

Peak Performance Leadership
Scott McCarthy, 20 year serving Military Commander
As the world continues to accelerate in complexity and ambiguity, leaders cannot afford to settle for mediocrity. You need to be at your best, your team does, as well as your organization. Thus, you need to be peak performers. The Peak Performance Leadership Podcast is here for you to achieve just that.
This weekly podcast will help you find new ways to become the best leader than you can be. I take the lessons learned from my 20+ years of leadership experience coupled with the world's best guests in all areas of leadership to give you a leading edge.
This show focuses on the three domains of leadership:
Leading Yourself - learn how to perform at your peak, to ensure that you have the mindset of a leader, set and crush your goals.Leading Your Team - learn how to inspire and motivate your team. Build a cohesive team through trust and mutual goals.Leading Your organization - efficiency and effectiveness are what drives bottom line. You as the leader must harness these aspects along with culture and so much more!
In the end you'll become a LEADER and not "BOSS". Are you ready for more? Access all of our resources at: https://leaddontboss.com
This weekly podcast will help you find new ways to become the best leader than you can be. I take the lessons learned from my 20+ years of leadership experience coupled with the world's best guests in all areas of leadership to give you a leading edge.
This show focuses on the three domains of leadership:
Leading Yourself - learn how to perform at your peak, to ensure that you have the mindset of a leader, set and crush your goals.Leading Your Team - learn how to inspire and motivate your team. Build a cohesive team through trust and mutual goals.Leading Your organization - efficiency and effectiveness are what drives bottom line. You as the leader must harness these aspects along with culture and so much more!
In the end you'll become a LEADER and not "BOSS". Are you ready for more? Access all of our resources at: https://leaddontboss.com
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Feb 8, 2021 • 12min
Procrastination, Perfection, and Time Management | MONDAY LEADERSHIP MINUTE
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Feb 3, 2021 • 44min
How to have the Leader Mindset to Overcome Adversity | RBC SVP Michael Hamilton | Episode 153
Prior to his private sector career, Mike served as a paratrooper in the special operations, and as Captain of the 2/2 Armored Cavalry Regiment for the U.S. Army. He oversaw border security during the collapse of the Berlin Wall in the late 1980s. In the second Gulf War he was an integral part of the victory in the battle of 73 Easting – regarded as one of the top ten most significant tank battles in history. He is a recipient of the Bronze Star for Valor, the Combat Cavalry Badge, and Presidential Citation; and received medals for the Kuwaiti Liberation, the Iraq Campaign, the Global War on Terrorism, and Distinguished Service.
As Senior Vice President, Sales & Distribution, Mike Hamilton is responsible for leading the RBC Insurance Sales and Distribution team across Canada and across multiple channels. This includes 800 employees who serve our personal and business clients spanning our various life, health, home, auto, travel, wealth, and group and creditor products. RBC Insurance’s sales forces include: a network of over 50 stores, an advice center, online channels and advisors who are focused on group and small business clients. In addition, there are teams that provide relationship management for our third-party broker network. Mike also leads the national office Sales and Distribution team, consisting of sales enablement and sales support professionals who help drive productivity, revenue growth and improve the client experience.
Topics
During this interview, Michael and I discuss the following topics:
His background and storyThe importance of having a mindset against adversity The leadership lessons he brought to his civilian lifeThe Importance of being a positive presence How to lead against all odds in any situation
For the complete show notes be sure to check out website at:
https://movingforwardleadership.com/153

Feb 1, 2021 • 6min
DELEGATE TO SUCCEED | MONDAY LEADERSHIP MINUTE
Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute.
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Jan 31, 2021 • 3min
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Jan 27, 2021 • 41min
How to Deal with Bad Bosses | Michelle Gibbings | Episode 152
At one time or another we've all had a bad boss – whether it’s through bullying and intimidation, unfair feedback or unrealistic workloads. Their behaviour sets the tone for what's acceptable at work and can cause major issues for productivity, staff turnover and wellbeing, especially in turbulent times we’re experiencing. In a tough or toxic work environment, how can we find harmony with those we work with?
Michelle is on a mission to bring a little joy back into the workplace, after all she is the expert. Speaking internationally about better ways to lead, she is in high demand as an innovative keynote speaker, advisor and executive mentor of choice, with her best-selling books a must-have for employees and managers alike. The key to her success is working with people through three lenses; as an individual, a leader, and in their wider role (and influence) within their organisation. Tapping into each of these facets, she brings self-awareness to the forefront, empowering people to work with those around them in a way that is productive, healthy and happy. It’s not rocket science - when you are at your best it inspires others to do the same and harnessed together this translates to profitable and beneficial outcomes for all.
Topics
During this interview, Michelle and I discuss the following topics:
Her background and storyThe 4 types of bosses and how to deal with themThe 7 step guide to dealing with a bad bossWhat to do if you're a bad bossThe bad habits that impact the way your boss treats you
For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website:
https://movingforwardleadership.com/152

