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Are we heading into a second postal strike? GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business  Can Vancouver afford a million dollar selfie sign? GUEST: Carson Binda, B.C Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Feder Comedian Julie Kim arrives in Vancouver for the Doing Too Much Comedy Tour! GUEST: Julie Kim, stand-up comedian and writer Premier David Eby ends DTES adviser's contract after public scrutiny  GUEST: Trevor Halford, B.C Conservative MLA for Surrey-White Rock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CTV's Jeremie Charron joins guest host Stefan Keyes to unpack the results from the first cabinet meeting and the political reception it has received so far. On today's show: Mike Von Massow, Professor, Department of Food, Agricultural, and Resource Economics, University of Guelph, on Loblaw warning of a possible spike in grocery prices for products impacted by tariffs Dr. Mike Moffatt, Founding Director, Missing Middle Initiative, follows up on comments from Canada's new housing minister about supply and lowering prices Talk Science to Me with Dan Riskin The Daily Debrief Panel with Robert Benzie, Queen’s Park Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star; Mike Le Couteur, Senior Political Correspondent, CTV National News; Laura Stone, Queen’s Park reporter with The Globe and Mail Marvin Ryder, Professor in the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, previews Ontario's upcoming budget amid tariff issues Dan Kelly, President, Canadian Federation of Independent Business, on his concerns about another possible Canada Post strike and what it would mean for businesses

Send us a textThis week on our 'Inside the Village' podcast: As Donald Trump hits us with tariffs and muses about Canada becoming the 51st state, shoppers on this side of the border are punching back.Welcome back to Inside the Village, a one-of-a-kind podcast where all news is local — and no topic is off-limits.On this week's episode: How to "Buy Canadian" — and why this boycott might actually stick.Although Donald Trump struck a much more respectful tone on Friday after a phone call with Prime Minister Mark Carney, the U.S. President has spent the past two months threatening Canada with tariffs and incessantly musing about how our country should become the 51st state.On this side of the border, many of us have vowed to fight back by shopping Canadian. Will it make difference? And how do patriotic shoppers ensure they're actually buying Canadian-made products?François Neville, an associate professor of strategic management at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, joins us on the podcast to answer those questions and a whole lot more.His best advice for shoppers? Be wary of "maplewashing." (Tune in and you'll understand.)Hosted by Scott Sexsmith and Michael Friscolanti, the Editor-in-Chief of Village Media, Inside the Village is a news and current affairs podcast that provides a weekly window into some of the best local journalism from across our chain of Ontario newsrooms. Produced by Derek Turner, the program also explores bigger-picture issues that impact people across the province.Every episode can be found HERE. If you prefer the audio version, it is available wherever you find your favourite podcasts.Have something to say? You can reach us at itv@villagemedia.ca.Want to see more video features from Village Media? Please subscribe to our YouTube channel.Reach out to us anytime: itv@villagemedia.caFollow: X, YouTube

Margaret Nowaczyk's Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery is a touching collection of personal essays exploring the impact of genetics, ancestry, and immigration on our lives. In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery talks to Margaret, who is best-selling Polish-Canadian author and pediatric clinical geneticist. In Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery Margaret Nowaczyk explores different facets of her life, from listening to the radio dramas of her childhood in Communist Poland to her work now as a pediatric clinical geneticist. These are beautifully crafted essays, full of hard-won truths and insights, generously shared with the reader. Whether struggling with English as a teenaged refugee or documenting the process of permanent hair dye, Nowaczyk moves seamlessly between scientific and personal writing, bridging the gap between these two areas with elegance and humour. Marrow Memory is an invitation to readers to explore the ways in which our experiences and identities are entangled with our ancestral history. “Here is a physician who has answered the call to a perilous narrative life in the face of patients' illnesses and her own. To tell and to write, in the end, is to see, however costly might be that sight. How fortunate are her patients and their families for her insight. How indebted is our field of narrative medicine to receive this moving testimony of the powers of shared creativity in our medicine and in our lives.” – Dr. Rita Charon, Narrative Medicine, Columbia University. More about Margaret Nowacyk: Born in Poland, Margaret Nowaczyk is a pediatric clinical geneticist and a professor at McMaster University and DeGroote School of Medicine. Her short stories and essays have appeared in Canadian, Polish and American literary magazines and anthologies. She lives in Hamilton, ON, with her husband and two sons. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Margaret Nowaczyk's Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery is a touching collection of personal essays exploring the impact of genetics, ancestry, and immigration on our lives. In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery talks to Margaret, who is best-selling Polish-Canadian author and pediatric clinical geneticist. In Marrow Memory: Essays of Discovery Margaret Nowaczyk explores different facets of her life, from listening to the radio dramas of her childhood in Communist Poland to her work now as a pediatric clinical geneticist. These are beautifully crafted essays, full of hard-won truths and insights, generously shared with the reader. Whether struggling with English as a teenaged refugee or documenting the process of permanent hair dye, Nowaczyk moves seamlessly between scientific and personal writing, bridging the gap between these two areas with elegance and humour. Marrow Memory is an invitation to readers to explore the ways in which our experiences and identities are entangled with our ancestral history. “Here is a physician who has answered the call to a perilous narrative life in the face of patients' illnesses and her own. To tell and to write, in the end, is to see, however costly might be that sight. How fortunate are her patients and their families for her insight. How indebted is our field of narrative medicine to receive this moving testimony of the powers of shared creativity in our medicine and in our lives.” – Dr. Rita Charon, Narrative Medicine, Columbia University. More about Margaret Nowacyk: Born in Poland, Margaret Nowaczyk is a pediatric clinical geneticist and a professor at McMaster University and DeGroote School of Medicine. Her short stories and essays have appeared in Canadian, Polish and American literary magazines and anthologies. She lives in Hamilton, ON, with her husband and two sons. About Hollay Ghadery: Hollay Ghadery is an Iranian-Canadian multi-genre writer living in Ontario on Anishinaabe land. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions in 2021 and won the 2023 Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box was released by Radiant Press in 2023, and her collection of short fiction, Widow Fantasies, was released with Gordon Hill Press in fall 2024. Her debut novel, The Unraveling of Ou, is due out with Palimpsest Press in 2026, and her children's book, Being with the Birds, with Guernica Editions in 2027. Hollay is the host of the 105.5 FM Bookclub, as well as a co-host on HOWL on CIUT 89.5 FM. She is also a book publicist, the Regional Chair of the League of Canadian Poets and a co-chair of the League's BIPOC committee, as well as the Poet Laureate of Scugog Township. Learn more about Hollay at www.hollayghadery.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

