Snippets with Leon Goren Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://peosnippets.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Snippets with Leon Goren yes 5674a8c7-63d1-5b0e-ba83-3047d53c5039 Leon Goren, PEO Leadership episodic false Leon Goren, CEO of North America's premier peer network and advisory community, PEO Leadership | Innovators Alliance, brings together business leaders to share stories, best practices and learnings with the rest of the community. In short segments, Snippets delivers answers to important questions and provides inspiration and uplift in a time of change. Learn more at https://peo-leadership.com/. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Leon Goren, PEO Leadership https://storage.buzzsprout.com/o2kabmq6emebjrfcazavmo57v78a?.jpg Snippets with Leon Goren https://peosnippets.buzzsprout.com 'Building Something That Lasts in a World Obsessed with What’s Next' with ThinkOn's Craig McLellan 'Building Something That Lasts in a World Obsessed with What’s Next' with ThinkOn's Craig McLellan In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren sits down with Craig McLellan, CEO of ThinkOn, to discuss what it takes to build a company that lasts through multiple technology cycles.

Craig reflects on one of the most difficult transitions leaders face: evolving from founder to CEO. He shares lessons learned scaling a business from a close-knit startup culture to a high-performing organization, why the people who help you reach one stage may not be the people who take you to the next, and how leaders can navigate those decisions thoughtfully.

The conversation also explores why leaders should approach AI with discipline rather than hype, how organizations can drive meaningful adoption, and what Canadian business leaders should be thinking about when it comes to sovereignty, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.

Listen in for a candid conversation on leadership, resilience, and the realities of building a lasting organization.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren sits down with Craig McLellan, CEO of ThinkOn, to discuss what it takes to build a company that lasts through multiple technology cycles.

Craig reflects on one of the most difficult transitions leaders face: evolving from founder to CEO. He shares lessons learned scaling a business from a close-knit startup culture to a high-performing organization, why the people who help you reach one stage may not be the people who take you to the next, and how leaders can navigate those decisions thoughtfully.

The conversation also explores why leaders should approach AI with discipline rather than hype, how organizations can drive meaningful adoption, and what Canadian business leaders should be thinking about when it comes to sovereignty, innovation, and long-term competitiveness.

Listen in for a candid conversation on leadership, resilience, and the realities of building a lasting organization.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-19395052 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1157 full false The Human Side of Business Transformation with Six S Partners' John Preiditsch The Human Side of Business Transformation with Six S Partners' John Preiditsch In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren sits down with John Preiditsch, Managing Partner at Six S Partners, to discuss what it takes to successfully lead business transformation in a rapidly changing environment.

Drawing on nearly four decades of experience working with growing mid-market companies, John shares why transformation initiatives often fall short of expectations and why leadership, communication, and change management matter just as much as the technology itself. He explains why organizations should focus on outcomes rather than implementation timelines, and why creating a clear vision for employees is critical when introducing new systems and processes.

The conversation also explores the growing role of AI in business, including why trusted data and consistent processes remain the foundation for getting meaningful value from new technologies. John offers practical perspectives on leadership, organizational readiness, and the importance of investing in people throughout periods of change.

Listen in for a thoughtful discussion on business transformation, leadership, and preparing organizations to take advantage of the opportunities created by AI.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren sits down with John Preiditsch, Managing Partner at Six S Partners, to discuss what it takes to successfully lead business transformation in a rapidly changing environment.

Drawing on nearly four decades of experience working with growing mid-market companies, John shares why transformation initiatives often fall short of expectations and why leadership, communication, and change management matter just as much as the technology itself. He explains why organizations should focus on outcomes rather than implementation timelines, and why creating a clear vision for employees is critical when introducing new systems and processes.

The conversation also explores the growing role of AI in business, including why trusted data and consistent processes remain the foundation for getting meaningful value from new technologies. John offers practical perspectives on leadership, organizational readiness, and the importance of investing in people throughout periods of change.

Listen in for a thoughtful discussion on business transformation, leadership, and preparing organizations to take advantage of the opportunities created by AI.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-19386542 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400 1360 full false Rethinking the Workplace with Keilhauer’s Meghan Sherwin Rethinking the Workplace with Keilhauer’s Meghan Sherwin In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with Meghan Sherwin, President of Keilhauer, about how the workplace has evolved in the years following the pandemic and what leaders are still learning about culture, collaboration, and employee connection.

Drawing on her background in strategy and advertising, Meghan reflects on her transition into a family-owned manufacturing business and how creativity, curiosity, and innovation have shaped her leadership approach. She also shares how Keilhauer navigated the disruption of COVID, adapted to changing workplace expectations, and rethought the role of office environments in a hybrid world.

The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, flexibility, and designing spaces that support collaboration and meaningful connection. Meghan also discusses how shifting employee expectations are influencing workplace design and why organizations are continuing to rethink how people gather, work, and create together.

Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, workplace culture, and designing environments where people can do their best work.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with Meghan Sherwin, President of Keilhauer, about how the workplace has evolved in the years following the pandemic and what leaders are still learning about culture, collaboration, and employee connection.

Drawing on her background in strategy and advertising, Meghan reflects on her transition into a family-owned manufacturing business and how creativity, curiosity, and innovation have shaped her leadership approach. She also shares how Keilhauer navigated the disruption of COVID, adapted to changing workplace expectations, and rethought the role of office environments in a hybrid world.

The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, flexibility, and designing spaces that support collaboration and meaningful connection. Meghan also discusses how shifting employee expectations are influencing workplace design and why organizations are continuing to rethink how people gather, work, and create together.

Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, workplace culture, and designing environments where people can do their best work.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-19246907 Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 944 full false Growing a Business by Investing in People with MPC’s David Yeaman Growing a Business by Investing in People with MPC’s David Yeaman In this Snippets episode, Leon chats with David Yeaman, Founder and President of Molded Precision Components (MPC), about building a manufacturing business rooted in innovation, culture, and community.

David reflects on growing MPC from a three-person startup into a company with more than 100 employees across two facilities, while creating meaningful, high-paying work in Oro-Medonte, a rural community north of Barrie. A major part of that mission has been giving people the opportunity to work closer to home, spend more time with their families, and avoid the long daily commute into Toronto.

The conversation explores talent development, reshoring opportunities, advanced manufacturing, and the company’s rapid pandemic pivot to produce millions of face shields and other medical products. David also shares the leadership philosophy that has shaped MPC’s growth, including the importance of putting people first and building a culture where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and creating a business that has a lasting impact on both people and community.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon chats with David Yeaman, Founder and President of Molded Precision Components (MPC), about building a manufacturing business rooted in innovation, culture, and community.

David reflects on growing MPC from a three-person startup into a company with more than 100 employees across two facilities, while creating meaningful, high-paying work in Oro-Medonte, a rural community north of Barrie. A major part of that mission has been giving people the opportunity to work closer to home, spend more time with their families, and avoid the long daily commute into Toronto.

The conversation explores talent development, reshoring opportunities, advanced manufacturing, and the company’s rapid pandemic pivot to produce millions of face shields and other medical products. David also shares the leadership philosophy that has shaped MPC’s growth, including the importance of putting people first and building a culture where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.

Listen in for a thoughtful conversation on entrepreneurship, resilience, and creating a business that has a lasting impact on both people and community.

]]> Buzzsprout-19230765 Mon, 25 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400 1194 full false Turning AI From Hype Into Action with ForwardPath AI’s Josiah Shelley Turning AI From Hype Into Action with ForwardPath AI’s Josiah Shelley In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with Josiah Shelley, CEO and Co-Founder of ForwardPath AI, about how organizations can move from AI curiosity to practical implementation and measurable results.

Josiah shares insights from working with hundreds of businesses across industries, highlighting the most common challenges leaders face when adopting AI, including over-reliance on AI committees, lack of hands-on experimentation, and uncertainty around where to begin.

