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Building Great Leaders

APi Group
Leadership
API Group
Leadership Development
Mentorship
Resilience
Military Leadership
Personal Development
Classic Industrial
Fire Protection
Marine Corps
Personal Growth
Work-Life Balance
Family
Motherhood
Vulnerability In Leadership
Cancer
Growth Mindset
Safety Culture
Construction Industry
Technology

What does leadership mean? How can I lead within my role? What are the lessons APi Group leaders have learned throughout their careers? The Building Great Leaders podcast aims to answer these questions and more! Leaders will share their personal stories, the mindsets that helped them excel, and the behaviors they use to positively influence others. We hope to inspire listeners to be better leaders... more

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In this episode, Duane Patrick, Vice President of Leadership & Development for Viking Fire Protection Group, shares his evolution from a bass-playing introvert to an executive leader. From his early days in musical theater and church bands to a pivot... more

In this episode, Mike West, Senior Vice-President of Elevated, shares his high-stakes leadership journey defined by resilience and a "field-first" mentality. From navigating the waterways of Fort Lauderdale as a youth to surviving a near-death accide... more

In this episode, Anthony Escover, Director of Field Development for Western States Fire Protection, discusses the transition from an apprentice in the field to director of field leadership and the importance of establishing trust within a large-scale... more

In this episode, Sengdara Grue, APi Group's Vice President of IT, Planning, Execution and Delivery, shares her journey from first-generation refugee to leading high-level technical transformations. She discusses the grit instilled by her family's sac... more

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Anthony Escover
Director of Field Leader Development
Western States Fire Protection
Episode: Episode 124: Building Trust in the Field
Sengdara Grue
API Group's Vice President of IT Planning, Execution and Delivery
API Group
Episode: Episode 123: The Power of Alignment: Navigating Head, Heart, and Gut in Leadership
Cutter Tyllia
Vice President of Transformation at APi Group
APi Group
Episode: Episode 122: Values-Based Leadership and Scaling Beyond Expertise
Rose Misiewicz
Leads the architectural department at Jamar Company
Jamar Company
Episode: Episode 121: Overcoming Fear & Controlling the Controllables
Tino Delgadillo
Project Manager at MP Nexlevel who progressed from laborer to supervisor and then to PM
MP Nexlevel
Episode: Episode 120: Embracing a Leadership Mindset to Empower Your Team
Salvatore Chitarra
Managing Director of Chubb France
Chubb France
Episode: Episode 119: Forging an Impactful Leadership Career
Brian Mesmer
Segment Safety Leader for APi Group's Safety Segment
APi Group
Episode: Episode 118: More Than Just a High-Five: Building a Culture of Courageous Safety
Sarah O'Donnell
Director of Recurring Revenue at Davis-Ulmer
Davis-Ulmer
Episode: Episode 117: A Conversation on Career Risks, Personal Growth, and the Power of Self-Reflection
David Jackola
Newly appointed Chief Financial Officer for API Group
API Group
Episode: Episode 112: Why Principles Matter

Host

Laura Seitz
Primary host guiding conversations with APi Group leaders and other senior executives; associated with API Group and Building Great Leaders initiatives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Valuable Leadership lessons

    Appreciate hearing the lessons others have learned.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Walleyedave78
    United Statesa year ago
  • Review

    Awesome stories from our leaders at APi group! Very interesting to listen to how they ended up where they are now and the road they took to get there. Great way to get to know the leaders we work with on a day-to-day basis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S. Stenroos
    United States3 years ago
  • Real Stories

    I appreciate how each episode is full of real, authentic stories and takeaway nuggets. You can tell the host really does the research and works with the guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wenwoj
    United States5 years ago
  • Great

    Great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    6174Doorgunner
    United States5 years ago
  • Great Leaders

    Well done to both Laura and Courtney, both great leaders and APi is fortunate to have you both on our team!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hdndixok
    United States6 years ago

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Guests offer authentic experiences and concrete leadership insights.
Thoughtful leadership stories that mix personal journeys with practical takeaways.
Storytelling pieces help connect leadership lessons to real-world impact.

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Episode 122: Values-Based Leadership and Scaling Beyond Expertise
Q: What advice would you give someone taking over a new team?
Be prepared to navigate a fog of uncertainty, invest in coaching rather than giving all the answers, and build trust through collaborative leadership and clear communication.
Episode 122: Values-Based Leadership and Scaling Beyond Expertise
Q: How did you transition from leading a peer to leading that same group after a move to API Group?
He learned from earlier attempts, shifted to a collaborative leadership style, and built a leadership team with a focus on partnership rather than a boss-driven approach.
Episode 122: Values-Based Leadership and Scaling Beyond Expertise
Q: What was your major in college and why did you choose it?
Leadership and Management; he chose it because of a robust business program and a desire to build a foundation in leadership that could translate into a post-undergrad environment.
Episode 124: Building Trust in the Field
Q: Favorite family tradition?
Thanksgiving and choosing a local tree farm for their yearly tradition.
Episode 124: Building Trust in the Field
Q: Favorite meal?
Spaghetti.

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The show centers on leadership development through real stories from high-level professionals, with a strong emphasis on culture, mentorship, and personal growth. Episodes frequently explore topics such as building safe, engaged teams; the impact of storytelling and vulnerability in leadership; navigating career transitions; and aligning leadership style with organizational values. A notable strength is drawing actionable takeaways from guests' journeys, including how to develop people, manage change, and foster resilient, collaborative workplaces. The format blends personal narrative with practical leadership insights, making it useful for current and aspiring leaders across industries, especially those in technical or safety-driven enviro... more

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2. Sengdara Grue
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7. Brian Mesmer
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