How the Military Teaches Better Leadership Through Planning

Summary In this engaging interview, Simon Kardynal, a Canadian military veteran and leadership expert, shares insights on leadership evolution, building trust in groups, handling emotional moments in retreats, and the importance of self-awareness. Discover practical advice for retreat leaders and leaders in any field to enhance their leadership skills and foster a positive, resilient environment. Takeaways Leadership evolution in military vs civilian life Building trust in new groups during retreats Handling emotional and transformational moments responsibly The role of self-awareness and accountability in leadership Adapting leadership skills from high-pressure environments to retreats Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leadership and Canadian Myths 03:27 Evolution of Leadership in the Military 06:27 Understanding Leadership Assumptions 08:14 Building Trust in New Groups 09:23 Guiding vs. Fixing People 10:42 Handling High-Pressure Situations 11:58 The Role of a Cheerleader in Leadership 13:29 Characteristics of Great Leaders 14:28 Navigating Leadership Challenges 16:43 Handling Emotional Moments in Leadership 17:34 Influence of Fatherhood on Leadership 19:12 Lessons from Parenting 21:44 Rapid Fire Leadership Insights 23:03 RNR Outro Final.mp4 23:42 RR.Gift.RetreatRnR.com.mp4 🔗 Connect with Simon Kardynal | Trench Leadership 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌐 Website: www.trenchleadership.ca 📘 Facebook: trenchleadership 📸 Instagram: @trench_leadership 🔗 Connect with Holly Porter | Retreat RNR  📧 Email: [email protected]  🔗 LinkedIn: Holly Porter | Retreat RNR  🎵 TikTok: @retreatrnr  ▶️ YouTube: @intlretreatassociation 📸 Instagram: @retreatrnr | @hollyporterinternational  📘 Facebook: HollyAnnPorter