In this special episode of the Do Good to Lead Well podcast, I sit down with Goldy Hyder, the dynamic CEO of the Business Council of Canada, for a riveting exploration of the complexities shaping the Canadian business and leadership landscape. Listen in as Goldy highlights Canada’s fortunate position, endowed with natural resources and strategic trade relationships, against the stark challenges confronting our nation today. From the necessity of driving economic growth to navigating the energy transition and fortifying cybersecurity, Goldy provides an unvarnished look at the factors crucial to preserving Canada’s esteemed place on the global stage. We then shift our focus to the power of unity as we talk about the Coalition for a Better Future, where diverse voices converge to influence government policy on pressing issues, including long-term economic strategies and the fight against inequality to curb the rise of populism. We share stories of how past crises, like the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrated the remarkable potential for public and private sectors to come together in times of need, setting a precedent for future success. Rounding out our conversation, we talk about the indispensable qualities that define today’s visionary leaders. From fostering diversity and innovation to embracing authenticity, the episode showcases how senior leaders have a transformative impact on both individual success and the collective well-being of society. What You’ll Learn - The dual nature of Canada’s current economic situation and how CEOs are tackling imminent threats to our prosperity. - Why we need to “Elevate the Debate” to drive sustainable and meaningful dialogue to tackles the challenges and opportunities of today and tomorrow. - The role of the Coalition for a Better Future in influencing government policy towards a cohesive long-term growth strategy. - The significance of CEO engagement in fostering diversity, inclusion and innovation. - The importance of authentic leadership in shaping a prosperous and less polarized society. Bio As President and Chief Executive Officer of the Business Council of Canada (BCC), Goldy Hyder represents Canadian business leaders across the country and around the world. The BCC is a non-profit, non-partisan organization whose membership is comprised of more than 170 chief executives and entrepreneurs of Canada’s leading and largest companies. Mr. Hyder works directly with these leaders to develop and promote sensible public policy solutions in support of economic growth, including in the areas of the energy transition, innovation and industrial policy, cybersecurity, supply chain resilience, workforce development, and trade diversification. Mr. Hyder is a regular commentator in Canadian media on business, politics and leadership. He is also the host of the “Speaking of Business” podcast, which features interviews with Canadian innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldy-hyder-56813721/  Mentions: Coalition for a Better Future: https://www.canadacoalition.ca/  Podcast Timestamps (00:00) - Challenges and Opportunities for Canadian business (14:08) - Building a Coalition for the Future (26:22) - Encouraging Civil Discourse and Positive Leadership (32:07) - CEO Engagement in Diversity, Inclusion and Innovation (41:29) - The Importance of Authentic Leadership (46:44) - Embracing Lessons from our Past to Drive A Successful Future Key Topics Discussed Business Council of Canada, Economic Growth, Cybersecurity, Coalition for a Better Future, Energy Transition, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Authentic Leadership, Strategic Unity, Government Policy, Public-Private Sector Synergy, Corporate Social Responsibility. More of Do Good to Lead Well: Website: https://craigdowden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/