Communauto CEO driven by greater good
With his sights set on the social benefits of a shared economy, Beno卯t Robert, CEO of Communauto, is a social entrepreneur through and through.
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, he shares why being a good corporate citizen is a priority.
Insights on medical leadership from David Eidelman
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Dr. David Eidelman, Vice-Principal (Health Affairs) and Dean of 69热视频鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine, explains why being a doctor today is less about being an authoritative voice and more about being an excellent listener and identifying a capable team.
Learnings from L'Or茅al Canada CEO
L鈥橭r茅al Canada CEO and President Frank Kollmar joins Professor Karl Moore to discuss his approach to leadership, the winning combination聽of interdisciplinary, diverse teams, as well as his take on millennials and what they stand to learn in business.
Turbulent times for WestJet
A number of factors, such as labor unrest, expensive fuel costs and steep competition, have led WestJet profits to plunge as compared to last year.
Professor Karl Moore elaborates on the airline鈥檚 current circumstances with an optimistic outlook on the future.
Journeying through a global career and life
In conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Chairman of Global Investment Banking at Deutsche Bank and Desautels International Advisory Board member Mark Hantho (BCom'81) shares insights into the fast-paced evolutions of the finance industry, why a global mindset is essential and his views on China as an economic partner.
Management, scrambled eggs, and Professor Mintzberg
Renowned management thinker Professor Henry Mintzberg sits down with Professor Karl Moore to discuss some of his favorite subjects: the MBA degree, business strategy, and how management has changed 鈥� sometimes for the worse 鈥� in the wake of technological advancement.
Taking stock of WestJet: Where it鈥檚 gone and where it鈥檚 heading
Professor Karl Moore charts WestJet鈥檚 journey from disruptive startup with a dream to a very real rival of Air Canada.
鈥淲estJet, starting out as a Southwest clone, has not become an Air Canada clone but has evolved into something substantially different than its great rival,鈥� he writes.
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WestJet CEO shares ups and downs of career in airline industry
In discussion with Professor Karl Moore, WestJet CEO Ed Sims sheds light on some of the most recent challenges he鈥檚 had to face in his role, his five-year plan, and how he is looking to position WestJet as Canada鈥檚 most Canadian airline.
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Is WestJet encroaching on Air Canada鈥檚 market?
With news that WestJet Airlines plans to launch non-stop service from Calgary to Dublin, Paris and London, challenging Air Canada鈥檚 transatlantic flights that target business passengers, Professor Karl Moore weighs in on the implications.
For Professor Moore, the rewards program to which Air Canada belongs is still a powerful factor that will influence consumer choice in its favor.
Planning your next investment move? Don鈥檛 discount human capital
Duke University professor and expert in behavioural economics Dan Ariely sits down with Professor Karl Moore to explore how he communicates research to the general public as well as the impact of employee satisfaction on company success and stock performance. For Ariely, the finance world is not paying enough attention to human capital.
Leadership at Welcome Hall Mission
With sights set on eliminating homelessness in Montreal, CEO for Welcome Hall Mission, Sam Watts, sits down with Professor Karl Moore to explore how running an NGO is not unlike heading a medium-size enterprise.
According to Watts, the differences between profit-oriented enterprises and not-for-profits really only pertain to their end goals.
Air Canada, WestJet introduce higher baggage fees
With news that Air Canada and WestJet will charge $30 instead of $25 per checked bag, Desautels Professor Karl Moore comments on how passengers might react to this increase.
鈥淔airly quickly, people (will) get over it and I think they also realize that (in) the U.S. and Europe, particularly on low-cost carriers, this sort of thing is very common-place now,鈥� he said.
The Economist editor on journalism today
In an interview with Professor Karl Moore, Daniel Franklin, Executive Editor of The Economist shares his optimistic take on journalism in the age of data analytics and 鈥渇ake news.鈥�
Insights from the political editor of The Economist
Adrian Wooldridge, political editor for The Economist speaks with Professor Karl Moore about the dangers of merely feeding the news machine, the importance of understanding the undercurrents that have spurred nationalist sentiment globally, and the inevitability of history repeating itself.
Success, it鈥檚 all in the hands
Much has been made about the pitch 鈥� the brief moment that entrepreneurs get to market their idea to an investor.
Professor Karl Moore comments on recent findings that suggest that hand gestures can make an investor 12 per cent more likely to back a business.
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