In this episode of the Leaders of Tomorrow podcast, Chris is joined by Bruce Hodges, a seasoned entrepreneur and corporate leader with a remarkable career journey. Bruce shares his early experiences in the banking industry, leading to a pivotal role in the dot com era, where he successfully navigated the challenges and opportunities of a startup. He then transitioned into a 20-year tenure in the insurance industry, holding key positions like CIO, COO, and CEO in various global companies across Asia, Europe, and North America. Bruce's return to Canada marked a new phase in his career, driven by personal and family reasons, leading him to start Parachute, an innovative business aimed at transforming the predatory lending space.
Throughout the episode, Bruce explores the intricate details of his vast international experience, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, strategic planning, and ethical decision-making. He candidly discusses the pivotal moments in his career, including his decision to leave the corporate world and the challenges he faced. Bruce's journey is a testament to the value of resilience and adaptability in leadership, as he navigated diverse cultural and business environments, successfully leading teams and driving change in every role he undertook.
In the latter part of the episode, Bruce focuses on his latest venture, Parachute. He explains its mission to disrupt the predatory lending industry by offering financial care to those in need. Drawing on his personal experience with bankruptcy, Bruce emphasizes the significance of ethical business practices and the impact of financial decisions. His story is not only about professional success but also about personal growth, learning from failures, and using one's experiences to create positive change in the world.
Enjoy!
What You Will Learn In This Show:
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366 | William Matte | Achieving Ambitious Goals: Strategies for Leadership and Business Success
365 | Jon Mailhot | Embracing Change and Leading with Purpose
364 | Fred Turcotte | The Power of Persistence
363 | Andy Geschi | From Student Works to Real Estate
362 | Andrew Thompson | Spring Turnaround: Triumph Over Business Challenges
361 | Alexandra Buca and Chris Caruso | Beyond the Degree
360 | Jonathan Feist | Authenticity, Perseverance, and Growth
359 | Austin Trudeau | Building an Army of Success
358 | George Walsh | Blueprint for Growth: Third-Year Operator's Story
357 | Saša Milosevic | Unveiling the Secrets of Superstar Progress in Business Growth
356 | Frank Bourgault | Beyond the Gavel - A Lawyer's Path to Breaking Boundaries
355 | Wil Brawn | Hard Work, Discipline, and Million-Dollar Ambitions
353 | Keenan Taylor | Exploring the World and the Workforce
352 | Jason Reid | Fostering Individual Growth for Collective Success
351 | Kaleb O’Very | Rookie of the Year
350 | Jamie Lee Bongard | Path to Personal Growth and Business Success
349 | James Ward | From $40,000 to $110,000: Key Activities for Success
348 Steve Frook | How to Understand Your Customer Psyche and Become a True Sales Champion
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