In The Lead

What is the most treasured and rare strengths that should be normal and accessible? Listening. It sounds like an easy task. Just don't talk. Listen. But it's more than that...it's a skill. For this episode, host Nathan Metz met up with one of the best listeners he's known, Amy Luedtke. In this first episode on the topic, they discuss listening in a way that may be completely new to you. All you need to do is listen.

Why does change in leadership fail? Often, it's not the plan—it's the preparation. This episode explores the three crucial steps before change: "Seeing" reality, "Majoring on the Majors" to focus energy, and "Rallying Around the Why" to create shared commitment. Learn how to stop fixing symptoms and start leading toward a better future.

Change is the only constant. Our personal relationship with change has a dramatic impact on the way we lead through change. In this first episode on the subject, we'll focus on three ideas related to personal change. You'll get a clear picture to consider and then a minute to reflect. Take this time to invest in yourself for meaningful growth.

We're back for part two with the chaplains conversation about empathy. Sitting around a kitchen table, Alissa, Taylor and Brad share thoughts and experiences about the relationship between empathy and leadership. This rich dialogue is packed with ideas, tools and methods that will transform your leadership!

Join host Nathan Metz as he invites three chaplains for lunch around his kitchen table. They discuss empathy from all angles! What does it look like? What does it cost? How can it grow?

Leading with integrity is easier said than done. It's not just about setting goals, rules or boundaries. It's about keeping to those lines, even if it means losing sometimes. In this second episode with special guest, Gary Ott, we're covering some of the harder angles of integrity as it applies to leadership. Gary shares some of his stories and insights from nearly forty years of business.

Gary Ott founded TLC Management in the late 1980's and led thirty years of growth by doing it the right way. In this first half of our conversation, Gary outlines what he believes to be central to personal integrity. Along the way, he shares stories of his highs and lows, deep challenges and the valuable lessons he's picked up through it all.

There is a common belief in the workspace that good workers show their value with more effort, more time, and more energy. There's a difference between "more work"and "good work". In fact, in this episode we learn that working harder sometimes yields less productivity! As guest Brian Scramlin reminds us: "you can't beat biology".

Rest is more than just sleep. It's easier than vacation. It's as necessary as water. Without rest, your body doesn't have what it needs to perform highly or healthily for the long haul. What is it? What does it do? What happens when it doesn't happen? We're joined by guest, Brian Scramlin, to gather a few insights, look at it from a new angle and even give it some real time practice.

Step into the rolling hills of Rebi, Alberta, and join us for a special episode of In the Lead as we visit Jeanette Oak, one of Canada’s most celebrated authors. At 90, Jeanette reflects on a lifetime of creativity, sharing wisdom on balancing innovation with life’s responsibilities, the importance of rest, and the enduring drive to express oneself. Discover practical insights for leaders seeking to foster creative energy in themselves and their teams. With vivid storytelling and heartfelt advice, this episode is a masterclass in sustaining creativity and leadership through every season of life