Podcasts about best managed companies

Mark and Randy break down the Wall Street Journal's 250 Best-Managed Companies list—but something critical is missing. While these companies excel in financial strength, innovation, and customer satisfaction, what about leadership and culture? The hosts explore why culture is the secret weapon for long-term success and how organizations, big or small, can avoid the leadership blind spots that even the best-managed companies overlook.Subscribe to Our Newsletter Here: https://leadeveryday.com/newsletter/Book Recommendation: https://a.co/d/3OtGdzM

#198: Joe Scarlett is the former CEO, President, and Chairman of Tractor Supply Company. He spent nearly thirty years in leadership roles with the company. Today Joe is engaged in teaching and writing about leadership, working in the family foundation, and striving to improve Tennessee.In 1982 Scarlett played a key role in the initiative to return the company to profitability through improved customer service and focused product selection as part of a classic leveraged buyout. He was instrumental in developing the company culture which today is admired and often copied.  In 1994 Joe led the successful effort to take the company public.Tractor Supply Company was honored by Forbes as one of the “Best Managed Companies in America” and Scarlett was recognized as Ernst & Young's Southeast Entrepreneur of the Year. Joe also served twenty years on the board of the nation's largest retail trade organization, including four as its chairman.On the show Joe shares his story of growing up, hard work, common sense, working at Two Guys Discount Store alongside Bernie Marcus who went on to found The Home Depot, leading and growing Tractor Supply Co, focusing on people, listening to the customer, using the corporate jet (aka Southwest Airlines), adapting, over 50 years of marriage, intentionality with your kids, and much more. For more on Joe his book newsletter and foundation check out joescarlett.com as well as scarlettfoundation.org Enjoy the show!

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/0dLyiURLOOcIn the News blog post for December 13, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/12/in-the-news757.html 00:00 Siri, Genmoji, and ChatGPT Walk into a Bar…23:05 Jeff's Ultrawide Desktop33:35 Juggling Apples Very Well 36:35 iPhone Playing Nice with Windows41:34 Best Apps List from MacStories45:02 Just the Outlet, Ma'am47:17 MacSparky's Apple Watch Buyer's Guide48:21 In the Show! Golden Globe Apples52:22 Blowin' Buble's Mind1:00:52 Brett's Fav 18.2 Tip: Sharing AirTag's Location1:03:43 Jeff's Fav 18.2 Tip: Sender Icons in MailChance Miller | 9to5Mac: iOS 18.2 launching today with most compelling Apple Intelligence features yetJustin Meyers | Gadget Hacks: The Complete iOS 18.2 Features Guide — Here's Everything New and Improved for Your iPhoneFrederico Viticci | MacStories: Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2: A Deep Dive into Working with Siri and ChatGPT, TogetherNiléane | MacStores: iOS and iPadOS 18.2: Everything New Besides Apple IntelligenceJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Releases HomePod Software 18.2 With Natural Language Search for Apple MusicJuli Clover | MacRumors: Apple Releases tvOS 18.2 With Snoopy Screen Savers and Projector SupportReddit: Al Gore sitting in front of three 30” Apple Cinema Displays - the first ever 30” displays in the b2c computer segment.Jeff's Review: Belkin Head Strap for Apple Vision ProRay Smith | The Wall Street Journal: Apple Tops the List of Best-Managed Companies of 2024Window Insider Program Team: Sharing files between your iPhone® and Windows PC rolling out to Windows InsidersMacStories Team: MacStories Selects 2024: Recognizing the Best Apps of the YearTim Hardwick | MacRumors: TP-Link Launches Tapo Smart In-Wall Outlet With Matter SupportDavid Sparks: MacSparky's 2024 Apple Watch Buyer's GuideBrett's Fav 18.2 Tip: Support the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

Recently, we've heard a lot about resiliency, the ability to bounce back from challenge, and grit, that ability to grind away and never give up. But we've heard less about hardiness. It turns out hardiness enhances resilience, promotes personal and professional growth, and creates a more adaptive organizational culture.Today, Dr. Steven Stein and I talk about hardiness and how it differs from both resilience and grit. He breaks down five key components of emotional intelligence and discusses how emotions impact our ability to make (or not make) good decisions. Dr. Stein offers the three C's of Hardiness and how to improve hardiness to create a more resilient, healthy, and adaptive culture that impacts your bottom line. To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:The concept of hardiness breaks down into the 3 Cs: commitment, challenge, and control.If your goal is overly ridged or too narrow, it can become detrimental and paralyzing. Resilience and hardiness definitely overlap. Where the overlap is, we see continuous improvement and forward motion.When you balance emotionality with rationality, you can make better decisions, We call that wisdom."Hardiness means I can withstand the difficult situation and I can still deal with you (as a person), I can bring you along and make you stronger, and make the organization stronger." — Dr. Steven SteinFrom Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatestasset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today.About Dr Steven Stein: Clinical psychologist, speaker, best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence for Dummies and Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life GoalsDr. Steven Stein is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author and sought-after speaker, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years, which has been named a three-time winner of Profit 100 (fastest growing companies in Canada), one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2013, and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2016, Waterstone).A leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, he has consulted with military and government agencies, including the Canadian Forces, U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, special units of the Pentagon, FBI Academy, as well as corporate organizations, including American Express, Air Canada, Canyon Ranch, Coca-Cola (Mexico), and professional sports teams.Dr. Stein consults with numerous reality TV shows, including Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, Bachelor Canada, Real Housewives of Toronto, Bachelor in Paradise, Blown Away, and many others, providing psychological expertise and candidate selection assessments.Connect with Dr. Steven Stein Multi-Health Systems (MHS): mhs.com Personal Website: stevenstein.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drstevensteinBook: Emotional Intelligence for DummiesBook: Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemaria

En la edición AM, hablamos en Economía Digital con Alexis Montecinos, co founder y managing director de Pharu Analytics e Instructor de la U. de Harvard. Además, coordinador de la submesa de IA general y generativa del Senado de Chile. También, entrevistamos a Andrés Rodríguez, líder del programa Best Managed Companies en Deloitte, y a Cristián Araya, estratega de Sartor Finance.

En la edición AM, hablamos en Economía Digital con Alexis Montecinos, co founder y managing director de Pharu Analytics e Instructor de la U. de Harvard. Además, coordinador de la submesa de IA general y generativa del Senado de Chile. También, entrevistamos a Andrés Rodríguez, líder del programa Best Managed Companies en Deloitte, y a Cristián Araya, estratega de Sartor Finance.

