Leaders Of Tomorrow Podcast

In today's thought-provoking show, Chris explains how you can build an alluring brand that stands the test of time.  Listeners will learn that why customer satisfaction is the only way to build a brand. Citing his own example, Chris shares the different systems via which Student Works is delivering the best possible customer experience.  Tune in for some excellent brand building tips!    Resources...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Bob Repovs , President & CEO, Samco Machinery . Bob shares how you can overcome some of the biggest challenges of managing a large, manufacturing business via effective communication, delegation, and diversification. This show starts with Bob recalling his life before Student Works. Like many of us, as a teenager, Bob was also unsure about what he wanted to do wit...

In today's short but insightful show, Chris reveals the best way to deal with competition. Excessive focus on a competitor is immensely detrimental to your performance and business. Citing his example, Chris shares how focusing on his own business has allowed him to develop solid systems and training methodologies over the years. Apart from this, will a firm focus on yourself help you discover mor...

In today’s show, Chris interviews  Greg Kuchma , real estate broker, Royal LePage Burloak . As of today, Greg is one of the top 1% agents in his company, an organization dominated by 60-year olds. How did Greg achieve this amazing success in such a short time? Tune in to hear his incredible story. This show starts with Greg sharing details about his life before Student Works. Low on confidence, Gr...

In today's show, we reveals why modeling the masters and even your competition is the best way to upskill and gain traction in your business. We have, in the past, repeatedly discussed the important of continuous learning and skill upgradation. Today, Chris shares some common sense approaches for achieving this goal.  Citing his own example, Chris shares how he relies on podcasts, books, conferenc...

In today’s show, Chris interviews  Dan Sharp , President, and CEO, Infoware Canada Inc . From a Student Works operator to being the CEO of a successful technology company, Dan’s story is that of grit, dynamism, and persistence.  We start this show with Dan sharing some interesting details about his life before joining Student Works. Was Dan always focused and hard-working? And, what were some of h...

In today's thought-provoking show, Chris shares why it is crucial for young entrepreneurs and professionals to work in an organization offering unique products and services that are likely to stand the test of time.  As the young people of today transition from student life to professional life, often they end up making hasty and incorrect professional decisions. In today's show, Chris shares how...

In today’s show, Chris interviews  Brian Spek , Sales Director, Moveworks . Brian gives listeners a “peek” into the work culture at Dell and Microsoft, and shares some important learnings from his long career. Growing up in a rural area, Brian, like many of us was quite directionless. Perhaps that is why he ended up studying Linguistics, a choice he now thoroughly regrets. Brian also reveals his b...

In today's show, Chris takes some time out from his busy recruitment season to discuss the importance of training? Sadly, even in today's day and age, many organizations overlook the importance of a standardized training program. Can you really expect to find entrepreneurial success without investing adequate efforts into training? To answer this question, Chris shares how the training ideology at...

In today’s show Chris interviews,  Jon England , VP of Parity, Inc. Jon reveals some interesting details about his career and highlights some crucial values and habits which have been the key drivers of his success. This show starts with Jon recalling his life before Student Works. Like many of us, John lacked clarity in his formative years. Only when he turned 18, did he start contemplating the l...

In today's show, Chris talks about challenging the system by striving for constant, never-ending improvement. Citing his own example, Chris reveals the various ways via which he seeks feedback from clients and peers. Listeners will learn how this process of critical self-evaluation and continuous improvement has allowed Student Works to provide a commoditized service in a commoditized industry. Tu...

We have a special show for you today. For the first time, Chris is joined by three ex-Student Works operators –  Adel Jawhary ,  James Svetec , and  Matthew Andrews . Adel, James, and Matthew share their entrepreneurial journey so far and reveal some main attributes that have driven their success. This show starts with Adel, James, and Matthew sharing some interesting details about the companies t...

