E80 - Systems Thinking featuring Simon Kardynal

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. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from me, and I'll be talking about systems thinking, discussing what systems thinking is, why it's important, and how it can be applied to various fields.While most emerging leaders haven’t heard of systems thinking, I guarantee most team members have considered systems thinking in some fashion during their professional lives. 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. Simon’s Episode Links:1. TechTarget.ca: https://www.techtarget.com/searchcio/definition/systems-thinking2. The Systems Thinkers website: https://thesystemsthinker.com/systems-thinking-what-why-when-where-and-how/ 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.