Best Cmi Leadership Podcasts (2024)

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Career Advancements and Shifts in the Talent Market with Glasshouse Systems' Alex Talmor 11:11

4M ago11:11

11:11

Tune in as Leon chats with Alex Talmor, the President of the Canadian Operations at GlassHouse Systems, a North American company that provides IT infrastructure, security, cloud, and managed services for large corporations and governments. Starting as a sales executive, Alex rose in the ranks, becoming President in 2022. He offers key insights into…

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Algonquin Capital's Raj Tandon on Fixed Income Investments & his Journey from Mathematician to Entrepreneur 15:36

4M ago15:36

15:36

Join us in today's Snippets episode as Raj Tandon shares his unexpected leap from the world of philosophy and mathematics to the banking industry and the founding of Algonquin Capital. Raj also provides insights into the intricacies of fixed-income investing and their role in diversification and wealth preservation. Beyond his professional endeavor…

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Anticipating Labour Market Trends with David King, Senior Managing Director at Robert Half 15:50

7M ago15:50

15:50

In this Snippets episode, David King, Senior Managing Director for Canada and South America at Robert Half—the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions and business consulting firm—takes us on a deep dive into the post-pandemic landscape of talent recruitment and labor markets. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve an…

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Investment Portfolio Management for Today’s Market with RPIA’s Liam O’Sullivan 12:56

7M ago12:56

12:56

Ready to enhance your investment strategy? Tune in as Leon sits down with Liam O’Sullivan, Principal Co-Head of Client Portfolio Management at RPIA. An expert in alternative investments and risk management, Liam shares insight on managing an investment portfolio, current market paradigm shifts, the crucial role of fixed income, and the importance o…

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Transitioning from Big Tech to SME Entrepreneurship with Whitecap's Dan Carmichael 15:26

10M ago15:26

15:26

In this episode, Leon chats with Dan Carmichael, the president of Whitecap. Dan tells us about his motivations for leaving a 20-year-long big corporate job at Dell Technologies to join the small business world. Leon and Dan discuss staying on the forefront of emerging technology and Dan gives advice to business leaders on getting involved with AI. …

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Growing a Business from Limited Capital with CMI Financial Group's Bryan Jaskolka 14:15

1y ago14:15

14:15

Bryan Jaskolka is a serial entrepreneur and the visionary founder and CEO of the CMI Financial Group. Bryan is a driving force in the Canadian private lending and mortgage financing industries and has been recognized for his leadership and innovation. CMI is Canada’s premier private mortgage lender, a leading provider of mortgage funding and invest…

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Creating an Engaging and Equitable Workplace with Earth Rated's Abby Gnanendran 15:38

1y ago15:38

15:38

Abby Gnanendran is the CEO and co-founder of Earth Rated, a B Corp-certified company that provides dog lovers with eco-friendly poop bags. In this Snippets episode, Abby tells us how Earth Rated grew from a direct-to-consumer ‘pet project’ to serving 4.5 million people daily worldwide. Earth Rated stands out with its dedication to a supportive, per…

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Managing a Family Business with Brian Cotter 14:04

2y ago14:04

14:04

Brian Cotter is the President of Durham Artificial Grass (established 2018) and Lloyd’s Grounds Management Professionals (established 1963). He and Leon discuss the lessons he’s learned growing a family business and the effects of climate change, employee shortage, and COVID-19 on both his well-established business and new but rapidly growing busin…

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Three Winning Sales Factors with Glenn Poulos 20:10

2y ago20:10

20:10

Glenn Poulos is the Co-Founder, Vice President, and General Manager of Gap Wireless Inc. He has 30 plus years of experience in sales and has started and sold two successful companies. He has also just published his first book 'Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow Business and Build a Career Selling.' In this episode, Glenn and L…

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Direct to Consumer Branding with VIVA Scandinavia’s Peng Lin 12:11

2+ y ago12:11

12:11

Leon sits down with Peng Lin, CEO and founder of VIVA Scandinavia, a consumer-centric glassware and accessories brand. Peng has a wealth of experience in manufacturing high-end products and managing consumer and sales data. Peng and Leon discuss Peng's unique background, his entrance into the glassware market, and why Kickstarter is such a powerful…

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Labour and Employment Lawyer on Vaccine Mandates and Back to Work Polices: Michael Sherrard of Sherrard Kuzz 14:30

3y ago14:30

14:30

Leon sits down with Michael Sherrard, recognized as one of Canada’s leading employment and labour lawyers, to talk about the return to work, both in terms of legal mandates but also social and moral ones: how do we best support our employees health and safety, while seeking to build company connection? Michael also wades into the murky waters of va…

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The Future of Cannabis-Infused Beverages and Addressing Generational Gaps with truss beverages' Scott Cooper 12:31