He emphasizes that successful adoption starts with leadership engagement, encouraging executives to actively use the tools themselves before scaling across their organizations. From Copilot and Claude to custom-built agents, Josiah discusses how real value comes from understanding and applying these tools in day-to-day workflows.

The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping workforce strategy, from automation and efficiency gains to new opportunities for upskilling, revenue generation, and rethinking organizational structure.

Tune in for practical advice on moving past the hype and building AI strategies that actually work in practice.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with Josiah Shelley, CEO and Co-Founder of ForwardPath AI, about how organizations can move from AI curiosity to practical implementation and measurable results.

Josiah shares insights from working with hundreds of businesses across industries, highlighting the most common challenges leaders face when adopting AI, including over-reliance on AI committees, lack of hands-on experimentation, and uncertainty around where to begin.

He emphasizes that successful adoption starts with leadership engagement, encouraging executives to actively use the tools themselves before scaling across their organizations. From Copilot and Claude to custom-built agents, Josiah discusses how real value comes from understanding and applying these tools in day-to-day workflows.

The conversation also explores how AI is reshaping workforce strategy, from automation and efficiency gains to new opportunities for upskilling, revenue generation, and rethinking organizational structure.

Tune in for practical advice on moving past the hype and building AI strategies that actually work in practice.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-19081640 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 1171 full false Rethinking Hiring in an Uncertain Market with ABL’s PJ Ferguson Rethinking Hiring in an Uncertain Market with ABL’s PJ Ferguson In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with PJ Ferguson, President and Founder of ABL Employment, about how hiring strategies are shifting in response to ongoing economic uncertainty.

Drawing on her experience in the staffing industry, PJ shares what she is seeing across sectors, from pent-up demand in distribution and customer service to ongoing pressure in entry-level talent pools. She reflects on how companies are balancing caution with growth, and how flexible staffing models are helping them stay responsive.

She also discusses common hiring pitfalls, including the tendency to narrow requirements based on past hires, and explains why focusing on attitude, drive, and complementary strengths leads to stronger teams.

Listen in for a conversation on adapting to a changing workforce, rethinking what defines the right fit, and building teams that support long term growth.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with PJ Ferguson, President and Founder of ABL Employment, about how hiring strategies are shifting in response to ongoing economic uncertainty.

Drawing on her experience in the staffing industry, PJ shares what she is seeing across sectors, from pent-up demand in distribution and customer service to ongoing pressure in entry-level talent pools. She reflects on how companies are balancing caution with growth, and how flexible staffing models are helping them stay responsive.

She also discusses common hiring pitfalls, including the tendency to narrow requirements based on past hires, and explains why focusing on attitude, drive, and complementary strengths leads to stronger teams.

Listen in for a conversation on adapting to a changing workforce, rethinking what defines the right fit, and building teams that support long term growth.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-19081176 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 941 full false Turning Disruption into Opportunity with Wellmaster’s James White Turning Disruption into Opportunity with Wellmaster’s James White In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with James White, President and CEO of Wellmaster, about leading a second-generation manufacturing business through growth and change. James reflects on the company’s evolution into a global supplier across multiple industries.

He shares how the business balances diversification with operational focus, using shared resources and materials across sectors to stay efficient and competitive. He tells us how Wellmaster approaches disruption, from shifting trade dynamics to rising input costs, and how those challenges have created opportunities for growth and innovation.

James also speaks to the company’s culture, including its long-standing profit-sharing model, and how it drives accountability, creativity, and problem-solving across the organization.

Listen in for a conversation on maintaining a business that evolves through disruption and promotes entrepreneurial thinking at all levels of the company.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon speaks with James White, President and CEO of Wellmaster, about leading a second-generation manufacturing business through growth and change. James reflects on the company’s evolution into a global supplier across multiple industries.

He shares how the business balances diversification with operational focus, using shared resources and materials across sectors to stay efficient and competitive. He tells us how Wellmaster approaches disruption, from shifting trade dynamics to rising input costs, and how those challenges have created opportunities for growth and innovation.

James also speaks to the company’s culture, including its long-standing profit-sharing model, and how it drives accountability, creativity, and problem-solving across the organization.

Listen in for a conversation on maintaining a business that evolves through disruption and promotes entrepreneurial thinking at all levels of the company.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-18890843 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 903 full false Evolving a National Brand with Bento Sushi’s Dave Jones Evolving a National Brand with Bento Sushi’s Dave Jones In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren speaks with Dave Jones, President and CEO of Bento Sushi, about the evolution of one of Canada’s most recognizable food brands. Dave reflects on Bento’s growth from a single storefront in Toronto to a North American leader, with operations spanning retail, franchise, and large-scale manufacturing.

Dave shares how the business has adapted over time, including the shift from in-store preparation to a growing delivery and manufacturing model, and what it takes to scale in a highly competitive market. He speaks candidly about the importance of protecting the core business, staying close to customers, and avoiding complacency as organizations scale. Drawing on firsthand experience, he highlights how even successful companies can be caught off guard when focus shifts too heavily toward growth. 

Tune in for a grounded conversation on maintaining a resilient business in a competitive market. 

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren speaks with Dave Jones, President and CEO of Bento Sushi, about the evolution of one of Canada’s most recognizable food brands. Dave reflects on Bento’s growth from a single storefront in Toronto to a North American leader, with operations spanning retail, franchise, and large-scale manufacturing.

Dave shares how the business has adapted over time, including the shift from in-store preparation to a growing delivery and manufacturing model, and what it takes to scale in a highly competitive market. He speaks candidly about the importance of protecting the core business, staying close to customers, and avoiding complacency as organizations scale. Drawing on firsthand experience, he highlights how even successful companies can be caught off guard when focus shifts too heavily toward growth. 

Tune in for a grounded conversation on maintaining a resilient business in a competitive market. 

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-18878852 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 894 full false Leading Through AI-Driven Change with Skapa Tech’s Ryan Casey Leading Through AI-Driven Change with Skapa Tech’s Ryan Casey In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren speaks with Ryan Casey, Founder of Skapa Tech, about building practical, results-driven technology solutions. Ryan outlines how Skapa Tech supports enterprises and startups through custom software development, AI consulting, and a focused SaaS product that improves accuracy and efficiency in the construction and utilities sector.

Using real client examples, Ryan discusses how leaders can pilot new initiatives, test feasibility, and gain clearer insight into ROI before making significant investments. The conversation also addresses growing concerns about AI and white-collar work, offering a grounded perspective on how technology can enhance performance while leadership judgment and strategic decision-making remain central.

Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on innovation, risk, and leading through rapid technological change.

Special thanks to National Bank for bringing you today's podcast.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren speaks with Ryan Casey, Founder of Skapa Tech, about building practical, results-driven technology solutions. Ryan outlines how Skapa Tech supports enterprises and startups through custom software development, AI consulting, and a focused SaaS product that improves accuracy and efficiency in the construction and utilities sector.

Using real client examples, Ryan discusses how leaders can pilot new initiatives, test feasibility, and gain clearer insight into ROI before making significant investments. The conversation also addresses growing concerns about AI and white-collar work, offering a grounded perspective on how technology can enhance performance while leadership judgment and strategic decision-making remain central.

Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on innovation, risk, and leading through rapid technological change.

Special thanks to National Bank for bringing you today's podcast.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-18715113 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 -0500 743 full false Year-End Tax Planning Insights with McGovern Hurley’s John Mendis Year-End Tax Planning Insights with McGovern Hurley’s John Mendis In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren sits down once again with John Mendis, tax partner at McGovern Hurley, for a timely conversation on year-end tax planning strategies for individuals and business owners. With December 31st fast approaching, John shares practical reminders and actionable insights to help listeners make informed tax decisions before the deadline.

Learn about key personal tax considerations such as TFSA versus RRSP planning, tax-loss harvesting rules, and charitable giving strategies. John also dives into important corporate tax topics, including shareholder loans, salary versus dividend planning, bonuses, and common pitfalls business owners should watch for as the year closes.

