Small Things Make A Big Difference

Leadership discussions that help each of us realise that small things make a big difference in the lives of the people we interact with and the communities we serve in. Each episode is designed to help you be more intentional in who you are becoming and the impact you can make.

Small Things Make A Big Difference is a business podcast hosted by spencer holt, with 109 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

spencer holt hosts Small Things Make A Big Difference, a business show with 109 episodes published.

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  The Art of Connection: Why influence beast authority (Scott Youmans, VP Sales at Tarsus)

  Apr 14, 202624 minS0

  <p>Leadership isn’t about authority—it’s about connection.</p><p>What if the real secret isn’t telling people what to do… but helping them believe why it matters?</p><p>Loved this conversation with Scott Youmans (VP of Sales at Tarsus) on empathy, influence, and a simple What–Why–How–Why framework that inspires real action.</p><p>Plus… a great story about knocking on doors to make friends as a kid. That says it all 🚲</p><p><br /></p>

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  Lean Into the Storm: The Buffalo Mindset

  Mar 30, 20267 minS0

  <p>Be more Buffalo!</p><p>Lately, I’ve been noticing a pattern in both leadership and life:<br>When challenges come, we either lean in… or we run with the storm.</p><p>In this episode, I share a simple but powerful analogy from growing up in Southern Alberta, the difference between buffalo and cows, and what it teaches us about facing hard conversations, decisions, and moments that matter.</p><p>If you’re navigating something right now, this one might resonate.</p><p>And if someone comes to mind who could use it......please pass it along.</p><p></p>

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  Be the Smartest in the Room… at Asking Questions (Adrian Gostick - 5x New York Times Bestselling Author)

  Feb 17, 202624 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Small Things Make a Big Difference, I sit down with leadership expert, bestselling author, and Culture Works co-founder Adrian Gostick.</p><p>You may know Adrian from The Carrot Principle, All In, or Leading with Gratitude. But in this conversation, we go deeper.</p><p>We explore:</p><p>Why culture is “the perfume in the air” — and how leaders shape it every day</p><p>The three simple, low-cost actions that immediately improve engagement</p><p>The surprising lesson Adrian learned about gratitude as a senior executive</p><p>Why specificity matters more than generi...

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  When Truth Becomes Care: Gaby Bourbara (Country President Canada, AZ)

  Jan 28, 202626 minS0

  <p>New episode: When Truth Becomes Care</p><p>One of the hardest leadership lessons?<br>If you truly care about people, you have to be willing to tell them the truth. In this episode of Small Things Make a Big Difference, I sit down with Gaby Bourbara President of AstraZeneca Canada, to talk about values, courageous conversations, and why honesty—when rooted in care—is one of the most human leadership acts there is. From coaching kids’ hockey to leading complex organizations, this conversation is a powerful reminder that care without truth isn’t leadership… and truth without care doesn’t land

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  Leadership, Hand-Dipped with Rod Holt (Global Leader Group)

  Dec 16, 202523 minS0

  <p>Leadership, Hand-Dipped with Rod Holt (Global Leader Group) : What chocolate, mistakes, and generosity teach us about leading teams.</p><p>In this special holiday episode, I sit down with my brother Rod to explore how a simple family tradition, hand-dipping chocolates reveals powerful leadership lessons. Together, we unpack what mistakes can teach us, why generosity builds trust, and how intentional rituals create belonging and stronger teams. It’s a reminder that leadership isn’t about grand gestures, but small, consistent acts done with care.</p><p>As we close, we also want to acknowledge that this time of year can...

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