E64 - Putting Fear Into Perspective featuring Richard Blank

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.Fear is the most basic of human instincts.  We need it to tell us when to be cognizant of impending danger.The challenge with fear is that it can, and wants to, take over.  Fear wants to keep us inside our comfort zones, keep us safe, secure in the knowledge that if we don’t push ourselves, we can’t get hurt.But the question is, how can we, as leaders, harness the power of fear to not only survive, but thrive?And so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Richard Blank, CEO for Costa Rica’s Call Centre, who will talk about his experiences with fear in the workplace.  Richard will use his personal and professional examples to talk about how emerging leaders can live with their fear, use it to create strong and powerful teams.  Lastly, Richard will give practical advice to leaders so they can use their fear to help themselves and their teams thrive.Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed as #8 for Canadian leadership-themed podcasts for 2022.Support 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.