The Reframe with Neil Pretty
The Reframe with Neil Pretty
Podcast Description
What does it take to build a culture of trust, resilience, and innovation? The Reframe is the podcast for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to challenge the status quo, create psychologically safe workplaces, and drive meaningful change.
Hosted by Neil Pretty, a lifelong entrepreneur, leadership strategist, and adrenaline-fueled adventurer, this show is where bold conversations meet practical insights. Each episode features candid discussions with top thinkers, industry disruptors, and culture shapers—diving deep into the mindsets, strategies, and real-world experiences that define modern le
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Content Themes
Focused on topics such as authentic leadership, psychological safety in the workplace, and the experiences of industry disruptors, episodes often delve into real-world challenges. For example, the episode with Rob Hunt emphasizes the importance of hiring well and embracing failure as a learning tool, alongside discussions on evolving leadership in the context of modern challenges like AI and workplace flexibility.
What does it take to build a culture of trust, resilience, and innovation? The Reframe is the podcast for leaders and entrepreneurs who want to challenge the status quo, create psychologically safe workplaces, and drive meaningful change.
Hosted by Neil Pretty, a lifelong entrepreneur, leadership strategist, and adrenaline-fueled adventurer, this show is where bold conversations meet practical insights. Each episode features candid discussions with top thinkers, industry disruptors, and culture shapers—diving deep into the mindsets, strategies, and real-world experiences that define modern le
In this podcast episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Rob Hunt, President of People Inc. Rob shares his evolution from a 29-year career at the Jim Pattison Group to founding People Inc. 14 years ago. He emphasizes the importance of authentic leadership, continuous learning, and developing people to help them reach beyond their grasp. Rob discusses key lessons from his career, including the criticality of hiring the right people, maintaining a consistent training regimen, and evolving as a leader. The conversation also touches on overcoming fears, embracing failures as learning opportunities, and adapting to modern challenges like AI and workplace flexibility.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 Rob Hunt’s Journey to People Inc.
01:50 The Philosophy of People Development
03:08 Embracing Failure and Learning
06:17 Leadership and Vulnerability
13:14 Entrepreneurial Spirit in British Columbia
14:31 Lessons from Jim Pattison Group
22:49 Hiring the Right People
28:43 Is Leadership Harder Today?
29:26 The Evolution of Leadership
30:56 The Role of AI in Business
33:00 Modern Workplace Expectations
34:23 Training and Development in Organizations
38:55 Personal Investment in Professional Growth
41:32 Natural Born Leaders vs. Trained Leaders
43:50 The Difference Between Managers and Leaders
48:03 Advice for Aspiring Leaders
50:50 Reflecting on Leadership Journeys
53:20 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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