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Building Great Leaders

What does leadership mean? How can I lead within my role? What are the lessons APi Group leaders have learned throughout their careers? The Building Great Leaders podcast aims to answer these questions and more! Leaders will share their personal stories, the mindsets that helped them excel, and the behaviors they use to positively influence others. We hope to inspire listeners to be better leaders at work, in their communities, and in their homes.

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Episode 130: Shifting Leadership from a Program to a Culture

In this episode, Clint Grossmann, Leadership Development Leader for Chubb Australia and New Zealand, discusses his leadership journey, and how the team has adopted both the Leadership Mindset, and the Building Great Leaders Culture of APi Group. Clint shares his experience with multiple career pivots and explains how opportunities opened up for him by trying things in new and creative ways. Hear…

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Episode 129: Being a Spark Plug as a Leader

In this episode, Bill DeNet, President of Tessiers, opens up about navigating career transitions with a family, overcoming imposter syndrome, and learning to step away from his comfort zone. He explains what it truly means to lead from your highest point of influence and how a culture rooted in healthy sarcasm and professional trust can supercharge an organization's speed.

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Episode 128: The Power of People-First Leadership: Lessons from the Navy to API Group

In this episode, Sam Smith, Director of Inspections Enablement, shares his leadership journey from the depths of a submarine to the heart of API Group's fastest-growing program. Sam discusses how investing in people became his North Star and why he walked away from chasing titles to find a company that prioritizes long-term growth over short-term wins.

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Episode 127: Embracing a Redemptive and Growth Mindset

In this episode, Bryce Muir, General Superintendent for Scaffold Service, shares his journey toward radical ownership and executive leadership. Bryce discusses how a redemptive mindset and intentional gratitude for daily opportunities have shaped his "silver liner" philosophy. He highlights his commitment to a growth mindset, sharing how he actively seeks blunt feedback through mentorship to…

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Episode 126: Leaders Develop Leaders

In this episode, Duane Patrick, Vice President of Leadership & Development for Viking Fire Protection Group, shares his evolution from a bass-playing introvert to an executive leader. From his early days in musical theater and church bands to a pivotal career wake-up call at age 22, Duane discusses how early setbacks and a commitment to daily self-reflection helped him build a culture of…

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Episode 125: The Power of the Pivot: Resilience, Near-Misses, and the Ripple Effect of Leadership

In this episode, Mike West, Senior Vice-President of Elevated, shares his high-stakes leadership journey defined by resilience and a "field-first" mentality. From navigating the waterways of Fort Lauderdale as a youth to surviving a near-death accident in an elevator pit, Mike discusses how these formative experiences forged his unwavering commitment to safety and professional accountability.

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Episode 124: Building Trust in the Field

In this episode, Anthony Escover, Director of Field Development for Western States Fire Protection, discusses the transition from an apprentice in the field to director of field leadership and the importance of establishing trust within a large-scale organization. He shares his perspective on the cultural shift toward servant leadership in the trades, the critical role of positive reinforcement in…

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Episode 123: The Power of Alignment: Navigating Head, Heart, and Gut in Leadership

In this episode, Sengdara Grue, APi Group's Vice President of IT, Planning, Execution and Delivery, shares her journey from first-generation refugee to leading high-level technical transformations. She discusses the grit instilled by her family's sacrifices, the importance of aligning head, heart, and gut in leadership, and her commitment to "lifting and pulling up" others in the tech landscape.…

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Episode 122: Values-Based Leadership and Scaling Beyond Expertise

In this episode, Cutter Tyllia, Vice-President of Transformation at APi Group, shares his transition from leading an operating company to driving API Group's enterprise transformation. He discusses shifting from subject matter expertise to leading through influence and vulnerability, reflecting on his father's leadership legacy and the importance of mental resilience in balancing a high-stakes…

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Episode 121: Overcoming Fear & Controlling the Controllables

In this episode, Rose Misiewicz, Department Manager of Roofing & Architectural Metals at Jamar Company, discusses her unique transition from architecture student to construction leader. Rose shares her insights on overcoming the fear of failure, the importance of "controlling the controllables" in both business and sports, and her experience as a pioneer in operational leadership. She also dives…

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