The Mike Method – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of The Mike Method, Mike catches up with his good friend Laura Mack! Laura’s a facilitator and coach with a calm, grounded vibe that instantly puts everyone at ease, making it easier for leaders to open up and dig into the real stuff. She’s all about driving real growth—both personally and professionally—which is why she’s in demand across the globe, from corporate settings to healthcare and even government gigs. On top of that, she’s the CEO of Authentic Leadership Global and has trained coaches and facilitators just about everywhere.

They dive into Laura’s community work, like her role on the board of the North Shore Restorative Justice Society and her work with youth justice programs in partnership with TELUS. They also chat about everything from Big L and Little L leadership to the magic of starting every meeting with a solid check-in. This convo gets into all about what it really means to lead authentically. Don’t miss this one!

Episode Resources:

Laura Mack: LinkedIn

ViRTUS: Website / Instagram / LinkedIn

Sonos: Website

HubSpot: Website

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This week Mike is sitting down with Eric Wong, Director of Leadership Development at Adobe! Eric’s role involves boosting the performance of Adobe’s people leaders, drawing from a rich 15-year career in leadership and people operations. Before joining Adobe, he was Chief Commercial Officer at the HR startup Impro.ai and co-founder of Xember, a boutique leadership firm.

With a BA in computer engineering from UBC and an MBA from Stanford, Eric has facilitated over 500 workshops and brings a wealth of experience to the conversation. Outside of work, he’s an avid skier, hiker, and cyclist who enjoys family time. In this episode Mike and Eric explore radical candor in leadership, the evolving nature of mentorship, and how the pandemic reshaped leadership dynamics. Eric also shares his insights on the power of slowing down for long-term success. Tune in for a deep dive into what it takes to lead with authenticity in today’s world!

Episode Resources:

ViRTUS: Website / Instagram / LinkedIn

Eric Wong: LinkedIn

Essentialism by Greg Mckweon

Effortless by Greg Mckweon

Vega

Muse Meditation

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In this episode, Steph Corker, founder of The Corker Collective, joins Mike Desjardins for a very special conversation to commemorate the acquisition of The Corker Co by ViRTUS! They share their personal stories behind how this very exciting partnership came to be and the huge goals they have for the future of leadership! They also dive into what Steph's hobbies including completing 40 marathons, 26 Ironmans, a spontaneous 101K run, and baking 4,200 cookies for the Whistler Gran Fondo to name a few, the origins of Corker Collective, Steph's entrepreneurial spirit from her high school days to founding the company in 2014, their shared commitment to core values, the challenges of maintaining values under pressure and Steph's focus on what matters, avoiding distractions like social media, the importance of self-care for leaders and so much more.

We hope you love this episode and it inspires you to lead more with your heart!!

Episode Resources:

Steph Corker: LinkedIn

The Corker Collective

ViRTUS: Website

Website

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Mike and Dan talk about his fourth book, Lead Care Win

Episode Resources:

Dan Pontefract: Website / Books

Video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xSDFPouzvs8

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Ken Sim and I talk about entrepreneurship, leadership, city politics, and leading through Covid-19.

http://kensim.ca

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Yabome Gilpin-Jackson and I talk about racism, white supremacy, anti-racism, and allyship.

Follow Yabome at: https://sldconsulting.org

Here are the two blog posts we refer to in the podcast:

1. https://sldconsulting.org/i-cant-breathe/

2. https://sldconsulting.org/i-cant-breathe-resources/

Here is the book we speak about: Me & White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad

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Welcome to the Mike Method! Join Mike Desjardins as he takes you on a journey through conversations with some of the most inspiring leaders he's had the pleasure of meeting over the past 25 years. Ever wondered if the world really needs another podcast? So did he, until he realized the treasure trove of wisdom he's gathered from these remarkable individuals.

In each episode, listeners get to be a fly on the wall as Mike chats with leaders who are more than just that—they're mentors, coaches, and true inspirations. Imagine having coffee with them, diving into their stories, learning about their triumphs and trials, and discovering the lessons they've applied to achieve real success. These aren't run-of-the-mill media personalities; these are leaders who make a difference behind the scenes, whose impact is felt by those they lead and work with every day. As a B Corp committed to the triple bottom line, ViRTUS cares about everyone involved in their journey—partners, vendors, customers, employees, families, charities, the environment, and communities.

Join the exploration of how leaders who think differently show up differently. Want to connect? Visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest on where leadership is headed. So grab your coffee, tune in, and dive into these raw, unfiltered conversations with some really incredible leaders. Thanks for listening!

Episode Resources:

ViRTUS: Website / Instagram

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We’ve got a new episode of "The Mike Method" out today featuring Susan Manning, the Head of Learning, Leadership, Coaching, and Culture at Enbridge! Susan shares her incredible leadership journey, how coaching has shaped her approach, and the power of aligning values early in your career. We dive into the value of coaching skills for leaders, knowing when to move on and embrace new challenges, insights from influential mentors and servant leadership, tips on building commitment and having courageous conversations and so much more goodness. We know you will love this one! Tune in on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts to soak up some serious wisdom!

Episode Resources:

Susan Manning: LinkedIn

ViRTUS: Website / Instagram / LinkedIn

GoMacro: Website

Peloton: Website

The Coaching Habit by Michael Bunjay Stanier

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