NorQuest Podcast

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Marian Gayed (Vice President, Business Development at NorQuest College) are joined by Julien Leblanc, a serial entrepreneur and motivational speaker. Together they discuss how organizations can encourage entrepreneurial thinking to encourage resilience in challenging times.

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Jamil Jivani. The keynote speaker for NorQuest College's Civil Society Speaker Series event on March 7, 2019. Together they discuss topics covered in Jamil's book, Why Young Men, The dangerous allure of violent movements and what we can do about it.

To learn more about Jamil Jivani, go to https://www.jamiljivani.ca

In this episode of the Circle of Knowledge podcast, Conor Kerr, and Elliott Young from NorQuest College speak with Matthew Wildcat about the work being done with the Maskwacis Education Schools Commission in Maskwacis, Alberta. We also discuss Indigenous governance structures, working in post-secondary’s, how to bring the conversation around Indigenous governance into western institutions and what this looks like for Indigenous peoples.

Lewis Cardinal kicks off the newest edition to the NorQuest Podcast, Circle of Knowledge. We start off with Lewis Cardinal’s fascinating presentation about his family, history and his personal journey as an Indigenous Leader. Lewis is then joined by the Circle of Knowledge host, Conor Kerr, to dive in deeper into his experiences, wisdom, and what leadership means.

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Margot Ross-Graham, CEO of Sandbar, who works with organizations in the area of people and talent development. They discuss how organizations can develop effective leaders to encourage resilience throughout the organization.

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by military history enthusiast, Major Jade Watson, (Deputy Commanding Officer, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry) to discuss the significance of this year’s 100th Anniversary of the Armistice ending WW1 and why it is a significant moment in Canada’s history as a nation.

Front page of the Edmonton Journal circa November 11, 1918:

https://www.norquest.ca/NorquestCollege/media/pdf/misc/11-Nov-1918-Edm-Journal.pdf

Links to Remembrance Day Services:

https://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_events/city_hall/remembrance-day-service.aspx

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Edmonton’s own social media guru’s Linda Hoang (http://linda-hoang.com/) and Mack Male (https://www.mastermaq.ca/). Together, they discuss social media and how leaders can use the various platforms to an organizations benefit.

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Dr. Lori Campbell to share their thoughts on the importance of inclusivity and how leaders can incorporate inclusion into their organizations.

If you or your organization is interested in services the Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership can provide, please contact Dr. Lori Campbell at 780.644.6757 or [email protected].

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by Heather Fitch to discuss the importance of wellness for both leaders and employees in an effort to engage, develop, and retain a healthy and productive workforce.

Dr. Jodi L. Abbott and Lieutenant-Colonel Jeff Wilson are joined by the Honourable Stephanie McLean, the Minister of Service Alberta and the Status of Women, to discuss gender parity as a necessity at various levels of government organizations.