For Leaders By Leaders

For Leaders By Leaders
Podcast Description
You’re a good leader. You might even be a great one. Whether you’re leading a team of one, two, or three thousand, how you lead determines whether you survive or thrive in the workplace. I’m Kathy Andrews, and this is the For Leaders, By Leaders podcast. We’re here for insightful conversations with real leaders, sharing inspiration and practical advice to help you unlock the best in yourself and those around you.
When you face those moments where you ask yourself, “What do I do?” or “How can I do better?”, this podcast is here to guide you. With interviews from influential leaders across industries—CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders—we’ll dive into their personal stories, pivotal moments, and the strategies that led to their success. Each episode explores real-world scenarios, leadership challenges, and offers practical, actionable tools that you can apply immediately.
Think of this as a leadership coach in your pocket.
Join us on your favourite platform, and take your leadership to the next level.
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The podcast explores a range of topics including toxic work environments, effective communication, performance culture, and diversity and inclusion. Episodes feature practical scenarios like navigating toxic leadership situations with guests like Megan Smith and inspiring teams during crises with experts like Steve Vanagas.

You’re a good leader. You might even be a great one. Whether you’re leading a team of one, two, or three thousand, how you lead determines whether you survive or thrive in the workplace. I’m Kathy Andrews, and this is the For Leaders, By Leaders podcast. We’re here for insightful conversations with real leaders, sharing inspiration and practical advice to help you unlock the best in yourself and those around you.
When you face those moments where you ask yourself, “What do I do?” or “How can I do better?”, this podcast is here to guide you. With interviews from influential leaders across industries—CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and thought leaders—we’ll dive into their personal stories, pivotal moments, and the strategies that led to their success. Each episode explores real-world scenarios, leadership challenges, and offers practical, actionable tools that you can apply immediately.
Think of this as a leadership coach in your pocket.
Join us on your favourite platform, and take your leadership to the next level.
Andrea Seale, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, joins the show to discuss the power of influence in leadership. Andrea shares her journey from communications and fundraising to the heart of nonprofit leadership, offering practical insights on how to rally teams, build effective partnerships, and drive change, whether you’re working with donors, advocacy groups, or policymakers.
Tune in to this episode as we explore:
(05:58) Cialdini’s persuasion principles
(08:32) Leveraging consistency for influence
(12:45) Effective listening in consulting partnerships
(14:31) Collaborative glioblastoma research summit
(18:12) Misinformation in cancer search results
(21:44) Importance of communication in storytelling
(24:02) Empowering cancer advocates for change
(28:23) Influencing change through systems strategy
(33:47) Leading through crises: challenges and triumphs
(34:56) Leading change at Canadian Cancer Society
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