In today’s show, Chris interviews  Merv D’Souza , Director of Sales and Marketing, meshMD Inc. Merv shares critical attributes that will help the leader of tomorrow find success in today’s day and age. This show starts with Merv sharing his background information. Coming from a highly educated, Merv had little inclination for business in his formative years. Listeners will learn how attending busi...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Fahd Allhattab , entrepreneur and keynote speaker. Fahd shares some crucial elements which can help leaders achieve the audacious goal of building a billion-dollar business. This show starts with our guest, Fahd’s sharing his background information. Originally from Kuwait, Fahd moved to Canada when he was in grade 8. Even at a young age, Fahd reveals he was deeply...

In today’s solo, Chris discusses the importance of having a powerful network of people. Chris was inspired to do this show after a Student Works network in Cancun, Mexico. Seeing some of the most successful Student Works leaders hobnobbing together reminded Chris how a powerful network of people can is the surest way to gain traction in your career. So, do you have a network of trusted people with...

In today’s show, we interview  Chris O’Rourke , Vice President of Sales and Business Development at UCIT/Stealth Monitoring. Chris reveals how you can script extraordinary success stories by fulfilling the needs of emerging needs in the market. This show starts with Chis recalling his life as a teenager. Before joining Student Works, Chris had a particularly difficult time enrolling into universit...

In today's powerful solo, Chris shares how you can embark on a journey of self-improvement.  Chris, just back from a Student Works meetup in Cancun, reveals how he was amazed by the energy levels of the participants. Even bad weather could not diminish this enthusiasm.  So, are you someone similar who loves to play full out? Are you always looking forward to the next big challenge? If yes, you mig...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Jamie-Lee Bongard , Team Leader, Keller Williams Experience. Jamie shares some of the best practices which make Keller Williams a force to reckon with within the real estate space. This shows starts with Jamie recalling her life before Student Works. As a teenager, like many of her Student Works counterparts, Jamie, a motivated individual was always up for a good...

Today's show is about inspiring a shared vision. How do you ensure that your grand vision trickles down and motivates every employee in your organization?  Chris, on the Leaders of Today podcast has often talked about his vision for Student Works. He wants to have a transformation impact on Canadian business by creating the next generation of business leaders. How does Chris ensure that his distri...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Simon Miller , Director of Customer Success at Workday Canada . Simon shares the most important attributes which enabled him to overcome personal challenges and rise through the corporate ranks. This show starts with Simon sharing his background information. Growing up in abject poverty and being subjected to emotional and mental abuse by his step-father fueled Si...

In today's solo, Chris shares that leaders have the added responsibility to set an example for their entire team. Citing a popular leadership book, Chris points out that modeling is the best and only way to teach good values and habits to your team.  While many shy away from this additional "burden", Chris encourages listeners to develop a mindset where the mantle of leadership pushes you to perfo...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Ahmed Nassrat , Financial Controller, Just Us! Coffee Roasters Co-operative & Founder, Atlantic Adventures Divers . Ahmed shares some interesting details about his work and business and reveals some crucial attributes which allow him to lead a rich and wholesome life. This show starts with Ahmed sharing his background information. Having moved from Egypt in 2004,...

In today's short but insightful solo, Chris talks about a topic that is not often associated with leadership and business - humility. Humility, Chris points out is a hallmark of truly great, "Level 5" leaders. So, how can leaders ensure that their feet stay firmly rooted to the ground? Chris recommends a two-pronged approach. First, Chris shares that when something good happens, leaders should "lo...

In today’s show, Chris interviews Sean, another immensely successful Student Works alumni who is currently employed with Purolator. Shaun, a huge proponent of clean technology, shares his varied experiences and reveals some excellent tips for young entrepreneurs. This show starts off with Sean recalling his life before Student Works. Always interested in personal development, Sean was quite frustr...

In today's short solo, Chris shares the oldest and perhaps the most important commandment at Student Works - "Help operators make money". Often, profit is associated with greed, and there are many business owners who are not motivated by money alone. Chris, however, has a different take on this. Chris points out that profit is the reward for providing an amazing service in an ethical manner. In fa...