Theresa Firestone

On this episode, we had the honour of speaking with Theresa Firestone. Over her impressive career, Theresa has held senior executive positions in Canada, Europe and Asia, across various sectors including retail, healthcare, and government. She has more than two decades of board experience, and currently sits on the boards of a number of biotech companies as well as the Board of Governors of the University of Guelph. Prior to her recent retirement, Theresa was Senior Vice President at Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM). Theresa has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the prestigious Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal, and an induction into the Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame. In our discussion, we cover adjusting your leadership style when working in different geographies and cultures, socializing ideas within an organization, and the utility of skip-level meetings.

Book Recommendation:

1. The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins

2. Blink by Malcom Gladwell

3. Tipping Point by Malcom Gladwell

Connect with Theresa Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresafirestone

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Original music by Peter Janiszewski © 2022.