I figure we are mostly looking for the truth. And while 'truth' is hard to find, some things bring us closer. Like research. Also it's 2025. What HR debates are we still working through in our hunt for truth? This was the focus of my discussion with Dr. Catherine Connelly. Catherine is a leading HR researcher with a passion for research. When I asked Chat GPT for a 'future of HR' expert, her name was one of the top three. She is a Professor and Business Research Chair in Organizational Behaviour, in the Human Resources and Management department of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University plus many other qualifications. We talked about: - Hybrid & remote work. I was hoping to settle the debate once and for all, but it's much more nuanced. Are you surprised? - AI - it continues to be biased because it trains on our data. Which has bias baked in. We'll have to audit but even if we could get totally unbiased AI, we still have biased people in our organizations (see the video below). - Employee Experience - We need to focus on the basics. - A theme running through our discussion was the much maligned middle manager. They are critical to success in a lot of this. I hope to try another of these episodes because I believe the pursuit of truth is a fundamental. It's like happiness: we'll work at it, but never quite get there. Still, it's a worthwhile and critical journey. We had an insightful conversation... check it out! Also, find Catherine here https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-connelly-57b70762/ https://connellyresearch.com/ https://experts.mcmaster.ca/display/connell As always, find me at https://www.thehrhub.ca

Brad Bradford - Dad. Optimist. Urban Planner. Community Builder. Toronto City Councillor for Beaches-East York. Another day, another lesson in how the TTC needs to improve its communication. GUEST: Marvin Ryder - professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business KING DROPS BEN & JERRY! Do royal warrants affect sales and brand prestige? Will losing it make a difference to the company? CALLS: Should we just hire doctors as employees in publicly owned clinics? CALLS: Are you afraid of electronic price tags on grocery shelves?

Deb in for Jim while he is on vacation GUESTS: John Tory - former mayor of Toronto Karen Stintz - Former city Councillor and TTC chair currently president & CEO of Variety Village and a Federal conservative candidate Joe Mihevc - adjunct professor at York University, served Toronto as a city councillor for 28 years GUEST: Marvin Ryder - professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business The U.K., Belgium and Germany have done it. Should Canada also privatize its postal service? CALLS: Privatize Canada Post?

Federal government orders Canada Post workers to get back on the job GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vancouver Whitecaps FC up for sale! GUEST: Axel Schuster, CEO and Sporting Director of the Vancouver Whitecaps WHITECAPS FOR SALE! A turn of events for fans/franchise GUEST: J.J Adams, Journalist for The Vancouver Sun and The Province Whitecaps sale - is the franchise's future in trouble? GUEST: Blake Price, Co-Host of The Sekeres & Price Show, at Sekeres and price dot com Go on Green: B.C NDP and Green Party join forces with a cooperation agreement GUEST: Richard Zussman, Global B.C Legislative Reporter Federal government orders Canada Post workers to get back on the job GUEST: Marvin Ryder, Associate professor at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Kids are getting ruder, teachers say. And new research backs that up - What does Canada Post need in 2024? Marvin Ryder - professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, joins Jim- Justin Trudeau defends spending record on military amid fresh criticism with Christian Leuprecht - co-editor of Dirty Money: Financial Crime in Canada, and professor at the Royal Military College and Queen's University - How the 15-minute city idea became a misinformation-fuelled fight that's rattling GTA councils. David Rider - senior politics reporter for the Toronto Star, joins Jim

- 'Not good for the economy': MPs call on federal government to regulate resale concert tickets with Marvin Ryder - professor of marketing and entrepreneurship at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business - Trudeau says Canada would 'abide' by ICC arrest warrant for Israel PM Netanyahu, Jim speaks iwth Casey Babb - Senior Fellow with the Macdonald Laurier Institute, an International Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv- Is it worse to bring food to a movie or in to a restaurant? - No, Pierre Poilievre, Justin Trudeau isn't forcing us to eat bugs with Justin Ling - contributing columnist at the Toronto Star 

Paul Tedesco is the President of Track, an industry-leading data technology analytics agency focused on data-driven marketing for clients like McDonald's, Kraft, Mercedes-Benz, and Samsung. With over 30 years of experience in marketing, Paul has been instrumental in the company's growth, expanding Track from eight employees to over 90 and securing long-term relationships with high-profile clients. In addition to his work at Track, Paul teaches customer value creation and marketing analytics in the MBA program of the Degroote School of Business at McMaster University. In this episode… Ever wondered how a marketing agency can remain relevant and innovative in today's data-driven world? How do they balance the use of traditional methods like direct mail with cutting-edge digital strategies, and what lessons can be learned from the success stories of industry giants? Paul Tedesco delves into how the proper use of analytics and personalized messaging can transform a brand's relationship with its customers. He shares his journey from starting out in the sales world selling toilet paper to running marketing campaigns for giants like McDonald's and Samsung. Paul reveals the significance of retention, both of customers and employees, and how it has become the cornerstone of success for Track. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, host Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Paul Tedesco, President of Track, to discuss leveraging data-driven actions for market impact. The discussion delves into the intricacies of customer value creation, the logistical shifts in marketing analytics, and the potential of tailored experiences that cater to personal habits and needs. Paul's prowess as a seasoned marketer and educator shines through as he offers insightful takeaways that listeners can apply to their own marketing endeavors and personal growth.

