{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F70f4ec0b-8f9f-4a9e-a8f5-e2e5db3d6c77","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"From Command to Compassion: The Future of Leadership with Isabelle Fortin\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/70f4ec0b-8f9f-4a9e-a8f5-e2e5db3d6c77\"></iframe>","title":"From Command to Compassion: The Future of Leadership with Isabelle Fortin","description":"&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;BizBlend&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the evolution of leadership\u2014from traditional command-and-control structures to human-centered leadership. Our guest, &lt;strong&gt;Isabelle Fortin&lt;/strong&gt;, brings over 30 years of leadership experience spanning both the &lt;strong&gt;Royal Canadian Air Force&lt;/strong&gt; and corporate environments. She shares why leadership training is crucial, how military discipline shaped her leadership style, and why the corporate world often lacks effective leadership training.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Isabelle also discusses &lt;strong&gt;behavioral and motivation assessments&lt;/strong&gt; that help leaders understand their teams better, improve communication, and boost retention. We explore why &lt;strong&gt;people don\u2019t leave jobs\u2014they leave bad bosses&lt;/strong&gt;, and how leaders can shift from managing tasks to truly &lt;strong&gt;leading and empowering people&lt;/strong&gt;. Whether you're a &lt;strong&gt;CEO, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader&lt;/strong&gt;, this episode offers actionable insights into hiring smarter, retaining top talent, and fostering a culture that puts &lt;strong&gt;humans first&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the Guest&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Isabelle Fortin&lt;/strong&gt; is a leadership consultant, speaker, and host of &lt;em&gt;The Human Leader Live Stream&lt;/em&gt;. With a background in the &lt;strong&gt;Royal Canadian Air Force&lt;/strong&gt;, she transitioned to corporate leadership, where she recognized a lack of proper leadership training. She now helps CEOs, HR leaders, and teams improve &lt;strong&gt;communication, culture, and retention&lt;/strong&gt; using innovative behavioral assessment tools.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leadership is not about authority\u2014it\u2019s about influence.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Military leadership training vs. Corporate leadership gaps&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014why structured training is key.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Communication is everything&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014how leaders can improve connection and engagement.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why hiring for skills but firing for attitude is a costly mistake.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Retention strategies that work&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014how leaders can hire better and fire faster.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Dinner Table Effect&lt;/strong&gt;\u2014how leadership impacts personal and professional lives.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with Isabelle Fortin:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website: &lt;a href=&quot;https://againsttheordinary.org/&quot; rel=&quot;ugc noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;againsttheordinary.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/&quot; rel=&quot;ugc noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Isabelle Fortin (Look for the purple hair!)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Want to be a guest on &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BizBlend&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;DM on PodMatch \u2013 &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik&quot; rel=&quot;ugc noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Send me a message!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;\ud83d\udce9 &lt;strong&gt;Subscribe to the Newsletter:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/&quot; rel=&quot;ugc noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Healthy Mind by Avik&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;\ud83c\udf0e &lt;strong&gt;Join the Community:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://nas.io/healthymind&quot; rel=&quot;ugc noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Join Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;\ud83d\udcf2 &lt;strong&gt;Follow Us for More Insights:&lt;/strong&g","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/a0d21a6b-576d-48aa-b6d7-09606d1a5c7d/33aad76bf4877db450cd494ec34b7186.jpg"}