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Mission in Motion: A Minute With Maxwell

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by Maxwell Management Group

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Mission in Motion: A Minute with Maxwell is a bold new podcast and a leadership companion for mission-driven organizations and changemakers across the care sector and beyond. Hosted by Heather Maxwell, founder of Maxwell Management Group, each episode delivers transformative insights through candid conversations with renowned leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who are redefining what it means to lead with purpose. In every short, powerful episode, listeners will uncover “aha” moments in leadership—those pivotal insights that shift perspectives, spark innovation, and drive meaningful change. From navigating people and culture to leading through uncertainty, challenge, and change, the podcast is designed to offer real value to executive leaders, HR professionals, and visionaries who are seeking meaningful conversations and lightbulb moments that both inspire and challenge the status quo. Whether you're looking for inspiration, strategy, or just a moment to reflect, A Minute with Maxwell - Mission in Motion brings the voices and stories that matter most—amplifying the lessons and leadership breakthroughs that can move your mission forward.

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August 7, 2026

Leading a People First Senior Living Organization Pt. 1 | Salimah Walji-Shivji

<p>In this episode of Mission in Motion, host Heather Maxwell sits down with Salimah Walji‑Shivji, CEO of AgeCare, to explore what it really means to lead a people‑first senior living organization. From her first job in retail to a master’s in clinical social work, a career in health law, and now the CEO role, Salimah’s journey is anything but traditional—and that non‑linear path has shaped a leadership style that is deeply human, values‑driven, and grounded in service.</p><p>Salimah shares how early experiences on the retail floor—navigating the chaos of Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day at La Senza—taught her enduring lessons about customer service, teamwork, and resilience that still show up in her leadership today. She reflects on the camaraderie of a great team, the importance of having fun in hard jobs, and what she learned from working with an exceptional CFO and senior leadership group over more than a decade. Together, Heather and Salimah connect those frontline lessons to the realities of leading a national portfolio of senior living communities.</p><p>From there, the conversation traces Salimah’s path from clinical social work and trauma into health law, and eventually into executive leadership. She describes herself as an “accidental CEO,” explaining how pairing a social work lens (impact on people, families, and staff) with a legal lens (risk, regulation, and reputation) informs every decision she makes at AgeCare. Throughout, she emphasizes that AgeCare is a people business, not a product business, and that everything—from policy to strategy—must ultimately support how residents and families experience life in their communities.</p><p>Heather and Salimah also unpack the realities of being part of the “sandwich generation”: leading a large, complex organization while raising teenagers and supporting aging parents. Salimah shares the habits and boundaries that help her stay grounded, including being present where she is, working in flexible “off cycles” when needed, and taking true “hard stops” for family time and travel. She offers practical insights on role clarity, delegation, and letting people work to their strengths, both at home and at work, so leaders aren’t constantly pulled in all directions.</p><p>Listeners in senior living, long-term care, and healthcare will come away with a rich, real‑world picture of people‑first leadership: what it looks like to stay close to frontline communities, empower local teams, and keep residents’ dignity, independence, and community at the center—while also leading a national organization and a busy family life with intention and care.</p><p><strong>About Maxwell Management Group:</strong></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by Maxwell Management Group, a national executive search and education firm specializing in the continuing care and healthcare sectors. For nearly two decades, they’ve partnered with organizations to build values‑driven leadership, vibrant workplace cultures, and purpose‑led employer brands.</p><p><strong>Learn more: </strong><a href="https://maxwellmanagementgroup.com/"><strong>maxwellmanagementgroup.com</strong></a></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p><strong>0:00</strong> – Intro: Mission in Motion, AgeCare, and people‑first leadership  <br><strong>0:26</strong> – Heather introduces AgeCare’s mission: vibrant seniors’ communities  <br><strong>0:56</strong> – Salimah’s journey: from social worker to lawyer to CEO  <br><strong>2:11 </strong>– First job at La Senza: retail, teamwork, and early leadership lessons  <br><strong>3:26</strong> – Service, tone, and kindness: how retail shaped a career in care  <br><strong>5:07</strong> – Chaos at Christmas &amp; Valentine’s Day, and the power of great colleagues  <br><strong>6:52</strong> – Long‑term leadership: reflecting on a CFO’s decade‑plus of service  <br><strong>8:06</strong> – From clinical social work and trauma to health law and AgeCare  <br><strong>10:38</strong> – Did she ever imagine being a CEO? The “accidental CEO” story  <br><strong>11:15</strong> – Why we need to talk more about careers in seniors living  <br><strong>12:23</strong> – AI, human touch, and why care work can’t be automated  <br><strong>13:45 </strong>– Beyond hospitals: overlooked career paths in continuing care  <br><strong>15:20</strong> – Social work, law, and executive lenses in everyday decisions  <br><strong>17:01</strong> – How would you describe your leadership style today?  <br><strong>17:26 </strong>– Driven, caring, responsive: what Salimah hopes her team would say  <br><strong>19:22 </strong>– Empowering frontline teams and avoiding being a leadership bottleneck  <br><strong>20:56</strong> – A national portfolio: leading 50+ homes across three provinces  <br><strong>21:19</strong> – Raising teens while leading a large organization  <br><strong>22:40</strong> – The “sandwich generation”: aging parents and growing kids  <br><strong>22:57</strong> – Habits and boundaries: being present and taking hard stops  <br><strong>24:55</strong> – Advice to leaders who feel pulled in all directions  <br><strong>26:37</strong> – Being clear is kind: up‑to‑date roles and responsibilities  <br><strong>27:19</strong> – Letting people work to their strengths at home and at work  <br><strong>27:35</strong> – What impact matters most as a leader in a people business  <br><strong>30:25</strong> – Home as something sacred—for residents and for families  <br><strong>30:55</strong> – Heather’s closing reflections, AgeCare’s mission, and what’s ahead in Part 2  <br><strong>31:30</strong> – Call to action: Subscribe, share, and connect with Maxwell Management Group </p>

