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The Executive Chair

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The one question you always want to ask a successful person in a senior leadership role is “How did you get there?” In developing your own career, you learn more from hearing what worked – and didn’t work – from senior leaders and hearing their wisdom than from any other source.

We are embarking on a series of interviews with leaders who exemplify success for us. In their words are insights that can give you direction for moving your own career forward.

Quotes131To read a summary, written by Michael DeVenney, of the past 12 interviews this year - click here. 

The Executive Chair

Featured This Week: Valerie Payn, Chief Executive Officer of Halifax Chamber of Commerce

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Valerie Payn is the President & CEO of the Halifax Chamber of Commerce. In addition to her Chamber responsibilities, Valerie has served on the Board of Directors for the Business Development Bank of Canada, the Canadian Sales Professional Association, and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Public Affairs. Valerie is a recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada Executive of the Year Award (1996) and the Progress Women of Excellence Award for Communication and Public Affairs (1993). In June 2003 she was named one of Atlantic Canada's top CEO's by Atlantic Business.

Click Here To Read Valerie's Insights

 

 

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____________Past Insights from the Executive Chair____________ 

Ben_Young95Jan 19, 2012

Ramar Construction
Ben Young
Chief Executive Officer

Develop Strong Relationships

John_Rogers95Jan 12, 2012

Stewart McKelvey
John Rogers
Chief Executive Officer

Understand Yourself and the People Around You

Bert_Frizzell95Jan 5, 2012

The Shaw Group
Bert Frizzell
Chief Executive Officer

Delegate Effectively

Suzanne_Bachure_Head_Shot95Dec 22, 2011

Premier Executive Suites
Suzanne Bachur
President

Know Every Aspect of Your Business

Thompson_Ian-952.pgDec 15, 2011

The Chronicle Herald
Ian Thompson
Associate Publisher

Surround Yourself with the Right People

Sean_OReganDec 1, 2011

O'Regan's Automotive Group
Sean O'Regan
President and CEO

Listen and Observe

Anne_McGuire_95Nov 24, 2011

IWK Health Centre
Anne McGuire
President and CEO

Leadership - A Natural Progression

Tom_Ruth95Nov 17, 2011

Halifax International Airport Authority
Tom Ruth
President and CEO

Listen Aggressively

Cheryl_Hodder_95Nov 9, 2011

McInnes Cooper
Cheryl Hodder
Partner and Regional Manager of NS Office

Always Ask for Feedback

Catherine_Woodman_95Nov 3, 2011

United Way of Halifax
Catherine Woodman
President and CEO

Dare to Venture

sheriff_high_res_95Oct 27, 2011

Bell Aliant
Karen Sheriff
President and Chief Executive Officer

Hitting the Home Run

Peggy_Cunningham_95Oct 20, 2011

Dalhousie University
Dr. Peggy Cunningham
Dean of the Faculty

Flexibility and Adaptability - The Keys to Success

Menna_MacIssac_95Oct 13, 2011

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia
Menna MacIsaac
CEO

Know What's Right for You

D__Campbell_95Oct 6, 2011

Berkeley Holdings Limited
Diane Campbell
President

Give Back to Your Community

Diana_Dalton_95Sept 29, 2011

Natural Resources for Newfoundland and Labrador
Diana Dalton
Deputy Minister

Turning Ruts into Opportunities

Pinks_S_95Sept 22, 2011

Canada-Nova Scotia OffShore Petroleum Board
Stuart Pinks
Chief Executive Officer

Maximize Your Learning Opportunities

IANSMITHPHOTO_95Sept 15, 2011

Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership
Ian Smith
Chief Executive Officer

To Learn is to Listen

Mary_Lee95Sept 8, 2011

Health Association of Nova Scotia
Mary Lee
President and CEO

Entitlement is Something You Have to Earn

MichelleAmiro96Sept 1, 2011

AML Communications
Michelle Amiro
Vice President and General Manager

Learn-and-Build Mentality to Succeed

Jim_Spatz95Aug 25, 2011

Southwest Properties
Jim Spatz - Chairman and CEO
Gordon_Laing95Gordon Laing - President and COO

