The role of the inner self in entrepreneurship

Professor Karl Moore sat down with Lightspeed Founder Dax Dasilva just before he stepped down as CEO to unpack the role of spirituality in entrepreneurship. In Dasilva’s experience, spiritual understanding and self-reflection have been critical drivers of creativity and innovation.

A call to integrate science and religion

In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Oxford theologian Alister McGrath emphasizes the mutuality of science and religion. Instead of opposing each other, he says, the two spheres can work hand in hand to promote human flourishing.

Making space for healing

In a conversation with Professor Karl Moore and Wáhiakatste Diome-Deer, Chellie Spiller offers insights into how society can better empower Indigenous youth.

Stephen Harper launches investment fund

Plenty of people did a second take when Former Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced his plan to launch an activist investment fund, but Professor Karl Moore wasn't surprised. According to Moore, Harper has spent years trying to bridge the gap between private and public sectors in Canada through supporting entrepreneurship and social ventures.

Airline industry loses altitude

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.

Putting passengers first

Professor Karl Moore sits down with WestJet CEO Ed Sims to discuss the challenges of running an airline in the middle of a pandemic that has made domestic and international travel unpredictable. Sims emphasizes the importance of maintaining open lines of communication with travelers and offering a wide array of travel planning services in order to give passengers a feel of hope and control in times of crisis.

Air Canada CEO sparks debate over bilingualism in Montreal C-suites

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.

An investor’s top tips for success

In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Canadian investor Mitch Garber (BA’86) shares his best tips for success. In addition to well-honed networking skills and a healthy appetite for risk, Garber emphasizes the importance of increasing representation of leaders from historically marginalized communities as a tool for collective growth.

Hope for Québec investors

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.

Portrait of a leader

In a recent conversation with Professor Karl Moore, Adam Bryant reflects on more than 30 years of research into the traits of a successful leader. As author of The CEO Test and a current managing director of ExCo, a coaching and mentoring platform for leaders around the globe, Bryant emphasizes that the world’s most successful leaders find a way to demonstrate authenticity and honesty.

Dynamic diplomacy

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.

Cleaner energy for a cleaner world

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Éric Lachance to discuss how companies around the world can improve environmental sustainability. As the CEO of Énergir, a top natural gas distributor in Quebec, Lachance says it is imperative for companies to draw from multiple renewable energy sources rather than monopolizing fossil fuels.

Empowering Indigenous women leaders

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.

Adopting a holistic approach to environmental change

Professor Karl Moore sits down with Joachim Rosenberg, the president of Volvo Energy and a champion for climate change, to discuss the resounding global call to cut down on carbon emissions.

Rosenberg underscores the need for corporations to consider both the values and the practices behind long-term environmental goals.

Bridging the racial attention deficit

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.