46 BCBUSINESS.CA OCTOBER 2023
L E A D E R S H I P
MATTHEW MCCLENAGHAN
PRESIDENT, EDGAR DEVELOPMENT
From my father: "There is usually only one way, and
that's the hard way." I was taught not to cut corners
and do things the right way. Work hard and success
will follow.
And from a former boss in my sales and marketing
days: "Being honest won't get you in trouble."
FELICIA BOCHICCHIO
CEO, UNBOUNCE
Build relationships in business the same way
you build relationships in your personal life. The
same rules apply. Humans are humans. Be your
authentic self. Align with your values and have
tough conversations in a way that is kind and that
you can align quickly, make decisions and move
forward together.
JOHN ANDERSON
CEO, OPPENHEIMER GROUP
The most invaluable leadership advice I've
received is that leadership is not about you; it's
about empowering the team. As a leader, my
primary role is to provide unwavering support to
my team, enabling their success by equipping them
with the necessary tools and guidance.
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TINA STREHLKE
CEO, MINERVA BC
During the early, uncertain days of the pandemic,
a mentor reminded me that I didn't need to have
a perfect plan, I just needed to figure out the next
right step, and then the next right step. This advice
has helped me make decisions faster and break
some of my perfectionist habits.
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