Leadership isn’t about control—it’s aboutempowerment. But most leaders get itcompletely wrong…

In this episode ofMindset Mavericks, we sit down withIsabelle Fortin, a leadership expert whose journey began in theRoyal Canadian Air Force. When she transitioned to the corporate world, she wasshocked—leadership wasn’t about inspiring teams, it was aboutcontrolling them. That’s when she made it her mission toredefine leadership and help businesses buildpeople-first cultures thatactually work.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The biggestleadership myths that are holding you back
• Whymost team-building activities are a waste of money
• How tohandle workplace conflicts without drama
• Whyego is ruining your leadership style (and what to do instead)
• Thegame-changing mindset shift that makes you a leader peoplewant to follow

🎯 Whether you're leading a team ofone or one hundred, this conversation willchange the way you lead forever.

📌 Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🔗 Isabelle’s Website:https://againsttheordinary.org
• 🔗 Connect with Isabelle on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabellefortin/
• 🔗 TEDx Talk by Caroline McHugh -The Art of Being Yourself:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veEQQ-N9xWU

⏳ Chapters:

• 00:00:00 -Welcome to Mindset Mavericks
• 00:00:12 -Meet Isabelle Fortin: A Leadership Maverick
• 00:02:23 -Why Most Leaders Get It Wrong
• 00:06:39 -The Truth About Leadership in the Military
• 00:14:53 -How to Set Boundaries & Lead with Empathy
• 00:18:43 -Why Team-Building Days Don’t Work
• 00:26:33 -The 3 Things Every Great Team Needs
• 00:31:06 -Balancing Individuality & Business Success
• 00:46:47 -The Biggest Leadership Mistakes to Avoid
• 01:00:36 -Where to Find Isabelle Fortin

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