Top 20 Visionary Canadian CEOs 2024
Apocalyptic leaders operate from a power-with, co-creation approach moving from what Microsoft termed a ‘know-it-all’ culture to a ‘learn-it-all’ one. Inner Development Goals are an example of how global leaders are recognizing the need to change from within to change the world for the better. It starts with each of us making a conscious choice, stepping up to constructively challenge the existing system, and being willing to have courageous communication with each other.
Ultimately, it is about involving others to inspire a collective awakening where the guiding principles of compassion, understanding, and respect for the diversity of life lead humanity toward a future where the well-being of the planet and its inhabitants is our primary concern.
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Everyone wants to know how to be an influential leader that can transform business’ but too many assume that hard work is all you need to get there. If there’s one thing we have learned in these trying times, it’s that work is only made relevant by the vision behind it.
Dr. Ismail Ali’s extensive experience in financial technology and leadership roles across various markets significantly enhances his capacity as a visionary leader. With over 20 years in the industry, he has played crucial roles in significant financial technology vendors, driving global operations expansion and forging strategic partnerships with industry leaders...
To Anubhav Agarwal, President & CEO, Irpinia Kitchens, and Partner at Rhyno Equity Group, providing the Company’s employees with a safe, secure and productive working environment is priority number one. Anubhav believes that the most important resource of any organization are its people. Understanding this fact is a critical aspect of Anubhav’s inclusive and non-bureaucratic leadership style with...
Tridon Communications, founded in 1981 and currently led by Ben Thompson, CEO, Chad Tomachefski, CGO, and Greg Tolson, COO, is western Canada’s leading Telecommunications System Integrator (TSI). Tridon aims to address all aspects of telecommunication system requirements, including PTT land mobile radio, fiber optics, structured cable, access control, PTP wireless and microwave, tower construction and maintenance, cyber security, and more...
For Geneviève Fortier, providing a distinctive experience to insured members is priority number one. She believes that delivering on this critical mission requires a daily commitment from the entire team and network of mutual associations. Listening to clients’ voices and taking action to make it easier for them to purchase insurance or navigate the claims adjudication process is key to...
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) is a member-based professional association of 15,000 REALTORS® and their companies who live and work in communities from Whistler to Maple Ridge to Tsawwassen and throughout the Metro Vancouver area...
Joan Kanigan, CEO of the Western Development Museum (WDM), took an extraordinarily unique yet bold step as a leader in 2021. She initiated a 360o Performance Assessment to better understand how she was performing and where she needed to improve—all through an honest and critical feedback system to know where she was standing as a leader and a manager. “My...
As the CEO of Willow Lake Métis Nation, Justin has been the proud architect of a transition away from a centralized approach to governance so that his community can return to a grassroots organization governed by, and for, the Willow Lake Métis Nation (WLMN). Justin relentlessly focused on restructuring the WLMN as an organization to ensure that it is accountable...
Marina Charriere, CEO of Star Drug Testing Services, Star Drug Testing Services (Windsor Park), and First Defence Face Masks go hand in hand. Star is a drug and alcohol testing facility, and First D F M is a face mask company. One of Marina’s qualities that have transformed the organization is her openness to thinking out of the box. Her...
Supportive leadership is an essential and valuable leadership style for businesses. It fosters positive relationships between employees and ultimately empowers team members to develop their professional skills and work well autonomously or with little active management and guidance...
Regardless of what, why, and where you lead, you—as the leader—are directly responsible for engaging those who follow you. And engagement is assisted by your culture, which you are also responsible for as a leader. This is why leaders must set the right tone for the organization—engagement, culture, and the employee experience. Leadership means inspiring others to achieve specific outcomes...
In today’s time, empowering employees to make decisions and take action is essential. Involving employees in co-creating with the people close to the project, which requires trust and transparency, can make a massive difference in employees’ morale. Collaborative leadership values openness and communication, encourages motivation, and treats all team members respectfully...
