E71 - Positional Leadership and the Scarf Doctrine featuring Anna Marenick

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 unceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishnaabeg Algonquin People.How can we use positional leadership techniques to become better leaders for our people?Anna Marenick is the vice president of people, culture and belonging at Nova Scotia Health. She has also taught classes on strategic communications at the Nova Scotia Community College as well as teaching strategic human resource management at SMU NBA program.In today’s conversation we look at how the choices we make as leaders influence the people around us, we provide advice to emerging leaders, and how to not become the boss that people can’t stand.Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been named #7 in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts for 2023. Anna's Episode Link:https://www.leadershipcanada.ca/ Anna’s Recommended Book/Movie List:Books:1. The Speed of Trust - Stephen M.R.Covey2. Switch - Dan and Chip Heath3. The Gifts of Imperfection - Brené Brown Movies:1. Dumb and Dumber 2. AnchormanSupport 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.