As executives, we encounter ethical dilemmas in our professional life almost every day. Some ethical questions have quick and straightforward answers and a clear right and wrong. But sometimes, challenges do not align with our personal values a

How to Survive as an Executive: Speaking Truth to Power

Sep 29th, 2021 11m 27s

As an executive, it is not always easy to speak truth to power. Sometimes, you may be concerned that sharing difficult news might have a negative impact on your career.Michel Doiron, former Associate Deputy Minister at Veterans Affairs Canada,

How to Survive as an Executive: Reflections on Career Progression

Jun 18th, 2021 14m 11s

How does being a director differ from being a director general or an assistant deputy minister? How do you know when you are ready to move to the next level?Stephen Burt, Assistant Deputy Minister at National Defence, explains what to consider

How to Survive as an Executive: Learning from your Mistakes

Apr 20th, 2021 14m 14s

As an executive, you may be afraid to take risks and make mistakes that might damage your career. But everyone makes mistakes. What’s important is knowing how you can innovate and experiment despite the possibility of failure.Caroline Xavier,

How to Survive as an Executive: Yes, you can change the system! Here’s how.

Oct 7th, 2020 12m 47s

Like many public servants, you joined the Public Service of Canada to make a difference in the lives of Canadians. On the way to doing that, though, you found you had to navigate a rigid system with forms to fill out, procedures to use, and rul

How to Survive as an Executive: Leading with Calm and Authenticity

Jul 3rd, 2020 12m 15s

You love your job as an executive, but it’s not always easy. You do your best to balance your personal life with your professional role. When stress arises, you strive to remain calm and behave in an authentic way while staying open to the worl

How to Survive as an Executive: The 3 Cs of Networking – Create, Connect and Contribute

Jun 11th, 2020 17m 12s

Networking. Intimidating and dreaded by many, this professional activity is vital to increasing your knowledge and maintaining your relationships.Through anecdotes and sharing practical advice, our guest and host talk about how to:create yo

How to Survive as an Executive: Leading Remotely in a Crisis

May 28th, 2020 13m 21s

The Government of Canada pivoted quickly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From coast to coast to coast, executives led their teams in transitioning to home offices while continuing to serve Canadians and adapt to the national lockdown.In