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.

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.

As the French stock market wobbles and the value of the Euro continues to decline, manufacturing company Alstom and its new subsidiary, Bombardier Transportation, are fighting to maintain financial health. But Professor Karl Moore remains hopeful for Alstom’s future growth.

The acquisition of Bombardier may present multi-billion-dollar losses in the short term, he says, but the long-term stock returns will make those losses worthwhile.

In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Pham Cao Phong, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada, highlights how international diplomacy has shifted throughout the pandemic. Despite travel limitations and the stress that comes with crisis, Phong says his highest priority is to recognize the humanity in fellow leaders and work to build relationships that pave the way to effective collaboration.

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Bobbie Racette to hear about how her Indigenous values inform her work as an entrepreneur. As the founder of Virtual Gurus, an online platform that helps connect businesses with freelance creators, consultants, and other collaborators, Racette plays an active role in breaking down stereotypes about Indigenous women and inspiring new generations to pursue their dreams in the face of adversity.

A new study out of Columbia University reveals that white American professionals pay significantly less attention to the work and words of their Black colleagues than to those of their white colleagues. According to Professor Karl Moore, occasionally amplifying Black voices or developing diversity training programs is not enough to eliminate this attention bias. To bring about lasting relational transformation, organizations must actively foster dialogue and listening among their employees.

Professor Patricia Faison Hewlin and her husband, CEO of The Hewlin Group, Jay Hewlin, are working to carve out diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces for success on Broadway. As they partner with hit Broadway shows, including Hamilton and Moulin Rouge!, they advocate for initiatives that go beyond diversity statements, pushing for a balance between policy change and personal development.