Leading With Nice Interview Series Fri, 13 Mar 2026 09:25:39 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1174700 en-us © 2026 Leading With Nice Interview Series yes 3fb072b9-5f9a-5a2f-846d-c88e0fe62bb7 Mathieu Yuill episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mathieu Yuill https://storage.buzzsprout.com/wqv6zlwasaifi3nqn4yzgeciuo8l?.jpg Leading With Nice Interview Series Publishing Tips from a Pre-Teen with Anushka Bhattacharjee Publishing Tips from a Pre-Teen with Anushka Bhattacharjee While we were all stuck at home during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people took the opportunity to learn something new. Maybe you taught yourself how to bake sourdough or speak another language. Anushka Bhattacharjee, a Grade 4 student from Toronto, decided to write the book "My Magic Mirror," a creative take on "The Three Little Pigs" fable. Anushka recently stopped by the podcast to chat about the inspiration, process and discipline behind writing and publishing her first book — all before she turned nine years old.

]]> While we were all stuck at home during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people took the opportunity to learn something new. Maybe you taught yourself how to bake sourdough or speak another language. Anushka Bhattacharjee, a Grade 4 student from Toronto, decided to write the book "My Magic Mirror," a creative take on "The Three Little Pigs" fable. Anushka recently stopped by the podcast to chat about the inspiration, process and discipline behind writing and publishing her first book — all before she turned nine years old.

]]> Anushka Bhattacharjee Buzzsprout-11361720 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1414 interview,author,young author,child author,the three little pigs,my magic mirror,children's book,publishing,writing,publishing tips,publishing advice,productivity,COVID-19,pandemic,communication,Mathieu Yuill,leading with nice,toronto,ontario 2 23 full false Embark on a Generosity Journey with Sue Wigston Embark on a Generosity Journey with Sue Wigston Sue Wigston’s entire career has been driven by her passion for people. For over 25 years with Eagle's Flight, she collaborated with various organizations to develop strategy and support tactical efforts in creating high-performing, innovative and engaged corporate cultures. She’s now taken her talents to not-for-profit giving platform Givesome as the organization's CEO. Sue wakes up every day thinking about generosity and recently stopped by the podcast to chat about how we can all grow in our own generosity journey.  



]]> Sue Wigston’s entire career has been driven by her passion for people. For over 25 years with Eagle's Flight, she collaborated with various organizations to develop strategy and support tactical efforts in creating high-performing, innovative and engaged corporate cultures. She’s now taken her talents to not-for-profit giving platform Givesome as the organization's CEO. Sue wakes up every day thinking about generosity and recently stopped by the podcast to chat about how we can all grow in our own generosity journey.  



]]> Sue Wigston Buzzsprout-10760261 Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0400 1679 Sue Wigston, Givesome, Eagle's Flight, Guelph, charity, charitable organization, generosity, generous, giving, leadership, not-for-profit, giving, mentor, coach, leadership development, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2 22 full false Leading Through a Pandemic with Christina Loewen Leading Through a Pandemic with Christina Loewen With a 20-plus year career encompassing senior roles in ballet, dance and opera, Christina Loewen has been with the Association for Opera in Canada as Executive Director since 2009. Focussing on helping the sector build resilience, navigate change, and be a positive force for civic good, “resilience” and “change” were definitely at the forefront of the past two years as Christina led her team through a global pandemic and its many curveballs. She recently stopped by the podcast to discuss her leadership journey through one of the most challenging times of her career.

]]> With a 20-plus year career encompassing senior roles in ballet, dance and opera, Christina Loewen has been with the Association for Opera in Canada as Executive Director since 2009. Focussing on helping the sector build resilience, navigate change, and be a positive force for civic good, “resilience” and “change” were definitely at the forefront of the past two years as Christina led her team through a global pandemic and its many curveballs. She recently stopped by the podcast to discuss her leadership journey through one of the most challenging times of her career.

]]> Christina Loewen Buzzsprout-10647212 Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1650 leadership, executive director, opera, performing arts, pandemic, covid-19, covid, leadership development, leading with nice, Mathieu Yuill, Christina Loewen,Toronto, Ontario, canada, scarborough, Association for Opera in Canada, change, resilience 2 21 full false Playing the Long Game for Good with Curtis Carmichael Playing the Long Game for Good with Curtis Carmichael Curtis Carmichael is an award-winning social entrepreneur, technologist, STEM and hip-hop teacher, and computer programmer. He is also the author and mobile app developer for the world’s first augmented reality memoir, Butterflies in the Trenches, a candid story of Curtis' life in the public housing projects in Scarborough, Ont.

Curtis stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series to talk about the importance of embracing community, life lessons from mentors, and his mission to help everyone realize they have the power to make a difference in not only their lives, but the lives of those around them.

]]> Curtis Carmichael is an award-winning social entrepreneur, technologist, STEM and hip-hop teacher, and computer programmer. He is also the author and mobile app developer for the world’s first augmented reality memoir, Butterflies in the Trenches, a candid story of Curtis' life in the public housing projects in Scarborough, Ont.

Curtis stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series to talk about the importance of embracing community, life lessons from mentors, and his mission to help everyone realize they have the power to make a difference in not only their lives, but the lives of those around them.

]]> Curtis Carmichael Buzzsprout-10346805 Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0400 1986 Curtis Carmichael, Scarborough, Ontario, Toronto, community housing, author, Butterflies in the Trenches, GTA, STEM, hip hop, entrepreneur, leadership development, Mathieu Yuill 2 20 full false Transformational Leadership with Joseph Michelli Transformational Leadership with Joseph Michelli Speaker, author and organizational consultant Joseph A. Michelli encourages leaders and frontline workers to grow and invest passionately in all aspects of their lives. He stopped by the podcast to discuss leadership strategies from some of his bestselling books and business practices that develop joyful and productive workplaces.



]]> Speaker, author and organizational consultant Joseph A. Michelli encourages leaders and frontline workers to grow and invest passionately in all aspects of their lives. He stopped by the podcast to discuss leadership strategies from some of his bestselling books and business practices that develop joyful and productive workplaces.



]]> Jospeh Michelli Buzzsprout-10137523 Thu, 24 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1619 Joseph Michelli, speaker, New York Times, bestselling author, leadership lessons, leadership development, Pike Place, Seattle, productivity, Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2 19 full false What Teaching Autistic Children Can Teach You About Leadership with Amanda Yuill What Teaching Autistic Children Can Teach You About Leadership with Amanda Yuill Amanda Yuill made a counter-intuitive choice many years ago: to become a full-time supply teacher. This career move provided her the opportunity to research gaps she saw in the education system and publish three books. Amanda’s latest book — What's the Difference?: Building on Autism Strengths, Skills and Talents in Your Classrooms — provides teachers with tools and strategies to help autistic students be at their best. But beneath that are some great lessons on leadership and developing a posture of deeper understanding. Find out why on today’s episode.

