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Christine Laperriere, founder of Leader In Motion, interviews leaders and successful professionals about their experiences with their Best Boss Ever. Listen to stories about how these bosses shaped their careers and influenced who they have become today. We all know a best boss ever can make work delightful just as easily as the worst boss ever can make life miserable. It’s time for us to study these unsung heroes so we can learn from them and become more like them.
Episodes
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A guy named Guy
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
In Episode 59 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine talks to Joanna Track, founder of content marketing consultancy, Good Eggs & Co.
A serial entrepreneur, Joanna has had an incredibly successful career, and she attributes a lot of her success to one of her very first bosses, Guy. In this episode, Joanna shares why Guy has had such an effect on her professional path and how he continues to impact the way she runs her business today.
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Progress is progress
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
In Episode 58 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine talks to Atsushi Yasuda, president of AAM Revenue Strategy Consultants. Atsushi recalls some of the most important life lessons he learned from his “best boss ever”: his dad, Yoshitaka.
Even after 30+ years in the workforce, and countless great bosses, Atsushi says it’s still the lessons he learned at 17 when he worked with his dad at a sawmill in small town British Columbia that have stuck with him throughout his career.
Atsushi and Christine discuss the importance of hard work, humility, and why it’s critical to consistently look for opportunities to add value.
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Wisdom from Joe
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
In Episode 57 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine chats with Brent Currie, SVP & Managing Director, Investment Distribution & Partnerships at Scotiabank.
Brent speaks to his experience working with Joe Brandt who, 15 years later, continues to have an impact on his team.
Brent and Christine talk about the “The 10 Rules of Managing People” that Joe created over the course of his career. They dive into the importance of expecting the unexpected, reading between the lines when communicating with team members, and how feedback that covers “the stuff around the edges” builds trust.
They also talk about another great boss Brent worked with through the tumultuous times of the COVID-19 pandemic, who exemplified the importance of leading with authenticity and living by your values.
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
The best antidote to imposter syndrome
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
In Episode 56 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Monica Stewart, Founder & CEO, 5ive Limes Consulting.
Monica shares her experience with the boss who hired her for her first sales role when she was fresh out of college. Early in her career, Monica was invited to attend a conference alongside her boss and was given a piece of advice that she describes as “the best antidote to imposter syndrome.” Rather than trying to impress, her boss told her to spend her time connecting. This experience changed how Monica saw herself as a professional in an irreversible way and has continued to guide her throughout her career.
She and Christine also dive into why professionals need to be challenged, how bad work habits are formed in toxic environments, and why drawing a line between work and your personal life is critical.
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
It’s okay to be imperfect
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
In Episode 55 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks with Jon Cogan, a marketing veteran who is now Principal of Sephrina Strategy.
Jon shares the career-shaping experiences he had working with two outstanding bosses who believed in him, challenged him, and allowed him to make mistakes without fear of judgment. They talk about the impact of a boss that encourages ownership of ideas, the invaluable learning that takes place when leaders give their teams the go-ahead to act as the experts they are, and why we don’t have to be experts in everything to succeed.
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Creating a fear-free workplace
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
In Episode 54 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine connects with Matt Stone, President & CEO at BehavioralOS®.
Matt works with executives to improve both their performance and the performance of their teams through high-growth conversations. He reflects on an amazing boss he had at the Oregon Department of Justice–one who stood out to him immediately and is someone he still uses to this day as a model for exceptional leadership.
They talk about the impact of an always-authentic leader who had the ability to elevate vastly different types of personalities by creating a safe environment that allowed for shame-free communication and conflict resolution. They also dive into how the potential for success skyrockets when leaders demonstrate kindness, grace, and respect even in the most difficult moments.
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Unlocking potential through allyship
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
In Episode 53 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine chats with Vasie Papadopoulos, VP, Corporate Communications at Argyle.
Vasie shares the experiences she had with an amazing leader from her last role, who championed allyship in a male-dominated industry.
Motivated to make positive changes within the company, Vasie was challenged to accomplish this in an environment where there was limited representation. Fortunately, Vasie’s boss actively listened and advocated for her to expand her breadth of experience and knowledge. Not only did this enable her to grow as a leader, but helped create a culture change within the company, where more women could see themselves leading.
They discuss the necessity of consistency, the powerful combination of self-advocacy and a network of champions, how male leaders can make small shifts to elevate diversity, and the priceless return on investing in your employees.
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
The competitive advantage of holistic wellness
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
In Episode 52 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine speaks with Serena Quaglia, VP, Strategy at TCS Marketing Systems.
Serena shares how the entire C-suite and management team of a major Las Vegas production show implemented holistic wellness policies, which gave every employee confidence and security in their well-being so that they could do their best work.
They discuss the competitive advantage that comes with a 360-degree approach to wellness, the power of communication and ownership, and how this environment unified teams and fostered a strong sense of purpose.
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
The 6 C’s of inclusive leadership
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
In Episode 51 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Patsy Doerr, Diversity, Inclusion, Talent and ESG leader. Patsy shares stories about two leaders that shaped her leadership style who were inclusive, supportive and were respectful to everyone in their organization. They discuss learning agility, what motivates employees and how they want to be developed, leaders who have courage, empathy and humility as well as the 6 C's of inclusive leadership.
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
What do you need from us?
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
In Episode 50 of the Best Boss Ever podcast, Christine interviews Stephen Tomicki, Senior Project Manager at AWT Environmental Services. Stephen shares his experiences working with his current best boss, Robert Gaupp, who has supported and showed Stephen compassion and understanding as he fought cancer again in 2022. They discuss companies and bosses who show up for their employees regularly and especially when a life catastrophe happens, creating a positive team environment, and the importance of figuring out what is being perceived versus what you think.