The Cantera Leadership Podcast
The Cantera Leadership Podcast is all about leadership interviews with leaders from a variety of contexts. Join Ben Dueck as he interviews various different leaders to hear what they have to say about leadership.
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Friday Feb 03, 2023
Friday Feb 03, 2023
Anthony Vaughan is the Founder of The E1B2 Collective which stands for Employee 1st Business 2nd. It is a collective of brands and highly skilled, passionate, and driven professionals dedicated to changing the world of work for employees.
He is also the host of the E1B2 podcast that focuses solely on the unique tactics and authentic approaches that help leaders and brands create unique and effective culture/employee experiences.
He has been an entrepreneur since he was 19, and was able to build some brands early on in his career.
In our discussion we cover:
The reason behind the formation of his company E1B2 Collective and the mistakes he did in the past particularly in the people ops space.
My entrepreneurial and leadership journey that spans 25 years and the formation of my company Cantera Leadership, which was launched about 3 years ago.
The struggles that he went through as a leader as well as his learnings.
The importance of career mapping and putting employees first and servant leadership
The negative impact of micromanaging and the reason why leaders should understand the personality types of their employees
Employee engagement and the concept of firing leaders
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your comments down below.
Links:
https://youtu.be/dMQB48hYmvo
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Follow Ben on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership
To find out more about Anthony Vaughan, go here:
The E1B2 Collective: https://e1b2.webflow.io/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-vaughan-8ba8a8172/
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Friday Dec 30, 2022
Part 2 is now ready for viewing!
Greg Ryder is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Operations for Bam Digital, which is a data-driven studio that creates digital solutions for the real estate industry.
He is a leader with extensive experience and a track record of success in the software and technology industry.
Listen to Part 2 of my interview with him and learn:
The next challenge he’s trying to overcome as a leader.
His thoughts on leadership revolution and quiet quitting.
What businesses should do to scale differently
More information about BAM Digital.
His answer to our fun question.
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your comments down below.
Link:
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Follow Ben on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership
To find out more about Greg Ryder, go here:
Bam Digital: https://www.bamdigital.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregryder1
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Saturday Dec 10, 2022
Greg Ryder is the Co-Founder and Vice President of Operations for Bam Digital, which is a data-driven studio that creates digital solutions for the real estate industry.
He is a leader with extensive experience and a track record of success in the software and technology industry.
This is part 1 of my interview with him. In our discussion we cover:
His takeaways as he navigates into a leadership role.
The book his mom gave him that served as an eye-opener and that led to his interest to learn more about leadership.
His leadership approach and how he dealt with expectations from him as a leader.
The importance of not overthinking others’ perception of you but instead asking good questions during meetings or conversations with other leaders.
Where he got to expand his knowledge about business and leadership that made a great impact on his leadership journey.
How leading yourself and showing up everyday can contribute to the organization's success.
The challenges that leaders are dealing with.
The importance of planning the career growth of your employees.
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your comments down below.
Link:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/pv5mUpKKf64
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Follow Ben on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership
To find out more about Greg Ryder, go here:
Bam Digital: https://www.bamdigital.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gregryder1
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Part 2 is now ready for viewing!
Dennis Kelly is the CEO of Postalytics, a fast growing software company that automates direct mail marketing, measures the results and connects it to CRM/Marketing Automation.
He was co-owner of Wireless City - a chain of 37 Verizon Wireless stores based in Florida, Massachusetts and Georgia. He has been a part of many businesses as well.
Listen to Part 2 of my interview with him and learn:
The biggest barrier that leaders have to overcome when they have to make a tough decision in their business.
The challenges he encountered in his business and leadership that forged him into the leader he is now.
The importance of being optimistic when you are an entrepreneur.
The transition of building the team culture from smaller organization to a larger organization.
His preference when hiring people.
His take in having business goals and the importance of being able to adapt to difficult situations and having mentors to challenge his assumptions.
His advice to other leaders and business owners.
His answer to our fun question.
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your comments down below.
Links:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/mH_2X8OXwWY
Part 2: https://youtu.be/NKq03ZPCvp8
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Follow Ben on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership
To find out more about Dennis Kelly, go here:
Postalytics: https://www.postalytics.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dennisjohnkelly
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Dennis Kelly is the CEO of Postalytics, a fast growing software company that automates direct mail marketing, measures the results and connects it to CRM/Marketing Automation.
