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I’m wondering what the 15 participants of the Governor General’s Leadership Conference will say about our City after their visit?

You know the old saying, “You can’t see what’s right in front of your nose”. It’s so obvious it’s invisible? We naturally become oblivious to the character of our cities and neighbourhoods. It’s like looking through a frosted window and not even noticing a new addition to the same old patterns.

So it will be interesting to interview a few of the 230 Executive Leaders from across Canada who are touring a variety of places in the country as part of their leadership experience. Canada, apparently, has the potential to have a leadership crisis because of the changing baby boomer demographic. It’s programs like this, initiated by the Governor General, which inspire a new generation of leaders.

This year’s theme: “Leadership and Community”

“The theme of the conference, “Leadership and Community,” is close to my heart. Our capacity to build the kind of society in which we all wish to live depends on the involvement of everyone. Our success, however, demands effective, committed leadership in business, government, unions and all other sectors of our country.

“Effective leaders understand that Canada can succeed only by building strong communities in which we all have the opportunity to flourish and help create a better country and world. Each action toward this goal is immensely important. Leaders understand we must fight against the indifference that is so common nowadays.”
Michaelle Jean
Governor General of Canada
More information at www.leadershipcanada.ca


Leadership Thunder Bay, which recently graduated its 5th class of leaders, has the opportunity to meet colleagues from the Governor General's Conference, for an informal dialogue about challenges and opportunities.

I will be listening closely for the depth of the discussion, and the commitment from our local representatives to move issues forward. Ideas are a dime a dozen.

Action, strategic action, collaborative action, gets the results. Let's support our upcoming leaders with strong voices, hearty appreciation and relevant mentoring.

- Your Coach on Call,

Maggie

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