Empowering Communities and Transforming Businesses with James Grieve
Join us as we explore the realm of impact leadership with James Grieves, a Certified Management Consultant and customer experience professional. James brings his extensive experience in working with First Nations communities, cooperatives, economic development, and empowerment initiatives to our discussion. He shares insights on the importance of understanding who is in your community and building relationships with them. That's IMPACT in action. He passionately talks about his journey in nurturing community and providing mentorship. Listen in as he gives valuable tips on becoming a connector of people (he's one of the best!) James’ passion for helping small businesses owners and entrepreneurs doesn't stop there. He continues to share stories of successful outcomes and how his product, Succession Ready, provides clients with clarity and a path forward. He emphasizes the importance of relationships to work and impact. James shares his personal habits that foster a growth mindset. From connecting with new people each week to waking up early to seize the day, his dedication is inspiring. We discuss the importance of a personalized routine and his recent read, The Lego Story, a testament to sticking to one's values. Additionally, we explore how to be proactive in our communities and foster inclusivity for people of all backgrounds. We end the episode with a fascinating story of business transformation. Don't miss out on this engaging conversation with James Grieves. LINKS https://www.catalyst-strategies.com/ https://successionready.ca/ ABOUT THE HOSTTrisha Miltimore is a thought leader and practical strategist with expertise in WorkLife Synergy, Productivity and Impact Leadership. Looking for a speaker or trainer for your company or conference? Contact us and let’s chat about your needs. www.passionigniter.ca --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH FULL SUMMARIES --------- (0:00:02) - Impact Leadership, Power of Connection (8 Minutes) James Grieves, a certified management consultant and certified customer experience professional, shares his experience in working with First Nations communities, cooperatives, economic development, and empowerment initiatives. He discusses his passion for learning and his ability to nurture community and serve mentorship. Finally, James provides tips on how to become a connector of people, emphasizing the importance of understanding who is in your community and building relationships with them. (0:08:26) - Passion for Impact, Removing Blind Spots (10 Minutes) We discuss his passion for helping small business owners and entrepreneurs build value in their businesses and reach meaningful and impactful outcomes. James shares stories of successes he's seen and how his product, Succession Ready, is providing clients with clarity and a path forward. We also discuss the importance of relationship to work and impact, the Succession Ready podcast, and the common blind spots businesses face. (0:18:36) - Networking, Growth Mindset, and Personal Habits (6 Minutes) James shares his habits for fostering a growth mindset, including connecting with one new person each week, reading with intention, taking courses, and getting up early. He starts his day at 430am to get a few tasks out of the way, take calls from Eastern clients, and get some reading and learning in. We discuss the importance of actively engineering a routine that works best for each individual. We also chat about his recent read, The Lego Story, and the importance of sticking to one's values. (0:25:06) - Encouraging Proactivity and Business Transformation (11 Minutes) We explore how to be more proactive and interactive in our communities, and how to foster a more inclusive environment for people of all ages and backgrounds. We also learn about the inspiring story of Andy Lee, a former first-year commerce student who has become a CPA and successful business owner. Lastly, we discuss the concept of business transformation and what it means.