3y ago12:31

12:31

Scott Cooper made the move a year ago from Molson Coors to the start up, truss beverages, to reimagine what the cannabis market could look like. An experienced business leader, marketer and innovator with a track record of breathing new life into businesses & brands and unlocking new opportunities, Scott brings great insight into his new chosen pat…

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The End of Combustion Vehicles with Novx Systems' Keith Beckley 16:23

3y ago16:23

16:23

Keith Beckley, CEO of Novx Systems, long-time member of PEO Leadership, physicist, engineer and climate activist, talks passionately about his “night gig” – following the EV industry. Keith took delivery of the 2nd Tesla Model S in Canada and spends his nights actively learning everything about EVs and the energy industry. Thinking about purchasing…

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Big Predictions for Retail with the Visionary Les Mandelbaum, CEO of Umbra 16:00

3y ago16:00

16:00

Les Mandelbaum, CEO of Umbra and long-time member of PEO Leadership has not only been predicting the reinvention of the retail industry, he and his global team have been executing their vision of a digital economy for many years. Umbra has transformed itself from a primarily retail-driven platform to one of the world’s leading houseware companies w…

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All in the Family with Goemans Appliances' with Jason Goemans 16:07

3y ago16:07

16:07

What is it like to work in the family business? How do you make it your own and work with confidence and autonomy? Jason Goemans of Goemans Appliances joins Leon to talk about how his mentor and father, the late and great Tony Goemans, enabled him to succeed in his role. Jason also discusses how his business has adapted and grown tremendously amids…

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Tips for Recruiting Top Candidates and Keeping Employees Around with Stafflink Solutions' Tim Collins 13:38

3y ago13:38

13:38

Master cyclist and longtime PEO member, Tim Collins, joins Leon Goren on the Snippets podcast to talk about the world of recruiting - now in the period of looking beyond the pandemic. Tim is the CEO and founder of Stafflink is a boutique IT staffing company in Toronto, Canada, which helps companies hire mobile web developers, project managers, data…

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From a Multinational to the Canadian Marketplace with GNI's Bill Maginas 13:06

3+ y ago13:06

13:06

Leon Goren speaks with GNI's CEO, Bill Maginas, who made the transition in the fall of 2020 from the large multinational Johnson Controls to the Canadian firm, Great Northern Insulation. Bill discusses the challenges and opportunities of making the switch and what his experience has been working with fewer resources and bringing new employees onboa…

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Launching a Bold Marketing Strategy for Post-COVID Life with Church + State's Robin Whalen 15:33

3+ y ago15:33

15:33

President & CEO of Church + State, Robin Whalen, joins Leon to talk about the past year in her business and how companies are differentiating themselves by moving past marketing cliches and offering their customers a clear vision and set of values. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership…

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How Government Relief Spending May Impact Taxes With RSM's Sam Tabrizi 15:52

3+ y ago15:52

15:52

Many of our members are wondering how government relief spending may change what happens at tax time. Leon Goren speaks with Sam Tabrizi of RSM to figure out what the next 12-24 months might look like for addressing the deficit, including changes to Capital Gains and other measures. With more than 12 years of experience handling key taxation portfo…

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Keeping to the Core Mission: Onboarding as Direct Access to Leadership with RSM's Rhonda Klosler 17:24

3+ y ago17:24

17:24

As the national chief operating officer of RSM Canada, Rhonda Klosler oversees the firm’s finance, human resources and growth initiatives. In a conversation with Leon about how she has envisioned leadership in the COVID era, Rhonda brings years of experience in keeping core to the mission of a company, while being open to the new ideas brought forw…

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Making a Business Come to Life with Jackman's Sandra Duff 13:32

3+ y ago13:32

13:32

Retail is Sandra’s bread and butter. With her hands-on leadership style and ability to execute on ideas, she is a trusted advisor to C-Suite executives and a consistent catalyst for growth. Sandra lives the truth that strategy without action is meaningless—partnering with leaders to build momentum and get to action fast – she leads internal and ext…

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'Don't Let a Good Crisis Go to Waste' with Salus Global's Malcolm Eade 18:15

3+ y ago18:15

18:15

After joining Salus Global Corporation, Malcolm Eade implemented a vision and culture for success that grew business bookings to an unprecedented $15 million. Together, they instituted a robust performance management system and concentrated organizational focus towards excellence in customer experience. In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with M…

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Redefining Employee Satisfaction and Retention with Gallagher's Sarah Beech 15:19

4y ago15:19

15:19

Leon Goren speaks with Sarah Beech, who serves as the Area President of Gallagher, about the misconceptions and mistakes employers make when considering how best to engage and retain their employees. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. Please reach out to Kelly May kmay@peolead…

