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Change is constant, and it can be disruptive. But what if you could view change as an opportunity for growth and innovation? In this episode, we speak with Curtis Bateman, co-author of the FranklinCovey book, Change: How to Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity. Curtis dives into the predictable patterns of change and offers a framework to help you navigate them successfully. He also shares the five common reactions people have to change, practical tips for leading and managing change within your organization, and so much more. Ready to stop dreading change and start embracing it? Tune in!

Join Patrick Veroneau as he brings us the fascinating story of how entrepreneur John St. Pierre navigated the path to a $100 million success. Gain valuable insights into the world of entrepreneurship, with key takeaways including the importance of learning from failures, building capital, and the strategic steps to achieve high-performance business. Discover the power of patience, consistent behaviors, and maintaining a true north mindset. John St. Pierre shares personal experiences, including the concept of "Jekyll and Hyde Entrepreneurship," and offers practical advice for accessing resources on your own entrepreneurial journey. Don't miss this captivating episode full of wisdom and inspiration! Tune in now!

Companies are looking for star employees, and employees are looking for a place to thrive, and that is the crisis of commitment we tend to see today. And that struggle to find the right fit is difficult, but don’t worry because this episode offers a solution for you. Today, Andre Martin, the Author of Wrong Fit, Right Fit: Why How We Work Matters More Than Ever, shares his insights on how organizations and employees can find the right fit. It is important to note that strong compatibility is important for mutual success between employers and employees. Andre takes the standpoint of employers and employees and shares what each can do to find the right fit. Now is the time to find the right compatibility. So, let’s join Andre Martin as he flips deeper into Wrong Fit, Right Fit in this episode.

Authenticity and connection are the cornerstones of leadership in the digital age. Embrace your uniqueness, maximize human connections, and let AI be your ally, not your replacement. Join us in this episode as Dorien Morin-Van Dam, organic social media specialist, leads the way in harnessing the incredible potential of social platforms and its interplay with leadership. As she reveals her strategies to building an influential brand, she emphasizes the critical role of authenticity and connection in our digital age. More than that, Dorien discusses the importance of embracing AI as a tool, not a replacement, to enhance productivity and redefine our roles. She explains that by applying AI intelligently, we can have more quality time and human connection. Tune in now and learn how to leave a lasting impression in leadership and social media.

An organization is only as great as the people within it, and leaders are the very ones who can bring out the best in them. Unfortunately, despite the changes that would have pushed our models to evolve, Stephen M.R. Covey observed that our leadership styles have not. Leaders are still hung up on the “command and control” model, managing people as if they were things. So, he proposes a new model: “trust and inspire.” In this episode, he joins Patrick Veroneau to share more about this model from his book of the same name, Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Having visited Patrick on the show last year, Stephen comes back to answer some of the questions from the audience about this better way of leading in a new world of work. How do you recover when trust is broken? How long does it take to lead this change? How do you start inspiring change among leaders? He gives his insights on these questions and more, so tune in to not miss out!

Empowerment springs forth when we embrace the truth that we are the architects of our own growth. Choose to stop waiting for someone else to fix you and instead take charge to transform yourself into the best version of yourself. Join Patrick Veroneau as he interviews Doug Lennick, the CEO of think2perform and co-author of the enlightening book, Don't Wait for Someone Else to Fix It. In this thought-provoking discussion, Doug sheds light on the significance of taking responsibility and proactively improving oneself, transcending the boundaries of traditional leadership perceptions. He discusses how you can enhance your leadership skills and make a profound impact not only in corporate settings but also in your personal life and any other environment that calls for your presence. He shares the power of personal accountability, letting go of the tendency to shift blame, and embracing self-improvement. Doug explores the transformative journey of becoming a better leader and fostering positive change in every facet of your life. Don't miss this episode, which will ignite your motivation to step up and make a difference!

Within the crucible of stress lies the opportunity to forge our inner strength, transforming adversity into a powerful catalyst for personal growth and resilience. Join host Patrick Veroneau as he sits down with Joy Langley, a stress management coach and the author of Navigating Stress: How to Find Calm During Stressful Times. Today, Joy delves into the profound concept of transforming stress into strength, a topic of utmost relevance in today's fast-paced world. Patrick and Joy explore the transformative power of navigating stress and embracing it as a catalyst for personal growth. They share strategies on how to be empowered to reframe your relationship with stress and unlock your inner resilience. Tune in now and embark on a journey of self-empowerment and transformation.

In today’s episode, we talk about a concrete and hands-on method for making wise decisions every day. Every fifteen minutes, each of us can make ten or more small decisions. Some of them are relatively inconsequential, while others can change the course of our lives. What if you could improve all of your decisions, across the board, and start to build a healthier, more productive, and meaningful life? In Wise Decisions: A Science-Based Approach to Making Better Choices, a team of accomplished industry experts delivers an evidence- and research-based blueprint for making the best decisions you can with the information you have. You'll learn to make the targeted, repeated investment of energy required to turn your decision-making process into one informed by reason, emotion, intuition, and science. In the book, you'll discover: how to put the decision-making process under a microscope and learn what makes a decision truly wise; ways to help children, teens, and families make wise decisions; and how to train yourself to make wise decisions with voice training and other strategies. Tune in to this episode as Dr. Jim Loehr and Dr. Sheila Ohlsson talk about their book and how you can make better decisions both at work and in life.

