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Perspectives

“You never really know when you will find the next person who will make a huge difference in your organization”

Jun 10, 2011

In this video, Saäd Rafi shares his insights on leadership, what he looks for in emerging leaders, and why diversity matters for the Toronto region.

“There is talents in all different colours, shapes, sizes”

Jun 8, 2011

Colin Clarke is changing the way conductors lead.

“It was the first time I realized that it was actually fun to be a leader, too”

May 25, 2011

Meet Nick Davis who was previously senior producer of Metro Morning, and hear what he has to say about his own leadership journey.

“Every point of view is a point of view worth listening to.”

May 20, 2011

In 2007, Mamdouh Shoukri became President and Vice-Chancellor of York University, Canada’s third-largest university.

“I think that those people like me who serve in those capacities really have to set an example of the potential that we have”

May 18, 2011

Meet Sheldon Leiba, President & CEO of the Mississauga Board of Trade.

“Leadership is not to be ‘the head of’ – it is to earn the right to be ‘the head of’.”

May 13, 2011

As I reflect back on my life, I had a lot of mentors and people that supported me to develop me to who I am today.

“Growing up it was very difficult to have a role model that I could aspire to.”

May 11, 2011

Hear from Christy Luo, an economist at the Ontario Ministry of Finance and President of Power Unit Youth Organization.

“We see abilities in others; we don’t see weaknesses.”

May 6, 2011

David Meyer of Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre shared his perspective on the importance of collaborative, participatory leadership.

Changing the way we imagine leaders

May 4, 2011

We’d like to introduce you to David Meyers, Manager of Integrated Programs at Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre.

“For me the real meaning of leadership is to acknowledge and get involved in the community.”

Apr 28, 2011

Hear from Imran Mian, an Associate Director at Bell Canada who co-chairs the South Asian Advisory Council of United Way of Peel Region and serves on the board of Family Services Peel.

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