In this episode, we're diving into some fascinating insights from Deloitte's latest survey of Ireland's Best Managed Companies.  The survey has revealed some key trends that are shaping the future of business in Ireland - everything from international expansion and sustainability, to the growing emphasis on talent retention. And to talk us through the findings, we're delighted to be joined by no other than Brian Murphy, Lead Partner for Deloitte's Best Managed Companies Awards Programme.    Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deloitte's Survey Insights 02:39 Key Findings from the Survey 05:23 Challenges in Talent Retention 12:15 Strategies for Effective Talent Retention 15:28 Growth and Its Implications for HR 22:28 Actionable Takeaways for HR Professionals   About The HR Room Podcast The HR Room Podcast is a series from Insight HR where we talk to business leaders from around Ireland and share advice on how to create the HR systems and workplace culture that's right for your business. If you need any HR support in Ireland, get in touch with us at Insight HR. Whether it's conducting a complex workplace investigation, filling a gap by providing you with a virtual or an onsite HR resource, or providing advice via our HR support line, as an expert HR consultancy in Ireland, we'll help you resolve whatever Human Resources challenge your business is facing.

In a world where leadership is constantly tested, staying ahead requires more than just strategy - it demands vision and adaptability. For a leader who's recently named Young Business Leader of the Year, success isn't just about managing change, but driving it. Under her watch, her company has not only weathered economic challenges but has thrived, earning its third straight win as one of Singapore's Best Managed Companies. How do you balance innovation with resilience in such a fast-evolving landscape? Here's our conversation with Adeline Sim, Chief Corporate Officer, HrnetGroup. Presented by Audrey Siek This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can stress be a partner in achieving our goals? In this episode, Kevin sits down with Dr. Steven Stein, a world-renowned clinical psychologist and expert in emotional intelligence, to explore the concept of hardiness. The discussion centers on the three C's of hardiness: Commitment, Control, and Challenge, and how these factors help individuals and leaders effectively manage stress. Dr. Stein explains the difference between hardiness, resilience, and grit, and why understanding these differences is crucial for personal and professional growth. He also offers practical advice for leaders on how to apply these principles to enhance their leadership and support their teams in stressful situations. Listen For 00:08 Introduction 03:45 EQ and Hardiness 04:35 Early Career and Computers 05:36 Founding of Company 06:14 Emotional Intelligence Journey 07:09 Stress Discussion 08:22 Misconceptions about Stress 08:56 Pre-COVID Mental Health Awareness 09:21 Thoughts on Stress and Mental Health 10:28 Hardiness Definition 11:12 Research on Executives 12:18 The Three C's of Hardiness 14:12 Difference between Hardiness and Grit 14:39 The Three C's Overview 15:16 Comparison with Resilience 16:16 Athlete Examples 18:25 Commitment 19:32 Reigniting Commitment 20:50 Control Discussion 22:07 Realizing What You Can Control 24:05 Challenge Discussion 25:48 The Hardy Stress Response 29:25 Conclusion Meet Steven Steven's Story: Dr. Steven Stein co-authored Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals with Paul T. Bartone and is the author of The EQ Leader and Emotional Intelligence for Dummies. He is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years, which has been named a three-time winner of Profit 100 (fastest growing companies in Canada), one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2013, and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2016, Waterstone). A leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, he has consulted with military and government agencies, as well as corporate organizations. Dr. Stein currently teaches at the Directors College, an Executive Program from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, Canada. Book Recommendations Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals by Steven J. Stein, and Paul T. Bartone Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson Like this? Creating Deliberate Calm with Aaron De Smet The Microstress Effect with Karen Dillon Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

  This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Matthieu Haverlan, the Managing Director at Ulysse Nardin. Ariel starts the show by having Matthieu talk about his rising path through Ulysse Nardin from being a Chief Commercial Officer to being the Managing Director of the brand. They dive into the ownership change of Ulysse Nardin from the french luxury group Kering to its current owner, Sowind Group SA, which was awarded by Deloitte as one of Switzerland's Best Managed Companies of 2024. As they move on to talk about the brand and their watches, Ariel asks Matthieu about his preferred primary way that he wishes to see Ulysse Nardin use to sell their product, and how formative experiences in certain places, like Paris, can influence someone into becoming a watch lover. While addressing how they can appeal to younger generations of enthusiasts with a good price point, Ariel asks about their range of pricing and how that enables them to compete with entry level brands as well as higher costing luxury brands. Join in on the conversation with Matthieu Haverlan, the man at the helm of Ulysse Nardin, on this week's episode of the Superlative Podcast! To stay connected with Matthieu and Ulysse Nardin:- Website - https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ulyssenardinofficial/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthieuhaverlan/ Check out this week's sponsor: Bezelhttps://shop.getbezel.com/ SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content:- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

  This is Superlative: A Podcast about watches, the people behind them, and the worlds that inspire them. This week on the Superlative Podcast, host and aBlogtoWatch Founder Ariel Adams is joined by Matthieu Haverlan, the Managing Director at Ulysse Nardin. Ariel starts the show by having Matthieu talk about his rising path through Ulysse Nardin from being a Chief Commercial Officer to being the Managing Director of the brand. They dive into the ownership change of Ulysse Nardin from the french luxury group Kering to its current owner, Sowind Group SA, which was awarded by Deloitte as one of Switzerland's Best Managed Companies of 2024. As they move on to talk about the brand and their watches, Ariel asks Matthieu about his preferred primary way that he wishes to see Ulysse Nardin use to sell their product, and how formative experiences in certain places, like Paris, can influence someone into becoming a watch lover. While addressing how they can appeal to younger generations of enthusiasts with a good price point, Ariel asks about their range of pricing and how that enables them to compete with entry level brands as well as higher costing luxury brands. Join in on the conversation with Matthieu Haverlan, the man at the helm of Ulysse Nardin, on this week's episode of the Superlative Podcast! To stay connected with Matthieu and Ulysse Nardin:- Website - https://www.ulysse-nardin.com/ - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ulyssenardinofficial/ - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthieuhaverlan/ Check out this week's sponsor: Bezelhttps://shop.getbezel.com/ SUPERLATIVE IS NOW ON YOUTUBE! To check out Superlative on Youtube as well as other ABTW content:- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ablogtowatch To check out the ABTW Shop where you can see our products inspired by our love of Horology:- Shop ABTW - https://store.ablogtowatch.com/To keep updated with everything Superlative and aBlogtoWatch, check us out on:- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ablogtowatch/- Twitter - https://twitter.com/ABLOGTOWATCH- Website - https://www.ablogtowatch.com/If you enjoy the show please Subscribe, Rate, and Review!