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July 17, 2026

DISC and the people side of care Pt. 2 | Nicole Belanger

<p>In this second part of our conversation with Nicole, host Heather Maxwell welcomes back Nicole Belanger, a DISC and leadership development specialist, to explore how positionality, bias, and the Wheel of Power and Privilege intersect with DISC to shape how leaders show up at work—especially in senior living, long-term care, and healthcare.</p><p>Nicole introduces the Wheel of Power and Privilege, a framework widely used in academic research to help people examine how their life experiences, identity, and unearned advantages influence the way they interpret situations. She explains concepts like positionality—“how my life experience shapes my perspective”—and Peggy McIntosh’s idea of the “invisible knapsack” of unearned advantages we all carry. Unlike DISC, which produces a clear behavioural profile, the wheel is a self-reflection tool that asks leaders to locate themselves across factors like race, gender, education, and socioeconomic status, and to notice where they experience power, privilege, or barriers.</p><p>Building on that, Heather and Nicole connect the Wheel of Power and Privilege to the realities of multigenerational, multicultural teams in today’s workforce, where up to five generations may be working together. They share practical examples of how two leaders can observe the exact same behaviour —such as an employee asking a lot of questions or a younger leader bringing a laptop into a meeting—yet interpret it in radically different ways based on their experiences. Through these stories, Nicole illustrates how combining DISC (how people communicate) with the wheel (why people see the world the way they do) can reduce conflict, increase empathy, and improve engagement, retention, and psychological safety.</p><p>Listeners also hear why self-awareness is a non‑negotiable leadership skill that can’t be outsourced to AI. Nicole references research by organizational psychologist Dr. Tasha Eurich, whose work suggests that while 95% of people believe they’re self-aware, only about 10–15% actually are. Together, Heather and Nicole encourage leaders—especially those in relationship‑driven sectors like senior living and healthcare—to use DISC and the Wheel of Power and Privilege as accessible, free tools to: question their assumptions, recognize bias in decisions (such as hiring), and shift from “Do I like this person?” to “What evidence suggests this person can succeed and contribute to our mission?” The episode closes with a strong call for leaders to embrace humility, reflection, and curiosity as the foundation for inclusive, high-performing teams.</p><p><strong>About Maxwell Management Group:</strong></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by Maxwell Management Group, a national executive search and education firm specializing in the continuing care and healthcare sectors. For nearly two decades, they’ve partnered with organizations to build values‑driven leadership, vibrant workplace cultures, and purpose‑led employer brands.</p><p><strong>Learn more:</strong> <a href="https://maxwellmanagementgroup.com/about-us/">maxwellmanagementgroup.com</a></p><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p><strong>0:00 </strong>– Intro, welcome back &amp; Nicole’s expertise  <br><strong>0:32</strong> – Why talk about bias, culture &amp; generations in today’s workforce  <br><strong>1:20</strong> – What is the Wheel of Power and Privilege?  <br><strong>2:39</strong> – Positionality explained in simple terms  <br><strong>4:10</strong> – Peggy McIntosh and the “invisible knapsack” of unearned advantages  <br><strong>5:30</strong> – Walking through the wheel (Government of Canada version)  <br><strong>7:06</strong> – How the wheel is used: self‑reflection vs. comparison  <br><strong>9:10</strong> – Key reflection questions for leaders using the wheel  <br><strong>11:10</strong> – Generational and cultural diversity in senior living teams  <br><strong>12:55</strong> – Example: Two leaders, one behaviour, very different interpretations  <br><strong>14:45</strong> – From automatic thinking to intentional, reflective leadership  <br><strong>15:42</strong> – Sponsor message: About Maxwell Management Group  <br><strong>17:08 </strong>– How the Wheel of Power and Privilege connects to DISC  <br><strong>18:25</strong> – DISC: how people communicate; the wheel: why they see things differently  <br><strong>19:50</strong> – Story: Families, prior healthcare experiences, and cultural expectations  <br><strong>21:35</strong> – Using these tools to build empathy with residents, families, and staff  <br><strong>23:15</strong> – Bias in leadership: from “Do I like them?” to “What evidence do I have?”  <br><strong>24:16</strong> – Why positionality matters now for healthcare and senior living leaders  <br><strong>25:40</strong> – Dr. Tasha Eurich’s 95/15 paradox of self‑awareness  <br><strong>27:05</strong> – Blind spots, assumptions, and misinterpreting situations at work  <br><strong>28:40</strong> – Practical takeaway: How leaders can start with DISC and the wheel  <br><strong>30:10</strong> – Self-reflection, humility, and moving beyond “my way is the benchmark”  <br><strong>32:05</strong> – Final thoughts: Why we can’t outsource self-awareness to AI  <br><strong>33:11</strong> – Heather’s closing summary, key takeaways &amp; invitation to listeners  <br><strong>34:08</strong> – Call to action: Subscribe, share, and connect with Maxwell Management Group</p>