]]> Amanda Yuill made a counter-intuitive choice many years ago: to become a full-time supply teacher. This career move provided her the opportunity to research gaps she saw in the education system and publish three books. Amanda’s latest book — What's the Difference?: Building on Autism Strengths, Skills and Talents in Your Classrooms — provides teachers with tools and strategies to help autistic students be at their best. But beneath that are some great lessons on leadership and developing a posture of deeper understanding. Find out why on today’s episode.

]]> Amanda Yuill Buzzsprout-10094895 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1908 Amanda Yuill,teacher,teachers,supply teaching,autism,autistic,Toronto,Ontario,Canada,Leading With Nice,author,books,educational,education,supply teacher,leadership,leadership development,leadership qualities 2 18 full false Curiosity and Its Value to Non-Profits with Cindy Wagman Curiosity and Its Value to Non-Profits with Cindy Wagman Cindy Wagman is the President and Founder of The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small nonprofits through fundraising. She stopped by the podcast to talk about all-things non-profit, including some common challenges experienced by fundraisers large and small alike, and solutions on how to overcome them.


]]> Cindy Wagman is the President and Founder of The Good Partnership, a values-driven, social-justice informed consultancy that is working to unlock the potential of small nonprofits through fundraising. She stopped by the podcast to talk about all-things non-profit, including some common challenges experienced by fundraisers large and small alike, and solutions on how to overcome them.


]]> Cindy Wagman Buzzsprout-10049771 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1923 Cindy Wagman, The Good Partnership, fundraising, non-profit, charity, leadership, The Small Nonprofit, podcast, interview, conversation, curiosity, potential, Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 2 17 full false Jailhouse Pops: From Prison to Popcorn Empire with Emily O’Brien Jailhouse Pops: From Prison to Popcorn Empire with Emily O’Brien Emily O’Brien returned to Toronto from vacationing in the Caribbean with drugs strapped to her body. She was promptly arrested and sentenced to federal prison. Where her story diverges from what you might expect is in what she did during her time behind bars: she started a company. Comeback Snacks was born while she was incarcerated and she now uses the platform to shine a light on what happens to people when they go to prison — and the positive impact they can have on society when they’re out.

]]> Emily O’Brien returned to Toronto from vacationing in the Caribbean with drugs strapped to her body. She was promptly arrested and sentenced to federal prison. Where her story diverges from what you might expect is in what she did during her time behind bars: she started a company. Comeback Snacks was born while she was incarcerated and she now uses the platform to shine a light on what happens to people when they go to prison — and the positive impact they can have on society when they’re out.

]]> Emily O’Brien Buzzsprout-9999357 Wed, 02 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1340 Emily O'Brien, Comeback Snacks, entrepreneurship, small business owner, social snacks, popcorn, ex-con, community building, prison, jail, convict, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, food 2 16 full false Leadership? The Question You Need to Ask Yourself with Candice Schott Leadership? The Question You Need to Ask Yourself with Candice Schott At 23, Candice Schott had already bought and sold her first condo, was working her dream job at IBM and en route to winning a sales award. But she traded that all in to launch her own business as a realtor. Now, after more than 15 years in the business, she’s the partner in a real estate company, mentors dozens of others in the business, and asks aspiring leaders one important question: Are you truly passionate about what you do?



]]> At 23, Candice Schott had already bought and sold her first condo, was working her dream job at IBM and en route to winning a sales award. But she traded that all in to launch her own business as a realtor. Now, after more than 15 years in the business, she’s the partner in a real estate company, mentors dozens of others in the business, and asks aspiring leaders one important question: Are you truly passionate about what you do?



]]> Candice Schott Buzzsprout-9963059 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1323 Candice Schott, Schott Team, Schott Homes, Toronto real estate, real estate, realtor, real estate professional, small business owner, Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, leadership, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, IBM 2 15 full false "Just Start!" and Other Simple Productivity Tips with Helen Polise "Just Start!" and Other Simple Productivity Tips with Helen Polise Helen Polise knows her way around a camera. For the past 30 years as a TV commercial director, video content creator and social media guru, she has elevated global brands like Sensodyne, Blistex, Conair, Odor Eaters and the NFL. On TikTok she is branded as the TikTok Teacher with 530K+ followers and over 100 million views on her clear, easy-to-follow tutorials that demystify the entire process. Helen stopped by the podcast to discuss everyday productivity tips and simple ways that anyone can create powerful, authentic content.


]]> Helen Polise knows her way around a camera. For the past 30 years as a TV commercial director, video content creator and social media guru, she has elevated global brands like Sensodyne, Blistex, Conair, Odor Eaters and the NFL. On TikTok she is branded as the TikTok Teacher with 530K+ followers and over 100 million views on her clear, easy-to-follow tutorials that demystify the entire process. Helen stopped by the podcast to discuss everyday productivity tips and simple ways that anyone can create powerful, authentic content.


]]> Helen Polise Buzzsprout-9920763 Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1858 Helen Polise, TikTok, TikTok tips, social media, TikTok Teacher, productivity, productivity tips, social media marketing, branding, social media branding, Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, authenticity, social media influencer 2 14 full false Optimal Living with Jeremy Herider Optimal Living with Jeremy Herider Jeremy Herider is a two-sport professional athlete, productivity coach and life coach. He’s also the founder of Optimal Self, a coaching program and podcast. He stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series to discuss personal habits that anyone can adopt for success. As Jeremy says, "No success story happens by accident."



]]> Jeremy Herider is a two-sport professional athlete, productivity coach and life coach. He’s also the founder of Optimal Self, a coaching program and podcast. He stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series to discuss personal habits that anyone can adopt for success. As Jeremy says, "No success story happens by accident."



]]> Jeremy Herider Buzzsprout-9880834 Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2089 Jeremy Herider, Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill, podcast, interview, q and a, self-help, professional athlete, productivity, life coach, Arizona Diamondbacks, baseball, MLB, success, habits, Optimal Self, Lancaster, generational habits 2 13 full false Pursuing Your Passion with Hanna Murray Pursuing Your Passion with Hanna Murray Hanna Murray is a labour, delivery and postpartum nurse and doula, who also runs Babytalk, a blog for expectant mothers. She stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series to talk about the importance of pursuing passions and never losing sight of goals.  

