Executive Wins Podcast

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How An Experienced Real Estate Developer Successfully Completed A Landmark Mixed-Use Development - Winning With Raka Josan, President and CEO of Josan Properties

2026-09-3049:15

In this insightful interview, Raka Josan shares insights into real estate development, leadership, and the importance of values like integrity and people in achieving success. Discover how a long-term vision, being an investing contrarian and having strong team collaboration drive remarkable projects. Key Takeaways Commercial Real Estate is a long gameLook for value in asset classes that are on the downsideAlways maintain your integrity and values in leadershipIt’s all about people, so ...

How To Creatively Lead The Transformation Of A Growing Post-Secondary Institution - Winning With Carolyn Campbell, President and CEO of Norquest College

2026-09-2142:00

In this highly insightful interview, Carolyn Campbell shares her leadership journey, strategic initiatives at Norquest College, and insights on building a vibrant, inclusive campus that transforms lives. Discover how her arts background influences her leadership style and the future plans for Norquest. Key Takeaways Have a powerful true north for your organization, so you can attract and retain the right students and staff“We are who we include” is the driving vision for everything they doMak...

How To Be An Effective Mentor Who Builds The Next Generation Of Leaders - Winning with Eric Dillon, President of General Bank of Canada

2026-09-1635:27

In this highly insightful interview, Eric Dillon shares his insights on leadership, mentorship, and diversity in finance, emphasizing the importance of building future leaders through structured mentoring and strategic capacity building. He also talks about the important of confidentiality in a mentor/mentee relationship, along with why having a strong network of mentees can help you build your business. Key Takeaways A leader’s job is to build more leadersConfidentiality is essential in a me...

How Leaders Can Boldly Learn From Failure To Grow Themselves And Their Business - Winning with Shawn Kanungo, Innovation Strategist and Keynote Speaker

2026-09-0941:45

In this highly insightful interview, Shawn Kanungo shares insights on embracing failure, the importance of a North Star, and how boldness drives innovation and growth. Discover how to leverage failure as a learning tool, align initiatives with your core purpose, and cultivate energy for success. Key Takeaways Boldness is critical for innovationYou have to take big swings and learn from failureAlways have a North Star and align your initiatives with thatCalendar auditing is a great way f...

How To Build Sustainable Growth And Profitability In A Creative Business - Winning with Kass Laboucane and Michelle Scully, Co-Founders of Spark and Pony

2026-09-0242:50

In this insightful interview, Kass Laboucane and Michelle Scully share their seven-year journey to building a successful and sustainable creative agency. From finding the right mentor, to putting in systems and processes that improve staff attraction and retention, along with learning when to say no, Michelle and Kass share what it takes for creative founders to become well-rounded business owners. Key Takeaways Small business owners should seek out the right mentor early in their journeyMake...

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