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Leadership/Urmilla Mahabirsingh
Stewardship in Action: Corporate Responsibility and Policy Implications
In this article, Urmilla Mahabirsingh explores what responsible business leadership looks like today. She explains why environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are still essential, even as some companies shy away from them. Drawing from Canadian regulations, climate disclosure frameworks, and Patagonia’s business model, she lays out how boards and senior executives can stay focused, transparent, and aligned with their values. For companies that want to build long-term trust and success, she argues, stepping back from ESG is not an option.
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Leading with Compassion in the AI Era: Fostering Human-Centred Leadership in a Digital World
Leadership in the AI era demands more than driving efficiency and innovation—it requires a deep commitment to the human element. As AI transforms industries, leaders face the challenge of guiding their teams through uncertainty, adapting to new roles, and addressing anxieties about rapid change. Compassionate leadership, centred on emotional intelligence, empathy, and inclusivity, bridges the gap between technology and humanity. By prioritizing mental health, fostering trust, and empowering employees through learning, leaders can create workplaces where technology enhances human potential rather than replacing it. In this era of transformation, it is the compassionate leader who will define a future where progress and people thrive together.
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Thought Leadership Videos

Watch recent thought leadership videos on inclusive leadership, workplace culture, and transformation.

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Why How you Show Up is Just As Important As What You Say

In this instalment of “Be the BES Leader,” Helen Mekonen explores why how you show up in such moments can matter just as much as what you say.

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The Invisible Line Between Senior Leader and Executive

As you move into executive roles, how you communicate matters just as much as what you’ve accomplished... and arguably, even more. In this instalment of Be the BES Leader, Jason Murray explores what executive-level communication "sounds like" and what hiring committees listen for, including how you frame challenges and how you navigate complexity.

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You Can Mandate Presence, But Not Connection

Melissa Sumnauth explores why the true test of hybrid or in-person work lies in how leaders foster connection today - and how the choices they make will shape workplace culture and the ability to retain talent.

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Why Clarity, Not Just Authenticity Builds Trust in Hiring

Helen Mekonen explains why clarity, coupled with authenticity and consistency, matters, because authenticity and consistency, matters, because your story is being interpreted long before you walk into the interview.

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Why Confidence Stops Working at the Executive Level

In this instalment of "Be the BES Leader," Jason Murray examines why confidence may help you get noticed over the course of your career, but sound judgment is what helps you become an executive.

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Why High Performers Stall Below Executive Level

In this short, Jason Murray explores why strong leaders get held at that threshold and what hiring committees are actually looking for beyond performance, including signals of trust, judgment, and peer-level presence.

Indigenous Knowledge/Jason Murray

National Indigenous History Month as a Mirror rather than a Museum

This reflection piece argues that National Indigenous History Month should be an opportunity not only to deepen our understanding of history, but also to examine how it shapes our everyday choices.

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Sustainability/Stephanie La

Green AI: The Role of AI in Sustainability

Green AI emphasizes the importance of balancing innovation with environmental responsibility, addressing the significant environmental and ethical challenges posed by AI development, such as high carbon emissions, energy consumption, and data privacy concerns. While AI offers transformative benefits, including climate change prediction, pollution monitoring, and public health insights, its rapid advancement often prioritizes speed over sustainability. By adopting Green AI practices—such as energy-efficient algorithms, renewable energy sources, and sustainable development goals—organizations can reduce their environmental impact, align with sustainability objectives, and foster long-term growth while contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future.

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Urmilla Mahabirsingh's Insights

Leadership

Stewardship in Action: Corporate Responsibility and Policy Implications

Leading with Compassion in the AI Era: Fostering Human-Centred Leadership in a Digital World

Thought Leadership Videos

Why How you Show Up is Just As Important As What You Say

The Invisible Line Between Senior Leader and Executive

You Can Mandate Presence, But Not Connection

Why Clarity, Not Just Authenticity Builds Trust in Hiring

Why Confidence Stops Working at the Executive Level

Why High Performers Stall Below Executive Level

National Indigenous History Month as a Mirror rather than a Museum

Green AI: The Role of AI in Sustainability