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The impact of our global problems will require enterprises and individuals to act in new ways. This session highlights how some leaders are making a difference -- whether it's taking action to save our planet from pollution, world floods, or fostering mental health in a way that impacts generations positively. Please join us for a discussion on global concerns and solutions to protect our world’s most climate-vulnerable communities. Our panel will share their passions and progress in a way that will inspire you to think differently about your business plan and corporate responsibility. We all want to grow...we all want to help...let's put our heads and hearts together and see how we can grow into being part of the solution. We also believe that it will be women and youth, who will become the majority “change makers” pushing for the solutions required to get changes adopted and supported sooner by our policy makers and governments. -
Ways to Leverage Global Innovation to Grow Your Business. Gain tips from Canadian, African, European, and U.S. trade experts from Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT) on how to grow your service business internationally -
Researchers have discovered the formula for living a good life, so why is depression still the world’s leading disability and anxiety the most common mental health disorder in North America? Most people don’t know what will truly make them happy, and far too few make proven wellness practices a part of their lives. To cope with all the stresses we encounter, we need to actively care for ourselves, which includes heeding our ancient programming that demands that we move our bodies, connect face-to-face and get enough sleep. These important factors build our resilience. In this entertaining and interactive keynote address, Addie Greco-Sanchez will demonstrate how investing as little as five minutes of self-care goes a long way in building resilience and decreasing absences related to stress and mental health challenges. Based on the book she co-authored, The 5-Minute Recharge, 31 Proven Strategies to Refresh, Reset and Become the Boss of Your Day, Addie will provide useful strategies for thriving at work and in life. -
Businesses are facing a crisis of accountability in the workplace. This crisis stifles collaboration, disrupts creativity and impairs leadership capabilities. Lack of accountability creates environments where teamwork is challenging, transparency is opaque, trust is low and self-preservation is the focus. In this session, participants will discover the causes of low accountability. We will also explore common behaviors of low accountability in the workplace. Participants will gain a greater understanding of low vs. high accountability impacts on their work, their teams and their company culture. Participants will gain insights and techniques to address and improve their own accountability. Leaders will obtain strategies to positively leverage their influence and accountability to help their team members boost their accountability. -
Your business isn't as unique as you think. Research shows that buyers don't see you as different compared to your competitors. This comes out loud and clear when you're price-shopped, lose the sale to a competitor or worse yet-can't even get the meeting with the decision makers in the first place! Time-starved buyers don't have the desire to meet with just one more vendor who does the same thing as their current vendor. There's a reason why calling more leads or hiring more sales staff isn't helping grow your business faster. The answer is simple, it's scientific and it requires very little investment other than a few changes to what you’re already doing to reach out to prospects. -
Marty Britton Job candidates LIE! You need to know the REAL candidate. Know what to look for to ensure you are hiring who you think you are hiring. The first pre-employment screening company in Canada, with over 45 years in business is pleased to share useful tips on finding the right job candidate. Angela Heit You spent a lot of time and money hiring your perfect employee, now set them up for success and reap the rewards of your investment. In this session you’ll learn: 1) A simple process to increase your employee’s productivity faster by capitalizing on your new employees excitement for their new job; 2) The power of positive feedback to exponentially increase your ROI on your employees; 3) How to avoid the 3 most common People Management Mistakes that cost business owners time, money and frustration; 4) The secret to increasing your day-to-day happiness while running your business. -
Within our global community, diversity can increase creativity and productivity, yet it can also increase misunderstandings, conflict and stress. Know how to navigate through that with the impactful awareness of specific communication strategies that will instantly reduce conflict and stress. There has never been a great leader who wasn’t a great communicator especially during crisis, rapid growth and change. When the pressure is high and the moment is brief, what you do and say in that defining moment matters. Fact, all of us are difficult under stress. While stressed we may be temporarily compromised from our ability to think as effectively. Just like a legal document is null and void if signed under stress or duress…this session is about how to tap into your intelligence to master the moment. Feel confident in communicating through stressful situations. Know how to create the calm and respectful environment you need and how to keep it that way. Understand the impact and game changer of Verbal, Vocal, and Visual in communication. -
Women increasingly play a powerful role in driving global changes. By providing powerful and meaningful messages of “Women Championing Women”, we know a difference can be made for women, girls, and the next generation of leaders. This section of the 2021 Summit Series will showcase a panel of inspirational women leaders and trailblazers who have had impact on communities, society and the world. Sharing their sage advice and brilliant perspectives on their ups and downs, their failures and wins, their strategies and tactics for their success, they are all passionate leaders who will encourage, inspire, and motivate you to become the successful woman you want to be! -
For business owners who want to learn more about the tremendous opportunities to open doors and to access more business with “Big Brands” through supplier diversity. The focus is on learning how to cultivate, build and grow relationships and business opportunities between certified diverse suppliers, corporations, and public organizations. Learn more about those championing inclusive procurement and supplier diversity. Our panelists are prominent corporate and government leaders who will share their views reflecting on how they are making strides in assisting WBOs benefit from certification. What is certification? What is the process? What are the Qualifications to become a women certified business owner? What organizations do certification and what are the differences? This session will cover issues we most care about while serving clients and social goals as it relates to the four major conference themes: leadership, global competitiveness, business growth and megatrends.