Tune in for a comprehensive overview of smart, proactive tax planning.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon Goren sits down once again with John Mendis, tax partner at McGovern Hurley, for a timely conversation on year-end tax planning strategies for individuals and business owners. With December 31st fast approaching, John shares practical reminders and actionable insights to help listeners make informed tax decisions before the deadline.

Learn about key personal tax considerations such as TFSA versus RRSP planning, tax-loss harvesting rules, and charitable giving strategies. John also dives into important corporate tax topics, including shareholder loans, salary versus dividend planning, bonuses, and common pitfalls business owners should watch for as the year closes.

Tune in for a comprehensive overview of smart, proactive tax planning.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-18368044 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500 842 full false Tax Strategies with John Mendis from McGovern Hurley Tax Advisory Group Tax Strategies with John Mendis from McGovern Hurley Tax Advisory Group In this Snippets episode, Leon sits down with John Mendis, tax partner at McGovern Hurley, to discuss key year-end tax strategies for individuals and business owners. John shares valuable insights on optimizing tax planning, maximizing deductions, and understanding the latest changes in Canadian tax regulations.

While this conversation originally focused on fourth-quarter tax planning for 2024, the insights remain highly relevant beyond the year-end deadline. Whether you’re preparing for your next tax filing, strategizing for the current financial year, or looking to optimize your long-term tax planning, John’s advice can help you stay ahead. Topics include RRSP contributions, tax-free savings accounts, small business deductions, passive income rules, and evolving capital gains tax regulations.

No matter the time of year, smart tax planning is essential. Tune in for expert strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize financial success!

Special thanks to Aird & Berlis for bringing you today's episode of Snippets with Leon Goren.

]]> In this Snippets episode, Leon sits down with John Mendis, tax partner at McGovern Hurley, to discuss key year-end tax strategies for individuals and business owners. John shares valuable insights on optimizing tax planning, maximizing deductions, and understanding the latest changes in Canadian tax regulations.

While this conversation originally focused on fourth-quarter tax planning for 2024, the insights remain highly relevant beyond the year-end deadline. Whether you’re preparing for your next tax filing, strategizing for the current financial year, or looking to optimize your long-term tax planning, John’s advice can help you stay ahead. Topics include RRSP contributions, tax-free savings accounts, small business deductions, passive income rules, and evolving capital gains tax regulations.

No matter the time of year, smart tax planning is essential. Tune in for expert strategies to minimize liabilities and maximize financial success!

Special thanks to Aird & Berlis for bringing you today's episode of Snippets with Leon Goren.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-16846872 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0400 840 full false Career Advancements and Shifts in the Talent Market with Glasshouse Systems' Alex Talmor Career Advancements and Shifts in the Talent Market with Glasshouse Systems' Alex Talmor Tune in as Leon chats with Alex Talmor, the President of the Canadian Operations at GlassHouse Systems, a North American company that provides IT infrastructure, security, cloud, and managed services for large corporations and governments. 

Starting as a sales executive, Alex rose in the ranks, becoming President in 2022. He offers key insights into career advancements within organizations and provides observations regarding recruiting talent in both small and large organizations. He also shares with us reflections on working while having a young family and favourite travel destination.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein, Michael Beer, Rob Chesnut, Dr. Jason Selk, and Mitchell Goldhar.  We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.  

]]> Tune in as Leon chats with Alex Talmor, the President of the Canadian Operations at GlassHouse Systems, a North American company that provides IT infrastructure, security, cloud, and managed services for large corporations and governments. 

Starting as a sales executive, Alex rose in the ranks, becoming President in 2022. He offers key insights into career advancements within organizations and provides observations regarding recruiting talent in both small and large organizations. He also shares with us reflections on working while having a young family and favourite travel destination.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein, Michael Beer, Rob Chesnut, Dr. Jason Selk, and Mitchell Goldhar.  We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-14741478 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 671 full false Algonquin Capital's Raj Tandon on Fixed Income Investments & his Journey from Mathematician to Entrepreneur Algonquin Capital's Raj Tandon on Fixed Income Investments & his Journey from Mathematician to Entrepreneur Join us in today's Snippets episode as Raj Tandon shares his unexpected leap from the world of philosophy and mathematics to the banking industry and the founding of Algonquin Capital. Raj also provides insights into the intricacies of fixed-income investing and their role in diversification and wealth preservation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Raj discusses his active involvement in philanthropic initiatives, particularly in victim services. He shares his experiences as a volunteer crisis counselor and emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein, Harvard's Rosabeth Kanter, Michael Beer, Rob Chesnut, and Dr. Greg Wells. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.  

]]> Join us in today's Snippets episode as Raj Tandon shares his unexpected leap from the world of philosophy and mathematics to the banking industry and the founding of Algonquin Capital. Raj also provides insights into the intricacies of fixed-income investing and their role in diversification and wealth preservation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Raj discusses his active involvement in philanthropic initiatives, particularly in victim services. He shares his experiences as a volunteer crisis counselor and emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein, Harvard's Rosabeth Kanter, Michael Beer, Rob Chesnut, and Dr. Greg Wells. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-14741104 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 936 full false Anticipating Labour Market Trends with David King, Senior Managing Director at Robert Half Anticipating Labour Market Trends with David King, Senior Managing Director at Robert Half In this Snippets episode, David King, Senior Managing Director for Canada and South America at Robert Half—the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm—takes us on a deep dive into the post-pandemic landscape of talent recruitment and labor markets. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions for your organization.

With an astounding tenure of 29 years at Robert Half, David shares his take on current labor market trends and predictions for 2024. He also shares valuable insights on talent decision-making factors and priorities, the dynamics of hybrid work environments, the impact of AI on the workforce, and strategies for achieving high levels of engagement in a workplace. Additionally, he highlights the advantages of adopting a six-quarter forecast strategy. 

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, and Professor Janice Stein. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.  

]]> In this Snippets episode, David King, Senior Managing Director for Canada and South America at Robert Half—the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm—takes us on a deep dive into the post-pandemic landscape of talent recruitment and labor markets. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions for your organization.

With an astounding tenure of 29 years at Robert Half, David shares his take on current labor market trends and predictions for 2024. He also shares valuable insights on talent decision-making factors and priorities, the dynamics of hybrid work environments, the impact of AI on the workforce, and strategies for achieving high levels of engagement in a workplace. Additionally, he highlights the advantages of adopting a six-quarter forecast strategy. 

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, and Professor Janice Stein. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-14188828 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 950 full false Investment Portfolio Management for Today’s Market with RPIA’s Liam O’Sullivan Investment Portfolio Management for Today’s Market with RPIA’s Liam O’Sullivan Ready to enhance your investment strategy? Tune in as Leon sits down with Liam O’Sullivan, Principal Co-Head of Client Portfolio Management at RPIA. An expert in alternative investments and risk management, Liam shares insight on managing an investment portfolio, current market paradigm shifts, the crucial role of fixed income, and the importance of differentiating between high-grade and high-yield bonds. 

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, and Professor Janice Stein. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.  

]]> Ready to enhance your investment strategy? Tune in as Leon sits down with Liam O’Sullivan, Principal Co-Head of Client Portfolio Management at RPIA. An expert in alternative investments and risk management, Liam shares insight on managing an investment portfolio, current market paradigm shifts, the crucial role of fixed income, and the importance of differentiating between high-grade and high-yield bonds. 

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, and Professor Janice Stein. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-14168735 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500 776 full false Transitioning from Big Tech to SME Entrepreneurship with Whitecap's Dan Carmichael Transitioning from Big Tech to SME Entrepreneurship with Whitecap's Dan Carmichael In this episode, Leon chats with Dan Carmichael, the president of Whitecap. Dan tells us about his motivations for leaving a 20-year-long big corporate job at Dell Technologies to join the small business world. Leon and Dan discuss staying on the forefront of emerging technology and Dan gives advice to business leaders on getting involved with AI.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. You'll find on our site various previous recorded webcasts with guests such as Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, Jason Selk, and Mitchell Goldhar.   We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

Check out our upcoming PEO Leadership Conference: Adapting to a World of Opportunity, taking place on November 13th and 14th in Toronto. If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts. 

