The value of ambiversion
Amidst the ongoing debate on the value of introversion versus extroversion in leadership, a growing body of literature suggests the extrovert and introvert labels do more harm than good, portraying personality as less complex than it really is.
Chef entrepreneurs hold the ingredients for success
Keeping a restaurant alive during a pandemic requires a high degree of creativity and tenacity. Antonio Park, the founder and owner of Montreal restaurant Park, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to reflect on the strategies that carried him through one of the most challenging seasons for the restaurant industry in recent memory.
Entrepreneurial spirit fuels economic growth in Quebec
In the decades following the Quiet Revolution, Quebec saw the rise of 鈥淨uebec inc.,鈥� a new category of francophone owners and companies who were determined to make a mark in a largely anglophone-dominated business ecosystem.
Ready for takeoff
With the dip in domestic air travel as a result of the pandemic, pilot David Morgan redefined the flight experience by launching AxAir Aviation, a charter plane service for local business and tourist travel along the coast of Nova Scotia.
Timing is everything
Branding and marketing initiatives across industries rely heavily on trend-spotters like Laura Saunter, who predicted millennials鈥� obsession with pink several years ago. Professor Karl Moore outlines Saunter鈥檚 methods, which utilize a creative assembly of artistic and mathematical tools to discern what product characteristics will catch the consumer鈥檚 eye in weeks, months, or years down the line.
Blazing a trail for reconciliation
Professor Karl Moore joins W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer in a conversation with Jolain Foster to learn about how her identity as a Gitxsan informs her career in accounting at Deloitte. Foster is committed to building bridges between peoples from different cultures in every aspect of her work, something she sees as the cornerstone for creating more efficient and successful corporations.
Practical tips for introverted leaders
Based on interviews with more than 400 CEOs, Professor Karl Moore offers practical suggestions for introverted leaders to support their more extroverted employees. For the introvert, he says, verbally responsive listening and taking on the role of an engaged 鈥渟ounding board鈥� are helpful ways to encourage creative yet actionable ideas in the workplace.
Creating entrepreneurial solutions in the arts
Childhood friends William Lande and Sam Tannenbaum are taking the art world by a storm with their online sales business, Bidgala, which connects artists with potential buyers. Professor Karl Moore delves into the duo鈥檚 vision for growing an accessible, user-friendly platform for emerging artists that emphasizes the personal stories and experiences behind each piece.
When introverts should act like extroverts聽
Professor Karl Moore has interviewed hundreds of CEOs to research the impact of introversion and extroversion on leadership. While those who fall squarely on the introvert end of the spectrum have their advantages, there are times when acting like an extrovert is crucial to success, he argues.聽聽聽聽
8 signs you could be an ambivert
Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the age-old debate about extroverts and introverts, pointing to the middle of the spectrum: ambiversion. In his experience, ambiverts can gain a competitive advantage through drawing from both orientations as needed.
Building a digital culture
According to Nigel Vaz, the CEO of a digital consulting firm called Publicis Sapient, digital transformation is becoming an existential imperative for businesses of every size and sector. Professor Karl Moore points to Vaz鈥檚 new book, Digital Business Transformation, as a valuable guide for learning how to drive customer and business value through digital solutions.
8 signs you鈥檙e an ambivert
It鈥檚 rare to find a pure introvert or extrovert. Most people fall somewhere on the spectrum between the two, and those who can combine traits from both dispositions have a significant advantage in the workplace. Professor Karl Moore shares eight indicators that someone is an ambivert.
What indigenous communities can teach us about sustainability
Professor Karl Moore interviews Sean McCormick, a M茅tis from Manitoba, about his journey to founding Manitobah Mukluks, an Indigenous-owned and operated global footwear brand. McCormick touches on the unique challenges that Indigenous entrepreneurs face and the excellence they demonstrate in preserving finite resources.
Authentic leadership in indigenous communities
Professor Karl Moore joins W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer in interviewing leading indigenous scholars in business, science, and beyond to hear their stories and strategies for success. A central theme that emerges is the importance of developing an authentic leadership style that honours one鈥檚 history, culture, and beliefs.
Introducing the 鈥楬ENRYs鈥�: 鈥楬ighly Educated, Not Rich Yet鈥�
Coined in Fortune magazine in 2003, the term HENRY describes a sub-group of consumers with modest resources and luxurious taste. These individuals, typically older millennials with six-figure incomes and investable assets of less than $1 million, aren鈥檛 high-net earners just yet, but they鈥檙e spending like they are.
