[Global Speakers Academy Series] – Impactful Leadership Through Vulnerability and Connection

Michael “Mike” Schoenberger is the CEO of Sunco Communication and Installation Ltd., a high-growth business telecommunications company running on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). For the past 23 years, he has leveraged his industry experience to help Sunco create top-notch products and services, simplifying business communications for the company’s clients. A 2022 Leaders and Edmonton Award recipient, Mike has supported the entrepreneurial community through mentoring since 2017. He serves on the Advisory Council of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Mawji Center) and as the Director for External Engagement, Canada National Committee. In addition, Mike is a public speaker on human connection and mental health and an acting board member of Nanostics Inc., a startup precision health company.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn: 

• Michael “Mike” Schoenberger discusses the importance of real human connection in entrepreneurship
• Sunco’s consistent double-digit growth using Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
• Mike shares his personal story of loss and growth after his father’s death
• Overcoming emotional challenges and connecting with others through meditation and art
• Mike reflects on his journey of self-discovery after attending the Regional Leadership Academy
• Vulnerability and connection in leadership

In this episode…

As social creatures, humans thrive on community. This idea extrapolated into the modern business context, prioritizes human connection as a crucial aspect of success. The quality of one’s social relationships can impact stress levels, decision-making abilities, and creativity. How can leaders nurture business success by fostering genuine human connections?

Public speaker and veteran business leader Mike Schoenberger shares his experiences with vulnerability and connection, encouraging others to do the same. After losing his father and mentor, Mike illustrates his story of grief. He highlights how attending the Regional Leadership Academy by the Entrepreneurs’ Organization led to self-discovery. Empowered by the community and emotional release during the leadership summit, he eventually found a way to embrace his father’s legacy and share it with others through company events. Mike emphasizes meditation and journaling to improve self-awareness and decision-making. In addition, exceptional leaders must practice gratitude, lean on their intuition, and share their experiences with vulnerability. 

In this episode of Get the Intel, Chad Gill welcomes Michael “Mike” Schoenberger, the CEO of Sunco Communication and Installation Ltd., to discuss real human connection in entrepreneurship. Mike shares his story of loss and growth and how he overcame emotional challenges by connecting with others through art and meditation. He also delves into the intersection of vulnerability and impactful leadership.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Chad Gill on LinkedIn
• Laminin Coaching
• Workforce Recon
• Concreate 
• Michael “Mike” Schoenberger on LinkedIn
• Michael’s email: mike@sunco.ca
• Sunco Communication and Installation Ltd,
• Entrepreneurs’ Organization
• EOS

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