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  

Serial entrepreneur Chris Jones, Founder and President of CANNABIS XPRESS, a leading chain of cannabis retail stores started in Ontario, is back on the podcast to tell us his adventure of expanding his successful store concept to small-town New Brunswick, one of the most innovative markets in Canada. About ChrisChris Jones is an entrepreneur and cannabis industry executive. He is currently the Founder and President of CANNABIS XPRESS, a leading chain of 13 cannabis retail stores in Ontario and New Brunswick, Canada.Previously, he founded another cannabis retail company in Ontario and sold it after it hit a run rate of approximately $15 million via an all-cash sale to a public company. Before entering the retail industry, he was actively involved in and led multiple acquisitions and investments ranging from several million to over a billion dollars during his time at Origin House, later acquired by a top US-based multi-state operator - Cresco Labs.Chris has also developed and taught classes at George Brown College through their School of Continuing Education. One of them more recently was called Cannabis Business Strategy, which includes a lineup of coveted guest speakers such as Bruce Linton (Founder of Canopy Growth Corporation – which was previously the largest cannabis company in the world by market capitalization). He currently teaches a management course at George Brown called Management Fundamentals.Before that, he built his finance and business development experience at two global construction companies based in Canada: EllisDon and Aecon. Additionally, he led business development and negotiations for a boutique trial-focused law firm in Toronto.Outside of work, Chris travels, takes language courses in Spanish, walks his dog, enjoys the outdoors, and is undefeated in Muay Thai. He obtained his Master of Business Administration from McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business and a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University's Ted Rogers School of Management.You can reach Chris at christopher.lloyd.jones1@gmail.com  About MichaelMichael is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Secure conference with leaders from The Gap and Kroger talking about violence in retail stores, keynotes on the state & future of retail in Orlando and Halifax, and at the 2023 Canadian GroceryConnex conference, hosting the CEOs of Walmart Canada, Longo's and Save-On-Foods Canada. Michael brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael also produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in North America, Remarkable Retail, Canada's top retail industry podcast; the Voice of Retail; Canada's top food industry and the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail influencers for the fourth year in a row, Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer, and you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state of the retail industry in Canada and the U.S., and the future of retail.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: How did viewership change between the Tokyo Olympics and Paris? Is Ontario moving too fast in its effort to bring alcohol sales to more than just LCBO locations? The importance of an annual physical is in question. What danger does lithium-ion battery packs pose? Now that the Olympics have ended, how did things go for Canada and the Olympics as a whole? Costco is preparing to introduce membership scanning technology. The peak of the Perseid meteor shower is coming and we find out how is the best way to watch it. What does Scott Radley think of the Paris Olympics? It's all coming up on Hamilton Today! Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Dr. Dominic Nowak, President of the Ontario Medical Association Carmi Levy, Technology analyst & journalist Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Veronika Dornan, PhD candidate in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster University Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with The Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: A new Ipsos poll shows a third of Canadians use AI to manage finances. We are getting another display from the Northern Lights this week! What is the cause for all this activity? Is tech in the Olympics going too far and taking away from athleticism? The fallout from the Soccer Drone scandal continues, now with allegations that this sort of spying is common, and not only that, but also necessary to win. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike. Does this threaten escalation? Starbucks is taking a hit as more people decide to tighten up their budgets and cut out the decadence of fancy caffeinated beverages and food from the notorious chain of coffee shops. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management. Orbax, Science communicator with the University of Guelph. Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Joseph Baker, Professor with the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. John McGrane, former Canadian men's soccer player, member of the Canadian & Hamilton Soccer Halls of Fame and Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another engaging episode of The Entrepreneurial You, where we delve into the minds of industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs. Today, we're thrilled to have Mark John Stewart, a strategist, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and the Managing Director of Wentworth Strategy Group, share his invaluable insights on strategic vision and leadership in entrepreneurship. Meet Mark John Stewart: Mark John Stewart is not just a strategist but a multifaceted professional who wears many hats with finesse. As the Managing Director of Wentworth Strategy Group, Mark provides strategic direction to businesses, helping them navigate complex market landscapes. He also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the Bay Area Health Trust, advisor to Empowerment Squared, and President of the FlyPrint marketing agency. His academic contributions as an Industry Professor at McMaster University and instructor at DeGroote School of Business highlight his commitment to nurturing future leaders. Key Discussion Points: Pursuing a Career in Strategy and Entrepreneurship: Mark shares what inspired him to delve into strategy and entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and innovation in today's business world. Balancing Multiple Roles: With numerous responsibilities on his plate, Mark discusses his strategies for maintaining productivity and balance in his various roles. Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Mark highlights the critical role of emotional intelligence in effective leadership, sharing how he integrates it into his leadership style to foster a positive and productive work environment. Community Connection: We also feature a testimonial from Ruth Tyson, a Certified Entrepreneur Trainer and Business Start-Up Coach. She shares how coaching sessions with Heneka helped her set strategic directions, prioritize tasks, and overcome social media reluctance. Trending Now: Our "Trending Now" segment, brought to you by Next Step Digital, explores the evolving landscape of strategic market leadership. Key trends include the integration of AI and data analytics for precise market forecasting, the growing importance of sustainability, and the rise of remote work and digital transformation. Conclusion: Mark John Stewart's insights offer a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business leaders. His strategic vision and leadership principles are essential for navigating today's dynamic business environment. Call to Action: Don't miss out on refining your strategy and leadership skills—follow Mark's work at Wentworth Strategy Group. Subscribe to The Entrepreneurial You on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave a rating, and share it with your friends. Visit henekawatkisporter.com for a free eBook on conducting podcast interviews like a pro. Special thanks to Next Step for revamping our website—consider them for your website needs. Affirmation: I am a visionary leader, capable of crafting and executing strategies that lead to success.

Jerry starts the show with his thoughts on Biden's speech last night and then talks about sprucing up his place and the city for visitors.To discuss the Loblaw class action settlement, McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business' Marvin Ryder joins the show.Your traffic questions answered by TikTok Traffic CopAnd will the island airport be turned into a park?

