Leaders with Mike Reid

Leaders with Mike Reid Helping entrepreneurs and driven people reach their goals through the lessons, stories, and insights of experts, specialists and thought leaders.

05/25/2026

Sounds simple, but it’s a hard rule to live by when you’re actively scaling a company. Unfortunately, most leaders treat joy as a luxury for after they hit their milestones.

In this clips, Ania Wysocka (CEO & Founder at ) shares that when you’re building a product that impacts people’s mental health, your internal culture can't be a pressure cooker. The hypocrisy will eventually break your product. You cannot cure anxiety for your users while creating it for your team.

True leadership means keeping the environment relaxed and chill, even when the stakes are sky-high.

Save this post to remind yourself to protect your team’s peace of mind.


05/25/2026

You hired smart people, yet you still dictate how they write emails and build spreadsheets. Why?

The smartest executives recognize they are not the central characters in the company movie. They provide the script, then step aside.

Allowing your team to execute differently feels high-friction. It challenges your identity as the fixer. But stepping back unlocks the bottleneck. Your old methods got you here, but they will not get you there.

Save this video to remind yourself that leadership means stepping out of the frame.

05/07/2026

Do you co-own the moment with your team?

In this clip, Michael Perry and I chat about what it means to truly lead. Michael explains his philosophy that great leaders 'co-own the moment' and understand that it's their responsibility to regulate the energy and overall state of their teams.

When your people are struggling at home, you have a choice: add stress or take it away. Great leaders "co-own" those moments. They step up so their team can breathe.

Loyalty isn't bought; it's built in the trenches of real life.

Watch the full episode now at the link in our bio! 🎙️

05/05/2026

and sat down to discuss the intersection of entrepreneurship, leadership, and the modern family. Michael Perry, Founder & CEO of Maple, shared his journey early business failures to building a platform that helps families worldwide get organized and supported.

Whether you're a founder, a parent, or a leader looking to elevate your leadership craft, this convo offers raw, practical insights into building a more equitable and functional world.

Tap the link in bio to watch the full episode.

📌 Episode Includes:
- The Challenges of Fatherhood and Parenting
- Balancing Career and Family Life
- Personal and Professional Journey
- Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
- Maple's Vision for Family Organization
- Personal Development and Patience

🎙️ About Leaders with Mike Reid: A sit down with impactful leaders, visionary founders, and game-changing executives to unpack the real stories behind the leadership journeys. From quick-hit insights to deep-dive explorations, each conversation delivers practical advice, candid moments, and hard-earned lessons. It’s all designed to help you elevate your leadership craft and connect with a bold, ambitious audience.

'Leaders with Mike Reid' is an All In Collective production.

Many leaders can fall into a WFH trap that leads to isolation and a blurred professional presence.I’m not saying people ...
03/05/2026

Many leaders can fall into a WFH trap that leads to isolation and a blurred professional presence.

I’m not saying people should spend two unpaid hours every day commuting to an office. However; engaging with coworkers and colleagues facilitates collaboration, sparks new ideas, and allows you to engage with someone other than the Jackie Robinson Funko Pop! on your desk. 😁

LAUFT's on-demand workspace reset focus; shakes up your environment; and has you meet with people in convenient professional locations around the GTA.

By the numbers:

- 10k+ Customer Bookings: A proven track record of supporting the local economy.

- 92% Satisfaction: High-quality service that maintains a trusted reputation.

- 7,000 Trees Planted: Committed to a legacy of impact and sustainability.

- Diverse Industry Support: From Finance and Legal to Ecommerce and Podcasting.

🏆 Recognized for its convenient technology and professional fit, LAUFT is the ultimate workspace partner for visionary founders.

S/O to .work for building a space where exceptional leaders can scale!

S/O to Graham Wong for architecting such a vital tool for folks!

P.S. to all my fellow Torontonians and Blue Jays fans, the history of the specific Dodger, Jackie Robinson, is an exception from my relationship with any Dodgers team. Haha. 😉

03/03/2026

Excellence is not a promotion strategy. The awesome and incredible (VP of Client Success at ) shared her leadership journey and insights with us.

In this clip and Bianca talk about how the meritocracy myth teaches us that "doing the work" is enough to get noticed. In reality, you are likely becoming your industry’s best-kept secret.

Leadership is a craft, not a reward for tenure. If you want to move from IC to the C-suite, you must provide the proof before you get the position.

This means:
- Sharing your expertise and knowledge
- Leading projects that require cross-functional alignment.
- Mentoring others to scale their own impact.

Stop hiding behind your KPIs and start building your leadership engine.

02/17/2026

Your internal dialogue is either your biggest asset or your most expensive liability.

, Founder and President of , joins the Pro Playbook to discuss the "imaginary benchmarks" that keep visionary leaders stuck. Most of us are our own worst enemies when it comes to accountability. We beat ourselves up over standards we would never expect from our own teams.

Stop being the judge and start being the architect. Give yourself the same grace you give your top performers.
Success is not just about output. It is about the relationship you have with the person in your head who goes everywhere you go.

Are you your own best friend or your worst critic? Let us know in the comments.

Every leader needs to download the Rootd () app.As we continue to explore the craft and journey of leadership, we want t...
02/11/2026

Every leader needs to download the Rootd () app.

As we continue to explore the craft and journey of leadership, we want to also spotlight the exceptional products, service, and brands that stand out as leaders in their industries and community.

"Even though Rootd focuses on anxiety and panic attack support, I use it as a mental health and wellness suite in my pocket. The app has great supports for stress and exhaustion, while helping millions of people gain better sleep, insights, calm, and relaxation." - Mike Reid ()

Rootd has earned its place on The Leaders List as a top-rated tool for anxiety and panic attack support. It is currently the #1 rated app on both Apple and Google in its category.

Why millions love it:

- Proven Impact: It is one of the rare apps that positively improves your mental health.

- Massive Community: Over 4 million downloads and 50,000 5-star reviews.

- Global Reach: Available in 11 different languages.

- Feature Rich: Includes breathing exercises, calming games, mindful journaling, and relaxing meditations.

🏆 Recognized by TIME, The New York Times, and Adobe, Rootd is the ultimate companion for the modern leader.

02/02/2026

What is the secret sauce of great leadership?

(Founder & CEO of ) and dive into why great leadership is about building a foundation of trust and giving your team the space to innovate and excel. When you lead with purpose, the results follow.

Key takeaways, great leaders:

🪨 Can turn hard times into easy ones.

❤️ Are incredibly selfless.

🧠 Are highly emotionally intelligent.

How are you evolving your leadership style this year?

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