Lessons from Serge Godin

Serge Godin, the founder and executive chairman of CGI Inc., is a titan of the Canadian business landscape. Starting from a basement in Quebec City in 1976, he built a global IT and business consulting powerhouse. His leadership is defined by a rigorous management philosophy, a deep-seated belief in employee

Lessons from Alain Bouchard

Alain Bouchard, the founder of Alimentation Couche-Tard, is a towering figure in the world of business, known for his relentless drive, strategic vision, and down-to-earth leadership. From a single convenience store in Quebec, he built a global empire that includes the Circle K brand. His journey is a masterclass in

Lessons from Edward Chancellor

A renowned financial historian, journalist, and investment strategist, Edward Chancellor is a distinguished voice of caution in an often-exuberant financial world. His work delves into the history of financial speculation, the critical role of interest rates, and the cyclical nature of markets. Chancellor's insights, drawn from centuries of

Lessons from Luc Poirier

Luc Poirier is a prominent Quebec-based entrepreneur and real estate developer known for his ambitious projects, diverse investments, and a distinct philosophy on wealth creation and risk-taking. His career is marked by high-profile ventures, from residential developments to owning the Île Charron amusement park (La Ronde) for a time and

Lessons from Danny Meyer

Danny Meyer, the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack, is one of the most influential restaurateurs and business leaders of his generation. His philosophy of "Enlightened Hospitality" has revolutionized the service industry by prioritizing employees over customers, a strategy he argues leads to superior customer

Lessons from Nick Kokonas

Nick Kokonas is a groundbreaking restaurateur, author, and technology entrepreneur, renowned for co-founding The Alinea Group with Chef Grant Achatz and creating the Tock reservation platform. His philosophy is defined by a relentless application of first-principles thinking to industries hidebound by tradition. By questioning every assumption—from how restaurant tickets

Lessons from Kyla Scanlon

Kyla Scanlon is a financial educator, writer, and content creator known for her ability to demystify complex economic topics for a broad audience. She is particularly famous for coining the term "vibecession" to describe the disconnect between economic data and public sentiment. Her work, found across social media,

Lessons from Jane Jacobs

Jane Jacobs (1916-2006) was a trenchant writer, urbanist, and activist whose ideas fundamentally challenged and reshaped the field of urban planning in the 20th century. Her work championed a community-based, observational approach to understanding how cities function, arguing for density, mixed-use development, and the organic complexity of urban life against
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