]]> Hanna Murray is a labour, delivery and postpartum nurse and doula, who also runs Babytalk, a blog for expectant mothers. She stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series to talk about the importance of pursuing passions and never losing sight of goals.  

]]> Hanna Murray Buzzsprout-9841221 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500 1581 Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill, Hanna Murray, labour, delivery, postpartum, nurse, nursing, babies, babytalk, blog, podcast, doula, childbirth, passion, goals, goal setting, q and a, discussion, conversation, Toronto, PEC, Ontario, Canada 2 12 full false The Business of Being Safe with Tyler Foley The Business of Being Safe with Tyler Foley One of the most neglected aspects of running a business is the health and safety of its employees. And all too often, it isn't until a tragic event takes place that health and safety training is taken seriously. Tyler Foley, actor, author and managing director of Total Buy-In — a safety consulting firm in Calgary — knows this all too well. He stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series podcast to talk about why investing in proper health and safety training at your workplace might be the most profitable thing you can do for your business.

]]> One of the most neglected aspects of running a business is the health and safety of its employees. And all too often, it isn't until a tragic event takes place that health and safety training is taken seriously. Tyler Foley, actor, author and managing director of Total Buy-In — a safety consulting firm in Calgary — knows this all too well. He stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series podcast to talk about why investing in proper health and safety training at your workplace might be the most profitable thing you can do for your business.

]]> Tyler Foley Buzzsprout-9719434 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500 2257 Tyler Foley, actor, author, Calgary, Alberta, Total Buy-In, health and safety, workplace safety, podcast, interview, Mathieu Yuill, Leading With Nice, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, health and safety training, HSE, Q and A, career advice, consulting 2 11 full false Investing in Transparency to Build Trust with Tim Nash Investing in Transparency to Build Trust with Tim Nash Having trust in the person who’s advising you on your financial investments is crucial. Our guest on this episode, Tim Nash, founder of Good Investing, says the key to building that trust is transparency. You’ll find that Tim’s method of using transparency to build trust isn’t only beneficial in the financial investing world, but also when investing in the people you work with. Learn more about Tim and Good Investing at www.goodinvesting.com.





]]> Having trust in the person who’s advising you on your financial investments is crucial. Our guest on this episode, Tim Nash, founder of Good Investing, says the key to building that trust is transparency. You’ll find that Tim’s method of using transparency to build trust isn’t only beneficial in the financial investing world, but also when investing in the people you work with. Learn more about Tim and Good Investing at www.goodinvesting.com.





]]> Tim Nash Buzzsprout-9650740 Thu, 02 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1907 Tim Nash,Good Investing,investing,financial investing,personal finances,trust,making money,transparency,podcast,podcaster,podcasts,Leading With Nice,Toronto,Ontario,Canada,interview,Q and A,DIY investing,investment portfolio 2 10 full false The Chief of Play with Aiden Hepburn The Chief of Play with Aiden Hepburn Imagine, if you will, being a kid again and having Toys"R"Us — one of the world's leading retailers of toys — personally ask you to test out the hottest new video games, dolls, action figures, electronics and more. Sounds too good to be true, right? Thirteen-year-old Aiden Hepburn is living that dream. On today’s episode, Aiden shares with us how he came to the role, his process for play and what the future holds for Toys"R"Us Canada's official Chief Play Officer (CPO). Follow Aiden's adventures on Instagram and YouTube.

]]> Imagine, if you will, being a kid again and having Toys"R"Us — one of the world's leading retailers of toys — personally ask you to test out the hottest new video games, dolls, action figures, electronics and more. Sounds too good to be true, right? Thirteen-year-old Aiden Hepburn is living that dream. On today’s episode, Aiden shares with us how he came to the role, his process for play and what the future holds for Toys"R"Us Canada's official Chief Play Officer (CPO). Follow Aiden's adventures on Instagram and YouTube.

]]> Aiden Hepburn Buzzsprout-9613521 Thu, 25 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0500 1198 Aiden Hepburn, Toys R Us, Chief Play Officer, toys, unboxing, gift guide, wish list, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Mathieu Yuill, Leading With Nice, podcast, toy testing, pre-teen 2 9 full false Leading with Positivity and Purpose with Keka DasGupta Leading with Positivity and Purpose with Keka DasGupta Over the 24 years that Keka DasGupta spent in the marketing and PR industry, she noticed something to be true: brands don't have low self-esteem! Today, Keka uses powerful, global branding principles to radically transform mental wellness. She stopped by the podcast to discuss how to recognize your own personal value so you can live with more positivity, esteem and purpose. 

]]> Over the 24 years that Keka DasGupta spent in the marketing and PR industry, she noticed something to be true: brands don't have low self-esteem! Today, Keka uses powerful, global branding principles to radically transform mental wellness. She stopped by the podcast to discuss how to recognize your own personal value so you can live with more positivity, esteem and purpose. 

]]> Keka DasGupta Buzzsprout-9566372 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1962 Keka DasGupta,speaker,Tedx,TedTalk,gratitude,brands,leadership,Leading With Nice,Mathieu Yuill,Toronto,Ontario,Canada,The Art of Life-ing,mental wellness,podcast,podcasts,q and a,self-esteem,North York,author,branding principles 2 8 full false What it Looks Like to Be Authentic Online with Corey McMullan What it Looks Like to Be Authentic Online with Corey McMullan The last thing Corey McMullan had on his mind when he scrapped all print advertising in favour of social media marketing for his family's appliance store was that he would become an influencer. But after launching a TikTok account for McMullan Appliance & Mattress, that’s exactly what happened. Corey speaks with us about why his brand of authenticity about home appliances has captured the imagination of users around the world and the strategy behind growing his account to over 86,000 engaged followers in just a few months.. You can learn more about Corey and his family’s store at www.mcmullanapplianceandmattress.ca. 



]]> The last thing Corey McMullan had on his mind when he scrapped all print advertising in favour of social media marketing for his family's appliance store was that he would become an influencer. But after launching a TikTok account for McMullan Appliance & Mattress, that’s exactly what happened. Corey speaks with us about why his brand of authenticity about home appliances has captured the imagination of users around the world and the strategy behind growing his account to over 86,000 engaged followers in just a few months.. You can learn more about Corey and his family’s store at www.mcmullanapplianceandmattress.ca. 



