Episode 102: Adopting a Growth Mindset while Navigating Change
Building Great Leaders
In this episode, Pat deGrood, Mechanical Segment Leader for The Jamar Company discusses the changes he’s seen over the years since starting out as an intern with the company, and the difference that approaching change with a growth mindset has made during his career.
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Episode 101: You’re Where You’re Supposed to Be, Every Step of the Way
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In this episode, Jenni Cerrito, Inspections Account Manager at International Fire Protection reveals how getting out of her comfort zone has led her to a fulfilling career with APi Group, and the key lessons she has learned along the way that has allowed her to build trust in relationships with clients, and with herself.
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Episode 100: Celebrating Resilience, Learning, and Co-conspirators
Building Great Leaders
In this episode, Stacy Nealy, Business Architect and the Co-Chair of APi’s Network of Women, shares the path she took from a career in teaching music to her APi Group, how she’s now helping to bring stories to life in her current position, and the important role that APi Group’s Network of Women is playing in engaging, educating and mentoring women in our organization.
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Episode 99: How True Leadership Makes All The Difference
Building Great Leaders
In this episode, Mike Landes, President of Classic Industrial Services, shares his journey and how mentorship helped him from a young age, how he’s come to see that true leadership makes all the difference, and the ways that he’s developed as a leader and allowed him to overcome the challenges he’s faced.
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Episode 98: AWARE
Building Great Leaders
In this episode, Velma Korbel, VP and Chief DEI/Sustainability Officer for APi Group returns to the podcast to talk about global events and how each one of us can support our fellow team members through potential disruptions.
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Episode 97: Intentional Planning and Learning
Building Great Leaders
In this episode, Jon Sanders, Sheet Metal Superintendent for The Jamar Company, shares the importance of pre-planning for projects, his thoughts on leadership development and the importance of learning something new every single day.
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Episode 96: Leadership, Service, and Life After the Military: Lessons from Clint Romesha, Medal of Honor Recipient
Building Great Leaders
In this episode, Clint Romesha, Medal of Honor recipient and bestselling author of Red Platoon, shares his incredible story of enlisting in the military and his deployment, the transitions he went through after leaving the military and the invaluable life and leadership lessons that he has learned along the way.
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Episode 95: Being True to Yourself as a Leader
Building Great Leaders
In this episode, Lauren Thompson, Vice President of APi National Service Group, shares how the company is balancing the needs of the external customers and those of our operating companies after restructuring. After experiencing trauma in her own life, she shares how she learned to show up authentically and how it helped her become the resilient leader that she is today. She also reflects on her experiences of becoming a mom and how she re-frames blending work life and personal life.
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Episode 94: Rising Through The Ranks: From Individual Contributor to Leader
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In this episode, Joshua Luera, El Paso Area Manager for Western States Fire Protection, describes how he got into the life safety industry. He shares his trepidation of moving from a role as an individual contributor to a role as a leader. Joshua describes the leadership competencies that have helped him over the years and the people who have made an impacted his journey.
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Episode 93: The Care Factor
Building Great Leaders
In this episode, Lesley Leach, Director of Human Resources at Chubb Fire & Security, shares her remarkable journey from HR business partner in Johannesburg to a leadership role in the UK. She provides her insights on how the culture is evolving, as well as the tremendous opportunities that are available to team members at this time.
info_outlineWhat does it mean to put people first? In this episode, APi Group’s Chief People Officer, Kristina Morton, talks all about her goals for the People People Leadership Team. APi’s focus on Individual Development Plans and the impact to the business are discussed. She explains her view on APi’s lofty goal to become the #1 people-first company. Kristina also gets into some tougher subjects around loss, so this episode may be triggering for anybody who’s lost a loved one recently.