Building Great Leaders
Episodes
Episode 21: Building Great Relationships
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can you imagine spending 30 years in one organization? APi's Segment Leader Jeff Daane started at Western States Fire Protection and grew is career th...
Episode 20: Focusing on the Right Strategic Initiative
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
APi's Senior Vice President, Brynne Smith, gives listeners advice on leading integrations and why focusing on the right strategic initiative can impro...
Episode 19: Leading with Hope
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When things don't go well, do you look out the window at the group or do you look in the mirror? APi Group's Strategic Advisor, Dan Wooldridge, desc...
Episode 18: Overcoming Obstacles
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Goodman joined 3S through the Wounded Warrior Program. In this episode, he shares his story of consistently overcoming obstacles and embracing ...
Episode 17: Positioning Yourself for a Win
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How are you differentiating yourself? What steps do you take to give customers a reason to build a relationship with you? Corporate Inspection Sal...
Episode 16: Finding Fulfillment
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Spatz has been a sprinkler fitter for over 25 years. In this interview, she shares how her experience at the Field Leadership Institute helped h...
Episode 15: Managing vs. Leading
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the difference between managing and leading? Great leaders set direction, align resources and motivate their teams. Managers control a...
Episode 14: Leading to serve
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, AFPG's Division Leader in Dallas, Robert Seda, shares how an off-hand conversation with his friend changed the course of his career a...
Episode 13: Finding the Right Seat on the Bus
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in the right seat in your company? APi's Vice President of Inspection Sales, Courtney Brogard, had a career epiphany, after giving birth to ...
Episode 12: Community Leadership
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Manager of Inspections and National Accounts, Ed Pletsch, shares his experience as a leader in his community. As the chief of the volunteer fire dep...
Episode 11: Harnessing your passion
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know your "why"? Davis Ulmer's Alan Crabtree talks about understanding your "why" and aligning your role with it. Hear Alan's energetic sto...
Episode 10: Leading through Grief
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our industry has one of the highest rates of suicide out of any American workforce. Mel Olson shares his personal story of losing his brother and why ...
Episode 9: Growing Your People
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People are at the center of our business and investing in their growth is critical. CEO and President of Viking Fire Protection Group, Andy McCleery...
Episode 8: Building a Great Culture
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This interview with Sir Martin Franklin covers the gamut of topics: from building great company cultures to running 100 mile races to being knighted. ...
Episode 7: Leaving a Positive Legacy
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How often do you consider your reputation and the impression you are leaving on people, especially in stressful situations? That is one piece of adv...
Episode 6: Why Great Leaders focus on Emotional Intelligence
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we learn all about Emotional Intelligence from APi's VP of Succession and Development, Monica Seme. Why is EI important? How does...
Episode 5: Servant Leadership
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear from International Fire Protection's President, Jerry Allen. He shares his journey through the construction industry and th...
Episode 4: Being a Safety Leader
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every single day, we make choices that impact the health and well-being of ourselves and those around us. In this episode, we hear from APi's Direct...
Episode 3: Mission-driven Leadership
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard of mission-driven leadership? APi Group's Chief Learning Officer shares his personal mission and how it has helped him make decisi...
Episode 2: Why Building Great Leaders?
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get to hear from APi Group's CEO Russ Becker. He talks about growing up on the iron range, why he pursued a career in constructi...
Episode 1: A preview of Building Great Leaders
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I wanted to set expectations of who you will hear from and what you might learn. The purpose of the podcast is to share raw, insig...