TRAITS podcast: Building Higher Performing Organizations

TRAITS podcast: Building Higher Performing Organizations


Latest Episodes

Episode 22: The Power of Language in Leadership – Driving Culture and Clarity with Susan McGee
May 14, 2025

Why Language in Leadership Matters More Than You Think In Episode 22 of the TRAITS Podcast, Susan McGee, CEO of Homeward Trust, dives deep into how language in leadership shapes culture, drives ali

Episode 21: T-Shaped Leadership – Unlocking Growth & Resilience with Carmine Militano
April 23, 2025

How T-Shaped Leadership Builds Resilient Organizations In this episode of the TRAITS Podcast, Carmine Militano unpacks what it means to be a T-shaped leader and how this leadership model can transf

Episode 20: Hiring the Right People– Part 2: How to Use Behavioural Traits to Build High-Performing Teams with Jason Woodard
April 04, 2025

Part 2: How to Hire the Right People and Fix Costly People Problems In this follow-up episode of the TRAITS Podcast, Jason Woodard returns to expand on the hiring challenges discussed in Episode 19

Episode 19: Hiring the Right People – Avoid Costly Mistakes & Build Stronger Teams with Jason Woodard
March 19, 2025

Are You Hiring the Right People? In this episode of the TRAITS Podcast, Jason Woodard uncovers why so many companies struggle with hiring the right people and how poor hiring decisions impact reten

Episode 18: Fixing Business Inefficiencies – Optimizing for Growth with Dave Bulloch
February 26, 2025

Scaling a business isnt just about growthits about growing the right way. In this episode, Dave Bulloch shares hard-earned lessons from his experience leading high-growth companies, mergers, and tu

Episode 17: Surviving Business Crises – Fix Hidden Risks Before They Stall Growth with Corey Smith
February 10, 2025

In this episode, Corey Smith shares hard-earned lessons from surviving major business crises and turning struggles into strategic opportunities. He reveals how to navigate business downturns, uncover

Episode 16: Overcoming Leadership Challenges – Scaling Teams Without Over-Promoting with Stephen Smith
January 13, 2025

In this episode, Stephen Smith, CEO of Strike Group, addresses critical leadership challenges, including the pitfalls of over-promoting employees and fostering authentic leadership. Stephen shares act

Episode 15: Struggling with Leadership Transitions? Unlock Team Success with Strategic Hiring with Chris Decock
December 12, 2024

In this powerful two-part episode, Chris Decock shares his journey in the restaurant industry and his people-first leadership philosophy. From building executive teams from frontline staff to fosterin

Episode 14: The Real Job of Every Manager – Accountability and Mentorship Insights with Carmel Macpherson
November 05, 2024

In this episode, Carmel Macpherson, a seasoned HR leader, explores the real job of every manager: accountability, mentorship, and employee development. With lessons from teaching, parenting, and hands

Episode 13: The Value of Remote Teams for (Almost) Every Business with Kayla Baretta
October 22, 2024

In this episode, Kayla Baretta, Managing Director at Paper Leaf, opens up about her experience leading a fully remote team and highlights the value of remote teams in boosting business performance. Fr