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June 23, 2020

Ep. 41 Boston Marathon Bombings to Boardroom...Leadership Lessons-Den…

In this episode Dennis speaks about his experiences as a leader particularly udring the Boston Marathon bombings where he was the head of HAZMAT (Hazardous Materials) during that chaotic event. Dennis started in the fire serv...

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June 18, 2020

Ep. 40 How to Deliver Bad News for Leaders 2020

Where personal development and leadership converge.Not everything in leadership will be positive.As a leader you will be required to deliver news relative to layoffs, handle a perception issue, or in general deliver information that may not be...

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June 18, 2020

Ep. 40 How to Deliver Bad News for Leaders 2020

Where personal development and leadership converge. Not everything in leadership will be positive. As a leader you will be required to deliver news relative to layoffs, handle a perception issue, or in general deliver informa...

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June 11, 2020

Ep. 39- Stress Management for Leaders: How to Remain Calm in High Pr…

Where personal development & leadership converge. In this episode Daryl deep dives into one of the scourges of modern life: STRESS. It disrupts connections, causes leaders to make poor decisions & has dire effects on our physical & mental...

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June 11, 2020

Ep. 39- Stress Management for Leaders: How to Remain Calm in High Pr…

Where personal development & leadership converge. In this episode Daryl deep dives into one of the scourges of modern life: STRESS. It disrupts connections, causes leaders to make poor decisions & has dire effects on our p...

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June 9, 2020

Ep. 38- Leading Through Chaos Series- Jamie Coutts

Now retired, Jamie was the quintessential Fire Chief. A natural born leader with a hard charging type ‘A’ personality, he drove his firefighters to be their best, while his experience and safety-first approach earns him the trust and loyalty of …

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June 9, 2020

Ep. 38- Leading Through Chaos Series- Jamie Coutts

Now retired, Jamie was the quintessential Fire Chief. A natural born leader with a hard charging type ‘A’ personality, he drove his firefighters to be their best, while his experience and safety-first approach earns him the t...

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June 4, 2020

Ep. 37- Leading With Vulnerability, Empathy & Creating Trust

Where personal development and leadership converge.In this incredible episode full of insight Daryl talks to Jenn Lofgren, a Master Certified Coach specializing in Leadership & Executive Coaching. She is the recipient of several awards and honours...

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June 4, 2020

Ep. 37- Leading With Vulnerability, Empathy & Creating Trust

Where personal development and leadership converge. In this incredible episode full of insight Daryl talks to Jenn Lofgren, a Master Certified Coach specializing in Leadership & Executive Coaching. She is the recipient of se...

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June 1, 2020

Ep. 36- Leading Through Chaos Series- Glenn Burgess

In this series Daryl talks to experts in crisis leadership. The interviews reveal incredible insight into what it takes to lead through uncertainty and chaos. These are true experts in that area. Glen Burgess is the Deputy Fire Centre Manager …

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June 1, 2020

Ep. 36- Leading Through Chaos Series- Glenn Burgess

In this series Daryl talks to experts in crisis leadership. The interviews reveal incredible insight into what it takes to lead through uncertainty and chaos. These are true experts in that area. Glen Burgess is the Deputy ...

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May 28, 2020

EP 35 - Why Focusing on the Short Term GUARANTEES Long Term Pain

As a leader one of your primary tasks is to look into the future...without a crystal ball. In this episode Daryl talks about the importance of this and why, now more than ever it is CRITICAL for leaders to be …

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May 28, 2020

EP 35 - Why Focusing on the Short Term GUARANTEES Long Term Pain

As a leader one of your primary tasks is to look into the future...without a crystal ball. In this episode Daryl talks about the importance of this and why, now more than ever it is CRITICAL for leaders to be …

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May 26, 2020

EP 34 - Leading Through Chaos Series: Perspective From an Expert: Su…

This is Part 1 of the interview. To view Part 2 and the complete interviews with 11 other experts in leading through chaos register for Daryl's FREE Leading Through Chaos Online Summit at www.ddbsummit.com. SUZANNE BERNIER, CEM, CBCP, MBCI, CMCP...

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May 26, 2020

EP 34 - Leading Through Chaos Series: Perspective From an Expert: Su…

This is Part 1 of the interview. To view Part 2 and the complete interviews with 11 other experts in leading through chaos register for Daryl's FREE Leading Through Chaos Online Summit at www.ddbsummit.com . SUZANNE BERNIER, ...

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May 21, 2020

EP 33 - How to Avoid Analysis Paralysis for Leaders- Decision-Making…

Decisive action creates momentum and momentum creates confidence and power. But before you act you must make a choice and sometimes that isn’t easy, especially when you don’t have all of the information and the future is uncertain (isn’t it …

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May 21, 2020

EP 33 - How to Avoid Analysis Paralysis for Leaders- Decision-Making…

Decisive action creates momentum and momentum creates confidence and power. But before you act you must make a choice and sometimes that isn’t easy, especially when you don’t have all of the information and the future is unce...

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May 19, 2020

EP 32 - Leading Through Chaos Series: Perspective From an Expert:Tom …

Tom retired from Pierce County after 27 years with the Sheriff’s department and 7 years with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. While with the Sheriff’s department he was responsible for all search and rescue activity in the county,...

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May 19, 2020

EP 32 - Leading Through Chaos Series: Perspective From an Expert:Tom …

Tom retired from Pierce County after 27 years with the Sheriff’s department and 7 years with the Pierce County Department of Emergency Management. While with the Sheriff’s department he was responsible for all search and resc...

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April 29, 2020

EP 31- Leading Through Chaos- Perspective From An Expert: Pete Van Do…

In this episode, Daryl talks to Pete Va Dorpe, a veteran Fire Officer with over 30 years on the front lines with the Chicago Fire Department. They discuss a wide range of topics using Pete's experience and translating it directly …

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April 29, 2020

EP 31- Leading Through Chaos- Perspective From An Expert: Pete Van Do…

In this episode, Daryl talks to Pete Va Dorpe, a veteran Fire Officer with over 30 years on the front lines with the Chicago Fire Department. They discuss a wide range of topics using Pete's experience and translating it dire...

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March 24, 2020

EP 30 - The ONE (leadership) Thing That Spreads Faster Than A Virus

The ONE Thing (leadership) Thing That Spreads Faster Than A Virus Hint: It ISN'T What you Think Pillar #1 of the Transformational Leadership Method is leaders controlling themselves and in this episode Daryl talks about a critical concept of...

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March 24, 2020

EP 30 - The ONE (leadership) Thing That Spreads Faster Than A Virus

The ONE Thing (leadership) Thing That Spreads Faster Than A Virus Hint: It ISN'T What you Think Pillar #1 of the Transformational Leadership Method is leaders controlling themselves and in this episode Daryl talks about a cri...

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March 19, 2020

EP 29 - Crisis Leadership and COVID19 - The ONE Thing YOU Can Do To …

Through my three decades of crisis leadership I have seen some consistent themes when it comes to who gets through crisis (like COVID19) and those who are weakened by it. Daryl discuss the ONE thing that seperates the victors from …

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