L E A D E R S H I P
KIM BARBERO
CEO, MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
ASSOCIATION OF BC
I think the best leadership advice I have ever
received is to always bring my authentic self to
the table and to invite others to do the same—to
create a safe space that encourages bravery and
differing opinions. I remember being told that
it's easy for leaders to be surrounded by people
who tell them what they want to hear but that you
should always strive to seek the perspectives of
those who feel and think differently—that's the
space for change and innovation and is where I
show up best!
JOHN NICOLA
CHAIRMAN AND CEO, NICOLA WEALTH
Over almost 50 years, I have received great
insights and advice from many people. Some I
knew personally and others through their books
and lectures. As I look back now, I would say that
Simon Sinek may have had the biggest influence
on me even though I have only read his books
over the last 10 years. He effectively articulates
what I believe in, bet ter than I could, in a way
that allowed me to share it with others on my
key leadership team in an impactful way. He,
of course, wrote so many great books, but the
one that embodies my strongest beliefs and the
culture of our company is his latest book, The
Infinite Game. Success in business and in many
other fields is best played as a game one cannot
win (or lose) but rather as one of continuous
improvement with no destination.
DARREN DAHL
DEAN, UBC SAUDER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Great leaders think and
focus on building great
leaders behind them.
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