Count on Me: My Life, Lessons, and Legacy as Former President of Shaw Communications
Count on Me: My Life, Lessons, and Legacy as Former President of Shaw Communications
Count on Me: My Life, Lessons, and Legacy as Former President of Shaw Communications
Description
Description
As a child, Peter J. Bissonnette heard these words-and made it his mission to prove them wrong.
In Count on Me: My Life, Lessons, and Legacy as Former President of Shaw Communications, Peter shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Canada's most respected business leaders. From an English boarding school to military service, from seminary life to the fashion world of Vancouver, Peter's path was anything but conventional. But it was in the high-stakes world of telecommunications where his relentless determination, sharp instincts, and unwavering faith propelled him to the top.
With candour and insight, Peter reflects on the leadership lessons that defined his career, the challenges he faced, and the pivotal moments that shaped his personal and professional life. From navigating complex boardroom deals to working alongside industry titans like JR Shaw and Ted Rogers, he offers a rare, insider's look at the evolution of Canadian telecommunications.
But Count on Me is more than a corporate success story. It's a testament to resilience, personal growth, and the power of perseverance. In this compelling memoir, Peter reminds us that our beginnings do not define our destiny-and that with faith, grit, and a willingness to learn, anything is possible.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Peter Bissonnette was the Yoda behind the Shaw Cable empire: wise, humble, and quietly powerful. His story is a testament to leading with insight over ego. ...a rare glimpse into the mind of a true corporate Jedi."
- Kirstie McLellan Day, Above and Beyond: The JR Shaw Family History in Life and Business
"Count on Me is packed full of the kinds of characters and stories that could only come from getting on a Greyhound bus with a guitar and camera and stepping off into one of Canada's most legendary business careers. Peter Bissonnette shows how to lead with heart and how setbacks and even tragedies can be turned into an opportunity for learning and growth."
-Troy Reeb, co-CEO, Corus Entertainment
"Count on Me is a gripping must-read."
- Michele Romanow, co-founder, Clearco, and Dragon, CBC's Dragons' Den
"This is a great read for those who want to peel back the curtain of the Shaw dynasty and gain motivation from Peter Bissonette's story of turning tough circumstances into a happy life fuelled by unwavering confidence, taking risks, and a side of musical inspiration."
- Dallas Flexhaug, anchor, Global News Calgary
"Immediately after reading Peter's book, I went to the gym. The attendant, a premed student with brilliant marks working a summer job, had googled me and noticed my association with Jordan Peterson, Ted Rogers, Jim Shaw, Peter Bissonnette, and others, so asked me what it would take for him to achieve greatness. I told him to read Count on Me and integrate the lessons of Peter Bissonnette. It is a beyond fascinating read by a great raconteur, an essential tool to achieve leadership and greatness."
- Howard Levitt, The Law of Dismissa l in Canada, and columnist, The Financial Post
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