Listen "SHARED VALUES MATTER to Michael McCain"
Episode Synopsis
Michael McCain is an incredible human being, and a dear friend. I admire Michael as a father, philanthropist, passionate Canadian, and one of our most respected leaders. Michael has, what I believe, is the answer to the future of capitalism. A sharp and relentless focus on shared values where every stakeholder, including Planet Earth, has a seat at the table, versus shareholder value where one wins over the other. An organization that is driven by a higher purpose than profit. This isn't a mission statement, tucked behind framed glass, this is a path that the entire company he leads, Maple Leaf Foods is racing on. To date Maple Leaf is the first major food company to be carbon neutral, targeting e a 50% reduction in waste by 2025, and their end game is to become the most sustainable protein company on Planet Earth. In this podcast, we learn about Michael's life story, the incredible bond he had with his Father, the darkest moment in his career where 23 people lost their lives because of a listeria outbreak in his plant. You will also hear how Michael fearlessly called out then President Trump for his reckless acts, and being a narcissist, and so much more. I would also encourage you to share the podcast with any young adults as the many lessons Michael shares apply as much to them, as to you. John Stackhouse, the former Editor and Chief of the Globe and Mail, and today an SVP in the Office of the CEO of RBC, best-selling author and the host of one of my favourite podcasts, the Disruptors, joins me to talk about Michael's unique capabilities and to share his thoughts on capitalism and leadership. Michael McCain - https://twitter.com/MichaelHMcCain Maple Leaf Foods @MapleLeafFoods Maple Leaf foods https://www.mapleleaffoods.com/ John Stackhouse - @stackhousejohn Disruptors Podcast - https://thoughtleadership.rbc.com/rbc-disruptors/ To chat with Tony Chapman. Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xCQ RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC Check In - https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/campaign/checkin/index.html RBC - Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards - https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/rbc-canadian-women-entrepreneur-awards-cwea-a-virtual-celebration-of-impact-and-achievement/ RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html RBC Future Launch - Up Skill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html
More episodes of the podcast Chatter that Matters
Mike Kessel - Living Long and Well
20/11/2025
Barry Avrich - Renaissance Man
13/11/2025
Natasha Soregaroli - Becoming Me Again
06/11/2025
Stewart Thompson - Man Enough to Heal
03/11/2025
Calissa Ngozi -Write Your Own Story
30/10/2025
Perry Miele - Grit and Grace
23/10/2025
Judy Lewis - What If?
16/10/2025
Scott Stirrett - The Uncertainty Advantage
09/10/2025
Michele Romanow - All In
02/10/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.