He was co-owner of Wireless City - a chain of 37 Verizon Wireless stores based in Florida, Massachusetts and Georgia. He has been a part of many businesses as well.
This is part 1 of my interview with him. In our discussion we cover:
His registered patents which are mostly related to software development.
An overview of his company Postalytics and his arrangement with Canada Post so that marketers can use Postalytics and Print & Mail locally in Canada
The significant moments in his career that have helped shaped his leadership approach and style.
The advice he would give to himself if he could go back in time.
The importance of choosing the right market for your products or services.
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your comments down below.
Link:
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Part 1: https://youtu.be/mH_2X8OXwWY
Follow Ben on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership
To find out more about Dennis Kelly, go here:
Postalytics: https://www.postalytics.com/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dennisjohnkelly
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
We all know that everyone has different talents and areas of strength.
But what if you could use your natural strengths to make your home life and relationship with other people stronger?
In this episode 2 of “Stronger at Home” podcast, my wife Kendra and I, will take a look at 2 of our top 5 CliftonStrengths themes and relate it to “Balconies and Basements.”
Listen to this episode and learn:
The difference between “Balconies and Basements.”
Ben and Kendra’s experiences where their CliftonStrengths themes can be considered as Balconies and Basements. Instances where their strengths have given them more or less of what they want.
The impact of their strengths when interacting with their family and with other people.
The importance of recognizing when our behaviors are leading to the balcony or basement side of things.
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your thoughts on the comments down below. Check out the links to the resources in the comment section.
If you have topics that you would like us to cover, feel free to comment or reach out to us.
Contact Cantera Leadership: ben@canteraleadership.com
Contact Kendra Dueck: kendradueck@outlook.com
Resources:
Strengths Based Parenting: Developing Your Children's Innate Talents by Mary Reckmeyer Ph.D.
YouTube Links:
Episode 1: https://youtu.be/yTnhkeCFWxI
Episode 2: https://youtu.be/yAYNG-xKj_I
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Monday Sep 12, 2022
Monday Sep 12, 2022
This is the official launch of a new podcast, “Stronger at Home” where Kendra and I share our thoughts on CliftonStrengths and how it’s affecting our lives, marriage and family.
Listen to this episode and learn:
The overall initial reaction of Kendra when she took the CliftonStrengths assessment. - An exercise that you can use (whether you’ve taken CliftonStrengths assessment or not) to help you understand each other and the relationships that you have. You can incorporate your CliftonStrengths themes with the “The Best of Us” exercise which covers these 4 statements: (1) "You get the best of me when...," (2) "You get the worst of me when...," (3) "You can count on me to..." and (4) "This is what I need from you..."
Our response to “The Best of Us” exercise as we relate it to our life’s experiences.
The Top 5 CliftonStrengths themes of Kendra and I and how it has shown up in our relationship with our family and other people as a whole.
An overview of the “Try Softer” book by Aundi Kolber that Kendra is reading which covers the window of tolerance and how it impacts our actions.
To take a strengths based approach in your relationships.
And so much more…
Stay tuned and share your thoughts on the comments down below.
If you have topics that you would like us to cover, feel free to comment or reach out to us.
Contact Cantera Leadership: ben@canteraleadership.com
Contact Kendra Dueck: kendra.ordinarydays@gmail.com
Resources:
CliftonStrengths list of 34 themes: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253715/34-cliftonstrengths-themes.aspx
"Try Softer" by Aundi Kolber. Available at the following:
1. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Try-Softer-Approach-Mode-Connection/dp/1496439651
2. Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Try-Softer-Audiobook/1545913943?source_code=GO1DH13310082090OZ&ds_rl=1262685&ds_rl=1263561&ds_rl=1260658&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsdiTBhD5ARIsAIpW8CKnSAtW3CNuxihmmExC8rHU7cPedEMfuJa-MsQFZfXlLHlt-mL0X_IaAsHIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
3. Audiobooks: https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/try-softer-a-fresh-approach-to-move-us-out-of-anxiety-stress-and-survival-mode-and-into-a-life-of-connection-and-joy/407040?refId=40779&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsdiTBhD5ARIsAIpW8CL5ekBjGDNmBwCFi9J-BDyd-43BiiFbIjSRNz9Ah40rZXFKN0_vWicaAikxEALw_wcB
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Episode 1 at Youtube: https://youtu.be/yTnhkeCFWxI
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Part 2 is now ready for listening!