]]> Corey McMullan Buzzsprout-9531630 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0500 1791 Corey McMullan, McMullan Appliance & Mattress, TikTok, social media, social media marketing, social media influencer, internet famous, Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada, home appliances, social media marketing, authenticity, Mathieu Yuill, Leading With Nice 2 7 full false The Importance of Telling Stories with Drew Hayden Taylor The Importance of Telling Stories with Drew Hayden Taylor Drew Hayden Taylor is an award-winning playwright, novelist, filmmaker and journalist, born and living on the Curve Lake First Nation. An author of 33 books (!), Drew joined us on the podcast to discuss celebrating history and culture through storytelling, and the importance of humour in connecting with audiences.

]]> Drew Hayden Taylor is an award-winning playwright, novelist, filmmaker and journalist, born and living on the Curve Lake First Nation. An author of 33 books (!), Drew joined us on the podcast to discuss celebrating history and culture through storytelling, and the importance of humour in connecting with audiences.

]]> Drew Hayden Taylor Buzzsprout-9483590 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1415 Drew Hayden Taylor, Anishnawbe, playwright, novelist, filmmaker, journalist, Curve Lake First Nation, Indigenous culture, Indigenous, Native, storytelling, writing, humour, Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill, Ontario, Canada 2 6 full false Minding Your Manners with Donald G. James Minding Your Manners with Donald G. James How many times did you heard the phrase “mind your manners” as a kid? There’s a good reason for that: manners, simply put, are important. Donald G. James, author, speaker and this week's guest on the podcast, recently published a book about about the topic, merging career experiences at NASA with the timeless wisdom he learned from his mother. He joins us to discuss all things Ps and Qs and how, more often than not, exhibiting good manners during a job interview can be the tie-breaker in a hiring decision.

]]> How many times did you heard the phrase “mind your manners” as a kid? There’s a good reason for that: manners, simply put, are important. Donald G. James, author, speaker and this week's guest on the podcast, recently published a book about about the topic, merging career experiences at NASA with the timeless wisdom he learned from his mother. He joins us to discuss all things Ps and Qs and how, more often than not, exhibiting good manners during a job interview can be the tie-breaker in a hiring decision.

]]> Donald G. James Buzzsprout-9450068 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2043 Donald G. James, NASA, manners, mind your manners, good manners, leadership, job interviews, etiquette, politeness, leading with nice, LWN, Mathieu Yuill, mother knows best, ps and qs, author, speaker 2 5 full false Adapting to Lead with Conner McDowell Adapting to Lead with Conner McDowell Eighteen-year-old Conner McDowell was bullied throughout primary school but he never let it defeat him. Instead, he used the experience to fuel his desire to lead and become a beacon of hope for other kids with similar experiences. Today, he is valedictorian of his high school and a recipient of a DAREarts Youth Leadership Award — recognizing his dedication to create incredible positive change in his own life and in his community. Conner is a shining example that although it's never too late to lead — it's never too early, either. 

]]> Eighteen-year-old Conner McDowell was bullied throughout primary school but he never let it defeat him. Instead, he used the experience to fuel his desire to lead and become a beacon of hope for other kids with similar experiences. Today, he is valedictorian of his high school and a recipient of a DAREarts Youth Leadership Award — recognizing his dedication to create incredible positive change in his own life and in his community. Conner is a shining example that although it's never too late to lead — it's never too early, either. 

]]> Conner McDowell Buzzsprout-9396760 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1470 Conner McDowell, Mathieu Yuill, leading with nice, LWN, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bully, bullying, adapting, leadership, young leader, high school, Neil McNeil high school, DAREarts Youth Leadership Award, DAREarts, award, valedictorian, McCowan Park 2 4 full false The Future of Leadership with Adam Kingl The Future of Leadership with Adam Kingl Today's global workforce is made up of 50% millennials, and in just a few short years that number is projected to balloon to 75%! The approach to leadership is changing but not fast enough — what we deem important and how we lead needs to catch up. Adam Kingl, leadership expert, speaker and author, stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series to discuss why organizations must adapt to the expectations of younger generations in order to thrive.

]]> Today's global workforce is made up of 50% millennials, and in just a few short years that number is projected to balloon to 75%! The approach to leadership is changing but not fast enough — what we deem important and how we lead needs to catch up. Adam Kingl, leadership expert, speaker and author, stopped by the Leading With Nice Interview Series to discuss why organizations must adapt to the expectations of younger generations in order to thrive.

]]> Adam Kingl Buzzsprout-9369557 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2104 Adam Kingl,Leading With Nice,Mathieu Yuill,leadership,leadership development,podcast,conversation,q and a,author,speaker,educator,millennials,organization,CEO,innovation,Generation Y,strategy,culture,Toronto,Ontario,Canada,evolution of work,education 2 3 full false Tragedy to Triumph with Brandon Peacock, Part 2 Tragedy to Triumph with Brandon Peacock, Part 2 What does it take to overcome the biggest challenge you have yet to face? Brandon Peacock’s road to recovery after a near-fatal drive-by shooting has several parallels that can be applied to your business. In the second part of our interview with Brandon, he helps connect the dots on what it takes to turn a crisis into a crucial piece of your success. Listen to Part 1 of our conversation here. 



]]> What does it take to overcome the biggest challenge you have yet to face? Brandon Peacock’s road to recovery after a near-fatal drive-by shooting has several parallels that can be applied to your business. In the second part of our interview with Brandon, he helps connect the dots on what it takes to turn a crisis into a crucial piece of your success. Listen to Part 1 of our conversation here. 



]]> Brandon Peacock Buzzsprout-9328547 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1521 Brandon Peacock,Ottawa,Ontario,Canada,drive-by shooting,gunshot survivor,barbershop,Leading With Nice,Mathieu Yuill,Toronto,non-profit,Hit the Ground Running,charity,marathon,running,rehabilitation,leadership,teamwork,podcast,podcasts 2 2 full false Tragedy to Triumph with Brandon Peacock, Part 1 Tragedy to Triumph with Brandon Peacock, Part 1 Brandon Peacock was on his way to get his hair cut in June 2020 after work when he was shot three times as he entered the barbershop. He wasn’t the intended target but he ended up the victim. However, Brandon didn’t take to the victim moniker. Instead, he used an experience that could have left him confined to a wheelchair as an opportunity to found Hit the Ground Running, a non-profit that supports others who have experienced trauma. Listen to Part 2 of our conversation with Brandon here. 



]]> Brandon Peacock was on his way to get his hair cut in June 2020 after work when he was shot three times as he entered the barbershop. He wasn’t the intended target but he ended up the victim. However, Brandon didn’t take to the victim moniker. Instead, he used an experience that could have left him confined to a wheelchair as an opportunity to found Hit the Ground Running, a non-profit that supports others who have experienced trauma. Listen to Part 2 of our conversation with Brandon here. 



