Gerard Seijts

Biography:

Gerard Seijts is a Professor of Organizational Behaviour, holds the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Chair in Leadership, and is the Executive Director of the Ian O. Ihnatowycz Institute for Leadership at the Ivey Business School at Western University in London, Ontario. He can be reached at gseijts@ivey.ca.

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Leadership Lessons from the Pandemic (and Samwise Gamgee)

by , Issue: July/August 2020

Why it is time for business leaders to show that great stories about fighting for what really matters can exist beyond fiction.
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The Evolution of Good Corporate Leadership

by , Issue: January / February 2020

Why Michael McCain’s voicing of personal concerns with leadership in Washington isn’t out of touch with what’s expected of today’s CEOs.
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Recognizing Jane Philpott’s Ongoing Contribution to Canada

by , Issue: November/December 2019

The resignation of The Honourable Jane Philpott is literally a case study on what it takes to be an authentic leader in politics and business.
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Rounding Out the U.S. Call for Social Corporate Purpose

by , et al.Issue: September/October 2019

Why capitalism needs more than a new definition of executive responsibilities to survive the significant social and economic challenges that lay ahead.
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Taking Disruption to the Bank

by Issue: November / December 2018

Fear of change doesn’t have to paralyze your organization. In this executive Q&A, Royal Bank CEO David McKay explains how to build a pivot culture.
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Directing Disruption

by Issue: November / December 2018

Serving a board in the Digital Age is a lot like trying to win a sailing race in rough seas. It requires extreme focus and constant strategy review, says ICD head Rahul Bhardwaj.
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Powering Corporate Agility

by Issue: November / December 2018

Want to differentiate your company? In this executive Q&A, Ballard Power CEO Randall MacEwen explains how the required management skill set has changed.
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Staying Intact Amid Disruption

by Issue: September/October 2018

Want to raise your game? In this executive Q&A, Intact Financial Corp. CEO Charles Brindamour explains how to envision the future by challenging the status quo—every day
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DRIVING DISRUPTION

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Leading General Motors in a market facing unprecedented change, CEO Mary Barra is out to prove storied incumbents can innovate like nimble start-ups.
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Why Donald Trump Isn’t Nobel Laureate Material

by , Issue: May/June 2018

In addition to advancing global peace, the Nobel Peace Prize should go to individuals who foster fraternity among nations, not weaken it.

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