
E836 - People First Leadership:How Curiosity Builds High-Performing Teams
Published: January 15, 2026
Duration: 18:33
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Maheen Bari. In this episode, we explore how People First Leadership strengthens team performance, trust, and project outcomes in demanding, high pressure environments.
Our guest is Jonathan Cinelli, Founder of People First Leadership. With more than 30 years of experience across construction, project management, and brain based coaching, Jonathan brings a grounded, human centered approach to leadership, execution, and learning.
Key Highlights
People First Leadership: How prioritizing people improves retention, performance, and outcomes in construction and complex projects.Project Management Reframed: Why curiosity and the T...