]]> Brandon Peacock Buzzsprout-9274279 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400 1415 Brandon Peacock, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, drive-by shooting, gunshot survivor, barbershop, Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill, Toronto, non-profit, Hit the Ground Running, charity, marathon, running, rehabilitation, leadership, podcast, podcasts 2 1 full false Unlocking the Power of Diversity with Tristan Norton Unlocking the Power of Diversity with Tristan Norton Tristan Norton is a city kid working in a country world. He grew up in an urban environment and is one of the few visible minorities at Briercrest College and Seminary. As the Director of its Centre for Leadership Studies, Tristan approaches his work from a different perspective than many of his Briercrest colleagues. He is so gracious on this episode to help me understand what that means, and offers some great insight on how we can all appreciate everyone’s differences and take advantage of that fullness in our work and personal lives. 



]]> Tristan Norton is a city kid working in a country world. He grew up in an urban environment and is one of the few visible minorities at Briercrest College and Seminary. As the Director of its Centre for Leadership Studies, Tristan approaches his work from a different perspective than many of his Briercrest colleagues. He is so gracious on this episode to help me understand what that means, and offers some great insight on how we can all appreciate everyone’s differences and take advantage of that fullness in our work and personal lives. 



]]> Tristan Norton Buzzsprout-8501758 Tue, 11 May 2021 15:00:00 -0400 2339 Tristan Norton, diversity, Briercrest Seminary, leadership, Leading With Nice, team building, differences, Mathieu Yuill, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Alberta 1 25 full false How to Lighten the Leadership Load with Richard Walsh How to Lighten the Leadership Load with Richard Walsh As an owner, founder, CEO or executive director, the amount that rests on your shoulders can seem overwhelming. Richard Walsh owned a contracting company and was experiencing this same burden so he did something about it. After investigating the best ways to lighten his load in order to concentrate on the five percent he alone could do, he developed Escape the Owner Prison. In this episode, he explores some of the concepts you can enact today.



]]> As an owner, founder, CEO or executive director, the amount that rests on your shoulders can seem overwhelming. Richard Walsh owned a contracting company and was experiencing this same burden so he did something about it. After investigating the best ways to lighten his load in order to concentrate on the five percent he alone could do, he developed Escape the Owner Prison. In this episode, he explores some of the concepts you can enact today.



]]> Richard Walsh Buzzsprout-8472629 Thu, 06 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1360 Richard Walsh, Escape the Owner Prison, Mathieu Yuill, leadership, Leading With Nice, leadership training, leadership development, team building, management, author, speaker, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1 24 full false The Importance of Embracing Community with Heather Dubbeldam The Importance of Embracing Community with Heather Dubbeldam When you’ve been hired by a client to complete a job, there is a tension between delivering what they’ve asked for and leading them toward something greater. Heather Dubbeldam is one of Canada’s leaders in sustainable architecture. When clients hire her firm, they do so not only because of their great work, but also to be drawn into a larger conversation. On this episode, Heather discusses how you can do this with your clients and the right balance of leading versus following. 



]]> When you’ve been hired by a client to complete a job, there is a tension between delivering what they’ve asked for and leading them toward something greater. Heather Dubbeldam is one of Canada’s leaders in sustainable architecture. When clients hire her firm, they do so not only because of their great work, but also to be drawn into a larger conversation. On this episode, Heather discusses how you can do this with your clients and the right balance of leading versus following. 



]]> Heather Dubbeldam Buzzsprout-8414781 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2460 Community, Heather Dubbeldam, architect, Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, leadership, curiosity, Leading With Nice, LWN, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, leadership training, leadership development 1 23 full false Preventing Burnout with Janice Litvin Preventing Burnout with Janice Litvin Burnout carries with it a huge cost for not only the person experiencing it, but also the colleagues and family of that person and the organization they work for.  Janice Litvin — expert speaker, author and trainer specializing in burnout prevention —  joins us for today’s episode to discuss how you can recognize and prevent burnout before it happens. Learn more about Janice at janicelitvin.com.



]]> Burnout carries with it a huge cost for not only the person experiencing it, but also the colleagues and family of that person and the organization they work for.  Janice Litvin — expert speaker, author and trainer specializing in burnout prevention —  joins us for today’s episode to discuss how you can recognize and prevent burnout before it happens. Learn more about Janice at janicelitvin.com.



]]> Janice Litvin Buzzsprout-8370975 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400 1625 Janice Litvin, speaker, author, trainer, burnout, burnout prevention, career, career advice, mental health, Mathieu Yuill, Leading With Nice, LWN, Toronto, Ontario, GTA, Canada 1 22 full false Leadership in the Four-Gen Workplace with Clint Pulver Leadership in the Four-Gen Workplace with Clint Pulver For the first time in our history, we work in a four-generation workplace alongside baby boomers, Generation X, millennials and Generation Z employees.

On this episode, Clint Pulver — the Undercover Millennial — discusses what it looks like to have success managing and leading such a diverse workforce.

We’re also giving away copies of Clint’s new book, I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave. If you’re a client of Leading With Nice, you’re already getting a copy. But if you’d like one, visit our website and sign up for our weekly leadership email. We’ll be giving away copies each week! 



]]> For the first time in our history, we work in a four-generation workplace alongside baby boomers, Generation X, millennials and Generation Z employees.

On this episode, Clint Pulver — the Undercover Millennial — discusses what it looks like to have success managing and leading such a diverse workforce.

We’re also giving away copies of Clint’s new book, I Love It Here: How Great Leaders Create Organizations Their People Never Want to Leave. If you’re a client of Leading With Nice, you’re already getting a copy. But if you’d like one, visit our website and sign up for our weekly leadership email. We’ll be giving away copies each week! 



]]> Clint Pulver Buzzsprout-8327956 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 2005 Clint Pulver, leadership, Baby boomer, Generation X, Millennial, Generation Z, four-gen workplace, management, career, career advice, leadership training, leadership development, Leading With Nice, Mathieu Yuill 1 21 full false Be You: The Importance of Authenticity with Fred Moore Be You: The Importance of Authenticity with Fred Moore Being productive and getting things done is a key habit to develop for anyone. It can be so difficult to accomplish — text messages, video calls and email are just a few of the distractions that can take you off your game. In this episode, Fred Moore, speaker and educator of all things productivity, discusses how you can get things done.

Added bonus: he’s a magician.

]]> Being productive and getting things done is a key habit to develop for anyone. It can be so difficult to accomplish — text messages, video calls and email are just a few of the distractions that can take you off your game. In this episode, Fred Moore, speaker and educator of all things productivity, discusses how you can get things done.

Added bonus: he’s a magician.

