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Building Great Leaders

APi Group
Leadership
API Group
Leadership Development
Mentorship
Resilience
Personal Development
Military Leadership
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, Sam Smith, Director of Inspections Enablement, shares his leadership journey from the depths of a submarine to the heart of API Group's fastest-growing program. Sam discusses how investing in people became his North Star and why he w... more

In this episode, Bryce Muir, General Superintendent for Scaffold Service, shares his journey toward radical ownership and executive leadership. Bryce discusses how a redemptive mindset and intentional gratitude for daily opportunities have shaped his... more

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

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Recent Guests

Sam Smith
Director of Inspections Enablement at API Group
API Group
Episode: Episode 128: The Power of People-First Leadership: Lessons from the Navy to API Group
Bryce Muir
General Superintendent, Scaffold Service
Scaffold Service
Episode: Episode 127: Embracing a Redemptive and Growth Mindset
Duane Patrick
Vice President of Leadership and Development for Viking Fire Protection Group
Viking Fire Protection Group (APi Group)
Episode: Episode 126: Leaders Develop Leaders
Mike West
Senior Vice President of Elevated
Elevated (API Group portfolio)
Episode: Episode 125: The Power of the Pivot: Resilience, Near-Misses, and the Ripple Effect of Leadership
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

Host

Laura Seitz
Host of Building Great Leaders, APi Group

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 States2 years 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 States6 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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Real stories about authentic leadership and practical takeaways are a standout.
Audience notes the episodes provide compelling motivations for leaders to invest in others.
The format consistently highlights mentorship and real-world development through leadership journeys.
Many praise the positive impact on industry colleagues and teams.
Listeners appreciate the host's preparation and the depth of guest insights.

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Episode 128: The Power of People-First Leadership: Lessons from the Navy to API Group
Q: How did your transition from Navy to API Group unfold, and what advice would you give others transitioning to the corporate world?
Sam emphasizes taking time to reset after military life, seeking roles that genuinely invest in you, and leveraging leadership programs like the LDP to grow with mentors; he warns against chasing titles and dollars without alignment to personal growth and purpose.
Episode 128: The Power of People-First Leadership: Lessons from the Navy to API Group
Q: What experiences during military service shaped you and what life lessons have you applied at API?
Sam highlights the importance of people, mentorship, and investing in training. He explains how a strong, motivated team makes tough deployments survivable and that rebuilding training programs to teach the why behind tasks led to measurable improvements.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Building Great Leaders

What is Building Great Leaders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical leadership in technical and field-heavy environments, featuring executives and senior managers who discuss development of teams, culture, safety, and alignment between field operations and corporate strategy. Guests frequently share personal journeys, mindset shifts, and concrete tactics—from mentoring and feedback to trust-building and process improvement—that help leaders grow others while navigating high-stakes work sites. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on mentorship, real-world leadership development programs, and the impact of leadership on home and family life, which makes the series especially relevant to people aiming to scale leadership within large, multi-site organizations.

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2. Bryce Muir
3. Duane Patrick
4. Mike West
5. Anthony Escover
6. Sengdara Grue
7. Cutter Tyllia
8. Rose Misiewicz

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