Values Based Goal Setting for 2023 | Episode 244

Values Based Goal Setting for 2023 | Episode 244 | Scott McCarthy

2022 is about to be in our rear-view mirror and here is 2023 about to stare at us in our faces… Are you ready? Goal setting is so crucial for success in life and as a leader. Here in this episode I am discussing the framework that we use for goal setting which is a values-based methodology.

Leadership from the Trenches | Jonathan Audet | Episode 243

Leadership from the Trenches | Jonathan Audet | Episode 243

Many of you have said that all the world-renown coaches, authors, and speakers are great but sometimes it is hard to relate to them. Their ideas and methods are sound but do they work? You’ve longed to hear about a real leader, one who is there with you day-in, and day-out. A leader who is […]

Accelerate Your Team’s Growth | Patrick Thean | Episode 242

Accelerate Your Team’s Growth | Patrick Thean | Episode 242

Patrick Thean is a thought leader in strategic business execution and a successful serial entrepreneur who has started and exited multiple companies. As Founder and CEO of Metasys, Inc., he grew Metasys to a ranking of 151 on the Inc. 500 list. He is best known for helping companies accelerate their growth by focusing on great execution. He is exceptional at getting executive teams and their departments focused, aligned, accountable, and executing as a team to achieve their company objectives. His clients experience breakthroughs using this approach and tools that result in drama-free, accelerated growth. These tools are also part of the curriculum for the Entrepreneur Organization’s world-renowned Entrepreneurs Master’s Program held at MIT, where Patrick served as Program Cochair for seven years. He also chairs a similar program in Malaysia: “Taipan: The Making of Asian Giants.” Currently a Cofounder and CEO of Rhythm Systems (formerly Gazelles Systems), Patrick is the creator of Rhythm Software. Patrick received his Masters of Engineering and Bachelors of Science in electrical engineering from Cornell University. He was named an Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for North Carolina in 1996. 

What You Do as a Leader Matters | Episode 241

What You Do as a Leader Matters | Episode 241

In this episode, Scott McCarthy shared a personal story that highlights the profound impact leaders can have on the lives of those they lead. Through his actions as a leader, Scott inspired a team member to grow, evolve, and ultimately change his life for the better. This powerful story serves as a reminder that what […]

Understanding Character Based Leadership | Jennifer Allen & Stephen Virgin | Episode 240

Understanding Character Based Leadership | Jennifer Allen & Stephen Virgin | episode 240

Meet Jennifer & Stephen Jennifer Allen started her career in the private sector in Human Resources and developed an expertise in organizational design.  She joined the public service in 2007 and worked at various government departments including Transport Canada, Employment and Social Development Canada and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, before joining the CRA in […]

The Dream Machine | Dane Espegard | Episode 239

The Dream Machine | Dane Espegard | episode 239

Dane Espegard is a culture consultant who teaches, assists and executes the implementation of a Culture centered around Dream Achieving. The system is bottom-up and puts the emphasis on the development and personal lives of the team members. Dane works with companies in a very simple manner to get the culture started and leaves them with some very easy to implement steps. Dane has been public speaking and training individuals for 15+ years while implementing his system for Vector Marketing where he is a Division Manager and operating one of the top performing teams in the nation. 

Aspire to be a Leader | Reiner Lomb | Episode 236

Aspire to be a Leader | Reiner Lomb | Episode 236

Whether you are in a formal leadership role or are a rising leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker driven by a desire to use your voice to create change. The essence of leadership is creating a vision of an aspirational new future and then influencing people to change their behavior to make that vision a reality. Your inspiration to create aspirational change may come from your dissatisfaction with the status quo, joyful anticipation of an aspirational new future, or a new insight. To create such a vision and bring it into reality requires an emotional shift from hopelessness to optimism and inspiration, which then can mobilize any group – from dozens to millions.

Combatting the “Quiet Quitting” | Episode 234

Combatting the "Quiet Quitting"

Welcome to another episode of the Peak Performance Leadership Podcast! In this solo episode, your host Scott McCarthy delves into the topic of “quiet quitting,” a new phenomenon that challenges traditional work expectations. Quiet quitting refers to employees adhering strictly to their job descriptions and work hours, without going the extra mile or sacrificing their […]

Are You the Leader in the Arena? | Episode 232

Are You the Leader in the Arena? | Episode 232

Welcome to episode 232 of the Peak Performance Leadership Podcast, where your host, Scott McCarthy, goes solo to explore the topic of leadership. In this episode, McCarthy poses a thought-provoking question: Are you the leader in the arena? As we delve into this question, let’s explore the three different types of leaders and their impact […]