From drinks executive to diplomat, adventure travel outfitter to creator of Canada's largest chain of veterinary clinics, David Farran is a pioneer. David connects a love for agriculture, a deep understanding of craft artisanal spirits and a conviction that Alberta should be the home of 'best in class' distilled products. David's storied career gave him a special skill set to support the founding of Alberta's first craft distillery. David's awards and accolades include Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year, Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, Alberta's 50 Most Influential People and many others. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

Stephen Musgrave is the Executive Vice President at Genumark, the largest Canadian-owned distributor and one of the largest in North America. Genumark has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, is a 13-time Prix Image Award recipient, and was honored as one of Counselor Magazine's Best Places to Work. With its 42,000-square-foot sales and distribution facility and over 100 full-time employees, Genumark serves over 2500 active accounts.

Brian Murphy, Deloitte's partner in charge of the Best Managed Companies programme talks about what it takes to be a Best Managed Company. He also talks about the economic outlook for 2023, the war for talent and how successful businesses adapt strategies based on their external environment.

This week on the Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast, Sean V. Bradley goes international with Marcos Lima, a Pre-Owned Sales Manager in Winnipeg, Canada. What is the best mindset for Salesmen and women to have? How can new salespeople in the automotive industry start building their book of business? Marcos Lima breaks down how car salesmen and saleswomen can go from recruiting to developing their own brand and social media presence to market themselves to the masses. Managers can't let the sales team skate by on excuses, but managers also have to change their perspective and remember, “People aren't disposable.” Listen in for more tips on making your dealership more attractive to potential new employees and strengthening your current sales team.   About Marcos Lima Marcos Lima grew up in Brazil and has been working in the automotive industry pretty much since he moved to Winnipeg, Canada, back in 2015. As a newcomer with a foreign Law Degree, Marcos found it challenging to find a job. Before landing his first job as a salesman for a local pre-owned dealership, after a couple of months of looking around, he worked for a carwash for a few weeks. Marcos landed his first salesman job and went on to sell over 100 vehicles before he was promoted to Sales Manager in my first year, where he stayed for 3 years. Marcos was then invited to work for Murray Jeep Ram Winnipeg as a Pre-Owned Sales Manager and has been there since May 2018. Marcos recently accepted a post-graduation course with Canadian Dealer Academy that will lay the ground for a future GM position (similar to NADA in the US). Marcos may not be a millionaire yet, but the auto industry has allowed him to go from minimum wage to six figures   About Murray Jeep RAM Winnipeg Murray Jeep RAM Winnipeg has been around since 1926, the Murray family has been selling vehicles to families throughout Canada. It started with one dealership in a small town in Manitoba and has grown to become the largest family owned and operated dealer group in Canada with 31 dealerships from Coast to Coast. Employing over 1000 professionals, the company is owned and operated both by 3rd generation Murray's alongside those who have worked their way to become partners. The dealers within the Murray Auto Group are very active within their communities where "Our Reputation is Your Guarantee". The Murray Family has based their business on treating their customers and employees fairly and ensuring they provide a superior sales and service experience. Dedication to their customers and employees has earned the Murray Group numerous awards, including Canada's Top 100 Employers and Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies. Resources Dealer Synergy & Bradley On Demand: The automotive industry's #1 training, tracking, testing, and certification platform and consulting & accountability firm. The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast: is the #1 resource for automotive sales professionals, managers, and owners.  Also, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Facebook Group today! The Against All Odds Radio Show: Hosting guests that have started from the bottom and rose to the top.  Also, join The Against All Odds Radio Show Guests & Listeners Facebook Group for the podcasted episodes. For more interactivity, join The Millionaire Car Salesman Club on Clubhouse. Win the Game of Googleopoly: Unlocking the secret strategy of search engines.   The Millionaire Car Salesman Podcast is Proudly Sponsored By:  Money Mind Mapp (M3): Visit MoneyMindMapp.com for help in revolutionizing your business to help you sell more cars by tracking, projecting, and forecasting your personal sales goals! Bradley On Demand: Automotive Sales Industry's #1 Interactive Training, Tracking, Testing and Certification Platform. With over 7,500 training modules, our platform has everything you and your dealership needs to sell more cars, more often and more profitably!

En krise er den ultimative tryktest af en virksomheds robusthed og ledelse – og kriser har det ikke skortet på i de senere år.Gæst i BizzPod er Carsten Guldmann, CEO i familievirksomheden, der bærer hans efternavn, og som har været tvunget til at forholde sig til både coronanedlukninger og en krig i Ukraine. Guldmann producerer velfærdsteknologi og beskriver sig selv som et skib, der sejler kapsejlads, og hvor der ikke er plads til krydstogt-turister. Og så har virksomheden gennem flere år været at finde blandt vinderne af Deloittes ”Best Managed Companies”-konkurrence.Læs mere om Best Managed Companies på bestmanagedcompanies.dk. Deadline for tilmelding til den kommende sæson er 20. januar 2023.Medvirkende:· Carsten Guldmann, CEO i Guldmann· Lars Nygaard Bertelsen, partner i Deloitte og leder af Best Managed Companies-programmet· Christian Jensby (vært), kommende CEO i Deloitte Danmark

Ce lundi 5 décembre, Maximilien Abadie, directeur de la stratégie de Lectra, est revenu sur l'acquisition par Lectra du label Best Managed Compagnie de Deloitte et aborde également les activités de son entreprise, dans l'émission Succès d'entreprise présentée par Stéphane Pedrazzi . Succès d'entreprise est à voir tous les lundis sur BFM Business.

Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.Get Holiday ready with on-point insights from one of the savviest retailers operating today regarding consumer trends.  Samir Kulkarni, CEO of Showcase, joins me on the podcast live from the RCC Retail Holiday Shopping Forum for an in-depth discussion on what makes Showcase different. We talk about their international expansion and how they see around corners to get social media trends onto the shelf in record time.Thanks for tuning into this special episode of The Voice of Retail.  If you haven't already, be sure and click subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so new episodes will land automatically twice a week, and check out my other retail industry media properties; the Remarkable Retail podcast, the Conversations with CommerceNext podcast, and the Food Professor podcast.  Last but not least, if you are into BBQ, check out my all new YouTube barbecue show, Last Request Barbeque, with new episodes each and every week!I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company & Maven Media, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!  Have a safe week everyone! About SamirSamir Kulkarni is CEO and owner of Showcase, a national retailer and “Home of the Hottest Trends” with 119 stores in top malls across Canada and the USA.  Showcase's combination of i) proprietary trend identification technology, ii) nimble supply chain, and iii) interactive store environment has propelled it to retail leadership of the greatest emerging trends in health, beauty, home, and toys over 25 years.  Showcase's unique model has been recognized by Deloitte's Best Managed Companies 2021 and 2022, YPO Top 10 Global Innovators, and the ERA's Omnichannel Retail Excellence Award in 2022.  Dubbed by Inc. Magazine as “the man who turned trend hunting into retail gold”, Samir appears regularly in the media to discuss Showcase, its products, and the trend retailing industry – ranging from CBC to CTV, Global News, Retail Insider, Voice of Retail podcast, and more.  Samir also serves on the Board of Directors of Retail Council of Canada.  Samir holds an MBA from Yale University and lives near Toronto.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated on thought leadership panels worldwide.  Michael was recently added to ReThink Retail's prestigious Top 100 Global Retail Influencers for a second year in  2022. Michael is also the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail, plus the Remarkable Retail with author Steve Dennis, Global E-Commerce Tech Talks and The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  Most recently, Michael launched Conversations with CommerceNext, a podcast focussed on retail eCommerce, digital marketing and retail careers - all available on Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music and all major podcast platforms.   Michael is also the producer and host of the “Last Request Barbeque” channel on YouTube where he cooks meals to die for and influencer riches.

Ce lundi 24 octobre, Patrice Bélie, président du Groupe Adista s'est penché sur le Label “Best managed companies" dans l'émission Succès d'entreprise présentée par Stéphane Pedrazzi . Succès d'entreprise est à voir tous les lundis sur BFM Business.

Gianmarco Monsellato, président de Deloitte France et Afrique francophone, était l'invité de Christophe Jakubyszyn dans Good Morning Business, ce lundi 4 juillet. Ils sont revenus sur le lancement d'un label nommé "Best Managed Companies", pour distinguer les entreprises les mieux gérées, sur BFM Business. Retrouvez l'émission du lundi au vendredi et réécoutez la en podcast.

Difficult conversations are, well?...difficult!  Whether they are conversations you're having with family, friends, colleagues, employees, OR even talks you give on stage (virtual and physical).  What's the best way to go about having those difficult conversations? Today's guest has years of experience and shares her insights...and some success stories that stemmed from difficult conversations! Hilda Gan is the Founder and Chief People Officer of People Bright Consulting, an HR Consulting and Leadership and Team Training company. An international best-selling author, motivational speaker, leadership and team trainer and the REVUP Your Potential creator, Hilda loves to work with business owners and businesses who see people as their greatest assets.With a diverse career in nursing,  IT, Engineering, and HR, Hilda combines 25+ years of HR with a serial entrepreneur's pragmatic eye for business strategy. In the late 90s, she and her husband built iTRANS Consulting, an award-winning, national Engineering firm recognized as a Best Workplaces in Canada® – top ten twice and a finalist in Canada's Best Managed Companies. The REVUP Your Potential concept is based on the success of iTRANS. Passionate about helping businesses be the best version of themselves, she was recognized in 2019 with a Business Achievement award from BWNYR for her advocacy in HR.Connect with Hilda:Website:www.peoplebrightconsulting.comSocial Channels:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hildagan/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pplbrightTwitter:  https://twitter.com/pplbrightPodcast:https://www.peoplebrightconsulting.com/revup-podcastGot a question? Reach out:  askcarl@carlspeaks.caCheck out our full line of podcasting and speaking services:https://carlspeaks.ca/

Today we are talking about becoming successful through the power of TRUST. After taking on a sales role during a downturn in the economy, Natalie Doyle Oldfield realized she didn't know how to sell. Wanting to be successful, she talked to people who have been successful in sales. She discovered that sales was not about a process. It was all about relationships. -- As she shifted her focus to that, sales started to increase. Natalie returned to school to study the power of trust. Now she has developed a tool called the Client Trust Index to measure trust and she teaches organizations how to build it. This is a great conversation for life and business. -- We also chat about: ✔️ why are people are losing trust ✔️ how to build & protect it ✔️ how being more trustworthy can help you succeed ✔️ how has the pandemic helped or hurt trust -- About Natalie Doyle Oldfield: -- Natalie has been recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award as one of the world's Top Thought Leaders in Trust by Trust Across America – Trust Around the World. Other life time achievement award winners include Howard Schultz, Chairman of Starbucks, Douglas Conant, former CEO of Campbells Soup and authors Charles Green and Stephen M. R. Covey. A former Chief Marketing Officer, Natalie has published numerous business and peer- reviewed academic articles. Her proprietary Building and Protecting Customer Trust Model is featured in the book  The Best Trust Models. She advises some of the world's most successful companies, including many Best Managed Companies on how to grow  their business and increase customer trust and loyalty. -- CONNECT with Natalie Doyle Oldfield: Website: https://successthroughtrust.com/ LinkedIn: Natalie Doyle Oldfield Email: noldfield@successthroughtrust.com -- Resources mentioned in this episode: Generation Expectation Study referenced: https://www.marketingdive.com/news/gen-z-wants-brands-to-be-fun-authentic-and-good-study-says/581191/ Economist Impact Study referenced:   https://impact.economist.com/perspectives/strategy-leadership/deeper-understanding-building-trust-business-partnerships

Wilf Wikkerink is the CEO of Book Depot, the largest bargain book wholesaler and retailer in North America. In 2021 Book Depot was awarded the prestigious “Canada's Best Managed Companies designation.” Needless to say, I was incredibly stoked to be able to sit down with Wilf and ask him some questions. We talked about his time at Dordt College, the lessons he learned from various internships, selling his first company, and books that have inspired him. Wilf's insights are fascinating and I learned a lot from this conversation, I hope y'all will as well. If you feel like reaching out, I am on Instagram @itsthevalk Cheers guys, Jake.

