about my Website Templates for Realtors here and here. Learn more about my Business Organization System here...2019-10-0739 minPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderDon’t Miss Out on Precious Opportunities with Chris Parker “What opportunities are you missing out because you're busy doing other things or because you just don't want to deal with it?”   How do you do smart business? Chris Parker, a serial entrepreneur, Website Monetization Professional, Online Safety, Security and Privacy Expert and Founder of My IP Address, is here to help. You’ve probably heard or even visited his site. But, more than that, Chris has a lot more to offer.   Almost certainly, the hardest moment in an entrepreneur’s life is deciding what business is scalable enough to pursue. Chris shares...2019-07-2348 minPositive ProductivityPositive ProductivityBusy and Happy with Christine Laperriere“What I want to encourage every person to think about is what is “busy and happy” look like for you… growing the awareness of what those two things look like for you so that you can gravitate towards busy and happy more often.”   Can we really find time to be happy in this ever-so-busy world? Absolutely! Founder of Leader in Motion, Christine Laperriere, shares how in her book Too Busy to Be Happy: Using Emotional Real Estate To Grow Your Work-Life Wisdom.   Passionate in everything she does, Christine found herself drinking shots of wor...2019-07-1640 minPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderPositive Productivity with Kim Sutton | Archive 2 | Empowering Entrepreneurs to Work Smarter, Not HarderBusy and Happy with Christine Laperriere“What I want to encourage every person to think about is what is “busy and happy” look like for you… growing the awareness of what those two things look like for you so that you can gravitate towards busy and happy more often.”   Can we really find time to be happy in this ever-so-busy world? Absolutely! Founder of Leader in Motion, Christine Laperriere, shares how in her book Too Busy to Be Happy: Using Emotional Real Estate To Grow Your Work-Life Wisdom.   Passionate in everything she does, Christine found herself drinking shots of work...2019-07-1640 minThe Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane AtkinsonThe Wealthy Speaker Podcast – Jane AtkinsonAre You Too Busy to Be Happy? With Christine LaperriereEveryone has a finite amount of emotional real estate to process decisions, change, drama, baggage, and relationships. Today on The Wealthy Speaker Show, we welcome Christine Laperriere to discuss how to make conscious choices about what you allow to occupy that space and to proactively manage your energy to prevent burnout. As Founder of Leader In Motion in 2008 and the Executive Director of the Women of Influence Advancement Centre, Christine is a recovering workaholic, […] The post Are You Too Busy to Be Happy? With Christine Laperriere appeared first on Jane Atkinson. 2019-06-0630 minResiliency Ninja with Allison GrahamResiliency Ninja with Allison GrahamChristine Laperriere on Burnout and being Too Busy to Be Happy"Don't quit before the miracle happens." Christine LaperriereIn this episode of The Resiliency Ninja podcast, our guest Christine Laperriere shares her experiences with burnout and how she was able to overcome it. In 2008, Christine decided to make a change to better her life and the lives of many others. She shares with us the importance of managing your emotional real estate and the profound impact it has on leading a happy and healthy lifestyle. Christine Laperriere Founder of Leader in Motion www.leaderinmotion.com Twitter: @leaderinmotionInstagram: @myworklifewisdomFacebook: www.facebook.com/LeaderInMotion  Access to purchase C...2019-05-1437 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion: #7 - Sharpen The SawAs the 12 week series on Leader In Motion continues, hosts Christine Laperriere and Charmaine Hammond explore #7 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Sharpen The Saw. They'll be joined by Communication Expert, Trainer and Success Coach, Marilyn Suttle! As the founder of personal and professional growth training firm, Suttle Enterprises, Marilyn inspires her clients to the highest levels of personal and professional development. As the coauthor of the bestselling business book, "Who's Your Gladys? How to Turn Even the Most Difficult Customer Into Your Biggest Fan" and the award-winning "Who's Your Gladys?" customer service blog, Marilyn's business trainings focus on...2012-11-1733 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion: #6 - Synergize with guest Lisa MininniAs the 12 Week Inspirational Series continues on Leader In Motion, #6 of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is "Synergize". Hosts Christine Laperriere and Charmaine Hammond are joined by special guest Lisa Mininni, Business/Change Expert and author of "Me, Myself & Why?: The Secrets to Navigating Change". Don't miss this episode - set your show reminder! Visit the official show page of Leader In Motion: http://www.AuthenticYouRadio.com/Leader-In-Motion.2012-11-1033 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion: Step #3 - "Put First Things First"This week on Leader In Motion, host Christine Laperriere and Charmaine Hammond continue their exploration of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. They'll be exploring Step #3: "Put First Things First" with special guest, Greg Hewitt. Greg is the president of DHL Express Canada. Don't miss this 12-part informative and inspirational series! Visit the official show page of Leader In Motion for details on past and upcoming episodes: http://www.AuthenticYouRadio.com/Leader-In-Motion.2012-10-2034 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion: Begin with the End in MindThis week on Leader In Motion, host Christine Laperriere and Charmaine Hammond continue their exploration of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. They'll  have a lively chat with Scott Peltin exploring Step #2: "Begin with the End in Mind". Scott is the Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer at Tignum. Don't miss this 12-part informative and inspirational series! Visit the official show page of Leader In Motion for details on past and upcoming episodes: http://www.AuthenticYouRadio.com/Leader-In-Motion.2012-10-1331 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion: Brand New 12 Week Series!Tune in today for a conversation between host Christine Laperriere and Charmaine Hammond as they kick start a 12 week series to discuss the 7 habits of highly effective people (by Stephen Covey) and the 5 agreements (by Don Miguel Ruiz & Don Jose Ruiz).  The first principle is "Be Proactive".  The conversation will extend into what Stephen Covey actually meant by that principle and they'll talk about real live examples of where their leaders are and are not in motion! Don't miss this brand new informative and transformation 12-part series this fall! Visit the official show page of Leader In Motion: http://www.Authen...2012-10-0635 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion with special guest Bob Lank!As the Top 6 Listener Favories Series continues, #2 hits the airwaves - special guest Bob Lank! This week on Leader in Motion, host Christine Laperriere talks with special guest, Bob Lank. Bob is a CEO Group Leader with CEO Global Network, and was most recently Managing Director of Miller Dallas, Canada’s premier provider of career transition and consulting services to private and public sector executives. Established in 1990, Miller Dallas celebrates its 18th year in business. His current positions are just the tip of the iceberg. With a long and successful career in the business world, Bob has a wealth of kn...2012-06-2731 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion with Bestselling Author Jose Ruiz!Jose Ruiz grew up in a world where anything was possible. From the moment he could speak, he became an apprentice of his nagual (shaman) father, don Miguel Ruiz, and his curandera (healer) grandmother, Mother Sarita. As a teenager, he traveled to India to study with friends of his father, and at the age of twenty-three, he became the successor to the family lineage. In the tradition of his ancestors, don Jose has dedicated his life to sharing the teachings of the ancient Toltec. For the past seven years, he has been lecturing and leading classes across the United States...2012-06-2020 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion: Strategies to Inspire Through Tough Times(Re-Broadcast) This week's episode of Leader In Motion will discuss leadership strategies that inspire people through the toughest times. Special guest Greg Hewitt will join host Christine Laperriere. Greg Hewitt is President of DHL Express Canada. As President, Hewitt is responsible for building the DHL Express Canada team and leading the day-to-day operations of “the logisitcs company for the world.” He will continue to oversee the separation of the international operations in Canada and the implementation of the strategic alliance with Loomis Express. He is responsible for developing bottom-line results through the strategic management of initiatives and a customer-service oriented, prof...2012-06-1331 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion: Founder of Spara Capital, Jason SparagaThis week on Leader In Motion, special guest Jason Sparaga is on air with host Christine Laperriere. Jason founded Spara Capital in 2001 to provide the “Main Street” entrepreneur with professional, “service-first”, transactional and capital advice. The foundation for this vision stems from multiple generations of family business operations and is supported by a Chartered Accountant designation, with work focused primarily on owner-managed enterprise.  Jason has specific expertise in raising capital, the succession or sale of privately owned businesses, management buy-outs, and turnarounds.  