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We all like to live in our comfort zone.  It’s warm and comfortable there.  The comfort zone is calm and relaxing, and that’s because in the comfort zone, we are the experts, the masters of our domain.

The challenge for emerging leaders is that being a new leader, or when we’re brought into a new team, most often, this change pushes us outside our comfort zones, forcing us to feel uncomfortable, making us question ourselves and our ability to be the leader.

And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Nicolene Elhadad, a business and franchise strategist, who will describe her journey of living outside her comfort zone and how this unsettling feeling gave her power and insight to achieve her goals in a healthy manner.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.

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Nicolene’s Links:
1. Nicolene’s Website: https://www.nicoleneelhadad.com
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleneelhadad/?originalSubdomain=za
3. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NicoleneElhadad

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I’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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

After 50 episodes of engaging with leaders across all professions and at all levels, Trench Leadership: A Podcast From The Front will use this special episode to discuss the science behind emerging leaders.

In order for leaders to understand what defines an emerging leader, we have to understand the basic concepts of how emerging leaders come to this point in their leadership journey.

And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Annalise Schamuhn, an executive coach and leadership consultant, where we will discuss the official definition of what an emerging leader is, and compare this definition to our own.  We’ll offer our own leadership experiences from the perspective of Canadian Armed Forces Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Members.  Lastly, we’ll offer advice, inspiration, and practical tools for emerging leaders to put in their leadership toolbox.  

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I’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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

President John F. Kennedy once said, “Not all of us are created equal, but all of us should have equal opportunity to develop our talent.”

In this strengths-based assessment mini-series, Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front has presented experts in some of the most popular assessment tools on the market with the goal of giving emerging leaders the knowledge to choose the assessment tool that will best fit their needs.

But all good things must come to an end, and so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Andrew Grunewald, an Executive Coach & Leadership Facilitator who will share his experiences and expertise on the assessment tools that are available to us.  Andrew will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the assessment tools, providing an over-arching perspective.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.

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Andrew’s Episode Links:
1. https://www.facebook.com/andrew.j.grunewald/
2. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-grunewald/
3. Instagram: @andrewgrunewaldnineleaders
4. https://nineleaders.com/ 

Andrew’s Recommended Book/Movie List:
Books:
1. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek
2. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
3. The Joshua Principle: Leadership Secrets of Selling by Tony J. Hughes
4. Way of the Leader by Donald Krause
5. The Watchmaker’s Nine: A Leadership Parable by Andrew Grunewald (my own plug 😊)
6. Leading by Alex Ferguson
7. Inside Coca Cola by Neville Isdell
8. Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson
9. Family, Village, Tribe by Mandy Johnson

Movies:
1. Gladiator
2. The Count of

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I’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.

The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the last assessment tool that will be discussed in this strengths-based assessment mini-series, meant to help emerging leaders see the popular tools and give them the knowledge to pick the tool that best fits their needs.

And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Nicole Noel, author of The ENFP Success Guide and aspiring MBTI coach,who will provide an overview of the MBTI, explaining its strengths and weaknesses, and its ability to create personal cognitive awareness.  You’ll also hear about my MBTI assessment and how I reacted when I first heard about my letters.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021. 

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Nicole’s Episode Links:
1. ENFP FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/529906145332825/
2. ENFP Success Guide FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/enfpsuccessguide
3. ENFP Success Guide IG: https://www.instagram.com/enfpsuccessguide/
4. Email: [email protected]

Nicole’s Recommended Book/Movie List:
Books:
1. Captivate by Vanessa Van Edwards
2. The ENFP Success Guide by Nicole Noel

Movie:
The Social Network

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I’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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

In this strengths-based leadership assessment mini-series, we will explore the Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance (DISC) tool.

And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Jennifer Bilger, an Author, Speaker, Certified Behavioural Consultant and Coach, who will talk about the DISC assessment tool and how we can influence our behaviours to be the best leaders we want to be.
 

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.

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Jennifer’s Episode Links:
1. Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/jenbilger95
2. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-bilger-cbc-sphr-shrm-scp-88b22a16/
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachJenBilger/
4. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjenbilger
5. Web-site:https://www.coachjenbilger.com 

Jennifer’s Recommended Book List:
1. Simon Sinek- ‘Start with Why’
2. Blake Mycoskie ‘Start Something that Matters’
3. Jennifer Bilger – ‘Change is Inevitable, 6 Key Actions to Lead your Team through Change.’

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I’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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

How often have you heard that your DNA tells your story?  In this leadership assessment tool mini-series, we’ll talk about how your genetic code can complement your favourite strengths-based leadership assessment tool.


From an emerging leadership perspective, knowing your DNA provides and insight into how and why we might perceive, process, and execute challenges and opportunities. 

And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Annie Bush, a Certified Brain Health Coach and Holistic Longevity Strategist, who will offer some insights into how our genetic make-up can help us be the strongest leaders we want to be.


