Dec 23, 2022
I saved this episode for the holidays, as it is an excellent time
for reflection. If you do listen and feel the way I do about Dany's
message, please share it with others. The best way to lift and
unite Canada is through our collective spirits. First and foremost,
we are not East or West, left or right, gay or straight, Liberal or
Conservative. We are Canadian. Together we can make this the
greatest country on Earth for generations to come.
So what is this episode all about?
Imagine, for a moment, that this scenario happened to you. You are
Muslim, a proud Canadian, and part of a family that has lived in
and contributed to its community and country for generations. Like
many other kids, you dream of playing hockey in the NHL. 9/11
happened, and overnight a sign appeared on your neighbour's lawn.
OSAMA BIN LADEN LIVES CLOSER THAN YOU THINK. The sign points to
your house.
That moment puts my guest, Dany Assaf, on a lifetime quest to unite
Canadians and remind us of who we are and why and what truly
matters.
Today, Dany is respected globally as one of the world's top
competition lawyers, with Torys LLP, a former adjunct
professor at Western University and an author. Dany has just
released a remarkable book titled: Say Please and Thank You & Stand
in Line: One man's story of what makes Canada special and how to
keep it that way.
This is Dany's inspiring and moving story and message, which will
warm your hearts over the holidays.
I invite Alan Depencier, CMO of RBC, who I have come to know over the past two years. Alan joins the show to talk about the episode, and I ask him about the role organizations like RBC can play in supporting all Canadians and their dreams during these challenging times. Alan speaks from the heart versus marketing speak.