]]> Fred Moore Buzzsprout-8282624 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400 1709 professional speaker, entertainer, Fred Moore, entrepreneur, goal setting, motivation, positive mental attitude, PMA, personal development, humour, magician, magic, time management, Orlando, Florida, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, GTA, Leading With Nice, LWN, 1 20 full false What’s Shaping Our World? Leadership in Youth Development with Chris Tompkins What’s Shaping Our World? Leadership in Youth Development with Chris Tompkins Chris Tompkins, COO at Muskoka Woods, has been working as a youth development professional for over two decades, and in that time he’s sought to help young people develop their full leadership potential.

Leadership should be taught young, he says, and as adults, our job is to be conscious of what is shaping their world. Chris is launching a podcast in that exact theme: Shaping Our World can be found on your favourite podcast platform (including the one you're using to listen to this episode).

]]> Chris Tompkins, COO at Muskoka Woods, has been working as a youth development professional for over two decades, and in that time he’s sought to help young people develop their full leadership potential.

Leadership should be taught young, he says, and as adults, our job is to be conscious of what is shaping their world. Chris is launching a podcast in that exact theme: Shaping Our World can be found on your favourite podcast platform (including the one you're using to listen to this episode).

]]> Chris Tompkins Buzzsprout-8242195 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0400 2372 Muskoka Woods, Shaping Our World, podcast, podcasts, summer camp, Chris Tompkins, Muskoka, Ontario, COO, leadership, Leading With Nice, LWN, Toronto, Canada, youth development, youth, potential 1 19 full false Leading Into New Things with Monica Loewen Leading Into New Things with Monica Loewen Leadership can be lonely. It can be without a map to guide you. It can often make you question your own decisions. Monica Loewen has charged head-first into new opportunities and challenges where she foraged new paths — sometimes for herself and sometimes for the organization she was leading. In this episode, we speak to her about how to do this well and also the value of empathy in blazing new trails. 

You’ll definitely want to get more Monica after listening to this episode. Check out her website: https://monicaloewen.com. 

]]> Leadership can be lonely. It can be without a map to guide you. It can often make you question your own decisions. Monica Loewen has charged head-first into new opportunities and challenges where she foraged new paths — sometimes for herself and sometimes for the organization she was leading. In this episode, we speak to her about how to do this well and also the value of empathy in blazing new trails. 

You’ll definitely want to get more Monica after listening to this episode. Check out her website: https://monicaloewen.com. 

]]> Monica Loewen Buzzsprout-8197206 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0400 1983 Monica Loewen, leadership, empathy, career advice, career, Leading With Nice, LWN, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 1 18 full false The Risks, Rewards and Realities of Entrepreneurship with Maria Locker The Risks, Rewards and Realities of Entrepreneurship with Maria Locker I’m the son and brother of entrepreneurial women. So when the chance to interview Maria Locker, founder and CEO of RevolutionHER, came up, I jumped at it. 

In this episode, Maria shares what it looks like to pivot not once, but twice as she left her full-time job to launch one organization and then grow it into what it is today. She also gives great insight into how you can support entrepreneurial woman in your life. 

]]> I’m the son and brother of entrepreneurial women. So when the chance to interview Maria Locker, founder and CEO of RevolutionHER, came up, I jumped at it. 

In this episode, Maria shares what it looks like to pivot not once, but twice as she left her full-time job to launch one organization and then grow it into what it is today. She also gives great insight into how you can support entrepreneurial woman in your life. 

]]> Maria Locker Buzzsprout-8153184 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1566 Maria Locker, RevolutionHer, female entrepreneurs, entrepreneurs, pivot, founder, leadership, career advice, Leading With Nice, LWN, Toronto, Ontario, GTA, Canada 1 17 full false How to Hire and Apply with Leadership Authenticity with Julie Mahfouz Rezvani How to Hire and Apply with Leadership Authenticity with Julie Mahfouz Rezvani As the founder and managing director of The Orion Group, Julie Mahfouz Rezvani helps companies find the right fit for jobs. Conversely, she helps people, looking for a career change, to land in the right place. But it’s not as simple as matching a resume with skills requirements — at least it shouldn’t be. On this episode, Julie shares insights from almost two decades in recruitment and staffing to help us understand the role empathy plays in the process of hiring and looking for a new job and how being service minded can bring you massive benefits. 

We talk about two great resources on this episode:



]]> As the founder and managing director of The Orion Group, Julie Mahfouz Rezvani helps companies find the right fit for jobs. Conversely, she helps people, looking for a career change, to land in the right place. But it’s not as simple as matching a resume with skills requirements — at least it shouldn’t be. On this episode, Julie shares insights from almost two decades in recruitment and staffing to help us understand the role empathy plays in the process of hiring and looking for a new job and how being service minded can bring you massive benefits. 

We talk about two great resources on this episode:



]]> Julie Mahfouz Rezvani Buzzsprout-8122095 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1632 Leading With Nice, LWN, Julie Mahfouz Rezvani, The Orion Group, recruitment, recruiting, leadership, empathy, career change, careers, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, GTA 1 16 full false Art, Ale and Community Building with Collective Arts Brewing’s Matt Johnston Art, Ale and Community Building with Collective Arts Brewing’s Matt Johnston What happens when you put art and ale together? Collective Arts Brewing out of Hamilton, Ont., had a strong desire to not just create great beer, but they wanted their beverages to be the catalyst behind building a strong community, investing in true diversity and being purposeful around championing creativity. In this episode, Matt Johnston, the brewery’s co-founder and CEO, breaks down their thought process and the impacts these decisions have had on the company. 



]]> What happens when you put art and ale together? Collective Arts Brewing out of Hamilton, Ont., had a strong desire to not just create great beer, but they wanted their beverages to be the catalyst behind building a strong community, investing in true diversity and being purposeful around championing creativity. In this episode, Matt Johnston, the brewery’s co-founder and CEO, breaks down their thought process and the impacts these decisions have had on the company. 



]]> Matt Johnston Buzzsprout-8070832 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1241 Leading With Nice, podcast, podcasts, Matt Johnston, Collective Arts Brewing, beer, micro-brewery, craft brewery, craft beer, CEO, co-founder, community, culture, diversity, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, family, art, creativity 1 15 full false Loneliness and the Leader with Allison Alley Loneliness and the Leader with Allison Alley Leading the Canadian arm of Compassion Canada, Allison Alley oversees 125 staff as they work with children and their families in economically depressed countries. As you can imagine, 2020 was a challenging year and in response, Allison wrote a thought-provoking blog post on Compassion Canada’s website titled "12 things I’ve learned in the last 12 months." Every one of the 12 things were clearly the result of living a year of leadership where she was faced with each reality. We invited her on the podcast to dig further.  





