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Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the FrontE115 - Crafting Your Leadership Style featuring Simon KardynalSend us a textLeadership isn’t just about being in charge; it’s about showing strength and resilience when the stakes are high. This episode of Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front, explores the essential elements of crafting your authentic leadership style that stands strong in the face of adversity.At the core of exceptional leadership lies mindset—the perspective that transforms challenges into opportunities for growth. Authenticity emerges as the rare currency that establishes genuine connection with teams. When leaders operate with transpa...2025-05-2608 min
Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the FrontE110 - Active Listening featuring Simon KardynalSend us a textIn the fast-paced world of leadership, we often hear the saying, "Communication is key." When we talk about communication skills for leaders, we often focus on articulation, persuasion, and presentation. Yet the foundation of truly effective leadership communication lies in the ability to listen—not just hear but actively engage with what's being said. In this episode, we explore the profound difference between passive hearing and active listening, breaking down exactly what makes listening an active rather than passive process.Support the...2025-04-2113 min
Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the FrontE105 - Character Leadership featuring Simon KardynalSend us a textFor Episode 105, we’re exploring the essential concept of Character Leadership. Character forms the bedrock of truly meaningful leadership. Beyond skill or charisma lies something more fundamental—the integrity, authenticity, and ethical principles that define who we are as leaders. This fundamental truth drives organizational culture, team performance, and long-term success.Trust serves as the invisible currency exchanged between leaders and their teams. Yet character leadership extends beyond mere honesty—it demands authenticity. Leaders who present their genuine selves, acknowledging both strengths and vulnera...2025-03-1722 min
Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the FrontE96 – Toxic Leadership featuring Marika MessagerSend us a textI’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People. Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. Toxic Leadership. It’s a disease that destroys teams with a ruthless efficiency, often happening before anyone even realizes the damage has been done.So how do we avoid toxic leadership? How can we ensure we ar...2023-08-0743 min
The Eternal OptimistLeading from the Front Lines with Simon KardynalMatt sits down with guest Simon Kardynal to explore the multifaceted world of leadership. From the trenches of military service to the boardrooms of the corporate world, Simon shares his unique insights and experiences, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of leadership. The conversation delves into the importance of self-awareness, the power of feedback, and the impact our actions can have on those around us. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just stepping into a leadership role.Chapters:00:00:00 - Exploring Leadership: Insights from Military Service to Corporate Boardrooms.00:01:03 - Dispelling Canadian Stereotypes: Debunking Myths And...2023-07-2549 min
Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the FrontE90 - Be a Happy Leader featuring Simon KardynalSend us a textI’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.Subscribe to Trench Leadership on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.Happy leaders equate to happy teams.We’ve all been part of amazing teams, the ones that we dream about being part of, often reminiscing about the “good ole days”. And we’ve had the opposite, being part...2023-06-2613 min
Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity ConversationsHow Successful Leaders Build Strong Communities with Simon KardynalText your thoughts and questions!Communities are all around us, as are teams, but they aren’t always where or what we expect them to be. When you think about the groups you’re in and the way you interact and collaborate with others, you can see how you’re part of all sorts of communities. And when you’re the one bringing a community together, that makes you the leader. This week, episode 162 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how successful leaders build strong communities!In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest...2023-06-1939 min