David Lahey

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David Lahey is a Canadian former professional hockey player, businessman, and author. He served as the captain of Hamilton hockey team. He is also the founder and CEO of Predictive Success Corporation.[1][2]

Biography[edit]

Lahey graduated with an A.B. in Economics from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. He later pursued his MBA from Queen's University in Canada.[1]

Lahey's career began with working for McBee Accounting Systems under Rick Aubry, a former hockey player. He later joined Microsoft, establishing a financial services team in Toronto.[1][3]

In 2005, Lahey acquired a management consulting firm, which was later became Predictive Success Corporation.[4][5]

He built the first paddle tennis court in the village of Sydenham, Eastern Ontario.[6]

In March, 2021 Lahey and his wife donated $100,000 to the "Dr. Lillian Siu Research Fund".[7]

Books[edit]

  • Predicting Success: Evidence-Based Strategies to Hire the Right People and Build the Best Team (2015)
  • From Hire to Inspire: How to Become the Best Boss (2020)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Lahey '83 Pays Back Continental Hockey's Heartfelt Support". Hamilton College.
  2. ^ "Canada has a productivity problem. The solution is training, not factories, one expert says". The Globe and Mail. 15 October 2023.
  3. ^ "The Psychological Edge in Business Negotiations – CanadianSME Small Business Podcast". smbpodcast.ca.
  4. ^ MacLeod, Meredith (24 June 2015). "Science behind predicting an employee's success". InsideHalton.com.
  5. ^ "At the intersection of leadership and life with David Lahey". The Predictive Index. 2 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Sydenham family says paddle tennis is 'a great way to beat the COVID-19 blues'". Global News.
  7. ^ "Dr. Siu refuses to give up hope". The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.