Summary:

Hosted on March 27, 2025, the purpose of The Charity Leader Summit was to provide charity leaders with examples of the best mindsets for overcoming leadership challenges.

At Cause leadership, we have helped 100s of charities find their next senior leader, and we have learned firsthand how the right leadership mindsets help shape the strongest team cultures and dynamic.

In this episode, Dave Hutchinson speaks with Heather Janes, CEO of Christie Gardens Apartments & Care Community on the topic of Partnership & Influence - Expanding impact through collaboration without losing mission focus.

In this conversation, Heather discusses the mission of empowering elders to live well, the importance of partnerships, particularly Christie Gardens’ partnership with the University of Toronto, and the challenges and innovations in elder care leadership post-COVID. Effective leadership in elder care requires adaptability and boldness. She emphasizes the need for advocacy against ageism and the value of intergenerational connections.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Christie Gardens and Elder Care

02:52 Empowering Elders: The Mission of Christie Gardens

05:46 Innovative Partnerships: Collaborating with U of T

07:45 The Impact of COVID-19 on Elder Care Leadership

Connecting with Heather:

https://www.christiegardens.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-janes22/