Bonus Episode: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Strength-Based Assessment Tools featuring Andrew Grunewald

How are we doing? Send us a message and let us know what content had impact, and what content may have missed the mark, and why.I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.President John F. Kennedy once said, “Not all of us are created equal, but all of us should have equal opportunity to develop our talent.”In this strengths-based assessment mini-series, Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front has presented experts in some of the most popular assessment tools on the market with the goal of giving emerging leaders the knowledge to choose the assessment tool that will best fit their needs.But all good things must come to an end, and so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Andrew Grunewald, an Executive Coach & Leadership Facilitator who will share his experiences and expertise on the assessment tools that are available to us.  Andrew will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the assessment tools, providing an over-arching perspective.Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.Reviews are the best way for us to know what we are doing right, what we are doing wrong, and what we should talk about in the future, so please click on the links below and let us know if this episode was helpful. Andrew’s Episode Links:1. https://www.facebook.com/andrew.j.grunewald/2. https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-grunewald/3. Instagram: @andrewgrunewaldnineleaders4. https://nineleaders.com/ Andrew’s Recommended Book/Movie List:Books:1. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek2. Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin3. The Joshua Principle: Leadership Secrets of Selling by Tony J. Hughes4. Way of the Leader by Donald Krause5. The Watchmaker’s Nine: A Leadership Parable by Andrew Grunewald (my own plug 😊)6. Leading by Alex Ferguson7. Inside Coca Cola by Neville Isdell8. Losing My Virginity by Richard Branson9. Family, Village, Tribe by Mandy JohnsonMovies:1. Gladiator2. The Count of Monte Christo3. Saving Private Ryan4. Ford vs Ferrari5. The Big ShortSupport the showTrench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #5 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2025.Connect to Trench Leadership:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYnaqOp1UvqTJhATzcizowATrench Leadership Website: www.trenchleadership.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trench-leadership-a-podcast-from-the-front/?viewAsMember=trueAre you looking for a podcast editor/producer? Do you enjoy the quality of the show? The editor of Trench Leadership, Jennifer Lee, is taking new clients. Reach out at https://www.itsalegitbusiness.com.Reviews are the best way for the show to know what is working, what needs improvement, and what to talk about in the future. If you have a topic that you're passionate to hear more about, feel free to reach out at [email protected] to connect and share your ideas.