Podcast 001: From Dairy Farm to Server Farm: Dave Toonders on Leadership, Regrets, and Luck

Prepare to be inspired by Dave Toonders, a true leader who started from humble beginnings on a dairy farm in Ontario, Canada. Throughout his life, he has faced many challenges and obstacles, from working in construction to discovering the world of computers. In this podcast, Dave shares his personal journey, including his biggest failures and how he overcame them. He also provides invaluable advice for new leaders looking to make an impact in their own lives and careers. As you listen to Dave's story, you'll gain a newfound appreciation for the power of determination and hard work, and the role luck can play in our lives. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected and humble leaders out there. Tune in now and get ready to be inspired! 🙏 If you love this show, please leave me a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/coachfulcoaching and follow the simple instructions. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 6:34 - Growing up on a dairy farm 10:05 - Values learned on the farm 18:00 - Finding purpose in retirement 22:07 - Getting married and being lucky in life 27:00 - Discovering the mainframe 33:25 - What is a sales engineer 42:42 - Regrets taking eyes off the family 48:00 - Knowing your boundaries at work 54:50 - Loose lips sink ships 59:50 - Cancelling your competitor's hotel reservations 1:02:10 - Memorable failures 1:11:06 - Best coaching moment 1:18:20 - Top leadership qualities 1:22:50 - Praise the process not only the outcome 1:26:40 - The world in 5 years 1:36:20 - Dave's question to David