Cathy Thorpe, President and CEO of Nurse Next Door, shares her leadership philosophy of bold kindness and how it has transformed the home care industry.

She emphasizes the importance of building trust and developing self-led leaders within the organization.

Cathy discusses the origins of bold kindness and how it can be applied to create a culture of engagement and fulfillment. She also addresses the importance of authenticity in leadership.

Takeaways:
- Develop a culture of bold kindness by having direct conversations and showing genuine care for your team members.
- Focus on developing self-led leaders who take responsibility for their own growth and success.
- Continuous learning and growth are essential for effective leadership.

Biography:

Cathy Thorpe joined Nurse Next Door as President in 2014 with the mission of growing the business across both Canada and the US, and achieving a new level of operational excellence. Under her tenure, the company has accelerated its growth and now has over 300 locations across North America. In 2016, Cathy was promoted to President & CEO, with a goal of taking the organization to global heights and expanding its international footprint.

An accomplished leader, Cathy brings over two decades of leadership experience in the retail industry to Nurse Next Door. She previously served as President of Please Mum and Director of Canadian Operations for The Gap and The Gap Kids, where she was responsible for 150 stores and 1,000+ employees.

Through Bold Kindness, her culture and leadership philosophy, Cathy has developed self-led leaders across the brand’s system, resulting in an average NPS score of 70+ among clients and caregivers. Through her new book, Bold Kindness: A Caring, More Compassionate Way to Lead (to be released January 2024), Cathy is bringing her Bold Kindness philosophy to other business leaders, and motivating them to disrupt traditional business practices.

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►The Real Van City shares compelling conversations with Vancouver's most inspiring leaders.

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In this conversation Lasse Gustavsson, an international environmentalist and CEO of Oceanwise, discusses the progress and challenges in ocean conservation and sustainable development. He highlights the positive developments in the ocean space, the changing role of environmentalists, and the need for knowledge to drive change.

Gustavsson emphasizes the importance of engaging and retaining support for environmental issues, particularly among the younger generation. The conversation explores the challenges of leadership and the need to build a strong network and broaden skills for effective leadership. Gustavsson emphasizes the importance of Oceanwise aspiring to be world-class and the need for hard work, talent, and resilience.

He also discusses the matchmaking exercise of connecting people with money to organizations that align with their values. Gustavsson suggests that individuals can make a difference through small actions like reducing plastic use, making sustainable food choices, and supporting environmental leaders. Overall, the conversation highlights the urgency of ocean conservation and the role that individuals and organizations can play in making a positive impact.

Takeaways:
- There are positive developments in ocean conservation, with international agreements and growing awareness of the importance of healthy ecosystems.
- Leadership in the environmental sector requires a broad base of skills and the ability to build a strong network of trusted individuals.
- Creating a flexible work environment and empowering employees can lead to increased productivity and engagement.
- Individuals can make a difference through small actions like reducing plastic use and making sustainable food choices.
- Supporting environmental leaders is crucial in the fight for ocean conservation and environmental protection.

Biography:

Lasse Gustavsson is an international environmentalist, championing nature conservation and sustainable development worldwide. With decades of international executive leadership experience from Greenpeace International, WWF Sweden, WWF International, and Oceana, he now leads Ocean Wise, an ocean conservation group with global ambitions, based in Vancouver, Canada.

Lasse studied International Relations, Development Science, and Human Ecology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and received his Executive Education at the IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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In this conversation, Frank Wolf discusses his love for exploration and the wilderness. He shares his passion for creating routes in obscure areas and the joy of the journey itself.

Frank emphasizes the importance of simplicity and living in the present moment. He also talks about the significance of learning from indigenous cultures and preserving oral history. Frank's experiences in the wilderness have allowed him to get to know himself better and find contentment in a simple life.

Frank shares his experiences encountering polar bears, embarking on solo kayaking journeys, and reflecting on the joys of solo travel. He also discusses his upcoming book, Two Springs, One Summer, which delves into his expeditions and personal reflections.

Frank emphasizes the importance of being present in nature and the transformative power of wilderness experiences. He also highlights the love of the cold and the role it plays in his adventures.

Takeaways:
- Embrace simplicity and strip away mental clutter for a clearer and more creative mindset.
- Learn from indigenous cultures and value their generational knowledge.
- Find what you love and make it work, regardless of financial gain or societal expectations.

Biography:

Frank Wolf is a Canadian adventurer, writer, photographer, and environmentalist. He is known for feature magazine articles and films that document wilderness expeditions around the world, with a focus on the Canadian North.

His journeys include being the first to canoe across Canada in one season, cycling 2,000 km on the Yukon River to the Bering sea in winter, skiing across Baffin Island, rowing the Northwest Passage, and circumnavigating Vancouver Island by kayak. He was named One of Canada's 90 Greatest Explorers of All Time by Canadian Geographic Magazine and one of Canada's Top Ten Adventurers by Explore Magazine.

His first book of adventures - Lines on a Map - was published in October 2018 by RMB.

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