Explore the stories and perspectives of leaders across the GTA.
What does leadership mean to you? How do you open doors and create leadership opportunities for others? How is diversity a strength in leadership? What does it mean to be a leader in a diverse city? How can we transform leadership? Explore the stories and perspectives of leaders across the GTA and share your answers to these questions.
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- Nicholas Davis, CBC
Hearing diverse stories helps us understand each other better. Diversity at the leadership table brings out different examples of how we live and shows how similar we are. - David Meyers, Birchmount Bluffs
Leadership recognizes that everyone has a voice; everyone has something to offer. - Dr. Mamdouh Shoukri, York University
A leader has a vision and is able to bring people around him or her who can share that vision and inspire them to work toward their goal. It is the duty of every leader to identify those who are future leaders and give them the opportunity and confidence to be able to move forward.
- Imran Mian
Leadership is not about having an executive position or holding public office. The real meaning of leadership is contributing to your local community. - Saäd Rafi, Ministry of Health and Long-term Care
A high performing team is an inclusive one. Leadership is not a solo sport; it is a team sport. - Christy Luo, Power Unit Youth Organization
Leadership is developed through practice. Believe in young leaders’ potential and give them ownership over projects. Provide the next generation with role models and leaders they can aspire to become. - Enrique Robert, Birchmount Bluffs
Earning the right to lead is the essence of leadership. - Ranjana Mitra, Community Environment Alliance
Leadership starts with a sense of responsibility and is fuelled by passion. Everybody has talent and a unique gift that can be brought out by leaders. The world is fast-paced but we must pause and appreciate the beauty in our diversity. - Colin Clarke, Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra
Our images of leadership do not always show the full diversity of leadership that exists. Leaders recognize they can use their public presence in order to change perceptions of who a leader is and can be. - Chelsea Prescod Leadership is ageless.
- Arthur Kong Leadership is about having a positive impact on others.
- Janice Chu, United Way York Region
Leaders take different forms and shapes. Getting everyone involved is key to a healthy and sustainable society.