The Leader’s Mindset: Every Company Needs a Pirate

Welcome to The Leader’s Mindset, where we explore groundbreaking leadership insights with today’s top thinkers and practitioners! In this episode, Jason LeDuc welcomes Jason Anthoine, a globally recognized leader in internal communications, employee experience, and culture change, and host of the “Ridin’ Shotgun” podcast.

🎙 What You'll Learn:

• Why every company needs a "pirate" to challenge the status quo and ignite innovation.

• How to recognize and tackle the hidden leadership trap of underleading.

• Tips for balancing high-tech tools with high-touch leadership to build meaningful connections.

• Strategies for empowering emerging leaders to confidently step into leadership roles.

• Real-world examples of how top organizations foster trust, engagement, and strategic thinking.

Jason Anthoine brings a treasure trove of wisdom, humor, and actionable strategies to this episode. From the challenges of leadership to lessons learned from pirates and one-eyed cats, this conversation is both enlightening and entertaining. Whether you’re a corporate executive, HR professional, training manager, or entrepreneur, these insights will help you level up your leadership game.

📌 Key Takeaways:

• Leadership isn’t about proximity—it’s about trust, strategic vision, and empowering others.

• Creating a culture of trust and distributed leadership strengthens teams and drives innovation.

• Insights from industry leaders like Spotify on blending technology with human connection.

Listen to the episode here. Or, check out this summary of the episode on LinkedIn.