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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.

Published: 21 May 2021

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’s new book, Digital Business Transformation, as a valuable guide for learning how to drive customer and business value through digital solutions.

Published: 21 May 2021

8 signs you’re an ambivert

It’s 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.

Published: 5 May 2021

What indigenous communities can teach us about sustainability

Professor Karl Moore interviews Sean McCormick, a Métis 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.

Published: 5 May 2021

Authentic leadership in indigenous communities

Professor Karl Moore joins Wáhiakatste 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’s history, culture, and beliefs.

Published: 28 Apr 2021

Introducing the ‘HENRYs’: ‘Highly Educated, Not Rich Yet’

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’t high-net earners just yet, but they’re spending like they are.

Published: 22 Apr 2021

Bringing Air Canada back to life

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to raise the spectre of bankruptcy for Air Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and Transport Minister Omar Alghabra have stepped in with a $5.9 billion lifeline package for the country’s largest airline. Professor Karl Moore takes a closer look at the key components of the package, particularly those that came as a surprise.

Published: 16 Apr 2021

Professor Karl Moore loves teaching on Zoom

He can’t speak for everyone, but Professor Karl Moore has enjoyed the advantages of teaching on Zoom during the pandemic. While he admits there are drawbacks, Zoom gives him an opportunity to welcome global guests to the classroom, which would be impossible in-person. Moore also finds that students are more receptive to participating through Zoom, as the virtual dynamic levels the playing field.

Published: 31 Mar 2021

Flexible mindset key to business success in 2021

In a recent conversation with Louis Vachon, CEO of the National Bank of Canada, Professor Karl Moore discusses the key ingredient for business success in 2021: adaptability. Embracing change and cultivating a flexible culture in the workplace will set leaders apart in a shifting business landscape, he says.

Published: 31 Mar 2021

The rise of the ambivert in business leadership

Professor Karl Moore continues his research into introverted versus extroverted personality traits in the business world. From his perspective, blending the two personality types will foster success in the workplace. Contrary to popular opinion, becoming an ambivert is a skill that both introverts and extroverts alike can master.

Published: 26 Mar 2021

Managing personalities is key to leadership success, says Moore

Professor Karl Moore continues his deep dive into the leadership style of introverts and extroverts in the workplace. Although extroverts may appear to be a more natural fit for leadership roles in the North American office, Moore points to ways in which introverts have become more integral to business processes over time.

Published: 26 Mar 2021

Pandemic-related shifts will cost Canadian airlines

CBC News explores five pandemic-induced issues on the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s pandemic declaration. Airlines were hit particularly hard from March 2020 onwards, but data shows that Canadians continued to travel domestically even as international travel was heavily restricted.

Published: 18 Mar 2021

The recipe for success

Professor Karl Moore recently spoke with Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board for Mercedes Benz, about the recipe for success in the business world. By listening to the needs of his team and keeping a close eye on market trends, Källenius has positioned himself as a world leader in the automotive industry.

Published: 18 Mar 2021

Takeaways from CEO virtual visit to Â鶹AV

Professor Karl Moore shares the key insights he gleaned from a recent virtual event connecting Â鶹AV MBA students with 50 CEOs.

Published: 12 Mar 2021

The power of ambiversion

In a world of emergent strategy, where more levels of an organization are involved in strategic decisions than ever, Professor Karl Moore points to the value of ambiversion in leadership. Naturally extroverted leaders must learn to mimic introverts in listening carefully and analytically, while introverted leaders must act like extroverts to energize a team.

Published: 4 Mar 2021

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