The Mike Method

Yabome Gilpin-Jackson and I talk about decolonizing and rebuilding, Black Lives Matter, Canadian Residential Schools, Colonial education, and what taking action looks like from an individual perspective today.Video version here: https://youtu.be/BYJN5uKUekwHere are the links that we mentioned in the podcast:Me and White Supremacy by Layla F Saad: http://laylafsaad.com/meandwhitesupremacyMurray Sinclair Podcast on Indigenous Deaths: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1904061507879NYC 1619 Project: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.htmlU of A Program: https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada?Indigenous Flag: https://www.canadiannativeflag.ca/; https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/what-i-choose-to-celebrate-on-this-day-called-canada-day-1.3660300Canada History Through the Lens of Indigenous Women: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.htmlYabome Gilpin-Jackson: https://sldconsulting.org/quilting-global-futures/Anti-Black News in Canada:https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/clive-mensah-black-man-taser-peel-police-1.5967692https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/police-shootings-2020-yer-review-1.5849788https://globalnews.ca/news/7675321/surrey-rcmp-black-family-complaint/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53141449https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/black-judge-handcuffed-racism-1.6033332 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tana Heminsley (www.leadauthentic.com) and I talk about Authentic Leadership and her third book on the topic.Tana's Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Gillian Simonett and I talk about Workplace Burnout (https://www.who.int/mental_health/evidence/burn-out/en/): why treating the individual and having them go back into the same system/environment that caused their burnout just doesn't work and what leaders can do about it.Book: Essentialism by Greg McKweon: https://gregmckeown.com/book/Book: The Purpose Effect by Dan Pontefract: https://www.danpontefract.com/book/the-purpose-effect/Muse Brainsensing Meditation Headset: www.choosemuse.comSpire Belly Breathing Monitor: https://spirehealth.com/pages/stone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brenda Rigney and I talk about her passion around Three Uniques: her discovery through years of coaching leaders that each person has their unique skillsets that truly create a significant differentiator for them if they decide to focus on them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I chat with Curtis Christopherson on what it was like to pivot his chain of personal training gyms, Innovative Fitness, through Covid, and the subsequent genesis and launch of Wrkout.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Steph Corker, founder of The Corker Collective, joins Mike Desjardins for a very special conversation to commemorate the acquisition of The Corker Co by ViRTUS! They share their personal stories behind how this very exciting partnership came to be and the huge goals they have for the future of leadership! They also dive into what Steph's hobbies including completing 40 marathons, 26 Ironmans, a spontaneous 101K run, and baking 4,200 cookies for the Whistler Gran Fondo to name a few, the origins of Corker Collective, Steph's entrepreneurial spirit from her high school days to founding the company in 2014, their shared commitment to core values, the challenges of maintaining values under pressure and Steph's focus on what matters, avoiding distractions like social media, the importance of self-care for leaders and so much more.We hope you love this episode and it inspires you to lead more with your heart!!Episode Resources:Steph Corker: LinkedInThe Corker CollectiveViRTUS: WebsiteWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Dan talk about his fourth book, Lead Care WinEpisode Resources:Dan Pontefract: Website / BooksVideo version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xSDFPouzvs8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Sim and I talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, city politics, and leading through Covid-19.http://kensim.ca Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yabome Gilpin-Jackson and I talk about racism, white supremacy, anti-racism, and allyship.Follow Yabome at: https://sldconsulting.orgHere are the two blog posts we refer to in the podcast:1. https://sldconsulting.org/i-cant-breathe/2. https://sldconsulting.org/i-cant-breathe-resources/Here is the book we speak about: Me & White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Mike Method! Join Mike Desjardins as he takes you on a journey through conversations with some of the most inspiring leaders he's had the pleasure of meeting over the past 25 years. Ever wondered if the world really needs another podcast? So did he, until he realized the treasure trove of wisdom he's gathered from these remarkable individuals.In each episode, listeners get to be a fly on the wall as Mike chats with leaders who are more than just that—they're mentors, coaches, and true inspirations. Imagine having coffee with them, diving into their stories, learning about their triumphs and trials, and discovering the lessons they've applied to achieve real success. These aren't run-of-the-mill media personalities; these are leaders who make a difference behind the scenes, whose impact is felt by those they lead and work with every day. As a B Corp committed to the triple bottom line, ViRTUS cares about everyone involved in their journey—partners, vendors, customers, employees, families, charities, the environment, and communities.Join the exploration of how leaders who think differently show up differently. Want to connect? Visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest on where leadership is headed. So grab your coffee, tune in, and dive into these raw, unfiltered conversations with some really incredible leaders. Thanks for listening!Episode Resources:ViRTUS: Website / Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.