Listening is a skill essential to all careers and all aspects of life. But not a lot of us know the art of deep listening. No one taught us those skills. That’s where Oscar Trimboli comes in. Oscar is the host of the award-winning podcast Deep Listening and the founder of the Deep Listening Ambassador Community, whose mission is to create 100 million deep listeners in the workplace. Tune in and listen as Oscar shares how everyone can be a better listener in the workplace.

Mary Barra's journey to becoming the first female CEO of General Motors is a story of perseverance, leadership, and breaking barriers. In this episode, David Welch explores the impact she's had on GM and the automotive industry as a whole. David discusses insights and information based on his book, Charging Ahead: GM, Mary Barra, and the Reinvention of an American Icon. It goes into the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry, the lessons she's learned along the way, and the strategies she used to overcome them. David also talks about the big impact she has made on General Motors. He shows how the future of the GM industry has changed because of her. Join us as we explore Mary Barra's remarkable journey to the top of General Motors and how her leadership is changing the car industry for the better. Whether you're an aspiring leader or simply interested in the story of a trailblazing CEO, this episode is not to be missed.

Not all CEOs are good leaders. A significant number of CEOs still need leadership skills. That’s where Don Schmincke of Saga Leadership comes in. Don trains over 700 CEOs per year in unconventional leadership principles. Don advises to stay away from traditional business media, instead turning to scientific research in the fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology, and evolutionary biology to explore the best practices of effective leadership. Tune in to find out how Don is changing the leadership game for companies around the world.

Want to become a great leader that inspires people and drives success? In this episode, Patrick Veroneau is joined by his special guest, Evolution managing director Matt Auron. Matt shares the many challenges in the industry they’ve encountered and how that helped their company become even more effective in coaching leaders to become inspiring and successful! Tune in and learn Evolution’s journey, how they’ve continually crafted great, inspiring, and resilient leaders, and how you can be one too!

Organizations spend more than $30 billion annually on strategy creation, and more than 80% of those strategies fail. Here’s a solution to that! In this episode, Jim Huling, the Co-Author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution, shares the proven practices tested and refined by hundreds of organizations and thousands of teams over many years.

If you want to start a podcast, you have to start it right. So many podcasts don’t even make it past their 10th episode because they don’t know what they’re doing. You need to know your “why” and your values so that you can find your audience. Build that foundation first instead of rushing out into the game. Join Patrick Veroneau as he talks to the founder of The Podcast Factory®, Jonathan Rivera. Learn how to create a successful podcast that can be a part of your business model so you can find more clients and earn more money. Start your podcasting career today!

People want professional development, but not many companies provide them with that. In today’s episode, Dr. Andrew Rahaman, the Co-founder of bluSPARC, takes a deep dive into the powerful coaching model that will help you develop your leaders and people. Right after COVID, businesses had to shift to a new working environment where employees had to work remotely.

No leader is self-made. Every leader has a mentor and this is what Scott Jeffrey Miller talks about in his book Master Mentor. In this book, Scott passes the spotlight to 30 of the greatest minds and mentors out there. They share insights and experiences so that you can become a better leader. Join Patrick Veroneau as he talks to Scott Jeffrey Miller about why everyone needs a master mentor in their lives.

Culture is the bedrock that holds not only society but every organization. In today’s episode, Al Curnow from CultureWise discusses how the best organizations create, drive, and sustain culture. He clears out the misconceptions that often cloud what culture really means and the changes happening that affect how people behave in the organization. Al then shares the systems in place to create a company culture and the importance of having processes to reinforce it.

During your meetings, are you struggling to pay attention to the speaker? Or as a speaker, do you feel like people not listening to you? This happens because no one is listening to each other. All people do is communicate what they want to communicate. They are more focused on the content rather than the communication process. If everyone starts listening to each other, your meetings are going to go by a lot faster.

Live Life in Crescendo is the inspirational, encouraging final book from the legendary leadership expert Stephen R. Covey, internationally bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

We’re now living in a new world of work, and leaders need to catch up. Today’s guest shares wisdom that helps leaders lead trust and inspire others that goes way beyond engagement. Stephen M.R. Covey is cofounder and CEO of CoveyLink and Global Speed of Trust Practice Leader at FranklinCovey. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling book, The Speed of Trust. In his newest and most transformative book, Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, he enlightens readers on what leadership should look like today with increasing numbers of employee disengagement. He proposes a new way of leading that starts with believing that people are creative, collaborative, and full of potential. With this leadership, they are inspired to become the best version of themselves and produce their best work. Learn all about Stephen’s proposed solution for the future of work that all leaders need to know about.