Part 2: Wrapping up this season of the Entrepreneur Leaders in Pharmacy series

As we wrap up this season of the Entrepreneur Leaders in Pharmacy series, it's evident that the landscape of pharmacy entrepreneurship is as dynamic as it is innovative. Throughout the season, we've explored the journeys of various trailblazers in the profession who have not only reshaped the traditional understanding of entrepreneurship in pharmacy, but have also pioneered new avenues and carved new paths for others to follow. Throughout the season, 57 leaders were featured from across various provinces in Canada, and globally from Australia, Italy, Spain, South Africa and the United States. Their stories demonstrated the various opportunities available for entrepreneurship in pharmacy which extend far beyond the counter and into the realms of business development, innovation and technology integration. As this season concludes, I am doing a recap to revisit the exceptional leaders featured throughout the series highlighting a memorable quote from their article, and also provide a reminder of the reading habits and educational tools used by those leaders who opted to share their favourite books and resources in their interview:Week 1 - Nancy Simonot: "You have to be passionate about your idea."Week 2 - Adam Silvertown: "I like a good problem."Shoe DogThe GoalThe E-Myth RevisitedGood to GreatSteve Jobs Week 3 - Jaiveer Singh: "Make sure you have the opportunity to pivot when things aren't working."The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben HorowitzThe Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success by William M. Thorndike, Jr.Week 4 - Morris Goodman: "Success is measured by happiness."Week 5 - Shenaz Singh: "My key motivator is people."“The Everyday Hero Manifesto" by Robin Sharma"Lean In" by Sheryl SandbergWeek 6 - Michael Demian: "A large part of what I currently do, I’d probably do for free."Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillThe Obstacle is the Way by Ryan HolidayStart with Why by Simon SinekWeek 7 - Tom Sun: "I encourage all pharmacists to be curious and strive for change."Week 8 - Peter Namis: "... the post-2010 pharmacy era has forced many pharmacists and business owners to pivot and adapt."Week 9 - Jason Chenard: "I never thought I would take on more than an hourly paycheque as a pharmacist."How the Mighty Fall by Jim CollinsOutliers by Malcolm GladwellThink Again by Adam GrantWeek 10 - Simone Eksteen: "We learn as we go, by taking risks, making mistakes and wrong decisions""Screw it, let’s do it!" By Richard Branson"Do it afraid." By Joyce Meyer"The seven habits of highly effective people." By Stephen CoveyWeek 11 - Bruce Moody: "Be relentlessly positive."Good to Great by Jim CollinsThe Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral William H. McRavenWeek 12 - Dean Miller: "I feel fortunate that my team has always been composed of great pharmacists who are also pioneers!"Shoe Dog is a surprising choice by Phil Knight, the founder of Nike, and recently I read Mark Messier’s book as I am a huge Oiler fan! Not really entrepreneurial but motivating.Week 13 - Akil Dhirani: "Wanting to pay it forward is what continues to drive me."Atomic Habits43 Lessons for Business/LifeThe Organized MindWeek 14 - Sandra Tadros Guirguis. "It's been such a journey since graduation."One of my favourite books is "The Body Keeps the Score" by Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk. It is a book that sheds such light on the brain, body and mind in the healing of trauma. While this is not a business/entrepreneurial resource specifically, it holds valuable insights on a holistic wellness approach for entrepreneurs and others who want to help others heal. Week 15 - Ramy El-Kholi: "Status quo and I never really got along."Week 16 - Mohamed Elsabakhawi: "...start before you are ready!"The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey is a must read for every entrepreneur. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell is an amazing guide to business leaders. Week 17 - Anna Patrizio: "Your only limitation is your imagination!"Week 18 - Marwah Younis: "I am fuelled by a deep passion for community health."Designing your life – Bill Burnet & Dave EvansBuilding a Story Brand – Donald MillerBusiness Model Generation handbook – Alexander Osterwalder & Yves PigneurThe Private Equity Playbook – Adam CoffeyThe Pharmacist’s Guide to Selling their Business – Max Beairsto and Mike JaczkoWeek 19 - Jaime Acosta: "Build a strong support system within your pharmacy team."Week 20 - Jeff May: "I firmly believe in the importance of discovering more efficient methods to deliver care."“Atomic Habits” has had a meaningful impact on me; it’s all about achieving material impacts through tiny, incremental behavioural changes.Week 21 - Michael Nashat: "The biggest challenge in being an entrepreneur is getting started."From Good to GreatHarvard Business Review, The Globe and Mail, The Tipping Point, Outliers and Blink. Week 22 - Stacey D'Angelo: "I thrive on problem-solving and breaking the mold."The TEDTalk "Start with Why" by Simon Sinek. He also has a book by the same name. While it is an older video and may have lower video quality, the message it conveys is incredibly impactful. It delves into the importance of finding your purpose and defining the "why" behind your business. Week 23 - Raymond Chevalier: "I became an entrepreneur by accident."Week 24 - John Papastergiou: “Entrepreneurial pharmacists can drive meaningful change in their practice.”Week 25 - Ricardo Ardiles: "I see entrepreneurship as a video game."10X Rule, Sell or Be Sold, by Grant Cardone.Dotcom Secrets, Expert Secrets, and Traffic Secrets, by Russell BrunsonThe Intelligent Investor by Benjamin GrahamRich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillInfluence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert CialdiniThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyHow To Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieWeek 26 - Tarek Hussein: "I enjoy the thrill of innovation.""Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill "Rich Dad Poor Dad" and other of Robert Kiyosaki's work and resourcesI also like the work of Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, Gary Vaynerchuk and Adam Grant.Week 27 - Mark Mantel: "Being an entrepreneur is an adventure.""Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World" by Adam Grant: An exploration of unconventional thinking and the power of embracing your authentic self in the world of business."Shoe Dog" by Phil Knight: A memoir that chronicles the thrilling tale of Nike's founder, offering invaluable insights into perseverance, determination, and the spirit of entrepreneurship.Week 28 - Erene Kaldas: "I never wanted to be the status quo."Week 29 - Adam Doyle: "Being a pharmacy entrepreneur gives you the opportunity to enhance patient care."The most impactful book I would recommend is “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”Week 30 - John Girgis: "As an entrepreneur, you have to think big and dream big – without limits."I would highly recommend attending a course on Six-Sigma and time management for pharmacy business.Stay tuned for our next Pharmpreneur series, starting soon!

Part 2: Wrapping up this season of the Entrepreneur Leaders in Pharmacy series

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