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Christian Bertelsen

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Northern #PinkPanther #GCLeader @APEX_GC Board, #LeadershipArc #BanffForum #GGCLC & #CSC alum, former @IPAC_NWT Chair, focused on building the 🇨🇦 of tomorrow. sǫ̀mba k’è - Yellowknife - #YZF - Treaty 8 & 11

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Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Dec 16

What will you do to contribute to the #Reconciliation with the #IndigenousPeoples of #Canada to better the next #Canada150 ?

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Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 11h

Strong leaders recognize that a perceived need for more controls might signal a decline of their culture’s strength #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #BFCA2025 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 1d

Strong leaders know that it’s their responsibility to take care of themselves, so they can properly take care of others #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #BFCA2025 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 3d

Strong leaders take the best notes #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #BFCA2025 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 3d

The 2025 Banff Forum. Pleased to have been in such esteemed company! #BFCA2025 #CanYouSpotThePinkPanther?

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 3d

Strong leaders know that leadership’s greatest reward is seeing their people succeed #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #BFCA2025 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 6d

The Leader as Coach #HBR #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #BFCA2025 #LeadershipArc hbr.org/2019/11/the-...

The Leader as Coach

In the face of rapid, disruptive change, companies are realizing that managers can’t be expected to have all the answers and that command-and-control leadership is no longer viable. As a result, many ...

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Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 6d

Strong leaders who encourage personal growth are the first to lead it #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #BFCA2025 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 6d

My heart is full!🔋Connected with great new Banffers, had challenging & thoughtful discussions & now inspired to ambitiously lead a better future for all. We discussed how 🇨🇦 can position itself & define a positive way forward into the future! #TheForceIsStrongWithTheseBanffers #BanffForum #BFCA2025

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 9d

Feel that hum of energy? It’s the 24th Banff Forum being held Oct 16-18 in Quebec City, QC, with the theme of ‘Vive le Canada? Quebec, Canada, the United States, and the World.’ Stoked to join fabulous leaders to discuss & learn how Canada can chart a thoughtful way forward! #BanffForum #BFCA2025

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 9d

When life gives you lemons, make a fabulous suit 🤣

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 13d

#ᐊᓕᐊᓇᐃᑦ #Alianait! So proud of my team’s great work in organizing a highly successful CCG Day in Iqaluit. You know it’s a win whenever you can get 800 Iqalummiut to swing by our booth! #ArcticRegion #CCGProud

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 13d

Strong leaders think in the aggregate, sponsor their staff & know that a win for anyone in their team is a win for all #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 15d

Strong leaders know that a legacy is contingent on one’s reputation #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 15d

On #WorldMentalHealthDay, let us never forget the principle of putting your oxygen mask on first, before helping others around you | #BeWellToDoWell

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · 24d

Strong leaders demonstrate the fundamentals #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Sep 18

Strong leaders know that belief in their teams provides the fertile grounds for achieving one’s potential #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Sep 7

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Brené Brown Doesn’t Want to Be Your Self-Help Guru Anymore

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Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Sep 7

Strong leaders know that they can develop their team’s potential when approached from a place of care #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Strong leaders understand that a sense of being valued is contingent on the environment they help create #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Strong leaders aren’t fazed by chaos, they bring calm organization #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Sep 4

Strong leaders exemplify the 11 signs #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Sep 1

Great Leaders Make People Feel Noticed #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc hbr.org/2025/05/grea...

Great Leaders Make People Feel Noticed

According to recent research, just 39% of employees strongly agreed that someone at work cares for them as a person. Additional research shows that 30% feel “invisible” and 27% feel “ignored.” It’s ha...

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Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Aug 31

Harvard Research Says Great Leaders Do 3 Simple Things to Motivate the Best Employees #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc www.inc.com/bill-murphy-...

Harvard Research Says Great Leaders Do 3 Simple Things to Motivate the Best Employees

You can't mandate psychological safety.

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Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Aug 30

Strong leaders create productive & lasting systems #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc

Christian Bertelsen @christianbertelsen.bsky.social · Aug 30

Strong leaders recognize that there are levels to leadership #LeadersGC #CSC2023 #LeadershipArc