Hot Off The Press
I am thrilled to announce the release of my newest publication, in collaboration with retired pharma CEO Mike Cloutier - The Hardware: Leadership Tools and Tales, on December 9th!
The Hardware: Leadership Tools and Tales is a contemporary leadership fable sure to inspire!
Based on the life experiences of executive Mike Cloutier, beginning with childhood memories of his grandfather’s hardware store in Tecumseh, Ontario.
Order yours today!
Speaking of leadership, the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism www.ALCCA.ca continues to stand staunchly with the Jewish community. Since my last blog post, over 100 distinguished Canadians have joined, and its members have tirelessly engaged with government and law enforcement at every level to effect positive change.
Last week, key members attended the latest Munk Debate where four notable Israeli politicians discussed the Two-State Solution. Hecklers inside and outside tried to disrupt the debate, shouting hateful slogans targeting Israelis and Jews; several were arrested.
If you missed Harry and Karen’s powerful deputation to the parliamentary inquiry into antisemitism in Canada, please find it here: https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/441/JUST/Brief/BR13143365/br-external/Jointly01-e.pdf
Karen Restoule and Harry LaForme at Munk Debate
From left: Tzipi Livni, moderator Rudyard Griffiths, Ayelet Shaked and Michael Oren debate the Two State Solution at Meridien Hall. Not shown is former PM Ehud Olmert.
I would like to recommend the following recently published Canadian books and heartily congratulate and thank the authors for sharing these outstanding, true leadership stories!
Finally, I would like to introduce you to an outstanding leader who speaks out fearlessly every day and has risked her life in the name of human rights: Dalia Ziada. She was forced to flee Egypt after she criticized Hamas in the wake of October 7th.
Dalia Ziada is an Egyptian writer and human rights activist. Follow her on X and Instagram.
Happy Hannukah and Merry Christmas to all who celebrate, and a Happy New Year to all!