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Canadian musicians can't get their visas in time for American tours. How does this affect the Canadian music industry? The LCBO strike is over. Celebration! What is the future of alcohol sales in Ontario? Joe Biden is out, Kamala Harris is in the race, and says she has enough support to secure the Democratic nomination. Will the BOC cut rates tomorrow? Today, the federal government announced more than $97 million in contributions and low-cost loans through the Affordable Housing Fund (AHF) to help build and repair 8,669 affordable homes in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara regions. Would a second Trump presidency be ‘bad' or ‘terrible'? Two-thirds of Canadians says so. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator. Dan Malleck, Associate Professor with the Department of Health Sciences and Director of the Centre for Canadian Studies at Brock University. Wayne Petrozzi, Professor Emeritus of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Chad Collins, Member of Parliament for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek. Jon Roe, Research Associate with Angus Reid. Sean Fraser, Federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Legendary comedian Bob Newhart has died. We are looking for more insight on how other municipalities address the housing and homelessness crisis, as Hamilton Council is considering altering the current tent encampment protocols. Canada's Chief of Defence Staff says that our nation as well as the U.S. have five years to prepare for new threats from Russia and China. In The National Post, Rahim Mohamed has been covering the Palestinians who are working to oust Hamas, and have been looking for international help – including from Canadian MPs. What do we know about the global Microsoft outage? We look at Donald Trump's RNC appearance, and look ahead to what will happen with Joe Biden. The flash floods this week have done damage across our region, and Coote's Paradise is no exception. What has happened, and what needs to be done? LCBO have a tentative deal, but is the damage already done from the strike or will they win back the public? Guests: Bill Brioux, television critic and author Jeff Wilmer, Chair of the Board for A Better Tent City in Waterloo region, Ontario Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School Dr. Rahim Mohamed, political commentator and writer, specializing in comparative politics, natural resources and the political economy; former professor with Centre College and Wake Forest University Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist Cayce Myers, Ph.D., LL.M., J.D., APR, Professor & Graduate Director with the Virginia Tech School of Communication Tys Theysmeyer, Head of Natural Lands for the Royal Botanical Gardens Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Lisa Polewski Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: We look at the fallout from the attempt on Donald Trumps life, from security lapses, national security concerns, to the state of U.S. politics and how toxic political discourse has fueled violent acts like this. In local news, Hamilton steel company Stelco has a new owner. A few notable celebrity deaths this past weekend. And how Liberal MPs could oust Trudeau as the leader if they wanted to. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Daniel Perry, Senior Consultant, Public Affairs, Hill + Knowlton. Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst. Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Bill Brioux, television critic and author. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Christopher Dummit, historian of Canadian culture and politics at Trent University. Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN. Vito Sgro, Former Hamilton mayoral candidate in 2018. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Lisa Polewski Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Oh Canada Day, eh? The love for the maple leaf seems to vary depending on what generation you're talking to. But if you're in the mood to celebrate, the Hammer will be busy with lots of things to do including Its Your Festival and more! We also hear from the world of politics; Here in Canada with the question of Justin Trudeau's future as PM and whether he should step down, or down south in the states! Last night's U.S. presidential debate between Biden and Trump happened, we get the key takeaways. All this and more coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Eddie Sheppard, Vice President, Insights, at Abacus Data. Ryan McHugh, Manager, Tourism and Events, City of Hamilton. Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Dr. Lori Turnbull, Professor & Chair of Public & International Affairs with Dalhousie University. Brian J. Karem, Political Analyst for CNN, Host of “Just Ask The Question” Podcast, and Author of “Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It” John Balogh, Entertainment Director for Its Your Festival. Chris Knighton, Founder of Knighton Real Estate Advisors. Ken McMullen, President of the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The challenge that is building affordable housing is one that the public sector cannot tackle alone so how can the private sector play a larger role and what's holding them back? Guest: Vito Sgro is a former mayoral candidate and provincial candidate, former board member of Infrastructure Ontario, and political analyst - The projected future population of Canada is astronomically higher than where we are right now but how is that number determined? If we're struggling to house everyone now, how could we ever hope to house millions more? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - A film about Payne Stewart is on the horizon and it's being made by a local man from Burlington. What set Payne apart from the others on the PGA Tour and how does someone go from working in logistics to movies? Guest: Mark Sutcliffe, Film Producer

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Today is National Indigenous People's Day, and events are taking place now and over the weekend. Writing in The Hamilton Spectator, Lorraine Sommerfeld asks “when did cursive become a whole other language?” What happens if the LCBO is impacted by a strike? Hamilton has been experimenting with its Open Streets events along King street, and this Sunday we will see another such day. Rebel Media has claimed ownership of the truck driving around Toronto playing a sponsored video warning that Canada is “under siege” while depicting images of Muslims praying. Will Ottawa put tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, like the U.S. has done? Leger360 polling took a look at what Canadians think of official bilingualism. Ryan Kennedy joins us from Edmonton, to discuss the Oilers and what is on the horizon for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final. Guests: Lorraine Sommerfeld, Columnist with Driving.ca and the Hamilton Spectator Jody Harbour, the co-founder of Grandmother's Voice, an Indigenous cultural organization in Oakville Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister Peter Topalovic, Manager, Active Transportation and Mobility, City of Hamilton Transportation Planning and Parking Elissa Freeman, PR and Pop Culture Expert Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger Ryan Kennedy, Senior Writer with The Hockey News Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new company out of Quebec is planning to expand into Toronto, and one of the locations was previously a Nordstrom, Sears, Eaton's and even a Target. So if all these big names all failed in the exact same retail space...does Simon's really stand a chance? So to get some clarification on this, Alex Pierson brings on Marvin Ryder, a professor at the DeGroote School of Business out of McMaster University who helps us understand why this location has had such a tough time, and what kind of chance Simon's really has. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: Hamilton's light rail transit project needs more land — extra slivers from at least 122 properties — to make room for “public realm” improvements. Are the Blue Jays okay…? What does the death of Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi, known to many as “The Butcher of Tehran,” mean for the Middle East at this point in history? Federal Information Commissioner Caroline Maynard says the Trudeau government has cut her budget by 5 per cent, a move that will make it even more difficult to press Ottawa for information that Canadians request or to take the government to court. One-third of Canada's debt will be refinanced this year at elevated interest rates, a significant cost to taxpayers that Conservatives argue could have been avoided if the government had issued more of the country's debt in the form of long-term bonds when rates were lower. New home construction in Ontario has slowed to a pace not seen since 2018, putting Premier Doug Ford's government further off track from hitting its housing targets. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Mike Wilner, Baseball columnist with the Toronto Star, Host of the Deep LF Podcast. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Peter Donnelly, Professor Emeritus of Sociology of Sport at the University of Toronto. Colin Mang, assistant professor of Economics, at McMaster University; an expert on fiscal policy, labour economics, and the cost-of-living. Murtaza Haider, Professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in the middle of a month in which thousands of Canadians have sworn to boycott any store or product produced by Loblaw Companies Ltd. That includes an awful lot of stores and products, and would require some severe changing of habits. Which is why it probably won't work.It seems that every week we're encouraged to boycott something, but how many of these protests actually result in change from the targeted company, any why? What should Canadians who want to encourage companies like Loblaw to change their strategies actually do to get some traction? And what should boycott organizers aim for to encourage the maximum number of people to join in?GUEST: François Neville, Associate Professor of Strategic Management at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business Do you have a money problem? Call us and leave a message at 416-935-5935. Or email us at hello@itepod.ca. You can also find us on Instagram and TikTok @InThisEconomyPod. Don't forget to leave a call-back number, so we can get in touch.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Get your firework safety tips right from Hamilton's Fire Chief ahead of the long weekend! The inquiry into foreign interference is highlighting the reality of the situation that diaspora communities have been dealing with for a while. Gage Park will play host to a poutine feast over the course of this long weekend! What will the future of Hamilton's downtown core look like, as the city leans into the entertainment industry with the renovations to the FirstOntario Centre? The Hamilton Lawyer's Shows that run at Theatre Aquarius showcase the artistic talents of lawyers and judges and raising money for local charities, and this year marks their 40th anniversary. Loblaw has signed onto the grocery code of conduct. Will that appease people? Trudeau's government has cut the budget of Canada's information commissioner, which will impede Canadians' ability to receive timely information – including journalists' Freedom-Of-Information request – and make it more difficult to hold the government to account. Tim Hortons is celebrating its 60th anniversary! Guests: Dave Cunliffe, Hamilton Fire Chief Kawser Ahmed, Adjunct Professor at the Political Science department, University of Winnipeg Dave Conway, of Poutine Feast Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Jeff Manishen – portraying J.J. Singleton in this year's production of ‘The Sting' at Theatre Aquarius – Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney Steven Schipper – Director of this year's production of ‘The Sting' at Theatre Aquarius – Executive Artistic Director of the Rose Theatre in Brampton, former (and longest-serving) Artistic Director of the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, professor of food distribution and policy, and the director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University Jeffrey Dvorkin, Senior Fellow at Massey College, Former Director of Journalism at the University of Toronto-Scarborough and author of Trusting the News in a Digital Age Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're in the middle of a month in which thousands of Canadians have sworn to boycott any store or product produced by Loblaw Companies Ltd. That includes an awful lot of stores and products, and would require some severe changing of habits. Which is why it probably won't work.It seems that every week we're encouraged to boycott something, but how many of these protests actually result in change from the targeted company, any why? What should Canadians who want to encourage companies like Loblaw to change their strategies actually do to get some traction? And what should boycott organizers aim for to encourage the maximum number of people to join in?GUEST: François Neville, Associate Professor of Strategic Management at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