]]> In this episode, Leon chats with Dan Carmichael, the president of Whitecap. Dan tells us about his motivations for leaving a 20-year-long big corporate job at Dell Technologies to join the small business world. Leon and Dan discuss staying on the forefront of emerging technology and Dan gives advice to business leaders on getting involved with AI.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. You'll find on our site various previous recorded webcasts with guests such as Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, Jason Selk, and Mitchell Goldhar.   We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

Check out our upcoming PEO Leadership Conference: Adapting to a World of Opportunity, taking place on November 13th and 14th in Toronto. If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-13594804 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0400 926 full false Growing a Business from Limited Capital with CMI Financial Group's Bryan Jaskolka Growing a Business from Limited Capital with CMI Financial Group's Bryan Jaskolka Bryan Jaskolka is a serial entrepreneur and the visionary founder and CEO of the CMI Financial Group. Bryan is a driving force in the Canadian private lending and mortgage financing industries and has been recognized for his leadership and innovation. CMI is Canada’s premier private mortgage lender, a leading provider of mortgage funding and investment solutions, and one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

In the Snippets episode, Bryan tells us how he grew a booming business from only $1,000. He describes the importance of exponential thinking over linear thinking, inspiring through bust periods, and thriving as a leader when meeting online.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. You'll find on our site various recorded webcasts with guests such as Morgan Housel, David Rosenberg, Professor Janice Stein, Jason Selk, Mitchell Goldhar, and Vanessa Bohns.   We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Bryan Jaskolka is a serial entrepreneur and the visionary founder and CEO of the CMI Financial Group. Bryan is a driving force in the Canadian private lending and mortgage financing industries and has been recognized for his leadership and innovation. CMI is Canada’s premier private mortgage lender, a leading provider of mortgage funding and investment solutions, and one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

In the Snippets episode, Bryan tells us how he grew a booming business from only $1,000. He describes the importance of exponential thinking over linear thinking, inspiring through bust periods, and thriving as a leader when meeting online.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. You'll find on our site various recorded webcasts with guests such as Morgan Housel, David Rosenberg, Professor Janice Stein, Jason Selk, Mitchell Goldhar, and Vanessa Bohns.   We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you find your favourite podcasts. 


]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-13015848 Sat, 10 Jun 2023 22:00:00 -0400 855 full false Creating an Engaging and Equitable Workplace with Earth Rated's Abby Gnanendran Creating an Engaging and Equitable Workplace with Earth Rated's Abby Gnanendran Abby Gnanendran is the CEO and co-founder of Earth Rated, a B Corp-certified company that provides dog lovers with eco-friendly poop bags. In this Snippets episode, Abby tells us how Earth Rated grew from a direct-to-consumer ‘pet project’ to serving 4.5 million people daily worldwide.

Earth Rated stands out with its dedication to a supportive, performance-driven work environment. Abby and Leon discuss leading with integrity and why creating a workplace that feels more comfortable than the home is a smart and equitable business investment.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein,and Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Abby Gnanendran is the CEO and co-founder of Earth Rated, a B Corp-certified company that provides dog lovers with eco-friendly poop bags. In this Snippets episode, Abby tells us how Earth Rated grew from a direct-to-consumer ‘pet project’ to serving 4.5 million people daily worldwide.

Earth Rated stands out with its dedication to a supportive, performance-driven work environment. Abby and Leon discuss leading with integrity and why creating a workplace that feels more comfortable than the home is a smart and equitable business investment.

If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein,and Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-12984959 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400 938 full false Managing a Family Business with Brian Cotter Managing a Family Business with Brian Cotter Brian Cotter is the President of Durham Artificial Grass (established 2018) and Lloyd’s Grounds Management Professionals (established 1963). He and Leon discuss the lessons he’s learned growing a family business and the effects of climate change, employee shortage, and COVID-19 on both his well-established business and new but rapidly growing business.

If you’re interested in one of our Snippets podcasts or our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com.

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein and Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Brian Cotter is the President of Durham Artificial Grass (established 2018) and Lloyd’s Grounds Management Professionals (established 1963). He and Leon discuss the lessons he’s learned growing a family business and the effects of climate change, employee shortage, and COVID-19 on both his well-established business and new but rapidly growing business.

If you’re interested in one of our Snippets podcasts or our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com.

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein and Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-11043752 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400 844 full false Three Winning Sales Factors with Glenn Poulos Three Winning Sales Factors with Glenn Poulos Glenn Poulos is the Co-Founder, Vice President, and General Manager of Gap Wireless Inc. He has 30 plus years of experience in sales and has started and sold two successful companies.  He has also just published his first book 'Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow Business and Build a Career Selling.' In this episode, Glenn and Leon discuss the book-writing process and go through three of his sales factors: sitting is not selling, don’t confuse marketing with selling, and you only get forever to make another impression.

If you’re interested in one of our Snippets podcasts or our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com.

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  


]]> Glenn Poulos is the Co-Founder, Vice President, and General Manager of Gap Wireless Inc. He has 30 plus years of experience in sales and has started and sold two successful companies.  He has also just published his first book 'Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow Business and Build a Career Selling.' In this episode, Glenn and Leon discuss the book-writing process and go through three of his sales factors: sitting is not selling, don’t confuse marketing with selling, and you only get forever to make another impression.

If you’re interested in one of our Snippets podcasts or our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com.

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  


]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-10527281 Mon, 02 May 2022 17:00:00 -0400 1210 3 full false Direct to Consumer Branding with VIVA Scandinavia’s Peng Lin Direct to Consumer Branding with VIVA Scandinavia’s Peng Lin Leon sits down with Peng Lin, CEO and founder of VIVA Scandinavia, a consumer-centric glassware and accessories brand. Peng has a wealth of experience in manufacturing high-end products and managing consumer and sales data. Peng and Leon discuss Peng's unique background, his entrance into the glassware market, and why Kickstarter is such a powerful tool for product design and development.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon sits down with Peng Lin, CEO and founder of VIVA Scandinavia, a consumer-centric glassware and accessories brand. Peng has a wealth of experience in manufacturing high-end products and managing consumer and sales data. Peng and Leon discuss Peng's unique background, his entrance into the glassware market, and why Kickstarter is such a powerful tool for product design and development.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-10413980 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400 731 3 full false The Future of Cannabis-Infused Beverages and Addressing Generational Gaps with truss beverages' Scott Cooper The Future of Cannabis-Infused Beverages and Addressing Generational Gaps with truss beverages' Scott Cooper Scott Cooper made the move a year ago from Molson Coors to the start up, truss beverages, to reimagine what the cannabis market could look like. An experienced business leader, marketer and innovator with a track record of breathing new life into businesses & brands and unlocking new opportunities, Scott brings great insight into his new chosen path and what kinds of generational opportunities and limitations he faces in changing the landscape of cannabis-infused beverages.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Scott Cooper made the move a year ago from Molson Coors to the start up, truss beverages, to reimagine what the cannabis market could look like. An experienced business leader, marketer and innovator with a track record of breathing new life into businesses & brands and unlocking new opportunities, Scott brings great insight into his new chosen path and what kinds of generational opportunities and limitations he faces in changing the landscape of cannabis-infused beverages.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Buzzsprout-8767438 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 751 2 full false Labour and Employment Lawyer on Vaccine Mandates and Back to Work Polices: Michael Sherrard of Sherrard Kuzz Labour and Employment Lawyer on Vaccine Mandates and Back to Work Polices: Michael Sherrard of Sherrard Kuzz Leon sits down with Michael Sherrard,  recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers, to talk about the return to work, both in terms of legal mandates but also social and moral ones: how do we best support our employees health and safety, while seeking to build company connection? Michael also wades into the murky waters of vaccine mandates and whether or not such measures are needed or legally possible. 
Acclaimed for his broad range of expertise and strategic excellence, Chambers Global® says “Michael draws praise for satisfying the needs of even the most demanding clients and his specialist knowledge of union contract and negotiation issues where he is described as “exceptional” and impresses with his “phenomenal” work.”

