Building High Performance Cultures: Recent Episodes
Waterstone Human Capital
A weekly series where we talk to executives from top organizations and leaders about how we build high performance cultures and how they're leveraging culture as competitive advantage.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Wayne Chiu, Founder and CEO at Trico Homes about the power of ownership thinking.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, Waterstone Human Capital's President and CEO, Marty Parker, talks with Leslie McGill, President and CEO at MedicAlert Foundation Canada about championing culture.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Ashley Cooper, CEO at Paladin Security Group Ltd., about what he’s learned about making culture the centre of strategy and how the Paladin culture is helping to drive success.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Steve Rhone, president at Weston Forest Products, about how living your brand promise can help support corporate culture and organizational performance.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Julia Hanigsberg, President and CEO at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, about the importance of hiring for fit and how that organization builds their purpose, values and authenticity into the recruitment process.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Desirée Bombenon, CEO at SureCall Contact Centres about what it means to be a purpose-driven culture and why they're committed to using business as a force for good.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Michael Rencheck, President and CEO at Bruce Power, about how and why that organization's team focuses on leadership development.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Zahid Salman, president and CEO of Green Shield Canada, about making a connection between cultures and performance and why the organization uses social impact as a measure of success.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Tim Lambert, CEO of Egg Farmers of Canada about why trust and credibility are core pillars of that organization's culture and how those values show up every day.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Bryan Smith and Tim Lysecki of ThinkData Works, about how and why they have built and sustained a corporate culture that looks and feels different from your average startup culture
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Dan Turner, president and CEO at Xperigo about some of the ways that organization has managed to sustain culture during times of significant change.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Bernard Lord, president and CEO of Medavie, about how and why developing leadership capacity plays an important role in that organization's culture, and what it takes to build and sustain a Hall of Fame corporate culture.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Chantal Guay, CEO at the Standards Council of Canada about a leader's role in setting the tone for culture.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Jesse Finkelstein, co-founder and principal at Page Two, about publishing culture and the way corporate culture is portrayed in books.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Lori Grant, CEO at Klick Health, about building an engaging team environment and the organization’s “relentless pursuit of awesome.”
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Michael Medline, President and CEO at Empire Company Limited, about how that organization has transformed its culture by leveraging its values and encouraging innovation.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Stéphane Giguère, President and CEO of Ottawa Community Housing, about that organization's culture transformation journey and how they're leveraging culture to drive performance.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with the Co-founder, President and CEO of Firmex, Joel Lessem, about why the organization has made authenticity and transparency core to their culture and how that's helping drive performance.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Paul Gruner, president and CEO Det'on Cho Management LP, about how that organization is driving performance by celebrating culture and the community.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Mark Rousseau, president of CARFAX Canada, about the importance of building a culture of trust and empowerment, and the impact those attributes have on both team and organizational performance.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Jane Chung, president of AstraZeneca Canada, about how having a strong people-focused culture can help organizations drive performance and innovation, and achieve great results.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with John Baker, founder, president and CEO at D2L, about the role corporate culture has played in his leadership journey, and why it’s important to identify and develop leaders throughout your organization.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Sarah Davis, President at Loblaw Companies Limited, about leveraging purpose, measuring culture, and why it's important to make culture a central part of your corporate strategy.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Margaret McNeil, CEO at Canuck Place Children's Hospice, about the important role values play in corporate culture.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Joanna Griffiths, founder and CEO at Knix, about how she built a successful, mission-led organization, and why she says high performance shouldn't feel hard.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, Waterstone's President and CEO, Marty Parker, looks back at some of the key themes covered over the past year. This episode features clips from Michael McCain (Maple Leaf Foods), Mike Wessinger (PointClickCare), Laurie Schultz (Galvanize), Debra Hewson (Odlum Brown Limited), Phil Verster (Metrolinx), John Anderson (The Oppenheimer Group), Jack Newton (Clio), Jeremy Levitt (CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures), Alim Somani (Hatch Digital), and Kathy Kinloch (BCIT).
