One on one
In just a few questions, let yourself be inspired by Quebec business leaders.
Anne-Marie LaBerge – Senior Vice-President, Global Brands & Communication at BRP
10 September 2021
One on One
1. Since you’ve been a manager, what have you learned about yourself? That I was tougher than I thought! At BRP, I discovered my ability to transform and build… and then COVID arrived. For months I had a chance to really reflect on things. I thought I knew myself, but I realized that my courage, my ability to see the glass as half-full and my ability to support the team were strengths […]
Read moreMara Gourd-Mercado, Executive Director – Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television, Quebec section
28 May 2021
One on One
1. For the cultural industries and the economy in general, how do you see the economic reopening and the future in the short term? For a little more than a year, with all the closings and reopening we’ve had, the cultural community was hit just as hard creatively and in terms of the artists’ mental […]
Read moreMyrianne Collin – Executive Director of LaSalle College
2 July 2020
One on One
1. In this period of chaos, as a leader, what prevented you from sleeping? Let’s just say that I was driven by my survival instinct. That may be a strong word, but I wanted to make sure that I was doing everything I could to preserve my organization. By day, that translated into a role […]
Read moreIsabelle Frenette – Vice Presidente of Human Resources at Ludia
11 June 2020
One on One
1. In this period of great chaos, as a leader, what has prevented you from sleeping? In the context we’re in right now, I’d say we’re lucky to be among the privileged companies, and I’m very grateful for that. We haven’t had to make any tough decisions, any layoffs, like a lot of other companies. […]
Read moreBen Marc Diendéré – Chief Public Affairs and Communications Officer at Via Rail Canada
28 May 2020
One on One
1. In this period of chaos, as a leader, what prevented you from sleeping? Since my arrival at VIA Rail at the beginning of the year, I first had the barricade crisis which led to the railway’s blockade; this kept me busy and concerned. Immediately after the resume of services, literally the next day, we […]
Read moreAlain Bergeron – President and founder of SYRUS Réputation
22 May 2020
One on One
1. In this period of chaos, as an entrepreneur, what prevented you from sleeping? Layoffs. Even if they are temporary, still hurts. Otherwise, generally speaking, I don’t need a lot of sleep and I sleep pretty well. Right now, I would even say that I sleep more than before, being confined in the countryside and […]
Read moreGuillaume Bouchard – CEO of CONTXFUL
23 April 2020
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1. In this time of great crisis, as an entrepreneur, what keeps you awake at night? I must admit that what I find the most difficult is the amount of responsibilities that I have taken on. I quickly realized how central and sensitive I was on many levels. I say that putting my ego aside, […]
Read moreFrançois Dumontier – CEO of Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix and Octane Racing Group
6 July 2019
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1. What factors do you feel led you to become CEO of Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix and Octane Racing Group? This year has marked my 25th year at the Grand Prix. It has not always been easy! We lost the Grand Prix in 2009 and we almost lost it before that, in various crises […]
Read moreEric Desaulniers – CEO of Nouveau Monde Graphite
20 May 2019
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1. What led you to become president of Nouveau Monde Graphite? As a physicist + geologist, you might say that I wasn’t predestined to become a CEO. But my expertise and audacity pushed me to look into new technology, and explore an underestimated sector in Quebec’s subsoil. The result? A world-class graphite deposit. I founded […]
Read moreFrédéric Soucy – President of the Société de Gestion Cogir
6 April 2019
One on One
1. What factors do you feel led you to become CEO of the Société de Gestion Cogir? I think that multiple factors were favorable. Like in many cases, the sum of these factors has led us to success. I arrived in the right environment, at the right moment, with the right team and that was […]
Read moreSamuel Watts – CEO of the Welcome Hall Mission
19 March 2019
One on One
1. What led you to become CEO of the Welcome Hall Mission? It was an opportunity to have a major impact on our city. I’ve always been lucky, in both my life and my career. When the Board called me, with everything I’ve done over my career, I saw an opportunity to really give something […]
Read moreKathy Baig – President of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
15 February 2019
One on One
1. What led you to become President of the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec? I had the deep desire to reposition the engineering profession and bring it back its lustre. It all started in 2013, during the Charbonneau Commission. I was on maternity leave and was watching the proceedings on television. I was deeply saddened […]
Read moreIn our mind
The associates share their thoughts and opinions with you. Do these reflections resonate with you? Jump into the conversation!