Michael is frequently published and asked to chair or speak at international and national conferences. He is the recipient of several awards including the Construction Institute of Canada’s Chancellor’s Award of Excellence, University of New Brunswick Alumni Award of Distinction, USports Lester B. Pearson Award, and Canadian Franchise Association Volunteer Leadership Excellence Award. 

Sherrard Kuzz LLP is one of Canada’s leading employment and labour law firms exclusively representing the interests of employers. Recognized nationally and internationally our team is consistently named among Canada’s Top 10 Employment and Labour Boutiques (Canadian Lawyer®), Canada’s Leading Employment & Labour Law Firms (Chambers Global®, Best Lawyers®, Who’s Who® and Legal 500®) and Repeatedly Recommended (Lexpert®).

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon sits down with Michael Sherrard,  recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers, to talk about the return to work, both in terms of legal mandates but also social and moral ones: how do we best support our employees health and safety, while seeking to build company connection? Michael also wades into the murky waters of vaccine mandates and whether or not such measures are needed or legally possible. 
Acclaimed for his broad range of expertise and strategic excellence, Chambers Global® says “Michael draws praise for satisfying the needs of even the most demanding clients and his specialist knowledge of union contract and negotiation issues where he is described as “exceptional” and impresses with his “phenomenal” work.”

Michael is frequently published and asked to chair or speak at international and national conferences. He is the recipient of several awards including the Construction Institute of Canada’s Chancellor’s Award of Excellence, University of New Brunswick Alumni Award of Distinction, USports Lester B. Pearson Award, and Canadian Franchise Association Volunteer Leadership Excellence Award. 

Sherrard Kuzz LLP is one of Canada’s leading employment and labour law firms exclusively representing the interests of employers. Recognized nationally and internationally our team is consistently named among Canada’s Top 10 Employment and Labour Boutiques (Canadian Lawyer®), Canada’s Leading Employment & Labour Law Firms (Chambers Global®, Best Lawyers®, Who’s Who® and Legal 500®) and Repeatedly Recommended (Lexpert®).

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-8767394 Sun, 27 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 870 2 full false The End of Combustion Vehicles with Novx Systems' Keith Beckley The End of Combustion Vehicles with Novx Systems' Keith Beckley Keith Beckley, CEO of Novx Systems, long-time member of PEO Leadership, physicist, engineer and climate activist, talks passionately about his “night gig” – following the EV industry. Keith took delivery of the 2nd Tesla Model S in Canada and spends his nights actively learning everything about EVs and the energy industry. Thinking about purchasing a new or used combustion engine vehicle in the coming months? Be sure to listen to this interview.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Keith Beckley, CEO of Novx Systems, long-time member of PEO Leadership, physicist, engineer and climate activist, talks passionately about his “night gig” – following the EV industry. Keith took delivery of the 2nd Tesla Model S in Canada and spends his nights actively learning everything about EVs and the energy industry. Thinking about purchasing a new or used combustion engine vehicle in the coming months? Be sure to listen to this interview.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-8610148 Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400 983 2 full false Big Predictions for Retail with the Visionary Les Mandelbaum, CEO of Umbra Big Predictions for Retail with the Visionary Les Mandelbaum, CEO of Umbra Les Mandelbaum, CEO of Umbra and long-time member of PEO Leadership has not only been predicting the reinvention of the retail industry, he and his global team have been executing their vision of a digital economy for many years. Umbra has transformed itself from a primarily retail-driven platform to one of the world’s leading houseware companies with e-commerce accounting for more than 50% of their overall sales.  An incredible story of a company reinventing itself, listen to Les as we speak about the future of retail, the hybrid workforce, and the pressure to increase prices. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Les Mandelbaum, CEO of Umbra and long-time member of PEO Leadership has not only been predicting the reinvention of the retail industry, he and his global team have been executing their vision of a digital economy for many years. Umbra has transformed itself from a primarily retail-driven platform to one of the world’s leading houseware companies with e-commerce accounting for more than 50% of their overall sales.  An incredible story of a company reinventing itself, listen to Les as we speak about the future of retail, the hybrid workforce, and the pressure to increase prices. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Buzzsprout-8609979 Sun, 30 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400 960 2 full false All in the Family with Goemans Appliances' with Jason Goemans All in the Family with Goemans Appliances' with Jason Goemans What is it like to work in the family business? How do you make it your own and work with confidence and autonomy? Jason Goemans of Goemans Appliances joins Leon to talk about how his mentor and father, the late and great Tony Goemans, enabled him to succeed in his role. Jason also discusses how his business has adapted and grown tremendously amidst a real estate boom. 

https://www.goemans.com/home/

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> What is it like to work in the family business? How do you make it your own and work with confidence and autonomy? Jason Goemans of Goemans Appliances joins Leon to talk about how his mentor and father, the late and great Tony Goemans, enabled him to succeed in his role. Jason also discusses how his business has adapted and grown tremendously amidst a real estate boom. 

https://www.goemans.com/home/

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Buzzsprout-8394100 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 967 2 full false Tips for Recruiting Top Candidates and Keeping Employees Around with Stafflink Solutions' Tim Collins Tips for Recruiting Top Candidates and Keeping Employees Around with Stafflink Solutions' Tim Collins Master cyclist and longtime PEO member, Tim Collins, joins Leon Goren on the Snippets podcast to talk about the world of recruiting - now in the period of looking beyond the pandemic. Tim is the CEO and founder of Stafflink is a boutique IT staffing company in Toronto, Canada, which helps companies hire mobile web developers, project managers, data analysts and IT staff.
If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Master cyclist and longtime PEO member, Tim Collins, joins Leon Goren on the Snippets podcast to talk about the world of recruiting - now in the period of looking beyond the pandemic. Tim is the CEO and founder of Stafflink is a boutique IT staffing company in Toronto, Canada, which helps companies hire mobile web developers, project managers, data analysts and IT staff.
If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-8394048 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400 818 2 full false From a Multinational to the Canadian Marketplace with GNI's Bill Maginas From a Multinational to the Canadian Marketplace with GNI's Bill Maginas Leon Goren speaks with GNI's CEO, Bill Maginas, who made the transition in the fall of 2020 from the large multinational Johnson Controls to the Canadian firm, Great Northern Insulation. Bill discusses the challenges and opportunities of making the switch and what his experience has been working with fewer resources and bringing new employees onboard.
 
If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren speaks with GNI's CEO, Bill Maginas, who made the transition in the fall of 2020 from the large multinational Johnson Controls to the Canadian firm, Great Northern Insulation. Bill discusses the challenges and opportunities of making the switch and what his experience has been working with fewer resources and bringing new employees onboard.
 
If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-8189301 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 786 2 32 full false Launching a Bold Marketing Strategy for Post-COVID Life with Church + State's Robin Whalen Launching a Bold Marketing Strategy for Post-COVID Life with Church + State's Robin Whalen President & CEO of Church + State, Robin Whalen, joins Leon to talk about the past year in her business and how companies are differentiating themselves by moving past marketing cliches and offering their customers a clear vision and set of values.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> President & CEO of Church + State, Robin Whalen, joins Leon to talk about the past year in her business and how companies are differentiating themselves by moving past marketing cliches and offering their customers a clear vision and set of values.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-8189142 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400 933 2 31 full false How Government Relief Spending May Impact Taxes With RSM's Sam Tabrizi How Government Relief Spending May Impact Taxes With RSM's Sam Tabrizi Many of our members are wondering how government relief spending may change what happens at tax time.  Leon Goren speaks with Sam Tabrizi of RSM to figure out what the next 12-24 months might look like for addressing the deficit, including changes to Capital Gains and other measures. 
 