Two Leaders, One Vision

Doug_Clarke95Aug 18, 2011

Doctors of Nova Scotia
Doug Clarke
CEO

Trust Your People

StephenWallace95Aug 11, 2011

GENIVAR
Stephen Wallace
Regional Vice-President, Atlantic Canada

Work Hard and Be Someone that Others Can Depend On

Ken_Shea95Aug 4, 2011

East Coast Credit Union
Ken Shea
President & CEO

Don't Be Afraid to Take Risks

JanetKnox95July 28, 2011

Annapolis Valley District Health Authority
Janet Knox
President & CEO

Being Open to Learn from Everyone

MAURICE_95July 21, 2011

Composites Atlantic
Maurice Guitton
President & CEO

Be Prepared to Put in the Time

Rick_95July 14, 2011

Northwood
Rick Kelly
President & CEO

Surround Yourself with Great People

Bill_Bean95July 7, 2011

QEII Health and Sciences Centre Foundation
Bill Bean
President & CEO

Listen to Your Clients, Your Community, and Your Front Line Staff 

BobCaswill_95June 30, 2011

The AC Group
Bob Caswill
President & Executive Officer

Develop a Clear Vision and Focus on that Vision   

Jim_Mills95June 23, 2011

Office Interiors
Jim Mills
President & CEO

Nothing Beats Hard Work

kathy_pic95June 16, 2011

CEED
Kathy Murphy
Chief Executive Officeer

 Commit to Lifelong Learning

Albert_Bohemier95June 9, 2011

Survival Systems Limited
Albert Bohemier
Founder and CEO

 Work Hard and Set an Example

Peter_Conlon95June 2, 2011

Nautel Limited
Peter Conlon
President

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Elaine_Sibson95May 26, 2011

Institute of Corporate Directors
Elaine Sibson
Atlantic Chapter Chair

Set Clear Goals and Pursue Them Whole-Heartedly

Mark_Joseph95May 19, 2011

Northeastern Protection Services
Mark Joseph
President

 Relationships Shape Your Business

John_Young_BOYNECLARKE_9595May 12, 2011

Boyne Clarke
John Young
Managing Partner

The Title Alone is Not Enough

Al_MacPhee9595May 5, 2011

MacPhee Chevrolet Buick GMC
Al MacPhee
Former Owner

Hard Work, Dedication, and Community Investment

J__B__Bracken_photo9595April 26, 2011

Heritage Gas
Jim Bracken
President

Challenge Yourself to Break Barriers

robert_orr9595March 31, 2011

Ocean Nutrition Canada
Robert Orr
Chairman

Committed to Play

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Greater Halifax Partnership
Karen Oldfield
President & CEO

Look, Listen , and Learn

deanhs9595January 27, 2011

Boris Holdings Inc.
Dean Hartman
President

Letting Go to Grow

Bret_Mitchell_Corporate_Portrait9595January 6, 2011

Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Bret Mitchell
President & CEO

Aggressive Aspirations

mikeone9595November 26, 2010

Macdonald Chisholm Trask Insurance
Mike Brien
President

Earn the Opportunity

power_9595October 28, 2010

Capital Health
Chris Power
President & CEO

Breath New Air and Change the Perspective

wayne_crawley9595September 30, 2010

Emera Carribean Holdings Ltd
Wayne Crawley
President & CEO

Relationships Deliver Results

Marie.9595August 26, 2010

Credit Union Atlantic
Marie Mullally
President

Be Positive and Exceed Expectations

donmills9595July 29, 2010

Corporate Research Associates Inc.
Don Mills
President & CEO

The 3 C's - Courage, Commitment, Community

rayivany9595June 24, 2010

Acadia University
Ray Ivany
President & Vice - Chancellor

The Perch on the Wall Test - Remember Who You Serve

stephenlund95951May 27, 2010

Nova Scotia Business Inc.
Stephen Lund
President & CEO

The Opportunity of Confidence

donnaalteenApril 29, 2010

Time and Space Media
Donna Alteen
President

Know Who You Serve

timcrooks9595March 25, 2010

Phoenix
Tim Crooks
Executive Director

The Art of Focused Collaboration

 

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1 Valerie Payn - Get Involved
2 Ben Young - Develop Strong Relationships
3 John Rogers - Understand Yourself and the People Around You
4 Bert Frizzell - Delegate Effectively
5 Suzanne Bachur - Know Every Aspect of Your Business
6 Ian Thompson - Surround Yourself with the Right People
7 Sean O'Regan - Listen and Observe
8 Anne McGuire - Leadership, A Natural Progression
9 Tom Ruth - Listen Aggressively
10 Cheryl Hodder - Always Ask for Feedback
 
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