• Career Advancements and Shifts in the Talent Market with Glasshouse Systems' Alex Talmor
    Mar 24 2024

    Tune in as Leon chats with Alex Talmor, the President of the Canadian Operations at GlassHouse Systems, a North American company that provides IT infrastructure, security, cloud, and managed services for large corporations and governments.

    Starting as a sales executive, Alex rose in the ranks, becoming President in 2022. He offers key insights into career advancements within organizations and provides observations regarding recruiting talent in both small and large organizations. He also shares with us reflections on working while having a young family and favourite travel destination.

    If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein, Michael Beer, Rob Chesnut, Dr. Jason Selk, and Mitchell Goldhar. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others.

    If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com.

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    11 mins
  • Algonquin Capital's Raj Tandon on Fixed Income Investments & his Journey from Mathematician to Entrepreneur
    Mar 22 2024

    Join us in today's Snippets episode as Raj Tandon shares his unexpected leap from the world of philosophy and mathematics to the banking industry and the founding of Algonquin Capital. Raj also provides insights into the intricacies of fixed-income investing and their role in diversification and wealth preservation. Beyond his professional endeavors, Raj discusses his active involvement in philanthropic initiatives, particularly in victim services. He shares his experiences as a volunteer crisis counselor and emphasizes the importance of giving back to the community.

    If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein, Harvard's Rosabeth Kanter, Michael Beer, Rob Chesnut, and Dr. Greg Wells. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others.

    If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com.

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    16 mins
  • Anticipating Labour Market Trends with David King, Senior Managing Director at Robert Half
    Dec 22 2023

    In this Snippets episode, David King, Senior Managing Director for Canada and South America at Robert Half—the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm—takes us on a deep dive into the post-pandemic landscape of talent recruitment and labor markets. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions for your organization.

    With an astounding tenure of 29 years at Robert Half, David shares his take on current labor market trends and predictions for 2024. He also shares valuable insights on talent decision-making factors and priorities, the dynamics of hybrid work environments, the impact of AI on the workforce, and strategies for achieving high levels of engagement in a workplace. Additionally, he highlights the advantages of adopting a six-quarter forecast strategy. 

    If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, and Professor Janice Stein. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

    If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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    16 mins
  • Investment Portfolio Management for Today’s Market with RPIA’s Liam O’Sullivan
    Dec 18 2023

    Ready to enhance your investment strategy? Tune in as Leon sits down with Liam O’Sullivan, Principal Co-Head of Client Portfolio Management at RPIA. An expert in alternative investments and risk management, Liam shares insight on managing an investment portfolio, current market paradigm shifts, the crucial role of fixed income, and the importance of differentiating between high-grade and high-yield bonds. 

    If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, and Professor Janice Stein. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

    If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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    13 mins
  • Transitioning from Big Tech to SME Entrepreneurship with Whitecap's Dan Carmichael
    Sep 15 2023

    In this episode, Leon chats with Dan Carmichael, the president of Whitecap. Dan tells us about his motivations for leaving a 20-year-long big corporate job at Dell Technologies to join the small business world. Leon and Dan discuss staying on the forefront of emerging technology and Dan gives advice to business leaders on getting involved with AI.

    If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. You'll find on our site various previous recorded webcasts with guests such as Stephen Poloz, Avi Goldfarb, Dr. Michael Roizen, Morgan Housel, Jason Selk, and Mitchell Goldhar.   We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

    Check out our upcoming PEO Leadership Conference: Adapting to a World of Opportunity, taking place on November 13th and 14th in Toronto. If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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    15 mins
  • Growing a Business from Limited Capital with CMI Financial Group's Bryan Jaskolka
    Jun 11 2023

    Bryan Jaskolka is a serial entrepreneur and the visionary founder and CEO of the CMI Financial Group. Bryan is a driving force in the Canadian private lending and mortgage financing industries and has been recognized for his leadership and innovation. CMI is Canada’s premier private mortgage lender, a leading provider of mortgage funding and investment solutions, and one of Canada's fastest-growing companies.

    In the Snippets episode, Bryan tells us how he grew a booming business from only $1,000. He describes the importance of exponential thinking over linear thinking, inspiring through bust periods, and thriving as a leader when meeting online.

    If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. You'll find on our site various recorded webcasts with guests such as Morgan Housel, David Rosenberg, Professor Janice Stein, Jason Selk, Mitchell Goldhar, and Vanessa Bohns.   We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

    If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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    14 mins
  • Creating an Engaging and Equitable Workplace with Earth Rated's Abby Gnanendran
    Jun 5 2023

    Abby Gnanendran is the CEO and co-founder of Earth Rated, a B Corp-certified company that provides dog lovers with eco-friendly poop bags. In this Snippets episode, Abby tells us how Earth Rated grew from a direct-to-consumer ‘pet project’ to serving 4.5 million people daily worldwide.

    Earth Rated stands out with its dedication to a supportive, performance-driven work environment. Abby and Leon discuss leading with integrity and why creating a workplace that feels more comfortable than the home is a smart and equitable business investment.

    If you’re interested in our Snippets podcasts or The Way Forward live webcasts, please take a moment and visit us at peo-leadership.com. Guests have included Morgan Housel, Professor Janice Stein,and Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve covered such topics as growth, uncertainty, mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

    If you’d like to learn more about our leadership community, please feel free to contact lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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    16 mins
  • Managing a Family Business with Brian Cotter
    Jul 31 2022

    Brian Cotter is the President of Durham Artificial Grass (established 2018) and Lloyd’s Grounds Management Professionals (established 1963). He and Leon discuss the lessons he’s learned growing a family business and the effects of climate change, employee shortage, and COVID-19 on both his well-established business and new but rapidly growing business.

    If you’re interested in one of our Snippets podcasts or our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit
    https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peo-leadership.com.

    If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein and Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve talked about such topics as mental health, leadership, the new world, and a host of others. 

    If you’d like to find out more about our leadership community, please feel free to reach out directly to lgoren@peo-leadership.com. 

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    14 mins