With more than 12 years of experience handling key taxation portfolios, including specialized roles focused on personal, corporate and real estate tax, Sam provides his clients with tactical solutions to address their business needs. In his recent roles at accounting, tax and business consulting firms, Sam has served as a trusted advisor to private companies on a broad range of tax matters including estate planning, complex tax structuring, tax compliance and transaction tax advisory. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Many of our members are wondering how government relief spending may change what happens at tax time.  Leon Goren speaks with Sam Tabrizi of RSM to figure out what the next 12-24 months might look like for addressing the deficit, including changes to Capital Gains and other measures. 
 
With more than 12 years of experience handling key taxation portfolios, including specialized roles focused on personal, corporate and real estate tax, Sam provides his clients with tactical solutions to address their business needs. In his recent roles at accounting, tax and business consulting firms, Sam has served as a trusted advisor to private companies on a broad range of tax matters including estate planning, complex tax structuring, tax compliance and transaction tax advisory. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-7577902 Sun, 31 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500 952 1 30 full false Keeping to the Core Mission: Onboarding as Direct Access to Leadership with RSM's Rhonda Klosler Keeping to the Core Mission: Onboarding as Direct Access to Leadership with RSM's Rhonda Klosler As the national chief operating officer of RSM Canada, Rhonda Klosler oversees the firm’s finance, human resources and growth initiatives. In a conversation with Leon about how she has envisioned leadership in the COVID era, Rhonda brings years of experience in keeping core to the mission of a company, while being open to the new ideas brought forward.
In addition, Rhonda leads the Toronto office in her role as office managing partner and executes the firm's growth plans in the Toronto market. Rhonda is a graduate of Brock University, and a CPA, CA, having earned her designation in 1993. That same year, she joined the predecessor firm, and was made a partner in 2001. In 2012, Rhonda completed the Harvard Business School Professional Services program.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> As the national chief operating officer of RSM Canada, Rhonda Klosler oversees the firm’s finance, human resources and growth initiatives. In a conversation with Leon about how she has envisioned leadership in the COVID era, Rhonda brings years of experience in keeping core to the mission of a company, while being open to the new ideas brought forward.
In addition, Rhonda leads the Toronto office in her role as office managing partner and executes the firm's growth plans in the Toronto market. Rhonda is a graduate of Brock University, and a CPA, CA, having earned her designation in 1993. That same year, she joined the predecessor firm, and was made a partner in 2001. In 2012, Rhonda completed the Harvard Business School Professional Services program.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-7333009 Sun, 17 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1044 1 29 full false Making a Business Come to Life with Jackman's Sandra Duff Making a Business Come to Life with Jackman's Sandra Duff Retail is Sandra’s bread and butter. With her hands-on leadership style and ability to execute on ideas, she is a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives and a consistent catalyst for growth. Sandra lives the truth that strategy without action is meaningless—partnering with leaders to build momentum and get to action fast – she leads internal and external campaigns that get people excited and engaged. And while she is serious about results and the momentum she and her teams work to capitalize on, she is committed to keeping the work fun.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Retail is Sandra’s bread and butter. With her hands-on leadership style and ability to execute on ideas, she is a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives and a consistent catalyst for growth. Sandra lives the truth that strategy without action is meaningless—partnering with leaders to build momentum and get to action fast – she leads internal and external campaigns that get people excited and engaged. And while she is serious about results and the momentum she and her teams work to capitalize on, she is committed to keeping the work fun.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-6813832 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 812 1 29 full false 'Don't Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste' with Salus Global's Malcolm Eade 'Don't Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste' with Salus Global's Malcolm Eade After joining Salus Global Corporation, Malcolm Eade implemented a vision and culture for success that grew business bookings to an unprecedented $15 million. Together, they instituted a robust performance management system and concentrated organizational focus towards excellence in customer experience. In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with Malcolm about how his company, the 'pit crew' of healthcare, transitioned into a hybrid model to better serve his clients and make a safe environment for his employees.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> After joining Salus Global Corporation, Malcolm Eade implemented a vision and culture for success that grew business bookings to an unprecedented $15 million. Together, they instituted a robust performance management system and concentrated organizational focus towards excellence in customer experience. In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with Malcolm about how his company, the 'pit crew' of healthcare, transitioned into a hybrid model to better serve his clients and make a safe environment for his employees.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-6813772 Sun, 13 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500 1095 1 28 full false Redefining Employee Satisfaction and Retention with Gallagher's Sarah Beech Redefining Employee Satisfaction and Retention with Gallagher's Sarah Beech Leon Goren speaks with Sarah Beech, who serves as the Area President of Gallagher, about the misconceptions and mistakes employers make when considering how best to engage and retain their employees. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren speaks with Sarah Beech, who serves as the Area President of Gallagher, about the misconceptions and mistakes employers make when considering how best to engage and retain their employees. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-5777671 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400 919 1 27 full false Preparing for a Second Wave and Onboarding New Employees with Nestlé's Alison McLean Preparing for a Second Wave and Onboarding New Employees with Nestlé's Alison McLean Leon Goren speaks with Alison McLean who serves as the Business Executive Officer for Nestlé Nutrition and responsible for all aspects of the business in Canada, as well as a member of PEO Leadership about the coming challenges in the fall and winter, as well as how leaders can continue to build their company and onboard new members at a distance.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren speaks with Alison McLean who serves as the Business Executive Officer for Nestlé Nutrition and responsible for all aspects of the business in Canada, as well as a member of PEO Leadership about the coming challenges in the fall and winter, as well as how leaders can continue to build their company and onboard new members at a distance.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peoleadership.com 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Buzzsprout-5426620 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1145 1 26 full false Unlocking the Pattern of Behaviour that Drives Success with Frame of Mind Coaching's Kim Ades Unlocking the Pattern of Behaviour that Drives Success with Frame of Mind Coaching's Kim Ades Leon Goren speaks with Kim Ades, the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and mother of 5, Ades is recognized as one of North America’s leading experts on performance through thought mastery.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren speaks with Kim Ades, the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and mother of 5, Ades is recognized as one of North America’s leading experts on performance through thought mastery.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4857308 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1203 1 25 full false COVID-19 Uncovered with Cleveland Clinic Canada's Mike Kessel COVID-19 Uncovered with Cleveland Clinic Canada's Mike Kessel Leon Goren speaks with Mike Kessel, the President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada and is responsible for the growth of the Canadian facility, strategic partnerships and enterprise value creation. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren speaks with Mike Kessel, the President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada and is responsible for the growth of the Canadian facility, strategic partnerships and enterprise value creation. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4857230 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1191 1 24 full false Knowledge Engineering with Intuit's Matt Lisowski Knowledge Engineering with Intuit's Matt Lisowski In this Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with Matt Lisowski, Vice President and General Manager of the Canada Consumer Group at Intuit, Canada and a member of PEO Leadership.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In this Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with Matt Lisowski, Vice President and General Manager of the Canada Consumer Group at Intuit, Canada and a member of PEO Leadership.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4857164 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1251 1 23 full false PEO Leadership's Executive Advisor, Leslie Ferrari PEO Leadership's Executive Advisor, Leslie Ferrari In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with PEO Executive Advisor Leslie Ferrari. Ferrari is a multi-dimensional business leader with a proven track record of delivering year over year growth within the North American manufacturing and consumer goods sectors. She is known as a strategist, change agent and collaborative partner in making things happen within complex and competitive settings.

Leslie’s career to date has prepared her to spearhead continued development and profitability in a variety of executive roles. She has taken on and successfully met challenges in senior positions spanning Sales, Operations, General Management and Human Resources – culminating in the role of CEO for ABM Canada. This unique combination of expertise and experience enables her to view diverse performance levers and effectively dissect business issues, turning potential obstacles into opportunities for bottom-line impact.

