ELO Blog - Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Meaning
The purpose of this blog is to offer a Christian perspective on various approaches to innovation and entrepreneurship, leadership and meaning at work from around the world. We review the perspectives of leading thinkers and business people as expressed through their writings or by way of direct interviews.
The ELO Blog additionally highlights key ELO events, interviews and initiatives to support ELO’s vision to be the world’s premier resource for the executive education and training of Christian marketplace and entrepreneurial leaders.
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Christian Entrepreneurs Retreat 2025 @ Barnabas Landing
A unique retreat for Christian entrepreneurs and marketplace leaders. The serene setting of Barnabas Landing, Keats Island, BC. Two days to contemplate and think deeply about key life issues. Surrounded by peers with great insights. That’s part of the ELO Peer Advisory Group experience: read moreCategories: Peer Advisory Groups -
Harvard Flourishing @ Work Summit 2025: DEI is Languishing, Flourishing is Flourishing
The Harvard Flourishing at Work Summit today highlighted the importance of human flourishing to business leaders, with presentations by thought leaders such as Dr. Tyler VanderWeele and Dr. Matthew T. Lee, both of the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. They addressed how flourishing in the workplace can be transformative for businesses, impacting both culture and profits! Further, DEI is on the decline; flourishing is read more -
Rick Goossen, Steve French & Brendan Case at Harvard Flourishing @ Work Summit 2025
The Harvard Flourishing at Work Summit is taking place at Harvard University from May 1st – 2nd. The event is sponsored by Sovereign’s Capital and hosted by Lx Partners and the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard. ELO is one of the partners of read more -
Indiana Wesleyan University Collaborates with ELO Oxford Leadership Program
The ELO Oxford Leadership Program is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with one of the world’s most innovative Christian universities whereby the ELO Oxford Leadership Program is embedded in its newly launched Executive MBA (EMBA) program! To learn about IWU and ELO, read more -
Canadian Christian Business Conferences Spark Continued Massive Sponsorship Support
For the past 20 years, the ELO Forums have stood as Canada’s premier Christian business conferences. This year, once again, our forums in Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Toronto are receiving great support from sponsors. To learn about our outstanding lineup of expert speakers and a growing number of organizations partnering with us, read more -
John Lennox on Jordan Peterson, Richard Dawkins & CS Lewis at Canadian Christian Business Conference
Dr. John Lennox, world-renown author and apologist, will be speaking on Jordan Peterson, Richard Dawkins, CS Lewis and more at the ELO Forum Winnipeg on October 22 via video call. To learn about Dr. Lennox and the ELO Forums, read more -
Politician Ed Fast on Trump, Carney, Turmoil in Politics & Trade in Canada & the USA
On Wednesday, April 16, ELO hosted a webinar with Conservative MP of Abbotsford-Sought Langley Ed Fast on the topic of “Trump, Carney, Turmoil in Politics & Trade in Canada & the US: A Strategic Perspective." To read about Ed Fast and a recap of the webinar, read more -
Nicola Wealth National Sponsor of ELO Forums 2025!
ELO is pleased to announce that Nicola Wealth, Canada's leading independent wealth management firm, will be a National Sponsor of the ELO Forums 2025. Ron Haik, Wealth Advisor & Client Relationship Manager, Sunny Lee, Private Equity and Kazuki Nohdomi, Private Equity, will be representing Nicola in Vancouver, Winnipeg & Toronto. To learn about Nicola and the ELO Forums, read more -
ELO Celebrates 20 Years: A Lights Out Success!
This year marks the Entrepreneurial Leaders Organization's (ELO) 20th anniversary! Since 2005, ELO has provided comprehensive resources for meaning-driven entrepreneurial leaders: family business/strategic planning consulting; ELO Forums (i.e., Canadian business conferences); a peer advisory group network; and the week-long ELO Oxford Leadership Program at the University of Oxford. To find out about ELO and its offerings, read more -
Lord Nigel Biggar Appointed Adjunct Instructor at ELO's Global Oxford Leadership Program 2025
ELO is pleased to announce that Lord Nigel Biggar will participate in the 2025 ELO Oxford Global Leadership Program from August 10th - 16th. Since it began in 2018, the ELO Oxford Leadership Program has continued to be the world’s leading "executive education" program for Christian marketplace leaders. read more