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July 3, 2026

DISC and the people side of care Pt. 1 | Nicole Belanger

<p>In this 2 part episode of Mission in Motion: A Minute with Maxwell, host Heather Maxwell sits down with <strong>Nicole Belanger</strong>, a DISC and leadership development specialist, to unpack how understanding communication styles can transform teams in senior living, long-term care, and healthcare.</p><p>Nicole demystifies the <strong>DISC framework</strong>: D (Dominance), I (Influence), S (Steadiness), and C (Compliance) explaining what each style looks like in real life: how D’s drive results, I’s energize relationships, S’s create harmony, and C’s safeguard quality and compliance. She shares how DISC began as psychological research and has evolved into a practical assessment tool used in hiring, leadership, and team development.</p><p>Grounded in the reality that senior living is a people business, Nicole and Heather explore why DISC is so valuable in environments where leaders must balance resident care, family expectations, regulatory compliance, and team well-being. They connect DISC to pressing issues like employee engagement, burnout, retention, and psychological safety, highlighting Gallup’s finding that only about 20% of employees are engaged globally, and that managers influence 70% of that engagement.</p><p>Listeners hear vivid examples of how different DISC styles commonly show up on a senior living leadership team, such as an Executive Director (high D), a Director of Care (high C), and a Recreation Manager (high I)—and how clashes often arise when a results-oriented D and a risk-averse C see the same situation through very different lenses. Nicole offers language and strategies leaders can use to reframe tension, validate each other’s perspectives, and co-create a path forward instead of slipping into command-and-control or silent resistance.</p><p><strong>About Maxwell Management Group:</strong></p><p>This podcast is brought to you by Maxwell Management Group, a national executive search and education firm specializing in the continuing care and healthcare sectors. For nearly two decades, they’ve partnered with organizations to build values‑driven leadership, vibrant workplace cultures, and purpose‑led employer brands.</p><p><strong>Learn more:</strong> <a href="https://maxwellmanagementgroup.com/">maxwellmanagementgroup.com</a></p><p>0:00 – Intro &amp; Welcome<br>0:49 – Why DISC in Senior Living<br>2:32 – What Is DISC?<br>3:35 – D, I, S, C in Everyday Terms<br>7:06 – DISC, Engagement &amp; Burnout<br>11:48 – DISC on a Leadership Team<br>15:11 – How Styles Act Under Pressure<br>18:20 – When D and C Clash<br>22:37 – From Frustration to Understanding<br>25:40 – Using DISC with Families &amp; Residents<br>27:38 – Story: Turning Conflict into Connection<br>31:15 – Key Takeaways &amp; Next Episode Teaser<br>32:47 – Closing &amp; Call to Action</p>

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What is Mission in Motion: A Minute With Maxwell?

Mission in Motion: A Minute with Maxwell is a bold new podcast and a leadership companion for mission-driven organizations and changemakers across the care sector and beyond. Hosted by Heather Maxwell, founder of Maxwell Management Group, each episode delivers transformative insights through candid conversations with renowned leaders, innovators, and trailblazers who are redefining what it means to lead with purpose.

In every short, powerful episode, listeners will uncover “aha” moments in leadership—those pivotal insights that shift perspectives, spark innovation, and drive meaningful change. From navigating people and culture to leading through uncertainty, challenge, and change, the podcast is designed to offer real value to executive leaders, HR professionals, and visionaries who are seeking meaningful conversations and lightbulb moments that both inspire and challenge the status quo.

Whether you're looking for inspiration, strategy, or just a moment to reflect, A Minute with Maxwell - Mission in Motion brings the voices and stories that matter most—amplifying the lessons and leadership breakthroughs that can move your mission forward.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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