  In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of product development and innovation. We explore the evolution of the StageGate methodology, which has been a cornerstone of successful product launches for decades. Our guest, Dr. Robert Cooper, is a renowned innovation thought leader who has spent over 40 years studying the practices and pitfalls of new product projects. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Dr. Cooper shares valuable insights on how companies can refine and improve their innovation processes to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing business landscape.   Dr. Robert Cooper is one of the most influential innovation thought leaders in the business world today. With a career spanning over four decades, he has dedicated his research to studying the practices and pitfalls of thousands of new product projects across various industries. As a prolific author and recipient of numerous awards, Dr. Cooper's expertise in innovation and product development is highly regarded. He is currently a Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Technology Management at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and a Distinguished Fellow at Penn State Institute. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr. Cooper continues to shape the field of innovation and help companies navigate the ever-changing landscape of product development.   "Artificial intelligence has just overtaken marketing... the other thing that it's taken over is things like pricing, dynamic pricing. Some of you may be familiar with Uber and how they do their pricing. The price goes up when the demand goes up. That's AI-based."  - Dr. Robert Cooper   Today on Innovation Talks:   • StageGate methodology has stood the test of time: Dr. Robert Cooper, the creator of StageGate, highlights that the basic principles of StageGate have remained relevant and effective over the years. • Lean processes are crucial for efficiency: Many companies struggle with bloated processes and excessive documentation in their product development. • Agile and StageGate can be combined: Dr. Cooper acknowledges the growing interest in Agile methodologies and their application in product development. • Portfolio management is crucial for resource allocation: Many companies struggle with managing a large number of projects simultaneously. • Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming product development: AI is playing an increasingly significant role in various stages of product development.   Resources Mentioned: · StageGate (https://www.stage-gate.com/solutions/products/stage-gate-npd-software/) : A methodology for product success introduced by Dr. Robert Cooper in 1986. · Agile (https://www.atlassian.com/agile/project-management) : A project management methodology that can be combined with StageGate for more efficient product development. · Lean Six Sigma (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_Six_Sigma) : A set of methodologies used to streamline processes and eliminate waste, which can be applied to the new product development process. · Digital Twins (https://www.ansys.com/products/digital-twin) : Virtual replicas of physical products or processes that can be used for simulation, testing, and optimization. Resources: ·     Dr. Robert Cooper's Books (https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001IGOJG6/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=1424b369-9c9a-4e9b-bfa5-cd7f39123984&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr)     This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon   Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.   Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innovation-talks/id1555857396) | TuneIn (https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Innovation-Talks-p1412337/) | GooglePlay (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pbm5vdmF0aW9udGFsa3MubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D) | Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=614195) | Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1dX5b8tWI29YbgeMwZF5Uh) | iHeart (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-innovation-talks-82985745/)   Be sure to connect with us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SopheonCorp/) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/sopheon) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sopheon/) , and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you.   For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com (https://www.sopheon.com/) and click here (https://info.sopheon.com/subscribe) .