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Preparing for a Second Wave and Onboarding New Employees with Nestlé's Alison McLean 19:05

4y ago19:05

19:05

Leon Goren speaks with Alison McLean who serves as the Business Executive Officer for Nestlé Nutrition and responsible for all aspects of the business in Canada, as well as a member of PEO Leadership about the coming challenges in the fall and winter, as well as how leaders can continue to build their company and onboard new members at a distance. …

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PEO Leadership's Executive Advisor, Leslie Ferrari 17:35

4y ago17:35

17:35

In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with PEO Executive Advisor Leslie Ferrari. Ferrari is a multi-dimensional business leader with a proven track record of delivering year over year growth within the North American manufacturing and consumer goods sectors. She is known as a strategist, change agent and collaborative partner in making things happ…

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Unlocking the Pattern of Behaviour that Drives Success with Frame of Mind Coaching's Kim Ades 20:03

4y ago20:03

20:03

Leon Goren speaks with Kim Ades, the President and Founder of Frame of Mind Coaching. Author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and mother of 5, Ades is recognized as one of North America’s leading experts on performance through thought mastery. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. I…

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COVID-19 Uncovered with Cleveland Clinic Canada's Mike Kessel 19:51

4y ago19:51

19:51

Leon Goren speaks with Mike Kessel, the President and CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada and is responsible for the growth of the Canadian facility, strategic partnerships and enterprise value creation. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d like to listen to some of our past…

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Knowledge Engineering with Intuit's Matt Lisowski 20:51

4y ago20:51

20:51

In this Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with Matt Lisowski, Vice President and General Manager of the Canada Consumer Group at Intuit, Canada and a member of PEO Leadership. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings…

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A Conversation About Racial Equity and Organizational Change with PEO's Miguel Gonsalves 22:02

4y ago22:02

22:02

In a longer episode of Snippets, PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with PEO Executive Advisor, Miguel Gonsalves, about Black Lives Matter, responding as leaders to calls for equity and inclusion, as well as recognizing our own role in Canada to be responsive to rather than avoidant of racial discrimination and oppression. With a distinguished trac…

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Fostering a Culture of Shared Values and Managing Burn Out: Think On's Craig McLellan 20:51

4y ago20:51

20:51

PEO's Leon Goren speaks with the founder of ThinkOn, Craig McLellan, about their company transformation, how they developed a core set of values and brought virtual employees together in a community. McLellan also discusses burn out across many industries, with employees working longer from home. ThinkOn delivers critical data management and inform…

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Marketing Matters: Accelera's Anita Dong 17:12

4y ago17:12

17:12

PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with Anita Dong, CEO and President of Accelera Marketing, which works on some of Canada's most iconic brands. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource…

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Growing Canadian Visibility: Häfele Canada's Earl Ducharme 16:31

4y ago16:31

16:31

PEO Leadership's Leon Goren speaks with Earl Ducharme, President and Managing Director of Häfele Canada Inc, a global market leader in providing hardware solutions and innovation to the furniture, kitchen cabinet, architectural millwork and hospitality industries. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https:…

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Relaying for Community Support: Yonge Street Mission's Angie Peters 17:12

4y ago17:12

17:12

In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with President and CEO of Yonge Street Mission, Angie Peters, about her path from telecommunications to the nonprofit world, the huge increase in demand for services from Yonge Street Mission amid COVID-19, and the inspiring story of how corporate executives rallied together to "relay" the weekly shortfall of …

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From Outfitting the Workplace to the Home: Grand & Toy Canada's Stan Dabic 18:20

4y ago18:20

18:20

In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with VP and General Manager of Grand & Toy Canada, Stan Dabic, about his early career and the changes at work on the employee and sales side of Grand & Toy, in managing a largely virtual team and helping other companies enable their employees to work productively from home. If you’re interested in one of our T…

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Putting Out the Fire and Engineering Reinvestment Amid COVID-19: Safety Media's Martin Day 15:30

4y ago15:30

15:30

In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with the CEO of Safety Media Inc and C2020 Commercial Fire and Safety, Martin Day, about why he became an entrepreneur, the biggest surprises and challenges along the way and what he and his team did to respond to COVID-19, including their production of safety signs for social distancing on elevators and hallw…

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Vetting Virtual in an Era of eCommerce: Parent Tested Parent Approved's Sharon Vinderine 14:38

4y ago14:38

14:38

With more people buying online, the need for outside vetting on products is more vital than ever. In today's Snippets, Leon Goren speaks with the CEO and Founder of Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA), Sharon Vinderine, about how her experience as a mother prompted her to found PTPA and provide other parents a credible source of information on chi…

