/innovation/taxonomy/term/133/all en /innovation/channels/news/ceo-series-podcast-shares-insights-business-leaders-358032 <p>To succeed in business, you need to win the hearts of the people, says <strong>Noah Xie</strong>, the founder and president of KMIND, a strategic consultancy headquartered in Shanghai. It’s a lesson that Xie took from The Art of War, an ancient Chinese military text by Sun Tzu. It is important for companies to ask themselves why a consumer chooses their product over a competitor’s, Xie told<strong> <a href="/desautels/karl-moore">Professor Karl Moore</a></strong> in an episode of his CEO Series podcast on the iHeart Radio podcast network.</p> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:11:55 +0000 admin 74319 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/higher-costs-airlines-are-squeezing-small-carriers-driving-prices-357922 <p>High prices for flights and package tours are forcing some would-be travelers to reconsider their vacation plans. Air carriers’ fuel costs are high, and employee salaries have had to increase to keep pace with inflation. “It’s difficult for smaller air carriers to compete in this environment, and that allows larger carriers to raise prices,” says Associate Professor<a href="/desautels/karl-moore"><strong> Karl Moore</strong></a> in an interview with Radio Canada International.</p> Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:35:34 +0000 admin 74304 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/formula-drivers-are-celebrities-many-shy-away-limelight-357767 <p>Formula One drivers are undoubtedly celebrities, but many prefer to stay out of the spotlight. According to Professor <a href="/desautels/karl-moore"><strong>Karl Moore</strong></a>, while many sports involve team efforts, F1 drivers face the unique challenge of competing solo, even against teammates. Despite the fame, many are introverts who have dedicated their lives to their passion, often sacrificing a typical adolescence for their sport.</p> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:56:16 +0000 admin 74288 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/combination-introverted-and-extroverted-traits-helps-leaders-strike-right-balance-357149 <p>Extroverted people often take naturally to leadership roles – but they don’t always do enough listening. Introverted leaders may listen more, but sometimes lack the ability to inspire. A combination of the two personality types could yield the best results, according to <a href="/desautels/karl-moore"><strong>Associate Professor Karl Moore</strong></a>. “The downside of extroverted leaders is that they often like to talk more than listen,” says Moore in an article in Scientific American.</p> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:50:38 +0000 admin 74147 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/hot-cities-world-tour-explores-egypt-and-morocco-356762 <p>Since its inception in 2009, ƻ����Ժ's annual Hot Cities of the World Tour has taken undergraduates, graduates, alumni, and professors to the frontier of our increasingly globalized world. This year, the 13th iteration of the tour visited Egypt and Morocco – two of the largest and most important economies in Africa, and critical gateways to Europe and the Middle East.</p> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 18:57:57 +0000 admin 74100 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/failure-lynx-air-illustrates-challenges-canadian-market-355969 <p>In February 2024, the low-cost carrier Lynx Air announced it was filing for creditor protection and would cease operations, with just a few days’ notice to its ticket holders. The airline had significant overlap with Air Canada’s routes and never managed to gain a foothold in the market. “It’s a difficult environment for airlines to make money in Canada,” says<a href="/desautels/karl-moore"> </a><strong><a href="/desautels/karl-moore">Prof.</a></strong></p> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:06:28 +0000 admin 74025 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/airfares-are-going-down-additional-fees-can-offset-any-savings-355971 <p>Airfares are getting cheaper in Canada, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll pay less when you fly. In late 2023, WestJet introduced a $10 surcharge for checking bags with agents instead of online. Then, in February 2024, it increased checked bag fees for economy passengers on domestic flights. Low fares help attract customers, but the added fees can drive up the final bill substantially. “Airlines entice you with the low cost of the ticket, but the price is not as low as it appears with the ancillary fees,” <a href="/desautels/karl-moore"><strong>Prof.</strong></a></p> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:08:43 +0000 admin 74024 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/air-canada-and-westjet-both-increase-checked-bag-fees-355972 <p>In February, WestJet announced it was increasing fees for checked bags. Shortly after, Air Canada followed suit. Both airlines now charge between $35 and $42 for the first checked bag on economy fares. Though now common throughout the industry, it was only in 2014 that Canada’s major airlines introduced checked bag fees. “It’s a business,” says <a href="/desautels/karl-moore"><strong>Prof. Karl Moore.</strong></a> “You’re leaving money on the table if you don’t do it. There’s no outrage about it, so you can make some more money.”</p> Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:10:18 +0000 admin 74023 at /innovation /innovation/channels/news/better-listening-can-be-strength-introverted-leaders-355253 <p>There is a long-held bias against introverted people in leadership roles, but introverted leaders can excel, especially when they’re leading a proactive team. One of the major strengths of introverts is their ability – and willingness – to listen. Introverted leaders often choose to wait before expressing their ideas, avoiding the need to dominate every conversation, as highlighted by <a href="/desautels/karl-moore"><strong>Prof. Karl Moore</strong></a> in Forbes.com. Their ideas are typically more fully formed and well-thought-out.</p> Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:59:54 +0000 admin 73947 at /innovation