Small Things Make A Big Difference

Lean Into the Storm: The Buffalo Mindset

Be more Buffalo!Lately, I’ve been noticing a pattern in both leadership and life:When challenges come, we either lean in… or we run with the storm.In this episode, I share a simple but powerful analogy from growing up in Southern Alberta, the difference between buffalo and cows, and what it teaches us about facing hard conversations, decisions, and moments that matter.If you’re navigating something right now, this one might resonate.And if someone comes to mind who could use it......please pass it along.

Be the Smartest in the Room… at Asking Questions (Adrian Gostick - 5x New York Times Bestselling Author)

In this episode of Small Things Make a Big Difference, I sit down with leadership expert, bestselling author, and Culture Works co-founder Adrian Gostick.You may know Adrian from The Carrot Principle, All In, or Leading with Gratitude. But in this conversation, we go deeper.We explore:Why culture is “the perfume in the air” — and how leaders shape it every dayThe three simple, low-cost actions that immediately improve engagementThe surprising lesson Adrian learned about gratitude as a senior executiveWhy specificity matters more than generic praiseHow hybrid work is reshaping culture (and what great leaders are doing about it)His 15-year journey to writing his first fiction novel, Jack Slade and the Butcher BirdOne of my favorite takeaways?The best leaders aren’t the smartest in the room — they’re the best at asking questions and bringing out the brilliance in others.This conversation is a powerful reminder that small habits — listening well, sharing future vision, expressing specific gratitude — create extraordinary cultures.And yes… we talk Beatles too.If you care about culture, leadership, and becoming more intentional in how you show up — this one’s for you.

When Truth Becomes Care: Gaby Bourbara (Country President Canada, AZ)

New episode: When Truth Becomes CareOne of the hardest leadership lessons?If you truly care about people, you have to be willing to tell them the truth. In this episode of Small Things Make a Big Difference, I sit down with Gaby Bourbara President of AstraZeneca Canada, to talk about values, courageous conversations, and why honesty—when rooted in care—is one of the most human leadership acts there is. From coaching kids’ hockey to leading complex organizations, this conversation is a powerful reminder that care without truth isn’t leadership… and truth without care doesn’t land.

Leadership, Hand-Dipped with Rod Holt (Global Leader Group)

Leadership, Hand-Dipped with Rod Holt (Global Leader Group) : What chocolate, mistakes, and generosity teach us about leading teams.In this special holiday episode, I sit down with my brother Rod to explore how a simple family tradition, hand-dipping chocolates reveals powerful leadership lessons. Together, we unpack what mistakes can teach us, why generosity builds trust, and how intentional rituals create belonging and stronger teams. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t about grand gestures, but small, consistent acts done with care.As we close, we also want to acknowledge that this time of year can be hard. Many people are navigating job loss, uncertainty, or transition. If that’s you or someone you know—Rod and I would love to help. We’re offering a few complimentary coaching sessions where you can think out loud with us and get support during this season. The first eight people who reach out to us on LinkedIn will be set up for a session. And if you know someone who could use this right now, please share this episode with them.Small things really do make a big difference.

Soulful Curiosity at the Jagged Frontier of AI: Sasha Koloskov, Sr. Director, AstraZeneca

In this episode, Sasha Koloskov from AstraZeneca helps us rethink leadership at the jagged frontier of AI. Together, we dive into how leaders can stay soulful and human while using AI wisely, and why pausing, reflecting, and redefining roles between humans and machines is essential for creating safety, purpose, and even “superhuman” performance in our teams.A timely and important discussion as AI reshapes the world of work at an unprecedented pace.