***UPDATE*** Annie has confirmed that DNA kits are available for shipping to Canada***

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021. 

Reviews are the best way for us to know what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and what we should talk about in the future, so please click on the links below and let us know if this episode was helpful.
 

Annie’s Episode Links:
1. https://www.facebook.com/beth.stockdale.92/
2. [email protected]
3. The questionnaires can be found at the Trench Leadership web-site

Annie’s Recommended Book/Movie List:
Books:
1. In Tune With the Infinite, Or, Fullness of Peace, Power and Plenty by Ralph Waldo Trine 1897
2. Boundless, by Ben Greenfield 2020

Movies:
The Secret: Dare to Dream, 2020

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I’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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

Leading with a blend of my heart and mind has been at the core of my leadership learning journey.  You’ve often heard me talk about how we can’t rely on one type or style of leadership, we need to create our leadership recipe, remembering that the recipe will change often.

But where do you start?  How do you know what leadership ingredients to use?  What ingredients are you bringing to the table?  When should you start baking your leadership cookies?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Sarah Wallace, an Enneagram Business and Life Coach, who will offer some practical methods to help emerging leaders understand what leadership ingredients they already possess and how leaders can use this knowledge to help them along their leadership learning journey and be the best team leaders they want to be.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.

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Relevant Episode Links:
1. Sarah Wallace web-site: https://www.sarahlynnco.com
2. Sarah Wallace YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBISD4DEUk_X1-5fzi1R3xg

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I’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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

We never know when or where our leadership journey will take us.  Yes, we try our hardest to create long-term schedules, to control our own leadership destiny, but most often, we experience leadership opportunities in the wildest of moments, often coming at us from directions we never saw coming.

But what do you do when the opportunity arrives?  Most often, fear and dread kick in.  The self-loathing questions start in our mind, “Am I good enough?  Am I smart enough?  Why would they choose me? “

In this episode, you’ll hear from Sheri Miter, a Visionary Strategist, Leader Strengths Coach and Gallup Certified Clifton Leadership Assessor, who will help emerging leaders by talking about the Gallup-Certified Clifton Strengths Assessment tool.  Sheri will talk about the unique features of this assessment tool and how it might offer emerging leaders a better understanding of themselves and their leadership traits.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.

Relevant Episode Link:
Sheri Miter web-site: https://www.sherimiterco.com/

Sheri’s Recommended Book/Movie List:
Book:
First, Break all the Rules from Gallup

Movie:
 Disney’s Encanto 

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I’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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

Being the leader means you’ll have to facilitate formal team discussions, and also facilitate team disagreements.

The dynamics that come with this responsibility are too numerous to mention, but in this hyper-aware social climate we find ourselves in right now, it’s very easy to forget two basic principles: First, be kind and Second, it’s ok if we don’t agree with each other.

And so, in this episode, you’ll hear a panel conversation from a team of professionals who will discuss what can be a highly contentious and divisive topic: Faith.  Specifically, we’ll talk about how faith affects, or doesn’t affect, our leadership styles.

We’ll have this talk so emerging leaders can hear, in real time, how people can have very different perspectives and still respect each other as people and professionals.  You’ll be given tips and tricks to facilitate group discussions by listening and observing a group of people who barely know each, and can still respect each other’s opinions, thoughts, and beliefs.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.

Dua’s Links:
1. Web-site: https://www.liberatedyouhypno.com/
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberatedyou_hypnosis/
3. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiberatedYouHypno/?ref=pages_you_manage 

Jake’s Links:
1. Web-site: https://www.tenaciouslyhuman.com/
2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveland_jake/
3. Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tenaciously-human-leaders-faith-family-business/id1594485626

Zac’s Link:
Email: [email protected]

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I’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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

There are many leadership principles for emerging leaders to choose from as they embark on their leadership journey. And while each of the principles has their own unique take on how to lead, there are many overlays.  Such as: Be honest, be fair, be transparent, be kind.

Emerging leaders often feel overwhelmed in their new role, trying to balance the team goals, their own personal goals, the team dynamic, etc.  In the midst of this balancing act, there is often team conflict, and most often, the emerging leader will be overly kind, trying to ‘kill’ the conflict with kindness. 

The thing is, this tactic rarely works, and so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Marcia Sirota, a board-certified psychiatrist, author and professional speaker who will talk about Ruthless Compassion as a Kindness Leader.  We’ll hear how emerging leaders can create a space where compassion and kindness are principal team attributes of cohesive and effective team.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.

Relevant Episode Links:
1. Dr. Sirota web-site: https://marciasirotamd.com
2. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentalhealth.drmarcia

Dr. Marcia Sirota’s Recommended Book/Movie List:
Books:
1.Be Kind, Not Nice, by Marcia Sirota MD
2. The Burnout Epidemic, by Jennifer Moss
3. The Power of Kindness, by Brian Goldman MD
Movies:
1. Charlotte’s Web
2. Babe

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