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I have never met a better leader with people than Brendan Costigan. EVERHow does he build large team to accomplish huge results?It all comes down to serving and connecting. "I work for them. Period."This, and so much more, from his leadership philosophy and influences, to how he has made it his own as he has grown.The influence his Mom and his siblings have had on his life. This will inspire you.The small town guy from Shelburne Ontario has become a leader who plays on the big stage but puts his team in the spotlight.Brendan is a guy you will admire, love and respect. Listen, Laugh and learn from Episode 9.

How does one start at a junior sales position at one of the worlds largest, and most respected, sports and entertainment companies to progress to a position of  Senior Director of Sales for that same organization?It starts by putting others first. Learn from Anton about his journey to date. He credits previous leaders who  have taught him that :" no one is too tall to pick up the luggage" and "leaders lift"Also learn about how his family have  influenced his leadership journey.Finally,  Anton will share with you part of his leadership philosophy with great nuggets like : "Inverse the Org Chart"What a  classy gentleman and a leader who will surely reach the  top while helping to carry the luggage with his team towards that destination.The world needs more Anton.Enjoy this episode of Lessons in Leadership brought to you by www.marcpetitpas.com , because when you can't find a sponsor, sponsor yourself :)

In this episode we pivot from senior leaders who have made it to the top of their journey to those who are on their way.These guests will be leaders I have led in my past who are now on their own leadership journey with positive impacts,  or people I have crossed paths with who I have not supported but have impressed me regardless.Seriously one of the best people you will ever meet.CJ is great and she is on a journey. Listen in to see what you can learn from it.Her Leadership Philosophy narrowed down into one sentence? Make sure people have what they need to succeed

One of the most influential leaders, and best leaders, I have ever known and had the pleasure to work for.Smart, Supportive, Challenging, Strategic and so much more.Listen in on this podcast with Lisa Larter to learn from her journey of senior corporate leadership to the  transition into a successful entrepreneur.What were her fears? Where did she fail? What did she learn, and how can it help you accelerate your leadership path?.Pay special attention to her leadership philosophy around skill development through behavioral coaching,  "Look for the bright lights" So much to learn and take away from Lisa on this podcast.Enjoy listening to one of Canada's brightest minds and leadership champions.

If one seeks the positive lessons of a true servant leader, this is the podcast for you. Mayor Cam Guthrie of Guelph defines Servant Leadership in a public setting. He has to, he has 140 000 customers, called citizens, who can fire him every election year.Come behind the scenes as Cam shares where his passion for service comes from,  why he is such an advocate for social media, and how he keeps it all together for himself and his family in such a high profile leadership role. From retail, to insurance, to city councilor, to the mayor's office what are the leadership ties that bind his career.Learn how a failure was a learning opportunity in disguise that led him to today.Cam believes in being himself, transparent yet professional and an educator to his citizens on how to move the city forward together.Cam is accessible, a champion for our city, a leader that serves, and one bad ass drums player who has mastered social media.You are going to love this one. Cam for Premier? Prime Minister? You never know, there is no doubting we need more leaders like Cam Guthrie.

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How do I describe one of the best leaders, professionals, and people you will ever come across?It's hard to do without getting choked up. I apologize for the emotion in the last minute of this podcast.Bob Hunter is one of the best leaders, and classiest people, you will ever meet in pro sports, but more importantly in life.This man has literally changed my life. I am lucky to have ever met him and worked for him.Here is his insight on leadership and more. After my father, he has been one of the most important influences on my life, and I am forever thankful for his investment in me.Bob is one of the greatest leaders in sports who isn't on the highlight reel but should be.Thanks Bob. For everything.

On this episode Kate will share with you her career path and what the transferable skills have been that allowed her to be successful. It may just inspire those of you chasing your dreams and contributing as you do so.She will share her story starting in Port Perry, Ontario all the way to the desk at Sportscentre on TSN,Her leadership legacy is unfolding with the Her Mark initiative for Canada's young female athletes and she shares her vision behind it.Finally, find out the influence her parents have had on her professional success and how that influenced her growth to date in her career.One of the best in the business and truly a great person. Kate Beirness. 

Want to hear the path of one of Canada's most successful business leaders?Richard Peddie grew the enterprise value of MLSE form 500M to 2 Billion under his leadership but that is not his story.It is the lives he has changed because of his passion for people development.Richard Walks the Walk. Have a listen while he takes us through his journey in life and business.Richard didn't just build building and teams and hence a city, he built dreams and beliefs of those who were led by him.Listen closely, you may just see quite a bit of your path in his journey.

The inaugural episode.This will be my one and only solo podcast. Want to be a future guest? email me at marc@marcpetitpas.comThe two  reasons people don't fulfill their leadership potential are a lack of belief and awareness.Let's grow leaders through stories here that will demystify both.Let's pay it forward and have some fun.