KK Wind Solutions blev sidste år kåret til en af Danmarks "Best Managed Companies", og Christian Jensby har derfor inviteret CFO i virksomheden Søren Bæk Just i studiet til en snak om, hvad der kendetegner en veldreven virksomhed i dag. Medvirkende:· Søren Bæk Just, CFO i KK Wind Solutions· Mia Juul-Hansen, Best Managed Companies-coach og Senior Manager i Deloitte Danmark· Christian Jensby, leder af Clients & Industries i Deloitte Danmark (vært)

As we embark on 2022, we look at the best-managed companies of 2021 This episode is also available as a multimedia blog post: https://evansonmarketing.com/2022/01/06/the-best-managed-companies-of-2021/

Josep Lay, Managing Directors, Sales & Marketing from Great Giant Pineapple, joins us to share how this privately-held pineapple producer was a 2021 winner in Best Managed Companies Indonesia and some of the management initiatives that made them figure prominently in the awards. 

Eiffel Tedja, Director of Commercial at Pakuwon Jati, joins us to share how this privately-held real estate development company evolved the corporate culture, brand, and social responsibility initiatives, that helped propel them toward their win in Best Managed Companies Indonesia in 2021.

In this episode, I speak with who I believe to be one of the most incredible leaders in our country. Terry Paul is the Chief of Membertou First Nation in Cape Breton Island/ Unama'ki, a position he has held since 1984. During this time, Chief Paul has guided his community and administration into one of the most open and efficient First Nation communities in the country. Chief Paul has served on numerous boards and task forces and is one of the original founders of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Association (NACCA), which started out as seven Aboriginal corporations and has grown to over 50 Aboriginal financial institutions across the country. He has achieved many inspiring accomplishments in his current role, including doubling the land base for the community of Membertou and increasing the employment rate within Membertou to nearly 80% in the community. To change their community, the Chief and Council started restructuring the band's administration, adopting the principles of efficiency and openness from the corporate world. Membertou became transparent with its finances and aggressively pro-business, seeking opportunities wherever they appeared. On March 7, 2019, Chief Terry Paul announced that Membertou Development Corporation was awarded the designation of one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, and this past year in 2021, the remarkable four-decade-long transformation of the community reached a new milestone with Membertou's co-ownership of the largest shellfish producer in North America, Clearwater Seafoods. Chief Paul led the $1-billion deal to buy the Halifax-based company on behalf of seven Mi'kmaq First Nations along with Premium Brands Holdings Corp., a specialty food company based in B.C. Throughout all of this growth and change, Community has always been at the heart of everything they do in Membertou. Community drives decision-making, thought, and most importantly, action. Chief Paul is a hardworking and gutsy leader. His determination, vision and bold leadership have helped create one of the most prosperous and forward-thinking First Nation communities in our Country. I know this conversation will leave all of you feeling touched, encouraged and inspired to make a difference in your own community or organization. 

Steelwrist, una delle Best Managed Companies in Svezia per il secondo anno consecutivo

A serial entrepreneur, she has built four companies – in Healthcare, HR, Management Consulting, and with her husband, iTRANS Consulting, an award-winning, national Engineering consulting firm that was recognized as a Best Workplaces in Canada® – top ten twice and a finalist in Canada's Best Managed Companies. She was recognized by the BWNYR for her work in promoting HR literacy to the Businesses and with her local Board of Trade as a finalist in Business Achievement Award for the company's ability to PIVOT during COVID-19. Hilda shares the success of iTRANS Consulting and has created the Connect with REVUP™ Program to help organizations build stronger teams, managers and work cultures through training, mentoring and coaching. The program provides a proven roadmap to develop and build the confidence of Leaders, Managers and future Leaders to lead, motivate and inspire their teams.

Joe Scarlett spent nearly thirty years in leadership roles with Tractor Supply Company most of it as President and Chairman. Today Joe is engaged in teaching and writing about leadership, working in the family foundation, and striving to improve Tennessee.In 1982 Scarlett played a key role in the initiative to return the company to profitability through improved customer service and focused product selection as part of a classic leveraged buyout. He was instrumental in developing the company culture which today is admired and often copied.  In 1994 Joe led the successful effort to take the company public.Tractor Supply Company was honored by Forbes as one of the “Best Managed Companies in America” and Scarlett was recognized as Ernst & Young’s Southeast Entrepreneur of the Year. Joe also served twenty years on the board of the nation’s largest retail trade organization, including four as its chairman.

Hello friends, it's time for another episode of the 4 AM Report.

In this episode of the Leadership and Learning podcast, host Randy Goruk has a conversation with Brian Carlson, President of Huber Engineered Woods, recently selected as one of the best managed companies in the United States by Deloitte. Listen and you will learn:  The value and importance of connection for leaders. The challenge most leaders are faced with and must learn to overcome. How to establish an innovative culture in your company. Three keys to strategy development strategy success. Three keys to strategy execution success. The one leadership characteristic that contributes the most to a company's success in achieving a desirable culture. With the COVID-19 pandemic, what leaders should be doing today if they aren't already. Three pieces of advice to help emerging leaders prepare for future leadership roles.

“The riskiest thing I could do is have a job, and the least risky thing I could do is run a business.”   Iggy Domagalski is CEO of Tundra Process Solutions, a Western Canadian distributor and manufacturer of innovative process technologies. Tundra has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and an ‘Imagine’ company for outstanding community support.   Iggy holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the Asper School of Business, where there is an award in his name that was created by his fellow students, and has been given away annually since 2004. He has also been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.   You can find Iggy on LinkedIn here, or at Tundra’s website: www.tundrasolutions.ca   Iggy’s a Canadian top 40 under 40 winner who discusses his beginnings in entrepreneurship starting a marketing business at 12 years old. In this episode we discuss what he learned from his first business that he still tells people to this day (it’s that it’s really hard to get people to pay you for something); what he learned from his parents about risk (that we need to take more risks in our lives); and what he’s learned from managing through 3 recessions in 14 years.  Iggy also has a tremendous perspective on the opportunities that are coming out of the pandemic, how to assess whether you should be taking more risk, and if so, how to quantify it; the four things that matter when you’re looking for meaningful work and a whole lot more... Book recommendations:  Jim Collins - Good To Great Shawn Achor - The Happiness Advantage Richard Parker - How to buy a good business at a great price   Want to listen to more episodes? Click one of the links below… Spotify: Strive On Spotify Apple Podcasts:  Strive on Apple Podcasts If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving us a short review and a 5-star rating on Apple podcasts? It takes like 20 seconds, and goes a long way to convincing on-the-fence listeners to try us out. Just click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page:  Link For Podcast Reviews You can find every episode of the Strive For More podcast at:  www.striveaccelerator.com/podcast I would love to hear from you if you have comments or suggestions, so don’t hesitate to email me at jared@striveaccelerator.ca Follow Strive: Instagram: instagram.com/striveaccelerator Facebook: facebook.com/striveaccelerator  Twitter: twitter.com/striveaccelera1