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An Unusual International Move: Miele Australia and New Zealand's Yves Dalcourt 16:12

4y ago16:12

16:12

From fires to floods to a global pandemic, the journey in January from Toronto to Australia was nowhere near typical for Yves Dalcourt, the new Managing Direction of Miele Australia and New Zealand. In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with PEO member Yves about remote learning and employee management (with 170 employees working from home in 6 day…

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The Future of Real Estate: OZ Capital's Oleg Shiller 19:00

4y ago19:00

19:00

In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Oleg Shiller, Principal Broker/Owner of OZ Capital, and a freshman member of PEO Leadership, about the future of commercial and residential real estate in Ontario and the rest of the country. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’…

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Selling A Business in the Midst of Growth: Co-Founder of Callisto Integration Jeff Peters 19:40

4y ago19:40

19:40

In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Jeff Peters, Co-founder and former Chairman of Callisto Integration, and member of a PEO advisory group, about his path to PEO Leadership, his experience selling his business in the midst of a growth period, and growing new skills and refreshing thinking, such as when he went back to second year engineerin…

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Rubach Wealth Management's Elke Rubach 14:54

4y ago14:54

14:54

In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Elke Rubach, President of Rubach Wealth Management, and member of a PEO advisory group, about her path from lawyer in Mexico to a Master's in London, and then to Canada to become a sought after speaker on wealth management, estate planning and philanthropy. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forwar…

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Selling Girl Guide Cookies in a Pandemic: Girl Guides of Canada's Jill Zelmanovits 15:30

4y ago15:30

15:30

In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Jill Zelmanovits, CEO of Girl Guides of Canada, about the inspiring story of cooperation and common purpose: how grocery stores began selling girl guide cookies when the young businesswoman couldn't. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/.…

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How Stryker Canada is making a difference in the COVID-19 Crisis 15:54

4y ago15:54

15:54

In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with Scott MacNair, President of Stryker Canada and a member of PEO's global leadership group, about the efforts Stryker has been undertaking to support COVID-19 relief efforts. Working in the medical equipment space, they seized a real opportunity to make a difference! If you’re interested in one of our The Wa…

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PEO Leadership's Executive Advisors Ron Rubinoff and Rob Rutledge 18:00

4y ago18:00

18:00

In today's session, Leon Goren speaks with PEO Leadership's Executive Advisors Ron Rubinoff and Rob Rutledge. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/c…

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Long-Term Strategy Rethink: GreySuits Advisors' Rodney Davis 12:51

4y ago12:51

12:51

Leon speaks with the Practice Lead & Partner of GreySuits Advisors, Rodney Davis, about how doing business has changed and the advice he's been offering his clients. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on …

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Non Profit Canada Amid COVID-19: Imagine Canada's Bruce MacDonald 10:58

4y ago10:58

10:58

Leon speaks with the President of Imagine Canada, Bruce MacDonald, about the current challenges faced by the nonprofit sector in Canada, stimulus efforts, as well as the role business leaders can play in sustaining nonprofit work. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d li…

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A President's First 100 Days: Miele Canada's Nelson Fresco 15:00

4+ y ago15:00

15:00

If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit peo-leadership.com. If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/covid-19-resource-centre/). Guests have included University of Toronto’s Janice Stein, Harvard’s Rosabeth Kantor. We’ve …

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Shifting Production and Working from Home: Galderma Canada's Wendy Adams 14:16

4+ y ago14:16

14:16

Leon speaks with the General Manager of Galderma Canada, Wendy Adams, about how the company's been impacted by COVID-19, how they've re-purposed factories to make hand sanitizer, and Adams' envisioning of the longterm impacts on best workplace practices. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-lead…

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Going Virtual: Speakers' Spotlight's Martin Perelmuter 18:27

4+ y ago18:27

18:27

Leon speaks with the President & Co-Founder of Speakers' Spotlight, Martin Perelmuter, about adapting his speaking business to the new era of COVID-19 and holding the team together. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we hav…

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Emotional Intelligence Tips to Manage Stress: IHHP's JP Pawliw-Fry 12:23

4+ y ago12:23

12:23

Leon speaks with the the President and Co-founder of IHHP, JP Pawliw-Fry, about managing stress in this time. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d like to listen to some of our past webcasts, we have recordings on our COVID-19 resource page (https://peo-leadership.com/c…

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Rallying Together: The Clorox Company of Canada's David Iacobelli 11:22

4+ y ago11:22

11:22

Leon speaks with the GM & President of The Clorox Company of Canada, David Iacobelli, about the unprecedented time for the company, their rallying around a common purpose, and long term changes this could present in the workplace. If you’re interested in one of our The Way Forward live webcasts, please visit https://peo-leadership.com/. If you’d li…

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