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Nicole Bendaly, Executive Director at the Waterstone Culture Institute, about why organizations should adopt a culture of learning, and some of the exciting trends she's seeing in learning and development.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Kathy Kinloch, President at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) about the institute's culture, and how they're supporting the next generation of leaders.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Phil Verster, President & CEO at Metrolinx, about the importance of building trust within your corporate culture and why listening is such an important part of his leadership style.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Ed Sims, President & CEO at WestJet, about how culture drives performance at the airline, and the importance of living your culture in times of crisis and in times of celebration.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Shirlee Sharkey, President and CEO of SE Health, about how they're raising the bar on performance and why their mission of spreading hope and happiness sets the organization apart.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands, about the benefits of building a people-focused culture, and why he thinks leaders need to be willing to fail.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Evan Siddall, President and CEO of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, about what he's learned when it comes to leveraging your purpose to help drive culture change.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with David Ossip, Chairman and CEO at Ceridian, about the role leaders play in transforming organizational culture.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Jack Newton, CEO and Co-founder of Clio, about how being deliberate in the training and development of their team has helped support a high performance culture.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Laurie Schultz, President and CEO of Galvanize, about how getting the people and culture formula right within an organization can drive financial results down the road.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Michael McCain, President & CEO at Maple Leaf Foods, about the power of corporate culture on employee engagement and corporate performance, and why he and his team have committed to culture as a centrepiece of the Maple Leaf Foods experience.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Jeremy Levitt, President of CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, about how they've worked to align their people with their culture, and how the company is delivering on its culture promise.
On this week's episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Jim Spatz, Executive Chairman at Southwest Properties Limited, about why and how a culture built around doing the right thing well can drive a team's performance and business success.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we speak with Alim Somani, Managing Director at Hatch Digital, about how corporate leaders can establish and leverage the link between values, behaviours and culture to help drive success.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we sit with Caroline Riseboro, President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners Foundation, to talk about how she approaches the process of assessing culture within an organization, and what she has learned about successfully driving culture change.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Mandy Rennehan, Founder and Blue Collar CEO of Freshco.ca (not the grocery store!) about leading with authenticity, and how building an authentic corporate culture can drive performance.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Co-founder and CEO of PointClickCare, Mike Wessinger, about what it means to have a performance-driven culture, and how they've managed to sustain and grow their organizations by recruiting team members who fit with that culture.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Debra Hewson, President & CEO of Odlum Brown Limited, about how she creates a culture of trust and empowerment - and the impact that has on the organization's performance.
On this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we chat with Craig Kielburger, Co-founder of WE, around what he's learned about doing good well, having an impact, and unlocking the power of purpose within your organization.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we chat with David “Patch” Patchell-Evens, founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness, about what makes the company’s culture great, and why doing what you love is a key component of the culture he's built at GoodLife.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with John Anderson, Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner at The Oppenheimer Group about the vital role that corporate culture plays in an organization's ability to recruit for fit and retain team members.
More and more, we're hearing about purpose and how people are looking to work for, and with companies that are purpose-driven. Waterstone's President & CEO, Marty Parker, recently sat down with Mohamad Fakih, President & CEO at Paramount Fine Foods, to chat about what it means to have a purpose-driven culture, and why purpose can be a differentiator for organizations.
For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk with Anthony Longo, President & CEO of Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc., about the benefits and challenges that come with having a culture that's all about family.
In order for rewards programs to play a meaningful role in building and sustaining corporate culture, they need to be developed and implemented in a thoughtful way – one that speaks to your organization’s overall values and principles. For this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, Waterstone's President and CEO, Marty Parker, sits down with John Nicola, Chairman and CEO of Nicola Wealth, to talk about the role of employee recognition and rewards in the development of a high performance culture.
In this episode of Building High Performance Cultures, we talk to Sean O'Brien, President & CEO of Reliance Home Comfort, about his experience with driving culture change and why he believes that measuring culture is critical for organizations of all shapes and sizes.
What is the key to building and maintaining your corporate culture through times of growth and through the acquisition process? In episode 3 of Building High Performance Cultures, Waterstone's CEO Marty Parker talks with Kirk Simpson, co- founder and Chief Executive Officer of Wave, and with Ashira Gobrin, Wave's Chief People Officer, about the lessons they've learned when it comes to building and sustaining culture through times of change.
Waterstone's president and CEO, Marty Parker, talks to Canadian comedian (and Hall of Fame host of the Canada's Most Admired Gala) Steve Patterson about the business of comedy, what he’s learned about celebrating corporate culture, and the Canada's Most Admired Gala event.
Welcome to Building High Performance Cultures, a weekly series where we talk to executives from top organizations and leaders about building high performance cultures and how they're leveraging culture as competitive advantage. In episode one, we're talking about superhuman leadership and the power of rest, refocus, and recharge with Dr. Greg Wells, the founder and CEO of Wells Performance.