Episodes

July 21, 2020

Ep. 45 Leading Through Chaos Series- Lionel Crowther, Firefighter

In this MUST-SEE/HEAR episode Daryl talks to Lionel Crowther, a firefighter with the Winnipeg Fire Department. This is no ordinary interview and Lionel is no ordinary Firefighter. Lionel recounts a harrowing experience wher...

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July 9, 2020

Ep. 44- Why Smart People (Including Leaders) Do Stupid Things with Be…

Leadership, decision-making, stress management is what this episode is all about. In this episode Daryl and Laurence discuss the impact stress has on a leader's cognition relating to decision-making and communication as well as what impact is on the...

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July 9, 2020

Ep. 44- Why Smart People (Including Leaders) Do Stupid Things with Be…

Leadership, decision-making, stress management is what this episode is all about. In this episode Daryl and Laurence discuss the impact stress has on a leader's cognition relating to decision-making and communication as well ...

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July 8, 2020

Ep. 43- Leading Through Chaos- Bill Lokey, FEMA (Ret.) & Crisis Leade…

In this episode Daryl talks to Bill Lokey who began his emergency management career in 1977 with the Washington State Department of Emergency Management where his responsibilities included the development of the State Disaster Plan. In 1982 he was...

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July 8, 2020

Ep. 43- Leading Through Chaos- Bill Lokey, FEMA (Ret.) & Crisis Leade…

In this episode Daryl talks to Bill Lokey who began his emergency management career in 1977 with the Washington State Department of Emergency Management where his responsibilities included the development of the State Disaste...

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June 25, 2020

Ep. 42 How to EASILY 10X Your Listening!

Frankly, humans are terrible listeners.  Part of my Transformational Method is Positive Influence.  How better to relate someone positively than to ACTUALLY communicate with them effectively?!  I'll give you 3 specific techniques to improve your ability...

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June 25, 2020

Ep. 42 How to EASILY 10X Your Listening!

Frankly, humans are terrible listeners. Part of my Transformational Method is Positive Influence. How better to relate someone positively than to ACTUALLY communicate with them effectively?! I'll give you 3 specific techniqu...

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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 service in 1978, retiring in 2019...

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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 his...

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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 in...

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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 planning for RECOVERY. He'll also share what...

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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 planning for REC...

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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 always...

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