I’m thrilled to be joined by Petra Rosenauer, the Head of Corporate Treasury EMEA at Flextronics International (Flex), on this episode of the Treasury Career Corner Podcast. Founded in 1969, Flextronics was started as a family business, making circuit boards for the growing number of companies in Silicon Valley. Over the past 50 years, they have grown and evolved to be a global Sketch-to-Scale solutions provider and now have approximately 200,000 professionals across 30 countries. They were also named in the top three in Industry Week’s ‘100 Best Managed Companies’ list. In 2007, Flextronics bought long-time competitor Solectron for $3.6 billion and then in 2015, they established Flex as their master brand. Petra’s role as the Head of Corporate Treasury EMEA at Flextronics International (Flex), embodies a wide range of tasks including assessing, reviewing and protecting the company’s financial wellbeing. She also ensures that the company’s cash flow is adequate to allow it to operate effectively, supervising the activities of the Cash & Bank Group, carrying out risk management activities, and much more. On the podcast we discussed… An overview of Petra’s remarkable career in treasury The progression of Petra’s career, including the steps she took to illicit that progression Why mentorship is so important in treasury Managing a team on a global scale The importance of listening to others and taking other people’s opinions into consideration before making any big decisions How the role of treasurers has changed and evolved What excites Petra about the recent innovations in treasury What Petra looks for when considering candidates for a treasury role If you want to get in touch with Petra, you can connect with her on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/petra-rosenauer-347507121/?locale=de_DE) . Are you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury? Whether you’ve recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here (http://www.treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs) . Or, send us your CV (https://treasuryrecruitment.com/jobs) and let us help you in your next career move! If you’re enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here (http://www.treasurycareercorner.com/itunes/) !

In this podcast interview, I interview Hilda Gan on her story on how she went from being a nurse to a business owner. She explains the importance of people skills and what Millennials and Gen Zs can do to prepare themselves for the workplace. Hilda built an award-winning, multi-million-dollar company with her husband and grew it from 2 to 125 people in 13 years with seven offices across Canada. She has won numerous national awards, including two top 10 finishes in the Best Workplace in Canada® award, and a finalist nod as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies®, Best Small to Medium Size Employers®, and Entrepreneur of the Year from her local Chamber of Commerce. She's one of the few HR Consultants with experience as a business owner and has built her business to serve others with a sensible, savvy, and pragmatic approach to HR solutions. If you liked this episode, please leave a 5 star review. It is much appreciated. 00:00 - Introducing Hilda Gan and People Bright 01:20 - Hilda’s story at iTrans leading to People Bright 6:00 - Lessons Hilda learnt at iTrans that she now applies at People Bright 10:40 - What made iTrans’ mission, vision, and values statement different 15:43 - Common mistakes of entrepreneurs 19:00 - What are the essential people skills 23:00 - How to have difficult conversations 24:15 - How to deal with workplace harassment such as MeToo 27:55 - What are some things Millennials and Gen Zs do to prepare themselves and what can companies do to help? 36:10 - What can people do to build people skills? 40:15 - Do Millennials and Gen Zs have a problem with commitment? 47:10 - Where can people learn more about People Bright Video version available on YouTube channel “Dr. Jon Tam” Let me know what else you want to hear about. If you like the content, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. It really does help us. Let's connect on social media: Website: www.consultazure.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/DrJonTam Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/DrJonTam Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/DrJonTam Twitter: www.twitter.com/DrJonTam WeChat: jon_tam Podcasts: Soft Skills with Dr. Jon Tam on all major platforms, or http://consultazure.com/podcast/

Dr. Steven Stein Founder and Executive Chairman of MHS. Author of "The EQ Leader" and co-author of "The EQ Edge" Emotional Intelligence and Your Success Episode Summary What is the difference between your IQ and your EQ? Why does it matter? I sat down with Dr. Steven Stein the Founder and Executive Chairman of Multi-Health Systems to discuss this. In this episode, we explore the importance of emotional intelligence and its role in success for leaders. Bio Dr. Steven Stein is a clinical psychologist and Founder and Executive Chair of MHS, an internationally known publisher of psychological tests and human analytics company. MHS is a 3-time Profit 100 winner for fastest-growing companies in Canada, one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies (since 2014), one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and has been awarded the American Psychological Association Healthy Workplace award. He is a leading expert on emotional intelligence and has authored several books, including The EQ Leader: Instilling Passion, Creating Shared Goals, and Building Meaningful Organizations through Emotional Intelligence; The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success; Emotional Intelligence for Dummies, and Make Your Workplace Great. He has also done over 100 TV, radio, and newspaper interviews mostly related to emotional intelligence in the workplace. Websites https://www.mhs.com http://stevenstein.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstevenstein   Twitter https://twitter.com/drstevenstein https://twitter.com/mhs_talent https://twitter.com/eiconnection Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MHSAssessments/ Leadership Quote“Leadership is taking actions that influence the thoughts, behaviors, or feelings of one or more people.” Subscribe, share and review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512 Purchase Dr. Steven Stein's book on Amazon.com! Please visit KeepLeadingPodcast.com for a full transcript of this episode. The Keep Leading!™ podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator® as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe as they share their journey to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques and insights. For more information visit eddieturnerllc.com or follow Eddie Turner on Twitter and Instagram at @eddieturnerjr. Like Eddie Turner LLC on Facebook. Connect with Eddie Turner on LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trucking in Quebec for Rosedale Transport with André Bissonette Bruce chats with André Bissonette of Rosedale Transport in Quebec about their finishing program and opportunities with the company in the Province of Quebec and across the Country. Rosedale Transport has been awarded one of the top 100 Best Managed Companies in Canada. You can learn more about Rosedale Transport by visiting their website at www.rosedalegroup.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