Her list of accomplishments includes leading Canadian Operations of Levi Strauss Canada to a top 5 ranking in North America over 30 US facilities, transforming its Sales and Merchandising to think differently about customers in delivering profitable products and services. Between 2003 and 2102, Leslie worked her way from the VP HR to the COO of Polytainers Inc., leading and supporting the manufacturer to grow to $170MM in revenue. She also took Toronto Hydro Energy Services, an entrepreneurial start-up, from nothing to delivering 80% of the organization’s revenue within 2 years.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with PEO Executive Advisor Leslie Ferrari. Ferrari is a multi-dimensional business leader with a proven track record of delivering year over year growth within the North American manufacturing and consumer goods sectors. She is known as a strategist, change agent and collaborative partner in making things happen within complex and competitive settings.

Leslie’s career to date has prepared her to spearhead continued development and profitability in a variety of executive roles. She has taken on and successfully met challenges in senior positions spanning Sales, Operations, General Management and Human Resources – culminating in the role of CEO for ABM Canada. This unique combination of expertise and experience enables her to view diverse performance levers and effectively dissect business issues, turning potential obstacles into opportunities for bottom-line impact.

Her list of accomplishments includes leading Canadian Operations of Levi Strauss Canada to a top 5 ranking in North America over 30 US facilities, transforming its Sales and Merchandising to think differently about customers in delivering profitable products and services. Between 2003 and 2102, Leslie worked her way from the VP HR to the COO of Polytainers Inc., leading and supporting the manufacturer to grow to $170MM in revenue. She also took Toronto Hydro Energy Services, an entrepreneurial start-up, from nothing to delivering 80% of the organization’s revenue within 2 years.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4857125 Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1055 1 22 full false A Conversation About Racial Equity and Organizational Change with PEO's Miguel Gonsalves A Conversation About Racial Equity and Organizational Change with PEO's Miguel Gonsalves In a longer episode of Snippets, PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with PEO Executive Advisor, Miguel Gonsalves, about Black Lives Matter, responding as leaders to calls for equity and inclusion, as well as recognizing our own role in Canada to be responsive to rather than avoidant of racial discrimination and oppression. With a distinguished track record in both public and private sector companies, Gonsalves has developed a unique skillset within the high tech wireless communications industry. He is known as an influential leader with a history of building exceptionally growth-oriented businesses. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> In a longer episode of Snippets, PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with PEO Executive Advisor, Miguel Gonsalves, about Black Lives Matter, responding as leaders to calls for equity and inclusion, as well as recognizing our own role in Canada to be responsive to rather than avoidant of racial discrimination and oppression. With a distinguished track record in both public and private sector companies, Gonsalves has developed a unique skillset within the high tech wireless communications industry. He is known as an influential leader with a history of building exceptionally growth-oriented businesses. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4343258 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1322 1 21 full false Fostering a Culture of Shared Values and Managing Burn Out: Think On's Craig McLellan Fostering a Culture of Shared Values and Managing Burn Out: Think On's Craig McLellan PEO's Leon Goren speaks with the founder of ThinkOn, Craig McLellan, about their company transformation, how they developed a core set of values and brought virtual employees together in a community. McLellan also discusses burn out across many industries, with employees working longer from home. ThinkOn delivers critical data management and information asset protection solutions that help companies optimize their IT infrastructure investment.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> PEO's Leon Goren speaks with the founder of ThinkOn, Craig McLellan, about their company transformation, how they developed a core set of values and brought virtual employees together in a community. McLellan also discusses burn out across many industries, with employees working longer from home. ThinkOn delivers critical data management and information asset protection solutions that help companies optimize their IT infrastructure investment.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4342994 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1251 1 20 full false Marketing Matters: Accelera's Anita Dong Marketing Matters: Accelera's Anita Dong PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with Anita Dong, CEO and President of Accelera Marketing, which works on some of Canada's most iconic brands. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with Anita Dong, CEO and President of Accelera Marketing, which works on some of Canada's most iconic brands. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4252967 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1032 1 20 full false Growing Canadian Visibility: Häfele Canada's Earl Ducharme Growing Canadian Visibility: Häfele Canada's Earl Ducharme PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with Earl Ducharme, President and Managing Director of Häfele Canada Inc, a global market leader in providing hardware solutions and innovation to the furniture, kitchen cabinet, architectural millwork and hospitality industries. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with Earl Ducharme, President and Managing Director of Häfele Canada Inc, a global market leader in providing hardware solutions and innovation to the furniture, kitchen cabinet, architectural millwork and hospitality industries. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4252814 Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 991 1 19 full false From Outfitting the Workplace to the Home: Grand & Toy Canada's Stan Dabic From Outfitting the Workplace to the Home: Grand & Toy Canada's Stan Dabic In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with VP and General Manager of Grand & Toy Canada, Stan Dabic, about his early career and the changes at work on the employee and sales side of Grand & Toy, in managing a largely virtual team and helping other companies enable their employees to work productively from home.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with VP and General Manager of Grand & Toy Canada, Stan Dabic, about his early career and the changes at work on the employee and sales side of Grand & Toy, in managing a largely virtual team and helping other companies enable their employees to work productively from home.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4152173 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1100 1 18 full false Relaying for Community Support: Yonge Street Mission's Angie Peters Relaying for Community Support: Yonge Street Mission's Angie Peters In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with President and CEO of Yonge Street Mission, Angie Peters, about her path from telecommunications to the nonprofit world, the huge increase in demand for services from Yonge Street Mission amid COVID-19, and the inspiring story of how corporate executives rallied together to "relay" the weekly shortfall of funds at YSM.
To learn more about YSM and how you can support their work, including their 735 challenge, visit https://www.ysm.ca/get-involved/

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with President and CEO of Yonge Street Mission, Angie Peters, about her path from telecommunications to the nonprofit world, the huge increase in demand for services from Yonge Street Mission amid COVID-19, and the inspiring story of how corporate executives rallied together to "relay" the weekly shortfall of funds at YSM.
To learn more about YSM and how you can support their work, including their 735 challenge, visit https://www.ysm.ca/get-involved/

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4151825 Sun, 14 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1032 1 17 full false Putting Out the Fire and Engineering Reinvestment Amid COVID-19: Safety Media's Martin Day Putting Out the Fire and Engineering Reinvestment Amid COVID-19: Safety Media's Martin Day In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with the CEO of Safety Media Inc and C2020 Commercial Fire and Safety, Martin Day, about why he became an entrepreneur, the biggest surprises and challenges along the way and what he and his team did to respond to COVID-19, including their production of safety signs for social distancing on elevators and hallways.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with the CEO of Safety Media Inc and C2020 Commercial Fire and Safety, Martin Day, about why he became an entrepreneur, the biggest surprises and challenges along the way and what he and his team did to respond to COVID-19, including their production of safety signs for social distancing on elevators and hallways.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4064474 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400 930 1 16 full false Vetting Virtual in an Era of eCommerce: Parent Tested Parent Approved's Sharon Vinderine Vetting Virtual in an Era of eCommerce: Parent Tested Parent Approved's Sharon Vinderine With more people buying online, the need for outside vetting on products is more vital than ever. In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with the CEO and Founder of Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA), Sharon Vinderine, about how her experience as a mother prompted her to found PTPA and provide other parents a credible source of information on child products, and how she then shifted to use her community of moms to provide brands thorough and honest testing. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> With more people buying online, the need for outside vetting on products is more vital than ever. In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with the CEO and Founder of Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA), Sharon Vinderine, about how her experience as a mother prompted her to found PTPA and provide other parents a credible source of information on child products, and how she then shifted to use her community of moms to provide brands thorough and honest testing. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-4000931 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400 878 1 15 full false An Unusual International Move: Miele Australia and New Zealand's Yves Dalcourt An Unusual International Move: Miele Australia and New Zealand's Yves Dalcourt From fires to floods to a global pandemic, the journey in January from Toronto to Australia was nowhere near typical for Yves Dalcourt, the new Managing Direction of Miele Australia and New Zealand. In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with PEO member Yves about remote learning and employee management (with 170 employees working from home in 6 days!), and the quick onboarding required to adapt forcefully to the pandemic.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> From fires to floods to a global pandemic, the journey in January from Toronto to Australia was nowhere near typical for Yves Dalcourt, the new Managing Direction of Miele Australia and New Zealand. In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with PEO member Yves about remote learning and employee management (with 170 employees working from home in 6 days!), and the quick onboarding required to adapt forcefully to the pandemic.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-3965807 Sun, 31 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 972 1 14 full false The Future of Real Estate: OZ Capital's Oleg Shiller The Future of Real Estate: OZ Capital's Oleg Shiller In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Oleg Shiller, Principal Broker/Owner of OZ Capital, and a freshman member of PEO Leadership, about the future of commercial and residential real estate in Ontario and the rest of the country.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Oleg Shiller, Principal Broker/Owner of OZ Capital, and a freshman member of PEO Leadership, about the future of commercial and residential real estate in Ontario and the rest of the country.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-3921926 Tue, 26 May 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1140 1 13 full false Selling A Business in the Midst of Growth: Co-Founder of Callisto Integration Jeff Peters Selling A Business in the Midst of Growth: Co-Founder of Callisto Integration Jeff Peters In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Jeff Peters, Co-founder and former Chairman of Callisto Integration, and member of a PEO advisory group, about his path to PEO Leadership, his experience selling his business in the midst of a growth period, and growing new skills and refreshing thinking, such as when he went back to second year engineering!