He is the founder and former Managing Director of TL Corporate Finance Inc. and has held positions with PwC and BD...2012-04-2531 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion with special guest Bob Lank! (re-broadcast)RE-BROADCAST:  This week on Leader in Motion, host Christine Laperriere talks with special guest, Bob Lank. Bob is a CEO Group Leader with CEO Global Network, and was most recently Managing Director of Miller Dallas, Canada’s premier provider of career transition and consulting services to private and public sector executives. Established in 1990, Miller Dallas celebrates its 18th year in business. His current positions are just the tip of the iceberg. With a long and successful career in the business world, Bob has a wealth of knowledge and experiences to share and is an authentic leader in motion. Visit the off...2012-04-0431 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion with Bestselling Author Jose Ruiz!Jose Ruiz grew up in a world where anything was possible. From the moment he could speak, he became an apprentice of his nagual (shaman) father, don Miguel Ruiz, and his curandera (healer) grandmother, Mother Sarita. As a teenager, he traveled to India to study with friends of his father, and at the age of twenty-three, he became the successor to the family lineage. In the tradition of his ancestors, don Jose has dedicated his life to sharing the teachings of the ancient Toltec. For the past seven years, he has been lecturing and leading classes across the United States...2012-03-2120 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion: Strategies To Inspire Through Tough TimesRE-BROADCAST - Original air date of 2/21/2012 This week's episode of Leader In Motion will discuss leadership strategies that inspire people through the toughest times. Special guest Greg Hewitt will join host Christine Laperriere. Greg Hewitt is President of DHL Express Canada. As President, Hewitt is responsible for building the DHL Express Canada team and leading the day-to-day operations of “the logisitcs company for the world.” He will continue to oversee the separation of the international operations in Canada and the implementation of the strategic alliance with Loomis Express. He is responsible for developing bottom-line results through the strategic management of init...2012-03-1431 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion explores the Language of LeadershipThis week's episode of Leader In Motion explores the Language of Leadership.  Plus, special guest Chalmers Brothers will join host Christine Laperriere on air.  Chalmers is the Chairman of a TEC/Vistage leadership peer group (See Vistage.com) with a 26-year career in business consulting, speaking, personal and executive coaching, workplace training.  As well, Chalmers has deep experience in leadership development, workplace culture and effectiveness, personal growth, relationship-building, trust, communication and teamwork.  He is also the author of Language and the Pursuit of Happiness:  A New Foundation for Designing Your Life, Your Relationships and Your Results. Visit the official show page of...2012-02-2930 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion - The Power of IntentionOn today's episode of Leader In Motion, host Christine Laperriere talks about the power of intention and how it impacts the way you interact with everyone in your life.  Tune in each week to hear Christine share her wisdom, tips, tools and advice on how to bring your best self to work! Starting next week, Leader In Motion is moving to a new day & time:  Tuesdays at 4pm PT/7pm ET!  This week is a double-episode week with shows on both Tuesday and Thursday.  To keep up-to-date with Leader In Motion, visit the official show page at www.AuthenticYouRadio.com/Leader...2012-01-1828 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioLeader In Motion debut show + special guest Michelle Arbeau!Join host Christine Laperriere for the debut episode of Leader In Motion!  Each week, Leader In Motion will feature practical advice on how to begin incorporating our spirituality into our work life.  Instead of leaving your spiritual self at the office front door, bring your best self to work! Host Christine Laperriere is a worthy candidate to show us the way as she has made the transition from the hard corporate world of business and is now an independent consultant helping business owners, CEOs and managers in the arena of building stronger customer relationships. Special guest Michelle Arbeau will be on air t...2012-01-0629 minTruth Tribe RadioTruth Tribe RadioSurviving The Shift + New Host Christine Laperriere!Join us for another episode of Surviving The Shift with host Michelle Arbeau.  December has been a challenging month for many, not just because Christmas is fast-approaching with all of the holiday stress but there has been a restlessness building since the beginning of the month.  The full moon eclipse on Saturday had many people feeling like zombies - insomia and restessness were at an all-time high! Join Michelle for the first part of the show as she chats about why December has been particularly challenging and what we can expect for the second half of the month. The second ha...2011-12-1729 min