Hamilton's unemployment rate seems to be on the rise. Are we looking at this on too small a scale or are things as bad as that sounds? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Our amazingly divided world has come together and agreed (mostly) on something! That would be the agreement (again, mostly) that cellphones aren't needed in Ontario classrooms. Are these numbers suspiciously high? How does Ontario's cellphone ban compare to other areas? Guest: Dom Lucyk, Communications Director with SecondStreet.org - When does playing cleverly becoming playing dirty? The NHL playoffs have seem quite a few 'iffy' moves get pulled by the players with mixed results and Scott wants to know where the line is. Also, why does it seem like the Blue Jays' head office has nothing to fear despite their team's dismal performance? Good thing he's got Don Robertson to help tackle these and more questions in this week's edition of Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Back-to-Back Allan Cup Champion Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The Hamilton Street Railway is getting ready to celebrate it's 150th anniversary! This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Mountsberg Raptor Centre. The Raptor Centre officially opened on June 3, 1994, as both an education centre and a bird of prey rehabilitation hospital. Britain's Foreign Secretary David Cameron this week called on NATO allies to spend more on their militaries, insisting tougher foreign policy is necessary in a world more dangerous “than most of us have ever known.” Artificial Intelligence is being used to comb through job applications. What is to become of City Centre, now an empty shell growing out from Jackson Square and onto the intersection of James North and York Boulevard? Three government contractors involved in developing the ArriveCan app have received hundreds of federal contracts worth more than $1-billion over the past 13 years. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit with the City of Hamilton. Sandra Davey, Coordinator, Animal Care and Programs at Mountsberg Raptors Centre. Brian J. Karem, journalist and author, White House correspondent for Playboy and political analyst for CNN. Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (expertise in Canadian and American foreign and defence policy, Defence procurement, and Modern airpower.) Carmi Levy Technology Analyst & Journalist. Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University. Bob Bratina, Former CHML broadcaster, Former Mayor of Hamilton, former Liberal MP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek. Duff Conacher, Co-Founder of Democracy Watch. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: James McCartney and Sean Ono Lennon have teamed up and released a new song together, ‘Primrose Hill.' Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has been handed a lifetime ban from The National Basketball Association following an investigation which found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors, the league says. Doug Ford has weighed in on Ontario parliament's keffiyeh ban. Like Provincial NDP leader Marit Stiles and Bonnie Crombie of the Ontario Liberals, Premier Ford also wants the ban reversed. What is the potential de-escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, what may come next? Among people who immigrated to Canada in the last decade, more think Canada's latest immigration targets will bring in too many people, a newly released Leger poll suggests, while fewer recent newcomers think the plan will bring in the right amount of people or not enough. A technical error by Tim Hortons led coffee drinkers across Canada to falsely believe they had won a $55,000 boat as part of the franchise's Roll Up To Win promotion. Solving a longstanding construction worker shortage will be key to boosting housing supply, experts say, as Canada's national housing agency continues to forecast housing start levels that fall short of growing demand. Conservative MP Michael Chong is urging a federal inquiry to refrain from making final conclusions about the integrity of the last two general elections, saying it is too early to do so. Guests: Eric Alper, Publicist and music commentator Moshe Lander, Senior Economics Lecturer with Concordia University Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News Dr. Jack Cunningham, Ph.D., Program Coordinator at the Bill Graham Centre for Contemporary International History, in Trinity College and the Munk School, University of Toronto Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Jordan Thomson, senior manager of infrastructure advisory at KPMG in Canada Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Are the Tesla layoffs a sign of rough times for the EV industry – or is it something else? We look at the federal dental care plan, and the Ontario Dental Association's thoughts about it, in light of the hesitancy some Alberta dentists are expressing toward signing up. NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Florida home last month was a chunk of space junk from equipment discarded at the International Space Station. StatsCan released its March Inflation report today. Rising gas prices played a part in what we have seen. Tim Hortons has now made the jump to... pizza. It's part of a move to "stretch the brand" into the afternoon and nighttime. How will the budget play out, politically? Highway 413 is moving forward, with a memorandum of understanding being signed by the federal and provincial governments. What changed? We get The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's reaction to today's unveiling of the federal budget. Checking in with Scott on the latest stories from today and what's coming up on The Scott Radley Show 6-8pm! Guests: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University Dr. Brock Nicolucci, President of the Ontario Dental Association Paul Delaney. Professor Emeritus in the Faculty of Science - Department of Physics & Astronomy at York University Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19' Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University Franco Franco Terrazzano, Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Federal Director Scott Radley, Host of The Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

We speak with Burlington's mayor about a huge new development being proposed by the GO station in Aldershot that would include housing, a university campus, commercial space and a 5,000-seat arena. Guest: Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington - Coles has announced that it'll be closing it's store in Jackson Square marking the loss of one of the original tenants. Is Jackson Square still a viable business location? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - Teenage Head's 50th anniversary show is this Saturday, April 6th at Carmen's Banquet Centre. Guests: Dave Rave & Gene Champagne of Teenage Head

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Balance has returned to Hamilton's real estate market for the first time in nearly a decade, according to the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington. What does that mean or look like? We hear Dan McTeague's rebuttal to Jagmeet Singh's comments about the B.C. Carbon Tax, made while on air with us on Wednesdays show. Is Hamilton seeing an uptick in eclipse tourism ahead of April 8? Doug Ford wants Ontario medical schools to reserve all their spots for Ontario medical students. What would that look like, and what would the impact be? 598 stolen vehicles were seize in Montreal. Following Han Dong's and Erin O'Toole's testimonies, among other processings Foreign Interference Inquiry, we ask – are we running a risk of Canadians losing confidence in election security? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Julie Sergi, VP, Real Estate Association of Hamilton-Burlington. Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP. Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University.  Ryan McHugh,Manager – Tourism and Events, City of Hamilton. Dr. Shawn Whatley is a practicing physician, the author of When Politics Comes Before Patients — Why and How Canadian Medicare is Failing, and a senior fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. Daniel Perry, Senior Consultant, Public Affairs, Hill + Knowlton. Sean Sparling, retired Deputy Chief of Sault Ste Marie Police, currently the President of Investigative Solutions Network. Tasha Kheriddin, journalist, writer with National Post, GZERO media, and her Substack page ‘In My Opinion'; Author of ‘The Right Path.' Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Lynx Air is ceasing operations. What does that mean for Hamilton Airport? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business and McMaster University Doug Ford continues to defend his plan to appoint "like-minded judges" in Ontario. Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride, Former Crown Attorney A very special moment in sports turned 47 years old on February 25th. What was it? Find out alongside Don Robertson! GUEST: Don Robertson, Owner of the Dundas Real McCoys

