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Flexible mindset key to business success in 2021

In a recent conversation with Louis Vachon, CEO of the National Bank of Canada, Professor Karl Moore discusses the key ingredient for business success in 2021: adaptability. Embracing change and cultivating a flexible culture in the workplace will set leaders apart in a shifting business landscape, he says.

Published: 31 Mar 2021

The rise of the ambivert in business leadership

Professor Karl Moore continues his research into introverted versus extroverted personality traits in the business world. From his perspective, blending the two personality types will foster success in the workplace. Contrary to popular opinion, becoming an ambivert is a skill that both introverts and extroverts alike can master.

Published: 26 Mar 2021

Managing personalities is key to leadership success, says Moore

Professor Karl Moore continues his deep dive into the leadership style of introverts and extroverts in the workplace. Although extroverts may appear to be a more natural fit for leadership roles in the North American office, Moore points to ways in which introverts have become more integral to business processes over time.

Published: 26 Mar 2021

Pandemic-related shifts will cost Canadian airlines

CBC News explores five pandemic-induced issues on the one-year anniversary of the World Health Organization’s pandemic declaration. Airlines were hit particularly hard from March 2020 onwards, but data shows that Canadians continued to travel domestically even as international travel was heavily restricted.

Published: 18 Mar 2021

The recipe for success

Professor Karl Moore recently spoke with Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board for Mercedes Benz, about the recipe for success in the business world. By listening to the needs of his team and keeping a close eye on market trends, Källenius has positioned himself as a world leader in the automotive industry.

Published: 18 Mar 2021

Takeaways from CEO virtual visit to 91˿Ƶ

Professor Karl Moore shares the key insights he gleaned from a recent virtual event connecting 91˿Ƶ MBA students with 50 CEOs.

Published: 12 Mar 2021

The power of ambiversion

In a world of emergent strategy, where more levels of an organization are involved in strategic decisions than ever, Professor Karl Moore points to the value of ambiversion in leadership. Naturally extroverted leaders must learn to mimic introverts in listening carefully and analytically, while introverted leaders must act like extroverts to energize a team.

Published: 4 Mar 2021

Montreal workers tired of working remotely

The novelty and convenience of remote work has worn off for many Montrealers, according to new survey results released by Montreal Centre-Ville and the Urban Development Institute. The majority of employees surveyed admit that they have struggled to maintain professional relationships from home.

Published: 4 Mar 2021

E-commerce booms during pandemic

Since its launch in 2016, EMERGE Commerce has risen to become a leader in direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands. Professor Karl Moore recently spoke with EMERGE Commerce founder and CEO Ghassan Halazon (BCom’06) to unpack the evolving relationship between consumers and the internet during the pandemic.

Published: 4 Mar 2021

Air Canada, Transat AT deal remains unfinished

Pandemic-related airline changes are making it difficult for Air Canada to finalize its planned purchase of Transat. The details of the deal remain mostly unknown following the passing of the original deadline of February 15th.

Published: 26 Feb 2021

Airline industry could take two years to recover from pandemic

Following another round of Air Canada layoffs in Atlantic Canada, it could be well into 2023 before airlines return to normalcy, says Professor Karl Moore. As airline companies continue to wait for federal funding packages, Moore believes that robust government support is necessary to get the industry back to where it was before the pandemic.

Published: 26 Feb 2021

Airline competition tricky due to COVID-19 concerns

As Air Canada grapples with a year-end revenue loss of 70% due to the pandemic, its purchase of Transat AT has drawn criticism from competing airlines.

Professor Karl Moore sees both sides of the argument: On one hand, the merger makes sense considering the state of the industry. On the other, it will significantly reduce industry competition.  

Published: 22 Feb 2021

Authenticity is key to successful personal branding

While the term ‘personal brand’ remains fluid and difficult to define, Professor Karl Moore says the best way to influence others is to be authentic and stay true to your value system.

Moore uses Elon Musk as an example: The success of his personal brand stems from his authentic online presence.

Published: 22 Feb 2021

Adaptability is key to success

In 2020, Professor Karl Moore invited more than 40 CEOs to 91˿Ƶ’s CEO Insights course to exchange perspectives on pivoting business operations in response to adverse events.

Published: 12 Feb 2021

Canadian government do more to bolster airline industry

Professor Karl Moore joined City TV’s Breakfast Television on Tuesday morning to weigh in on the Canadian government’s new travel restrictions and mandatory testing requirements. The new directives are a mixed bag, he says. The government has largely failed to step up and provide the support the airline industry needs to stay afloat in a historically devastating season. 

Published: 5 Feb 2021

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