Shaun Francis is Chair and CEO of Medcan and he’s author of a recently released book entitled Eat, Move, Think: The Path to a Healthier, Stronger, Happier You. He was a student in Stew’s very first Total Leadership class for Executive MBAs at Wharton. Medcan is a global leader in assessing their clients’ overall well-being and inspiring them to live well for life. It’s routinely recognized for as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies. Shaun graduated from the United States Naval Academy after he was nominated by President Reagan to attend as a Canadian. He received the military’s highest recognition for a civilian, The Canadian Forces medallion for Distinguished Service, for his work on behalf of veterans. He’s received an honorary doctorate and countless other awards. Shaun co-led an expedition to the summit of Island Peak, adjacent to Mount Everest, with 12 injured Canadian, soldiers raising funds the True Patriot Love Foundation, which Shaun chairs. Stew and Shaun talk about the importance of our physical health for longevity, quality of life, and work performance. They drill down on the best diet (the Mediterranean ) and how it’s a sustainable one, not a fad. They talk about cardio as a way to prolong life and muscle strengthening as a way to improve the quality of one’s life over time. They discuss how the mind, and the way we exercise our choices, is central to prolonged health. They delve into the pernicious impact of the stigma of mental health care. Shaun uses the example of wounded warriors, the most fit among us, succumbing to mental health problems as an illustration how we are all of vulnerable to mental strain. They also talk about the importance of being role models for our children. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is a rising trend in vaping and other recreational uses of cannabis since the Government of Canada announced that it would be legal in 2018. Many experts expect this trend to continue to rise when people feel safe to come out as users.   This legislation poses a challenge to employers that need to be understood and addressed. Yet when the foremost authority on people matters, the Human Resources Professionals Association, surveyed employers last June, only 11% of the companies they spoke with had a policy in place to address medical marijuana. And a whopping 45.9% did not believe their existing policy adequately covered any potential workplace issues that might arise with the legalization of recreational marijuana.   My guest today is Hilda Gan, who is the Founder and Chief People Officer of People Bright Consulting. Hilda has a strategic and pragmatic approach to business, having led a multimillion dollar company with 7 offices across Canada. This organization was recognized in the Top 10 category of the 50 Best Workplaces in Canada® for two consecutive years, and was a finalist for the distinction of being one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada™. Originally a nurse, Hilda brings a deep medical understanding of Cannabis that helps business leaders from falling into a workplace abyss with cannabis!   Resources: https://www.hrpa.ca/Documents/Public/HRPA-Clearing-The-Haze.pdf  

Steve Levschuk is the CEO of Talbot, recognized by Deloitte as one of The 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada - twice! We sit down with Steve to talk about acquisitions vs. organic growth, supplier partnerships, international business, compensation models, and what it takes to become a “best-managed company.” Steve is also a distributor candidate for the PPAI board, and we discuss his vision for the industry and the opportunities and challenges he sees on the road ahead.

On this episode, Dr.G is joined by Leerom Segal, the co-founder and CEO of Klick and author of the best-selling book, The Decoded Company. His story is anything but usual. Against all odds, he built Klick over 20 years from a scrappy technology company to now one of the world’s largest and most sought after independent creative health agencies. But calling it an agency doesn’t do it justice.  They are out to change the world through the relentless pursuit of awesome. In this episode, we discuss his unlikely rise through grit, persistence and continuous hustle to build one of the most envious companies, his determination to succeed by outworking and outsmarting his competition, his unusual practices to attract the best and brightest talent, and why most organizations today are struggling to adapt because of outdated leadership models. All this and more on today’s episode. Now, That’s Unusual. About Leerom Segal Entrepreneur, humanitarian and philanthropist Leerom Segal is the co-founder and CEO of Klick Health, the world’s largest health agency. He has been named to PROFIT Magazine’s Hall of Fame as the youngest CEO to lead a PROFIT 100 Company and earned the titles of Ernst and Young’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Business Development Bank of Canada’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Segal is also co-author of the bestselling book The Decoded Company: Know Your Talent Better Than You Know Your Customers. His story is anything but usual. Segal launched his first company at age 12 and was named CTO of Motion Works Group by the time he was 16. Klick launched in 1997 as a scrappy technology company. Under his leadership, it has grown to be one of the world’s largest and most sought-after independent creative health agencies. But calling it an agency doesn’t do it justice. They are out to change the world through the relentless pursuit of awesome. Known for his unconventional business method, Segal utilizes a data-driven, talent-centric approach to management at Klick, and the company has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Company to Watch, as well as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies, 50 Best Employers, Most Admired Cultures and Best Workplaces. Through the Klick Foundation, he and his fellow ‘Klicksters’ have donated over $1.6M to a wide range of charitable initiatives around the world. Key Interview Takeaways If a company can get the culture right, success comes naturally. When talent thrives, clients are happy and they reward the business with loyalty and growth. Embark on the ‘relentless pursuit of awesome’ by asking how to inoculate against the status quo and to build a culture where people understand that whatever greatness was achieved yesterday, it’s no longer good enough. Give talent an intelligence advantage through personalization. Leadership at Klick realized that successful apps take time to understand the customer and personalize based on individual needs, yet businesses remain beholden to one-size-fits-all solutions. They developed their own operating system, Genome, to make tech tools function as a coach and eliminate elements that weren’t saving time. This allows data to act as a ‘sixth sense,’ aiding in decision-making rather than informing after the fact. Team members need more time in a ‘flow state.’ To achieve high productivity, Klick rejected email because it is “a great way to let others reprioritize the day.” By drastically reducing internal email, staff has more time to work uninterrupted. Ecosystems will prevail over hierarchies. At Klick, decision-making doesn’t move up and down the hierarchy. Even promotions are democratized so that team members have more control over people they are going to be working with. Focus on the client’s best interests to achieve long-term success. Klick rejects the traditional agency model because it focuses on optics rather than outcomes and preserves inefficiencies for financial gain. Segal contends that when there is an alignment of interests...

Scott Macdonald is the president of both Noise Solutions Inc., a world leader in innovative environmental and occupational noise and emission control, and BOSS Buildings & structure, a single source contracting solution for all of your structural needs. In 1997 Scott co-founded Noise Solutions, setting out to revolutionise the way that industrial noise analysis and noise suppression was done. In 2002 Scott took over the management of a manufacturing facility that was and facing financial difficulties. Now “BOSS Buildings & Structure”, Scott’s management helped the company to increase revenues by over 100%, with the company showing profits for the first time in 8 years.  Scott has been recognised for his entrepreneurial achievements as: A Western finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2003); Alberta Winner for the BDC Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2005); Calgary Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2006); and Regional Finalist – Deloitte 50 Best Managed Companies (2008). Scott has also been the Canadian Regional Learning Director of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, as well as the Calgary Chapter President.