 In this week's episode, we dive into the fascinating world of product development and innovation. We explore the evolution of the StageGate methodology, which has been a cornerstone of successful product launches for decades. Our guest, Dr. Robert Cooper, is a renowned innovation thought leader who has spent over 40 years studying the practices and pitfalls of new product projects. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Dr. Cooper shares valuable insights on how companies can refine and improve their innovation processes to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing business landscape. Dr. Robert Cooper is one of the most influential innovation thought leaders in the business world today. With a career spanning over four decades, he has dedicated his research to studying the practices and pitfalls of thousands of new product projects across various industries. As a prolific author and recipient of numerous awards, Dr. Cooper's expertise in innovation and product development is highly regarded. He is currently a Professor Emeritus of Marketing and Technology Management at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and a Distinguished Fellow at Penn State Institute. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr. Cooper continues to shape the field of innovation and help companies navigate the ever-changing landscape of product development. "Artificial intelligence has just overtaken marketing... the other thing that it's taken over is things like pricing, dynamic pricing. Some of you may be familiar with Uber and how they do their pricing. The price goes up when the demand goes up. That's AI-based."  - Dr. Robert Cooper Today on Innovation Talks: StageGate methodology has stood the test of time: Dr. Robert Cooper, the creator of StageGate, highlights that the basic principles of StageGate have remained relevant and effective over the years.Lean processes are crucial for efficiency: Many companies struggle with bloated processes and excessive documentation in their product development.Agile and StageGate can be combined: Dr. Cooper acknowledges the growing interest in Agile methodologies and their application in product development.Portfolio management is crucial for resource allocation: Many companies struggle with managing a large number of projects simultaneously.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming product development: AI is playing an increasingly significant role in various stages of product development. Resources Mentioned:· StageGate: A methodology for product success introduced by Dr. Robert Cooper in 1986.· Agile: A project management methodology that can be combined with StageGate for more efficient product development.· Lean Six Sigma: A set of methodologies used to streamline processes and eliminate waste, which can be applied to the new product development process.· Digital Twins: Virtual replicas of physical products or processes that can be used for simulation, testing, and optimization.Resources:·     Dr. Robert Cooper's Books  This Podcast is brought to you by Sopheon Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Innovation Talks. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart Be sure to connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes on social media to help us reach more listeners, like you. For additional information around new product development or corporate innovation, sign up for Sopheon's newsletter where we share news and industry best practices monthly! The fastest way to do this is to go to sopheon.com and click here.

THE MEDICAL RECORD:  MULTIVITAMINS MAY PLAY A ROLE IN BOOSTING MEMORY OF OLDER ADULTS ACCORDING TO STUDY Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, Family Physician and Founder and Medical Director of The Medical Station in Toronto, Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, an  Internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. It's Wednesday: time to talk about your health and it is our first medical panel of the new year. Many of us have made health related New Year resolutions - what are the most sensible changes to start and how best to keep them. And before the holidays we talked about the expected increase in heart attacks and overcrowding in emergency rooms. How did this actually turn out? Paediatricians are complaining that a lack of government data on childhood flu is hampering them. And if you listen to weather reports, one of the big questions is when will we see some sunshine? Is the lack of it getting you down and has it reached the level of SAD? We'll also touch on the latest on multivitamins and brain health and the Ozempic scam. THE CONTROVERSIAL SECOND-HAND CLOTHING MARKET Libby Znaimer is now joined by Megan McPhaden, Managing Editor at Cottage Life Magazine who wrote her thesis on this topic and Baniyelme Zoogah, an Associate Professor at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University. It's almost a seasonal ritual: purging our closets at the start of the new year and donating the items we no longer want. It may make us feel like we are doing something good but the opposite is true. Most of that stuff ends up in Africa if not in a landfill. And with the increased trendiness of thrifting, people who really need  those cheaper things often don't have access. HARVARD'S PRESIDENT CLAUDINE GAY RESIGNS Libby is now joined by Michael Poliakoff, President of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. After months of pressure, the president of Harvard resigned yesterday. First there was that disastrous Congressional hearing where Claudine Gay, Harvard's first Black woman president, could not bring herself to say that calling for the genocide of Jews violated the school's policies. After that she was accused of plagiarism in her academic work - or at best the failure to properly cite her sources. Yesterday she stepped down also citing personal attacks which she claims were motivated by racism. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

The first female Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada has been welcomed into the ranks. She joins Scott to talk about how this honour was bestowed upon her, what the position requires of her and more. Guest: Hon. Lt. Col. Shendal Yalchin, The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders of Canada - How will zero-emission sales actually look when the 2035 date put forth by the federal government earlier this week roll around? Will that push prices up or down? Guest: Marvin Ryder. Associate Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - As we look back at the year of sports performances (or lack thereof) from our local teams, it's not hard to see that things were anything but stellar. Who's going to end their championship drought first? Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton & The 5th Quarter and Sports Director, 900 CHML

Hamilton's international airport has seen Swoop planes gracing it's runways but that doesn't sound like it'll be the case for much longer. Has the ultra-low-cost airline failed or is it growing into something larger? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - Have things gotten so bad that youth soccer referees will need to start wearing body cameras to capture the aggressiveness of parents? It sure sounds like it. Guest: Neil Lumsden, Hamilton East-Stoney Creek MPP and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport - AI will allow us to hear new Beatles music despite the fact that two band members are dead. Is AI enough to bring back the Beatles we know and love? Guest: Alan Cross, Host of the Ongoing History of New Music

Stop me if you've heard this before: Canada has a productivity problem. You can't open up the business news without reading dire warnings about what's going to happen to the country if we don't improve our productivity. But what is productivity, anyway? What does it mean for an economy to be more or less productive? How does it affect regular people? Should we even care about this metric? And if so, what can we really do to improve it? William Huggins, a lecturer on corporate finance, economics, and statistics at the DeGroote School of Business, joins us to answer: What productivity is and how we measure it. Why productivity matters for the economy. Why wages have become disconnected from productivity. Why Canada's productivity is lagging behind other developed countries. How some countries without many natural economic advantages have supercharged their productivity. What Canada can do to boost our productivity, and what it would mean for our economy. ----- Links: More episodes of Free Lunch by The Peak: https://readthepeak.com/shows/free-lunch Follow Taylor on Twitter: @taylorscollon Follow Sarah on Twitter: @sarahbartnicka Subscribe to The Peak's daily business newsletter: https://readthepeak.com/b/the-peak/subscribe

The news that St. Thomas is getting a massive factory from VW got many people really excited. This doesn't mean it's coming without a catch. Ontario is going to be throwing a big chunk of change into the pot to make this happen, how will that impact everything else? Will it? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - Did the pandemic cause our children to get more aggressive and less empathetic? A sociologist from right here in Ontario sure thinks so. Guest: Dr. Kaitlynn Mendes, Associate Professor & Canada Research Chair in Inequality & Gender, Western University - Is it a problem to have AI creating music from other people's music? Who owns that when it happens? Also, why would people want to buy cassettes? Are cassette players even available anymore? Guest: Eric Alper, Publicist, Music Commentator & Shameless Idealist