Priscilla McKinney is the CEO & Momma Bird of Little Bird Marketing which is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in content marketing, lead generation, branding and design.
Her other businesses include Clear Entertainment & Marketing Group, Skylark Advertising and Relay for Business.
She has a degree in Cultural Anthropology and also hosts 2 different podcasts, one called "Ponderings from the Perch" and the other is called "Digital Transformation Success."
Listen to Part 2 of my interview with her and learn:
Priscila's advice to business leaders regarding lead generation and branding that applies to any industry
About the value of knowing your ideal client
The system for marketing that their team developed, which is called SOAR (Strategy, Organization, Accountability, Repeatability)
Why businesses should invest in marketing
One thing she wish business leaders would think of
Her answer to our fun question
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your comments down below.
Link:
Part 1: https://youtu.be/8Du0kM3nf8U
Part 2: https://youtu.be/TsTBr2lqz00
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Follow Ben on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership
To find out more about Priscilla McKinney, go here:
Little Bird Marketing: littlebirdmarketing.com
Ponderings from the Perch podcast: podcast.littlebirdmarketing.com
Digital Transformation Success Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-transformation-success/id1572880791
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Tuesday Aug 30, 2022
Priscilla McKinney is the CEO & Momma Bird of Little Bird Marketing which is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in content marketing, lead generation, branding and design.
Her other businesses include Clear Entertainment & Marketing Group, Skylark Advertising and Relay for Business.
She has a degree in Cultural Anthropology and also hosts 2 different podcasts, one called "Ponderings from the Perch" and the other is called "Digital Transformation Success."
This is part 1 of my interview with her. In our discussion we cover:
Her ideal client persona a.k.a. C-Suite Stacy.
The unfortunate incident where her creative studio was burned to the ground as a result of an F5 tornado. She was forged through that fire and had clarity on what she wanted to do.
The quote from Anton Chekhov "Any idiot can face a crisis. It's the day to day that'll wear you out." and how she relates it to real leadership.
The techniques to be able to survive the day to day challenges and why self-reflection is important.
Her encouraging words to other leaders struggling in their roles or are faced with similar challenges and assuring them that they are not alone and they’re gonna figure it out.
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your comments down below.
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Sunday Aug 07, 2022
Max Traylor is the Founder and CEO of Max Traylor Productized Consulting Services which helps marketing agencies productize consulting services. He helps consultants to focus, simplify their offering and charge a premium.
He is also the author of the book “Max Traylor’s Agency Survival Guide” where readers will learn how to navigate the three main business models that lead to residual income and personal freedom, along with why pricing premiums for traditional agencies have vanished, how to pivot your selling strategy and how to become indispensable to clients.
And since both of us have a podcast, we co-recorded this unique episode. So this turns out to be more of a conversation and less of a Q&A.
This episode is highly recommended especially for those small business owners who are looking to free up more of their time and also for those who want to level up their leadership knowledge.
Listen to this episode as we cover a wide variety of topics.
Below are the key takeaways or highlights of our conversation:
Max encourages people to put their personal life first and build some fun revenue streams that allow them to enjoy life.
My take on leadership is about trying to help people be the best version of themselves.
Leaders should plan how to lead intentionally. I recommend setting aside 10 minutes once a week of intentional leadership time and ask themselves, “What does it mean to be a better leader?”
Find out why Max only lasted 3 months in corporate and his experience that led him to end his optimism for organizations.
The influence that Max’s dad has unto him with regards to entrepreneurship. As well as building his mindset of putting his personal life first and building his business around that.
Hear some interesting statistics around leadership.
Max’s realization that the gift of an entrepreneur is you get to design a personali life that you want.
Do something that you’re passionate about so it doesn’t control your life.
Max’s definition of work-life balance.
Discover why I ventured into building a leadership development company.
Imposter syndrome, power of vulnerability and authenticity and self-leadership are also some of the items we discussed.
Learn the most important thing that I learned about leadership during my Master’s versus in the real world.
And so much more….
Stay tuned and share your comments down below.
Link:
https://youtu.be/ShwNpZ5Skj0
Cantera Leadership: https://www.canteraleadership.com/
Follow Ben on social media:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-dueck/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantera.leadership/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanteraLeadership
To find out more about Max Traylor, go here:
Max Traylor Productized Consulting Services: https://www.maxtraylor.com/
Beers with Max: https://blog.maxtraylor.com/marketing-blog