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The Art of Leadership in the Post-COVID World
Microsoft CEO Bill Gates once said, “As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.” True to his words,
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Dax Dasilva found his calling and changed his life by doing what all good entrepreneurs do: he found a need in a market, and he
Mary Ito
Mary Ito has been a broadcast journalist in Toronto for more than 30 years, best known as the host of CBC Radio One’s Fresh Air
Safety Tips for Black Friday During COVID-19
For many especially shopaholics, that favourite time of the year is here (no, not Christmas) – it’s Black Friday and that comes the best deals
Lupita Nyong’o: Modern Day Warrior Queen
An Academy Award-winning actress and women’s-rights activist, Lupita Nyong’o has become a strong role model for women and girls all around the globe. Thanks to
Kiu Rezvanifar
Kiu Rezvanifar is something of a media Renaissance man. A veteran TV broadcaster, producer, filmmaker, and publisher, he’s also a tireless advocate for the Iranian
Charting a Post-Pandemic Course
With so many changes in our lives resulting from the pandemic, there are undoubtedly new challenges ahead. They might involve re-opening businesses, re-launching, or merely adapting to shifts in our personal lives. It is also the time to take a
Anne-Marie Imafidon
At the EU Commission’s Innovation Convention in 2014, Anne-Marie Imafidon said, “I do things when I want; I don’t wait for the government, or
Strategizing Debt to Your Advantage
Many companies use debt to get ahead, utilizing benefits like tax deductions on interest payments to leverage their businesses to help them expand and meet
Scot Keith of 123W
Work environments and office settings looked very different this year for most people globally, having to transition to work remotely due to the repercussions of
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Starting an e-commerce business is no small task; there are many demands that need to be met, both temporal and financial, as well as several
Paloma Lev: Coaching to Create Confidence
Paloma Lev’s entrepreneurial career began when she was just 19, and she’s now the founder of a bustling online community, Sell Anything with Badass Confidence:
6 Mistakes to Avoid When Business is Down
Getting through tough times in business would be a lot less stressful (and much less exciting) in a more predictable world, one where the vagaries
Gautam Nath: Marketing Without Borders
Born in Egypt to an Indian father and a Czech mother, Gautam Nath has travelled to/lived in over 25 countries. In Canada, he sat on
Lisa Pasquin
Transiting from a stable job at a large public relations and communication agency to taking a risk as a new mother to launch a ‘one-woman-band’
Team Building in the Age of Remote Work
We can all agree that one of the biggest challenges resulting from COVID-19 has been the sudden office closures and having to work from home.
The Social
The Fall/Winter 2020 issue of The Edge: A Leader’s Magazine features the hosts of CTV’s The Social. Read our exclusive interviews with Melissa Grelo, Cynthia Loyst, Marci Ien, Lainey Lui, and Jess Allen.
Available in all Indigo, Chapters, Coles, and select book stores across Canada.
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Keeping It Frugal
Ever since technology developers placed the entire internet in the palms of our hands, online and discount shopping has become a reality for consumers
It’s Time The “White Boys Club” At Silicon Valley Decided To Let Women In
The world rejoiced when Serena Williams joined the board of online polling service Survey Monkey. They know she hopes to address problems related to sexism and
Uri Levine’s Waze and Means
More than 50 million people around the world are using an app that helps drivers get from point A to point B in the
Entrepreneurs and Families: How to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance
There is no denying that being an entrepreneur is hard work, but if you do it correctly it also provides an opportunity to focus on
How to Handle Finances for Your Small Business
It started with an idea, and now that it’s grown into something bigger, you’re finally on your way to becoming a business mogul. Along with the
Scot Keith of 123W
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Transformational Leadership
Leadership is an oft-defined and widely studied concept. A cursory search of popular leadership quotes will produce definitions such as, “A leader is a dealer in hope” and “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” Leadership books like 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership and Launching a Leadership Revolution champion the leadership qualities of casting a
The Shame of Vacation Shaming
For decades, the North American dream was to work hard, make a name for yourself, and most importantly, make money. Several financial crises later, however, many of us have learned that money isn’t everything, and that working yourself ragged doesn’t always guarantee that you’ll get ahead. “Vacation shaming” is a new workplace trend that’s making employees work harder and
How to Maximize the Creativity of Your Team
Gone are the days when successful companies were only interested in employee production —large gains with immediate results. Case in point: the undeniable success of companies like Uber, Facebook, and Apple. All of these billion-dollar companies are known to put creativity at the forefront of their efforts, and with good reason. Adobe’s 2016 “State of Create Survey” found that
Dealing with Business Rivals
There’s no escaping competition when it comes to owning and operating a small or medium-sized business. You’re constantly facing a barrage of rivals who are trying to steal market share, customers, and ideas from you. It can be a tricky terrain to navigate, and some tactics like price-slashing can hurt your business. The last thing you want is to
Dr. Gavin Armstrong: The Social Entrepreneur
Activist and entrepreneur Dr. Gavin Armstrong is the founder and President of Lucky Iron Fish, which is devoted to combating iron deficiency around the globe using a simple innovation: a reusable cast-iron fish that can be boiled with food to infuse it with iron. An advocate against hunger and malnutrition, Armstrong is the first Canadian to receive the William
Celebrities Pivoting from Endorsements to Launching Own Brands
Social media has completely revolutionized what it means to be a celebrity today. With the simple click of a button, these stars have the power to influence millions through their incredibly loyal fanbases. Celebrities have the power to give a brand instant visibility and access to a larger audience. And thanks to platforms like YouTube, Vine, and Twitch, it’s not
Tips to Improve Your Presentations
As a busy and successful entrepreneur, there are times when you must give presentations, even if you secretly hate them. In nature, all eyes being on you rarely translates to anything good, and so most of us are hardwired to fear and avoid this scenario. However, presentations are sometimes necessary, particularly in the business world. Maybe you need to
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