Observed Leadership
These are notes from the field: time saved, meetings shortened, crews aligned, standards enforced.
Under extreme pressure, Michael established order through calm authority and clear boundaries.
When challenged publicly, he did not escalate or negotiate. He stated the line, enforced it, and compliance followed.Over thirty people responded near immediately. Order was restored without force.
His leadership showed that clear standards and consistent enforcement create trust and control, even in volatile situations.
— PJ F., Retired Operations, Paladin Security
During Michael’s time at CPKC, he showed me how to conduct effective crew debriefs in under five minutes, even while meeting all required paperwork and compliance standards.
His approach brought clarity and efficiency without cutting corners. Crews understood expectations quickly and could move into execution without unnecessary delay.
He questioned processes when needed, gathered the right information, and established structure rapidly to reduce workload while improving productivity.
The result was less friction, faster alignment, and work completed correctly without added pressure.
— Michael C. — Engineer, CPKC
Michael does not waste time with meetings.
He showed us the value of planning tomorrow’s meeting in advance, with clear goals, achievable steps, and defined support from management so work could move immediately instead of waiting. Meetings were always standing and less than 10 minutes.
His approach created coordination without friction. Teams understood what was expected and how to execute without delays.
The structure he enforced freed up time, reduced waiting, and allowed people to complete work correctly the first time.
We stopped standing around and started moving with clear paths and defined goals.
— Paul Paulson — Commissionaires