{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Live. Learn. Lead.","title":"The Maverick's Guide to Modern Leadership with Dan McLean","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2839,"description":"Ever wonder how leadership is different in the world of politics compared to in business?\n \nOn this episode of Live Learn Lead we’re chatting with Dan McLean, a city councillor for Ward 13 in Calgary since 2021, who has a unique view of leadership through the lens of municipal politics. He discusses his experience as a business owner and how it compares to his life in politics, how he deals with difficult situations and conflict, and the skills that it takes to be an effective councillor.\n \nTopics discussed in this episode include:\nWhat comes to mind for Dan when he hears the word “leadership.”\nThe values that stand out most in Calgary and what he loves about it.\nOne of the biggest benefits of winning his elected position.\nCalgary’s unique relationship with the agricultural industry.\nHow Dan fought to get rid of the “ridiculous bag bylaw” (and won).\nWhy he decided to transition from life as a business owner into a life of politics.\nThe importance of having thick skin. \nHow Dan stays in tune with the pulse of the city and why it matters.\nWhy it’s crucial to compromise in conflicting situations.\n \nDan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danmclean4calgary/ \n \nDan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmclean4ward13/\nDan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mclean-1a56b4a8/ \n \nThe Art of Strategy:https://www.theartofstrategy.ca\n \nAlison on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisongeskin","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/fUL7t1n5qxJTlFgs51jyhMBSkt9pcX1t4SsTe33OUg4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zODE2/MjkwNTY0YWM0MjQ2/MjU2MDNiMjRiYWYy/YTNhOC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}