E77 - Leading During a War featuring Dave Blundell

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 Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.History is full of people who rose to the challenges of leadership.  And the war in the Ukraine is no different.  Time and time again, stories are emerging of ‘average’ people stepping into leadership roles because they saw a need, they felt a call to action.  In this episode, you’ll hear from Dave Blundell, the Executive Director of Hungry For Life Canada (HFL).  Dave will talk about his personal and professional leadership experiences and how, as the ED for HFL, he has witnessed young people fill leadership roles simply because, in their words, ‘someone had to”.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. Dave’s Episode Link:Email: [email protected]  Dave’s Recommended Book:Leadership Is Language by L. David MarquetSupport 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.