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Turning challenges into opportunities Entrepreneurs share how they overcame obstacles
CAPITAL IDEAS “You have to ask for feedback. There is no point of surrounding yourself with great people if you are going to do all of the work yourself. It’s one thing to be a leader and it’s another thing to drag everybody on a sled behind you.” — Angela Armstrong, president of Prime Capital Consulting — pcclease.com
“Our people were essential in helping us grow because they have the best ideas. It’s important to always be in communication and always be listening, and just always trying to learn as much you can. “ — Teresa Spinelli, owner of the Italian Centre Shop — italiancentre.ca
For the full recap of “Turning challenges into opportunities,” including a podcast of the event, visit capitalideasedmonton.com.
CAPITAL BUZZ: Here’s what Capital Ideas members took away from the May 26 panel: “Teresa Spinelli says helping employees achieve their dreams allowed her to more easily transition into being the Italian Centre owner.” — Sarah Aaron, policy analyst at Government of Alberta — @SarahDaJukebox ”Leadership is an attribute and a skill you can learn, you’re not born with it.” — Nicolas Brown, issues editor at the NAIT Nugget — @bruchev
“You can’t assume your employees understand what you’re thinking. Communication is key.” — Lisa Heerensperger, marketing professional at Grant Thornton — @lisalulu953 “Treat business like a pond. If the fish keep dying, look at the pond!” — Bonita Lehmann, owner of Dream Big & Live Amazing — @Bonita_Lehmann “Honesty and vulnerability are at the core of a true leader.” — Cecile Wendlandt, director of advisor recruiting at Freedom 55 Financial — @CWTOPS
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: Kathy Anders John Bass Sarah Befus Larry Brownoff Leanne Brownoff Manuel Caceres Shannon Clark Jade Dutchek Mohammad Ehtesham Mckenzie Esposito Jeremy Fearnley David Fearnley Diana Ferreira Qian Fu Cecilia Gee Melanie Goodwin Sheri Grier Nicole Haarman Geoff Hansen Donloree Hoffman Alexandra Kulas Dominique Lafond Eric Leung Calv Lim Manchi Lo Kyle Loranger Diane Luzny Michael Mabey Kevin MacDonald
Sandra Marin George Mcconechy Darryl Moore Midi Musi Daniel Ndansi Bob Nolan Vincent O’Brien Michael Oseen Grecia Pacheco Lieberson Pang Jenny Pon Zaheeda Poonjani Hussein Poonjani Grant Popowich Wes Priebe Stephen Richards Gul Saleh Sylvia Schneider Aleem Thaver Lynn Tran Lianne Tse Hussam Tungekar Chris Vilcsak Terry Wainman Patti Walsh Mark Wong Vivien Wong Alanna Yee Barry Yewchuk Karolina Zitnansky
THANK YOU! Jeremy Fearnley, partner at Grant Thornton LLP, congratulates door prize winner Andrea Filleul of Black Rock Oilfield after our special breakfast event.
P H OTOS BY V ICKIE L AL IOT IS/CAP ITAL IDEAS
NEXT EVENT:
HOW DO YOU FOSTER A CULTURE OF INNOVATION? WHEN: JUNE 17, NOON TO 1 P.M.
WHERE: THE EDMONTON JOURNAL (10006 101ST ST.)
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