Ultra-performing, but for how long?
12 September 2019
In Our Minds
People come to us to open up – and we get them to do so by creating a bond built on confidence. It’s an exercise that very often results in a fascinating introspection, delivered out loud. Let’s say it gets very real. The talent goes over career highlights, but what we notice, with a specific […]
Read moreCompetitive or performing?
11 August 2019
In Our Minds
Performance (or grit) is the idea of accomplishing and even surpassing your goals. How the Best of the Best Get Better and Better, a well-crafted piece by the Harvard Business Review, explains that a top performer possesses the same qualities that can make the difference between a top athlete and an Olympic athlete. The competitive […]
Read moreBe in the known
Discover our tips to facilitate your role as a recruiter!
Virtual onboarding success
13 April 2021
Be in the Know
What might seem like a drag on efficiency to some is an opportunity to revisit a critical step to the future success of any new staffer. Onboarding a new player is demanding and often given short shrift. That said, teleworking forces us to rethink everything for the better. Based on our past year experiences, here […]
Read moreA head full of interview questions: La tête chercheuse’s TOP questions
20 January 2020
Be in the Know
Adaptability and alignment with organizational values are just as important as the responsibilities the candidate will have to deliver. Therefore, in all our mandates, we take the time to validate aspirations, personal interests, motivation sources and even personality traits. To influence you to do the same, we present a compilation of La tête chercheuse’s “signature” […]
Read more“Why do you want this job?” said the interviewed interviewer.
17 November 2019
Be in the Know
First impressions are a big deal. Especially if you’re the candidate’s first exposure to the company and/or the role available, just be yourself, and conduct the interview in a manner that’s transparent, authentic and enticing. Forbes offers interviewees similar advice in this article. As an interviewer, bring some of your own (or your organization’s) colour […]
Read moreIn the spotlight
How is the job market reacting to the crisis?
10 June 2020
In the Spotlight
After recording a record unemployment rate in the midst of the pandemic – jumping from 7.8% to 17% last April, and then dropping back to 13.7% this June – we were curious to see how this new reality was affecting professionals and workers throughout Quebec. More than a hundred people responded to our survey, launched […]
Read moreThe way out of the crisis: Discussion with three entrepreneurs in China
23 April 2020
In the Spotlight
Remaining hopeful up until the recovery We are currently experiencing one of the major global societal crises since the stock market crash of 2008. The current crisis is incomparable. Unlike the crash or even the Great Recession of 1929, it is rooted in a real human disruption (pandemic) and not in the economy. Hoping this […]
Read moreCrisis Management 101
10 April 2020
In the Spotlight
A webinar instigated by the Leadership Institute and masterfully conducted by Harold Fortin and Victor Henriquez recently highlighted the elements behind successful crisis management. Here are the 6 key factors that were identified: 1) Show empathy and solidarity When a spokesperson is chosen to communicate through the crisis, one must feel that the topic they […]
Read moreCelebrate “We”
11 December 2019
In the Spotlight
Interestingly, the Harvard Business Review recently focused on a publication about employee engagement. It illustrates that people are more dedicated to their team – more than the company they work for, their position, and even their field of work. They talk about the importance of collaboration and cohesiveness, feeling a part of something, shared recognition […]
Read moreIs professional happiness a new concept?
17 October 2019
In the Spotlight
For more than twenty years, we’ve been working with people who want “better” – a better quality of life at work. We’re not about to hide it – today’s “better” coincides with a labour market transformation that’s handing talent “the long end of the stick” – more often than not. Talented people can afford to […]
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