]]> Leading the Canadian arm of Compassion Canada, Allison Alley oversees 125 staff as they work with children and their families in economically depressed countries. As you can imagine, 2020 was a challenging year and in response, Allison wrote a thought-provoking blog post on Compassion Canada’s website titled "12 things I’ve learned in the last 12 months." Every one of the 12 things were clearly the result of living a year of leadership where she was faced with each reality. We invited her on the podcast to dig further.  





]]> Allison Alley Buzzsprout-7903852 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:00:00 -0500 1553 Leading With Nice, LWN, Allison Alley, Compassion Canada, Leadership, President, CEO, Poverty, Global 1 14 full false Learning to Trust Through Privacy with The @ Company Learning to Trust Through Privacy with The @ Company We’re living through the middle of a struggle between sharing our personal information with companies and organizations and the desire to retain some level of privacy. Everything from renting an apartment to browsing social media asks us to give up more and more of our personal information. So what is the answer to this? Some companies have proven they can’t be trusted with our information. How do we help companies and organizations regain our trust? The answer is by being more private. On this episode of the Leading With Nice Interview Series, we speak with Barbara Tallent and Jory Des Jardins from The @ Company about a novel approach to help companies and individuals build trust by maintaining privacy.



]]> We’re living through the middle of a struggle between sharing our personal information with companies and organizations and the desire to retain some level of privacy. Everything from renting an apartment to browsing social media asks us to give up more and more of our personal information. So what is the answer to this? Some companies have proven they can’t be trusted with our information. How do we help companies and organizations regain our trust? The answer is by being more private. On this episode of the Leading With Nice Interview Series, we speak with Barbara Tallent and Jory Des Jardins from The @ Company about a novel approach to help companies and individuals build trust by maintaining privacy.



]]> The @ Company Buzzsprout-7679650 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0500 1479 Leading With Nice, LWN, podcast, The @ Company, Barbara Tallent, Jory Des Jardins, leadership, trust, privacy, internet, online privacy, California, Silicon Valley, Toronto, GTA, Ontario, Canada 1 13 full false Leading Through Depression and Anxiety with Ezra Byer Leading Through Depression and Anxiety with Ezra Byer Ezra Byer has moved throughout the United States and Canada as he’s pursued a vision for community building. But during his time in Toronto’s East End, he was afflicted with depression and anxiety. It was so impactful that it altered the way he would respond to his family and his leadership suffered. Having been in the trenches — and highly intentional around discovering a way out — he’s written a book about what to do when depression and anxiety is crippling you. Today, he discusses some practical steps leaders can take when suffering with depression and anxiety. 

]]> Ezra Byer has moved throughout the United States and Canada as he’s pursued a vision for community building. But during his time in Toronto’s East End, he was afflicted with depression and anxiety. It was so impactful that it altered the way he would respond to his family and his leadership suffered. Having been in the trenches — and highly intentional around discovering a way out — he’s written a book about what to do when depression and anxiety is crippling you. Today, he discusses some practical steps leaders can take when suffering with depression and anxiety. 

]]> Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-7242874 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1643 1 12 full false Collaboration Where You Least Expect It with Angie Peters Collaboration Where You Least Expect It with Angie Peters Angie Peters has worked in corporate, social enterprise, and today leads the Toronto-based Yonge Street Mission as their President and CEO. Throughout her career, Angie has made a habit of creating greater value than should rightfully exist. She does this by seeking out intentional partnerships and creating collaborations where others wouldn’t expect to look. While she’s naturally gifted at doing this, it is a skill that can be taught and on today’s episode, she shares her steps to creating successful collaborations. 

]]> Angie Peters has worked in corporate, social enterprise, and today leads the Toronto-based Yonge Street Mission as their President and CEO. Throughout her career, Angie has made a habit of creating greater value than should rightfully exist. She does this by seeking out intentional partnerships and creating collaborations where others wouldn’t expect to look. While she’s naturally gifted at doing this, it is a skill that can be taught and on today’s episode, she shares her steps to creating successful collaborations. 

]]> Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-7093150 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1632 Angie Peters, collaboration, Toronto, leadership, Yonge Street Mission, CEO, partnership 1 11 full false The Power of Storytelling with Shad The Power of Storytelling with Shad Shad’s career as a rapper has spanned almost two decades. Producing art and selling out shows for close to 20 years brings with it a dynamic approach to keeping an audience engaged. Shad does this through creating music that inspires discussion, provokes thought and engages your curiosity. 

He speaks about not only telling stories, but receiving stories. His leadership shines in situations where he is given the opportunity to be doing both. 

]]> Shad’s career as a rapper has spanned almost two decades. Producing art and selling out shows for close to 20 years brings with it a dynamic approach to keeping an audience engaged. Shad does this through creating music that inspires discussion, provokes thought and engages your curiosity. 

He speaks about not only telling stories, but receiving stories. His leadership shines in situations where he is given the opportunity to be doing both. 

]]> Shad Buzzsprout-6736561 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500 1998 shad, Canadian, rap, rapper, music, Canadian music, Canadian hip hop, hip hop, storytelling, leadership, Shadrach Kabango, Shad K, musician, writer, CBC Radio One, Q, radio host 1 10 full false Letting Creativity Lead with Laurance Yap Letting Creativity Lead with Laurance Yap Why does a group of car dealerships hire a creative director? Usually a post exclusive to advertising agencies, PFAFF Automotive Partners recognized the value of creativity in helping them not only sell cars, but connect their passion to that of their customers. But it takes a unique individual to fill such a role. Laurance Yap is a veteran of automobilia having worked in and around cars with a view through a variety of lenses. 

Creativity can be used to lead, influence and yes, sell cars. Laurance shares some of what inspires him when seeking to do just that. 



]]> Why does a group of car dealerships hire a creative director? Usually a post exclusive to advertising agencies, PFAFF Automotive Partners recognized the value of creativity in helping them not only sell cars, but connect their passion to that of their customers. But it takes a unique individual to fill such a role. Laurance Yap is a veteran of automobilia having worked in and around cars with a view through a variety of lenses. 

Creativity can be used to lead, influence and yes, sell cars. Laurance shares some of what inspires him when seeking to do just that. 



]]> Laurance Yap Buzzsprout-6618937 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 13:00:00 -0500 2297 Laurance Yap, PFAFF, creativity, leadership, automotive, cars, marketing, creative marketing, Leading With Nice 1 9 full false The Value of Curiosity with Latif Nasser The Value of Curiosity with Latif Nasser Host of Netflix's Connected and Director of Research at the award-winning New York Public Radio show Radiolab, Latif Nasser holds curiosity as one of his core values. It's led him to find out all he could about Detainee 244 at Guantanamo Bay and to learn about the world's oldest human poop.