Jan 25, 2021 • 6min
Don't Quit... Don't Fail Now | MONDAY LEADERSHIP MINUTE
Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute.
This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com
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Jan 20, 2021 • 37min
How to create High-Performance Boards | Didier Cossin | Episode 151
Executives around the world are scrambling to cope with a tsunami of crises: a global pandemic, shattered economies, trillions in debt, and more. Yet there’s a specific group of people who can single handedly make—or break—your organization’s response to it all: the board. Best-in-class boards create the agility to adapt to rapid growth, looming recessions, and unexpected shocks. But broken boards, or those that are simply inefficient, create environments where failures and scandals easily take hold (think: Boeing, Volkswagen, and FIFA). Today, this risk of disaster is tenfold.
Professor Cossin is the founder and director of the IMD Global Board Center, the originator of the Four Pillars of Board Effectiveness methodology and an advocate of Stewardship. He is the author and co-author of books such as Inspiring Stewardship, book chapters (such as Governance Risk: A Guide for Investors) and many articles in the fields of governance, investments, risks and stewardship, several of which have obtained citations of excellence or other awards.
He works with owners, boards and senior leaders to provide the latest thinking on best-in-class governance, board effectiveness, the governance and selection of investments, board dynamics and strategy design. He favors an adaptive and interactive approach to finding distinctive solutions for organizations on a wide range of governance topics. His latest research focuses on stewardship, how we can foster organizations to have long-term positive social impact while creating economic value for all. His past research has dealt with optimizing governance in critical decision making, M&As and risks.
Topics
During this interview, Didier and I discuss the following topics:
His background and story The four pillars of board effectivenessWhere organizations are failing in achieving high performance statusHow to high performance boards deal with crisis managementHow to lead boards effectively
For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website:
https://movingforwardleadership.com/151

Jan 18, 2021 • 5min
You MUST Lead By Example | MONDAY LEADERSHIP MINUTE
Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute.
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Jan 13, 2021 • 1h 7min
How to Lead Yourself and OVERCOME | US Navy SEAL Jason Redman | Episode 150
The coronavirus pandemic came from out of the blue and infected hundreds of thousands around the globe, causing more than 1.3 million deaths to date. It also shuttered businesses, affecting 3.3 billion jobs. COVID ambushed the lives of people globally. Whether affected by the pandemic or some other unforeseen and monumental setback, we have to find a way to move beyond anger, guilt, emptiness or pain. We must adopt a mindset that it’s not only possible to overcome adversity, but it’s imperative. Adopting an overcome mindset will compel us to learn acceptance, choose action over inaction and triumph over adversity.
Jason Redman is a retired Navy SEAL and New York Times bestselling author, who relates the tactics Navy SEALs have used for decades to lead, build elite teams and deal with the highest levels of adversity. Jason teaches how his Overcome Mindset helped him rise above a leadership failure, vicious enemy ambush, and even a debilitating business crisis. Jason’s incredible story, positive message and vibrant energy on stage make him a highly sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally.
Topics
During this interview Jason and I discuss the following topics:
His background and experienceWhat drew him to becoming a leader in the SEALsHis methodology of REACTThe requirement and importance to Lead Yourself
For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website:
https://movingforwardleadership.com/150

Jan 11, 2021 • 6min
LEADERS FACE ADVERSITY | MONDAY LEADERSHIP MINUTE
Welcome to the Monday Leadership Minute.
This just a quick and dirty weekly segment where I talk about whatever leadership topic is ongoing or in my mind. If you have something you would like to hear during this segment, be sure to reach out to me via: scott@movingforwardleadership.com
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