Take calculated risks

Courageous businesses use thorough, rational analysis grounded in data to develop new ideas, investments and innovations both adjacent and transformational to current business. They use analysis to see opportunities where others see challenges or unchangeable customs.

Start with yourself

Courageous business leaders are guided by their passion and are more likely to be perceived as authentic. They refuse to put off important but challenging decisions, knowing the power of individual action and the example it can set. These leaders are more likely to take personal accountability for organizational failures—and share the credit for the company's successes.

Unite to include

Courageous business leaders surround themselves with diverse thinkers from different backgrounds and allow all of their people to bring their authentic, whole selves to work. These leaders understand the value of establishing formal processes to solicit and incorporate input and feedback from people at all levels of their organizations.

Do what's right

Courageous businesses take actions that generate positive, long-term impacts for their firms, their people and, ultimately, their country. They'll often defer short-term gains in order to ensure long-term success, and place greater value on non-monetary organizational goals.

Be provocative and challenge the status quo

Courageous companies and business leaders articulate points of view that may run counter to convention. They are more likely to embrace disruption—and even actively pursue it. Courageous businesses are more likely to defy industry norms or existing practices even in the face of outside criticism.

Canada at 175

Canada at 175 refers to Deloitte's vision for the future of our nation's prosperity by July 1, 2042. With the 150^th anniversary of confederation on the horizon, now is the time for Canada to redefine what it means to be a global leader.

Our ambition as a nation must be bolder—we must aim to not only achieve economic prosperity, but to elevate our quailty of life for our vast and diverse population.

Deloitte's vision is that Canada should rank among the top three countries on the Human Development index within the next 25 years. To do so, we must adopt an unrelenting commitment to developing courageous leaders who embody an inclusive way of being.