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Jeff Peters, Co-founder and former Chairman of Callisto Integration, and member of a PEO advisory group, about his path to PEO Leadership, his experience selling his business in the midst of a growth period, and growing new skills and refreshing thinking, such as when he went back to second year engineering!

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-3885827 Sun, 24 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 1180 1 12 full false Rubach Wealth Management's Elke Rubach Rubach Wealth Management's Elke Rubach In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Elke Rubach, President of Rubach Wealth Management, and member of a PEO advisory group, about her path from lawyer in Mexico to a Master's in London, and then to Canada to become a sought after speaker on wealth management, estate planning and philanthropy. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Elke Rubach, President of Rubach Wealth Management, and member of a PEO advisory group, about her path from lawyer in Mexico to a Master's in London, and then to Canada to become a sought after speaker on wealth management, estate planning and philanthropy. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-3784277 Sat, 16 May 2020 21:00:00 -0400 894 1 11 full false Selling Girl Guide Cookies in a Pandemic: Girl Guides of Canada's Jill Zelmanovits Selling Girl Guide Cookies in a Pandemic: Girl Guides of Canada's Jill Zelmanovits In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Jill Zelmanovits, CEO of Girl Guides of Canada, about the inspiring story of cooperation and common purpose: how grocery stores began selling girl guide cookies when the young businesswoman couldn't.  

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Jill Zelmanovits, CEO of Girl Guides of Canada, about the inspiring story of cooperation and common purpose: how grocery stores began selling girl guide cookies when the young businesswoman couldn't.  

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-3715748 Mon, 11 May 2020 15:00:00 -0400 930 1 10 full false How Stryker Canada is making a difference in the COVID-19 Crisis How Stryker Canada is making a difference in the COVID-19 Crisis In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Scott MacNair, President of Stryker Canada and a member of PEO's global leadership group, about the efforts Stryker has been undertaking to support COVID-19 relief efforts. Working in the medical equipment space, they seized a real opportunity to make a difference!

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

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]]> In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Scott MacNair, President of Stryker Canada and a member of PEO's global leadership group, about the efforts Stryker has been undertaking to support COVID-19 relief efforts. Working in the medical equipment space, they seized a real opportunity to make a difference!

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-3681802 Sat, 09 May 2020 22:00:00 -0400 954 1 9 full false PEO Leadership's Executive Advisors Ron Rubinoff and Rob Rutledge PEO Leadership's Executive Advisors Ron Rubinoff and Rob Rutledge In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with PEO Leadership's Executive Advisors Ron Rubinoff and Rob Rutledge.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

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]]> In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with PEO Leadership's Executive Advisors Ron Rubinoff and Rob Rutledge.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren, PEO Leadership Buzzsprout-3616246 Sun, 03 May 2020 08:00:00 -0400 1080 1 8 full false Long-Term Strategy Rethink: GreySuits Advisors' Rodney Davis Long-Term Strategy Rethink: GreySuits Advisors' Rodney Davis Leon speaks with the Practice Lead & Partner of GreySuits Advisors, Rodney Davis, about how doing business has changed and the advice he's been offering his clients. 

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren Buzzsprout-3543820 Thu, 23 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 771 1 7 full false Non Profit Canada Amid COVID-19: Imagine Canada's Bruce MacDonald Non Profit Canada Amid COVID-19: Imagine Canada's Bruce MacDonald Leon speaks with the President of Imagine Canada, Bruce MacDonald, about the current challenges faced by the nonprofit sector in Canada, stimulus efforts, as well as the role business leaders can play in sustaining nonprofit work.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

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If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Brigitte Buzzsprout-3529249 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 658 1 6 full false A President's First 100 Days: Miele Canada's Nelson Fresco A President's First 100 Days: Miele Canada's Nelson Fresco If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit peo-leadership.com. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

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]]> Leon Goren Buzzsprout-3543556 Thu, 16 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 900 1 5 full false Shifting Production and Working from Home: Galderma Canada's Wendy Adams Shifting Production and Working from Home: Galderma Canada's Wendy Adams Leon speaks with the General Manager of Galderma Canada, Wendy Adams, about how the company's been impacted by COVID-19, how they've re-purposed factories to make hand sanitizer, and Adams' envisioning of the longterm impacts on best workplace practices.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon speaks with the General Manager of Galderma Canada, Wendy Adams, about how the company's been impacted by COVID-19, how they've re-purposed factories to make hand sanitizer, and Adams' envisioning of the longterm impacts on best workplace practices.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren Buzzsprout-3545314 Wed, 15 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 856 1 4 full false Going Virtual: Speakers' Spotlight's Martin Perelmuter Going Virtual: Speakers' Spotlight's Martin Perelmuter Leon speaks with the President & Co-Founder of Speakers' Spotlight, Martin Perelmuter, about adapting his speaking business to the new era of COVID-19 and holding the team together.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon speaks with the President & Co-Founder of Speakers' Spotlight, Martin Perelmuter, about adapting his speaking business to the new era of COVID-19 and holding the team together.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren Buzzsprout-3544762 Thu, 09 Apr 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1107 1 3 full false Emotional Intelligence Tips to Manage Stress: IHHP's JP Pawliw-Fry Emotional Intelligence Tips to Manage Stress: IHHP's JP Pawliw-Fry Leon speaks with the the President and Co-founder of IHHP, JP Pawliw-Fry, about managing stress in this time.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon speaks with the the President and Co-founder of IHHP, JP Pawliw-Fry, about managing stress in this time.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon Goren Buzzsprout-3544120 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400 743 1 2 full false Rallying Together: The Clorox Company of Canada's David Iacobelli Rallying Together: The Clorox Company of Canada's David Iacobelli Leon speaks with the GM & President of The Clorox Company of Canada, David Iacobelli, about the unprecedented time for the company, their rallying around a common purpose, and long term changes this could present in the workplace.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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]]> Leon speaks with the GM & President of The Clorox Company of Canada, David Iacobelli, about the unprecedented time for the company, their rallying around a common purpose, and long term changes this could present in the workplace.

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. 

If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, rent negotiations, the stimulus package and a host of others. 

If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

If you enjoyed today’s podcast, please subscribe and give us a review on Apple podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.  

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