How This Former Military Leader Makes Authentic Connections Using His Strengths - A Conversation with Simon Kardynal S3/EP32

Simon Kardynal retired from the Canadian Armed Forces so that he could follow his passions of being a private pilot, riding his motorcycle, running, and being the host of his leadership-themed podcast, Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front.  After we connected over the military connection we had an insightful conversation going over Simon's Top 5 Strengths and how they help him succeed in his professional & personal life! 

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL LEARN :

• Why it's important for leaders to make authentic connections
• How your Strengths will help you get in the flow and what that actually feels like
• Why it's OK to spend time thinking, planning and even resting your brain for ultimate success 
• How Simon uses his Strengths to understand & embrace differences and diversity

Simon's Top 5 CliftonStrengths® Themes are:

1. Ideation
2. Restorative
3. Futuristic
4. Connectedness
5. Learner

This week’s quote -  “Someday. That's a dangerous word. It's really just a code for 'never'.”  Tom Cruise as Roy Miller in Knight and Day 

Our Guest's Book Recommendation: Perseverance - Margaret J. Wheatley 

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