Victoria Sopik, CEO and Co-founder of Kids & Company, (and mother of 8), understands this delicate balancing act. Victoria’s experiences as a working mother and devoted parent have had a profound impact upon her, and they have made her determined to make a difference by helping working parents and concerned employers with work-life challenges. As CEO, Victoria oversees the company’s strategic direction and provides leadership to the company’s management team to deliver industry leading child care services. Victoria has a long and distinguished career in the child care industry. Kids & Company is the culmination of over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and child care and parenting expert. Kids & Company has served over 30,000 children and created thousands of jobs across Canada. Victoria lends her time, skill and leadership to benefit the child care industry and community by presenting at a variety of events, workshops and conferences across Canada. Victoria’s professional accomplishments have been recognized with several honours and rewards, some of these include; 2013/14 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies by Deloitte, 2013 RBC Women Entrepreneur Of The Year Award – Momentum Category, 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year in the Business-to-Business Category, WXN Top100 Most Powerful Women, Passion Capitalist Award for Work Culture and Philosophy - 2012, 2008-2014 Profit Magazine’s – One of Canada’s fastest growing companies, Canadian Top 100 Women Entrepreneurs for the past 7 years, Member of the Young Presidents Organization, and the International Women’s Forum.

"Crazy is .... Bruce Poon Tip is a Business Leader, Entrepreneur, Social Innovator, Author, Honey Badger and Captain of G Adventures the Great Adventure People that create adventures that a meaningful and memorable to experience something unexpected and extraordinary https://www.gadventures.com It started with Bruce’s passion and vision for authentic sustainable travels and today Bruce and G Adventures is recognised and awarded for leadership and outstanding business practices, such as Top 100 Employers and 50 Best Managed Companies, plus Canada's Top 40 Under 40, Entrepreneur of the Year, 100 Leaders of Tomorrow and Top 10 Entrepreneurs in Canada, Ethics in Action award

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: Anthony Lacavera in conversation with Amanda Lang With The Internet of Things and the Future of Canada's Telecom Industry Anthony Lacavera, Chairman and CEO of the Globalive Group and Wind Mobile, is a Canadian born telecom entrepreneur Anthony founded Globalive in 1998 and co founded Wind Mobile in 2008. In January, 2013 Anthony founded Globalive Capital to focus on accelerating early stage technology and telecommunications companies. Since 2000, the Globalive group has founded, seeded, financed, operated, and divested of a number of companies in the Internet, Communications, and Technology sectors. Under Anthony's leadership, Globalive received numerous best in business awards, including first ranking on Profit Magazine's 2004 list of Canada's 100 fastest growing companies, Canada's 30 Best Workplaces and Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies award, of which Globalive has been a recipient for 10 consecutive years. Anthony was named Canada's CEO of the Year in 2010 by Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine, made the Canada's Top 40 Under 40 list in 2006 and was publicized as one of the 50 Most Influential Torontonians by Toronto Life Magazine in 2013. Anthony was named an Honorary Fellow of St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto in 2012. The University of Toronto Engineering School, where Anthony graduated in 1997, welcomed Anthony to the Engineering School Hall of Distinction in 2013. In 2007, Anthony founded the SHAMBA foundation, a unique charity that assists other charities with fundraising and organizational efforts. The SHAMBA foundation raised nearly S1M for a variety of social and charitable causes. Anthony is a founding supporter of the Art Gallery of Ontario's Gallery Italia. Anthony is an aviation enthusiast and enjoys flying for both work and leisure. He also enjoys snow skiing, golf, personal fitness and staying active in the Arts community. Amanda Lang, Senior Business Correspondent, CBC News, Host, Lang and O'Leary Exchange Award winning business journalist Amanda Lang is CBC's senior business correspondent, reporting for its flagship nightly news program The National. She is also host of The Exchange with Amanda Lang, a daily business program airing on CBC News Network. She also occasionally anchors The National. Lang studied Architecture at the University of Manitoba, before becoming a journalist. Her first job in journalism was for the Globe and Mail, and subsequently Lang joined the Financial Post newspaper, where she became the paper's New York correspondent. In New York she made the leap to television, where she first was part of the team that launched BNN and before long wound up at CNN as a reporter and anchor. She returned to Canada in 2002 to re join BNN, and has been with CBC since 2009. Her new book, The Power of Why, HarperCollins, October 2012, explores the connection between curiosity and success. Moderator: Amanda Lang, Senior Business Correspondent, CBC News, Host, Lang and O'Leary Exchange Speaker: Anthony Lacavera, Chairman and CEO of the Globalive Group and Wind Mobile *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

"Travel can transform communities and lives around the world... Imagine if we got to a place where people can go on holidays as their way of giving back." - Bruce Poon Tip I’m excited to bring on the show a figurehead in the world of travel whose passion — which is not unlike mine, or many of the prevailing motifs of this show has actually influenced the global perspective of what’s possible through the act of travel. Bruce Poon Tip is the CEO of G Adventures, the world's largest independent tour operator — doing over 1,000 small group experiences for over 100,000 travelers a year across all seven continents.  They’ve been named by National Geographic Adventures as the best ‘Do It All Outfitter’ on Earth, and are among the Top 100 Employers and 50 Best Managed Companies. They’re also champions of sustainable and responsible tourism which I’m sure we’ll get into. More importantly, perhaps — is what they believe about the importance of travel. On their website, it says — “If you share a lust of life and have an insatiable curiosity about truly experiencing the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary.” What we cover: How an independent trans-Asia trip inspired the idea for a travel business that eventually became GAdventures. How Bruce realized the opportunity for a new form of travel, over “tourism”, back in 1990. What Bruce thinks will be the future of travel, and his dream for the travel industry to aid global poverty Bruce’s perspective on purpose-driven travel. What Bruce’s book on business, Looptail is about. Why GAdventures waited 22 years to launch tours in Australia. Explore further: GAdventures Bruce Poon Tip on Twitter Credits Music credit: Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 132: “You’re Born a Traveler But Society Makes You a Tourist” with Bruce Poon Tip appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.