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Firing on All Syllables

Invaluable tips from the world's most influential leaders. Hosted by Gary Kalaci.
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    Journalist Ian Urbina Exposes the Lawless Frontiers of the High Seas – Ep20

    On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Ian Urbina, the founder and director of The Outlaw Ocean Project.

    Before founding the organization, Ian spent 17 years as a staff reporter for The New York Times, during which time he received a number of esteemed awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting. Ian has also received an Emmy nomination, and recently, his second George Polk Award for International Reporting with The New Yorker. In 2019, he published The Outlaw Ocean, a New York Times bestseller about lawlessness at sea, the movie and TV rights for which were purchased by Netflix and Leonardo DiCaprio.

    In this episode, Ian talks about the most formative moments of his impressive career. He also dives into the reality of investigative work at sea and the challenges that come with it.

    45 min listen

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    Rolls-Royce’s President Denis Giangi on Leadership and Vision – Ep19

    On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Denis Giangi, the president of Rolls-Royce Canada.

    Having started his career at Rolls-Royce as a Tax Manager in 1999 and reaching the position of president in 2016, Denis talks about what his more than 24 years at Rolls-Royce have been like, including some of his biggest learnings. He touches on some of the challenges he has faced throughout his career and how he was able to overcome them.

    A 2023 Fellow of the Ordre des CPA du Québec, Denis speaks about leadership, and his methods for bringing an organization together through a shared vision and mission.

    38 min listen

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    Inclusive Leadership and Innovation in Pharma with Michael Casia – president and managing director of Organon Canada – Ep18

    On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Michael Casia, the president and managing director of Organon Canada.

    With more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Michael talks about his career, and the experiences that brought him to where he is today. A major part of Michael’s role is the promotion of an inclusive culture and he shares why this is important. Additionally, Michael speaks to his belief in the need to foster technological innovation within teams and organizations.

    Michael reflects on his experiences working abroad, and what this has taught him.

    51 min listen

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    Leading War Child – Insights from Dr. Samantha Nutt – Ep17

    On the latest episode of Firing On All Syllables™, Gary Kalaci speaks with Dr. Samantha Nutt, who founded and serves as president of War Child Canada.

    Dr. Nutt talks about what inspired her to get involved at the frontlines of many of the world’s major crises and how she remains motivated. She also gives advice to those seeking to make a change in the world and see an idea realized.

    We also hear about Dr. Nutt’s belief in the importance of the rule of law and access to justice as the next frontier of international humanitarian assistance, and the potential for each and every one of us to be a leader.

    50 min listen

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