Everyday Mentorship: The Leadership Skill That Builds Culture and Confidence Ted Ma, Leadership Strategist & Author

By Cindra Kamphoff | February 26, 2026

In this episode of The High Performance Mindset, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff sits down with Ted Ma—leadership strategist, researcher, author, and keynote speaker—to explore what truly separates average leaders from exceptional ones.

Earlier in his career, Ted built and led a sales organization of more than 6,000 people across North America. But through that experience, he began asking a deeper question: What actually makes leadership sustainable, impactful, and human? That curiosity led him to study mentorship, trust, confidence, and culture—and to develop the concept of Everyday Mentorship.

Throughout the conversation, Ted explains why leadership isn’t about titles or authority—it’s about the small, daily behaviors that build trust, confidence, and performance over time. He breaks down the “DNA” of high-performing teams, why culture is a true competitive advantage, and the common misconceptions leaders have when trying to shift culture.

Ted also shares research-backed insights on what drives engagement and retention, the mental barriers that limit leadership confidence, and practical ways leaders can begin building stronger cultures immediately.

This episode is a powerful reminder that high performance doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built intentionally, one conversation and one courageous leadership decision at a time.