Curiosity is a strong precursor for leaders. It encourages to ask the questions that would otherwise go unanswered, it forces a deeper perspective and allows others to be heard. Latif Nasser excellently makes the case for being intentional in your curiosity in this episode of the Leading With Nice Interview Series. 

]]> Host of Netflix's Connected and Director of Research at the award-winning New York Public Radio show Radiolab, Latif Nasser holds curiosity as one of his core values. It's led him to find out all he could about Detainee 244 at Guantanamo Bay and to learn about the world's oldest human poop.

Curiosity is a strong precursor for leaders. It encourages to ask the questions that would otherwise go unanswered, it forces a deeper perspective and allows others to be heard. Latif Nasser excellently makes the case for being intentional in your curiosity in this episode of the Leading With Nice Interview Series. 

]]> https://leadingwithnice.com/podcast/ Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-5514967 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0400 1255 Latif Nasser, curiosity, leadership, leading, nice, RadioLab, Connected, Netflix 1 8 full false Keeping the Learning from a Fallen Leader with Dan Goddard Keeping the Learning from a Fallen Leader with Dan Goddard Every leader lets us down in some way or another at some point, but what do you do with it when a leader has a morale failure. On this episode, we speak with Dan Goddard who completed a research project to help us understand how we keep the good in the learning from a leader who has had a morale failure. 

]]> Every leader lets us down in some way or another at some point, but what do you do with it when a leader has a morale failure. On this episode, we speak with Dan Goddard who completed a research project to help us understand how we keep the good in the learning from a leader who has had a morale failure. 

]]> https://leadingwithnice.com Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-4537640 Mon, 27 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1696 leadership, leadership development, team building, team development, team 1 7 full false Listening in Order to Lead with Amy Gorecki Listening in Order to Lead with Amy Gorecki You are at the start of a big project. Maybe you've been tasked with leading through transition or perhaps your job is to right the ship. You probably don't have the necessary resources to do it so now what? In this episode we're speaking with Amy Gorecki, the Executive Director of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario. As the solo employee, she was tasked with leading this largely volunteer-run organization through its biggest change in over a century. Listen to find out how she managed this task without an abundance of resources. 

]]> You are at the start of a big project. Maybe you've been tasked with leading through transition or perhaps your job is to right the ship. You probably don't have the necessary resources to do it so now what? In this episode we're speaking with Amy Gorecki, the Executive Director of the Science Teachers Association of Ontario. As the solo employee, she was tasked with leading this largely volunteer-run organization through its biggest change in over a century. Listen to find out how she managed this task without an abundance of resources. 

]]> https://leadingwithnice.com Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-4453406 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1598 Leadership, team development, team building, service, servant leadership, leadership development 1 6 full false Leadership Happens When You Put Others First with Omar Ha-Redeye Leadership Happens When You Put Others First with Omar Ha-Redeye Omar Ha-Redeye is the Executive Director of the Durham Community Legal Clinic and has built a reputation for always being right in the thick of where the people he helps are. The takeaway from this is simple: when you put the people you serve first, you are demonstrating excellent leadership. 

]]> Omar Ha-Redeye is the Executive Director of the Durham Community Legal Clinic and has built a reputation for always being right in the thick of where the people he helps are. The takeaway from this is simple: when you put the people you serve first, you are demonstrating excellent leadership. 

]]> https://leadingwithnice.com Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-4419368 Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:00:00 -0400 1748 Leadership, team development, team building, service, servant leadership, leadership development 1 5 full false Working with Gen Z and Millennials with Penny Kirlik Working with Gen Z and Millennials with Penny Kirlik Penny Kirlik is the executive director of the Centennial College Student Association Inc. Every year, she works with over 100 students, and about a quarter of them work closely with her on the board of directors. Few are as qualified to speak about working with Gen Z and Millennials as Penny is. On this episode, she discusses how she navigates excelling working with people in this age group. 

]]> Penny Kirlik is the executive director of the Centennial College Student Association Inc. Every year, she works with over 100 students, and about a quarter of them work closely with her on the board of directors. Few are as qualified to speak about working with Gen Z and Millennials as Penny is. On this episode, she discusses how she navigates excelling working with people in this age group. 

]]> Penny Kirlik Buzzsprout-4281770 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1343 Penny Kirlik,Centennial College,Toronto,Millenials,Generation Z,Gen Z,students,international students,ontario,canada,team building,Leading with Nice, Mathieu Yuill 1 4 full false Hero Making with Paul Magnus Hero Making with Paul Magnus You would be a fool to think that you alone could influence as many people than if you were intentional in building other leaders to share the same message. Paul Magnus has been teaching leadership for 50 years and is most excited about the idea of co-leading, co-owning and co-creating as a leader. He discusses it on this episode. 

]]> You would be a fool to think that you alone could influence as many people than if you were intentional in building other leaders to share the same message. Paul Magnus has been teaching leadership for 50 years and is most excited about the idea of co-leading, co-owning and co-creating as a leader. He discusses it on this episode. 

]]> Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-4281743 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 2087 1 3 full false Inspiring and Creating Vision with Jack Armstrong Inspiring and Creating Vision with Jack Armstrong Jack Armstrong has been a coach, television personality but more importantly he's been a husband and father. And that's where he draws his leadership learning from. How he demonstrated leadership for his three sons is how he approached leadership in different opportunities. 

]]> Jack Armstrong has been a coach, television personality but more importantly he's been a husband and father. And that's where he draws his leadership learning from. How he demonstrated leadership for his three sons is how he approached leadership in different opportunities. 

]]> Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-4281716 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1546 Jack Armstrong, Toronto Raptors, Raptors, basketball, sports, TSN, leadership, television personality, sportscaster, family, inspiration 1 2 full false Leading With Nice Interview Series Trailer Leading With Nice Interview Series Trailer On the Leading With Nice Interview Series podcast we sit down with today’s thought leaders to discuss burning questions, new ideas and their thoughts as they look out over today’s leadership landscape.

Subscribe today and never miss an episode. 

]]> On the Leading With Nice Interview Series podcast we sit down with today’s thought leaders to discuss burning questions, new ideas and their thoughts as they look out over today’s leadership landscape.

Subscribe today and never miss an episode. 

]]> Mathieu Yuill Buzzsprout-4263251 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0400 70 leadership, team building, development, coaching, management 1 1 trailer false