While it's no secret that houses aren't cheap, there are some signs on the horizon that they might be getting pricier. Why is this and could it just be a seasonal thing? Guest: Judy Marsales, Broker of Record, Judy Marsales Real Estate Ltd. - Canada is home to some of the most expensive phone plans on planet Earth. There's a possibility that won't be the case for much longer - assuming things go to plan. Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor with the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University - With the recent loss of Al Jaffee, the award-winning artist behind many of Mad magazine's cartoons, Scott reminisces on the incredible impact Mad had on its readers and asks what's happened to cartoons as a medium. Guest: Robert Thompson, Founding Director, Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture, Syracuse University

With the news of certain banks closing up shop, there are questions surrounding the remaining banks and their stability. Are some banks' fate something we can use to gauge other's? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Is slap fighting even fighting? Do we need to outlaw fighting in hockey or is it getting phased out on its own? Is there a better option than shootouts to determine who wins a game? These questions and more get debated and possibly even solved this week on Sports Talk with Don Robertson. Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

Marcus welcomes Nicole Rakowski and how a hike nearly turned deadly and what Nicole saw while thinking she was dying. Find out how collaboration between strangers saved her life and what her experience teaches about patient experience. The two trauma survivors discuss pain and when to throw Maslow's pyramid out the window. Before the two-talk patient experience in hospitals, they touch on Nicole's other work, that of being a professional athlete and her passion for all things physiology and kinesiology to help people live their best lives. Don't miss this special episode with two survivors and thrivers.Key topics:00:00 – Introductions01:15 – Marcus asks Nicole to share her story of trauma and compassion.08:20 – Nicole answers some follow up questions and asks if there were any standout acts of compassion that she experienced. 13:11 – Nicole shares her working experience, both before and after her accident.16:44 – Marcus and Nicole talk about the emotional and psychological support systems that are so important around trauma. 20:20 – Nicole talks about the interaction between her personal experience and professional goals in healthcare and life in general.28:00 – Marcus and Nicole circle back to Maslow's hierarchy of needs and how it may not always be the best care plan. Sometimes there are real needs psychological needs getting in the way of healthcare. 32:52 – Marcus asks his rapid-fire questions, but with a twist! Nicole would like people to remember to “be kind to one another.”36:30 – Thank you and conclusions! Resources for you: More communication tips and resources for how to cultivate compassion: https://marcusengel.com/freeresources/Connect with Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rakowskinicole/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Learn more about Marcus' Books: https://marcusengel.com/store/Subscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to the podcast through Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-MarcusEngelPodcastMore About Nicole Rakowski:Nicole is currently completing her PhD in Health Management through the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University and is also part of the sessional faculty teaching various courses. Her research interests include healthcare governance structures, digital health technologies and genomics, fitness and physiology, complex chronic conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes, and management techniques used to improve the patient experience.Nicole's particular dissertation focuses on obesity, specifically examining health services and policy frameworks related to risk factors with a focus on disease prevention, control and management at the local, national and international level. The question of whether digital health-based policies, strategies and approaches designed to prevent, control, or reverse obesity can be used to effectively enhance population health and improve health systems is an important one from a health systems and management point of view. Understanding how and why individuals engage with digital health technologies in an effort to prevent and control obesity is crucial to disease prevention at a population level.Date: 2/20/2023Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 90 - Nicole Rakowski - Compassionate Strangers in a Moment of Crisis

Why do we feel that we shouldn't have to pay for some things? We don't expect to receive a car for free but why do we expect to get other things for free? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Is a big buildup of Russian troops an indication that Russia will be attempting a large offensive against Ukraine? Guest: Christian Leuprecht, Professor at both the Royal Military College of Canada and Queen's University; Fellow, Macdonald Laurier Institute - The Super Bowl is only days away which means many people are going to be tuning in for more than sports. What are the big sights to see and if given the choice, would Canadians prefer to watch the Grey Cup over the Super Bowl if the two events happened at the same time? Guest: Rick Zamperin, Host, Good Morning Hamilton & Sports Director, 900 CHML

What was done to get us out of the last recession? Are moves being made so that we go down that path and avoid this supposed recession we're heading towards? Is that even possible for us to do at the moment? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor of Marketing, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Hospital wait times are even longer than before but just how bad are they and what are other countries doing to combat this? What if we followed what Sweden and Switzerland are doing? Guest: Nadeem Esmail, Senior Fellow, Fraser Institute & Health Policy Specialist - Who holds the responsibility to pull an athlete off the field due to injury? The numbers are pointing towards a little bit of favouritism towards the Toronto Maple Leafs but is that indicative of the referees' or the players' tendencies? Guest: Don Robertson, Head Coach & Owner, Dundas Real McCoys & Broker of Record, ComChoice Realty

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.Serial entrepreneur Chris Jones, Founder of CANNABIS XPRESS, tells us why his high quality, high speed and low prices model has seen him grow to more than a dozen retail stores in Ontario despite cannabis retail industry consolidation.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 ChrisChris Jones is an entrepreneur and cannabis industry executive. He is currently Founder and President of CANNABIS XPRESS, which is a leading chain of 13 cannabis retail stores in Ontario, Canada. Previous to that, he founded another cannabis retail company in Ontario and sold after it hit a run rate of approximately $15 million via an all-cash sale to a public company. Before entering the retail industry, he was actively involved in and led multiple acquisitions and investments ranging from several million to over a billion dollars during his time at Origin House which was later acquired by a top US-based multi state operator - Cresco Labs. Chris has also developed and taught classes at George Brown College through their school of continuing education. One of them more recently was called Cannabis Business Strategy, which includes a lineup of coveted guest speakers such as Bruce Linton (Founder of Canopy Growth Corporation – which was previously the largest cannabis company in the world by market capitalization). He currently teaches a management course at George Brown called Management Fundamentals.Before that, he built his finance and business development experience at two global construction companies based in Canada: EllisDon and Aecon. Additionally, he led business development and negotiations for a boutique trial-focused law firm in Toronto. Outside of work, Chris spends his time travelling, taking language courses in Spanish, walking his dog, enjoying the outdoors, exercising and is undefeated in Muay Thai. He obtained his Masters of Business Administration from McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Ryerson University's Ted Rogers School of Management.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.