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In this second half of our conversation with Chris Thomson, Head Coach of the Student Works Management Program, we dive into the discipline, mindset, and leadership lessons that have shaped thousands of young entrepreneurs across Canada. Chris reminds us that leadership isn’t a title—it’s a daily choice to embrace growth, accountability, and consistency.

This week’s napkin draws a hard line: Growth or Comfort … Pick One. Comfort feels safe, but it keeps us stuck. Growth stretches us, demands friction, and challenges our preferences. Leaders must notice the trap, separate values from tastes, and invite dissent. Comfort preserves the present. Growth creates the future. Where are you choosing the armchair when you should be climbing the ladder?