Leadership makes many different demands. Certain situations require the quiet contemplation of an introvert 鈥� like taking time to consider all implications before a decision is made. Other situations need an extrovert鈥檚 gregariousness, like taking the time to ensure that employees know their hard work is appreciated. The best leaders will do both, according to Karl Moore, a Professor at Desautels. Ambiverts make up about 20 per cent of the population, and display some qualities of both introverts and extroverts.
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Published on: 23 Mar 2022
The purest water makes the best vodka, but despite having water in abundance, Quebec had no vodka makers until relatively recently. Nicolas Duvernois observed this disconnect, and, in 2010, he founded Duvernois Creative Spirits, writes Desautels Professor Karl Moore in Forbes. He was working as a hospital janitor when he launched the company, with a vision to leverage Quebec鈥檚 natural resources to make a premium spirit. Since then, the company鈥檚 Pur Vodka has been named the best vodka in the world six times.
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Published on: 23 Mar 2022
Narrative theory is about looking at worlds, from their construction and governance to the real people living within them. This perspective is useful for understanding the complexities of not only literature, but the mechanisms of medicine, law, management, and economics. In the process, questions arise around established paradigms鈥攖he answers have the potential to bring about concrete disciplinary, practical, and policy-oriented outcomes.
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Published on: 11 Mar 2022
In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer, Jennifer Robinson provides insight on how communities can promote Indigenous leadership in public healthcare. As a resident physician at 缅北强奸 Health Centre, Robinson plays a central role in breaking down systemic barriers and helping Indigenous peoples heal from historical traumas within the Canadian health system.
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Published on: 4 Mar 2022
During the 7th annual Global Leadership Research Conference at Amity Business School (India), Professor Karl Moore and fellow researchers discussed shared challenges of transitioning into a post-pandemic reality. In his presentation, Moore pushed for greater support of Indigenous leadership and innovative thinking across industries.
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Published on: 24 Feb 2022
In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, former Microsoft executive John Wood provides a behind-the-scenes look at his work to increase literacy among women and children in developing nations. As the CEO and founder of two nonprofit organizations, Room to Read and U-Go, Wood is committed to confronting systemic barriers to earning a high-quality education.
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Published on: 24 Feb 2022
The Quebec government has attracted criticism in the wake of announcing it would contribute $385 million toward production of the Airbus A220 jet, but Professor Karl Moore fully supports the move. The province鈥檚 aviation industry has consistently provided employment opportunities and reliable customer service, he says, making the sector a profitable investment for Quebec.
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Published on: 11 Feb 2022
In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer, Jeff Ward provides insights on how technology can be leveraged to help Indigenous leaders thrive. As the founder of Animikii, a company that creates digital solutions for Indigenous organizations, Ward believes innovation should be driven by love and sustainability, two key Indigenous values.
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Published on: 11 Feb 2022
Professor Karl Moore sat down with Lightspeed Founder Dax Dasilva just before he stepped down as CEO to unpack the role of spirituality in entrepreneurship. In Dasilva鈥檚 experience, spiritual understanding and self-reflection have been critical drivers of creativity and innovation.
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Published on: 4 Feb 2022
In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Oxford theologian Alister McGrath emphasizes the mutuality of science and religion. Instead of opposing each other, he says, the two spheres can work hand in hand to promote human flourishing.
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Published on: 4 Feb 2022
In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and W谩hiakatste Diome-Deer, Chellie Spiller offers insights into how society can better empower Indigenous youth. Currently a professor of leadership and management at the University of Waikato Management School in New Zealand, Spiller affirms the need for Indigenous youth to study their identity in more depth and for non-Indigenous people to prioritize genuine, not performative learning about Indigenous cultures.
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Published on: 27 Jan 2022
Plenty of people did a second take when Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his plan to launch an activist investment fund, but Professor Karl Moore wasn't surprised. According to Moore, Harper has spent years trying to bridge the gap between private and public sectors in Canada through supporting entrepreneurship and social ventures.
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Published on: 27 Jan 2022
Airlines have experienced a hit to their reputation as well as their bottom line as Omicron leads to thousands of cancelled flights and stranded passengers. These disruptions may signal distress in the industry, according to Professor Karl Moore, but many airlines are already doing everything in their power to balance budget, safety, and customer needs.
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Published on: 11 Jan 2022
Professor Karl Moore sits down with WestJet CEO Ed Sims to discuss the challenges of running an airline in the middle of a pandemic that has made domestic and international travel unpredictable. Sims emphasizes the importance of maintaining open lines of communication with travelers and offering a wide array of travel planning services in order to give passengers a feel of hope and control in times of crisis.
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Published on: 8 Dec 2021
Amid controversy surrounding the inability of Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau to speak French, Professor Karl Moore says the incident is prompting companies to re-evaluate who they place in executive positions and what skillsets should be prioritized.
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Published on: 3 Dec 2021
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