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DAD TAUGHT ME CURIOSITY: HOW THE WORLD BECAME MY CLASSROOM
DAD TAUGHT ME CURIOSITY: HOW THE WORLD BECAME MY CLASSROOM

George Stroumboulis reflects on how his father's maps, questions, and curiosity in the family restaurant inspired a global mindset and a life of learning across borders.

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THE APRON IN THE STANDS — A MEMORY I CARRY FOREVER
THE APRON IN THE STANDS — A MEMORY I CARRY FOREVER

For me, it’s the image of my dad standing in the cold arena stands — brown jacket on, restaurant apron still tied around his waist — watching me skate onto the ice for another youth hockey game in Canada.

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SELLING THE FAMILY RESTAURANT: A LEGACY OF HARD WORK
SELLING THE FAMILY RESTAURANT: A LEGACY OF HARD WORK

Reflecting on the sale of our family’s M&J’s Restaurant in Fort Erie, Ontario, and the lessons in hard work, resilience, and family it gave us.

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COMMUNICATION LESSONS FROM MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER DIMITRA
COMMUNICATION LESSONS FROM MY IMMIGRANT MOTHER DIMITRA

My mom's ability to compartmentalize her feelings and focus on her responsibilities was a valuable skill. She demonstrated that you should do what needs to be done without broadcasting your emotions.

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STARTUP TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE FOR OUR COMPANY
STARTUP TO THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE FOR OUR COMPANY

And Overnight, We were Part of a Big Multinational Public Company and that wasn't really our Style.

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TAKE-YOUR-FATHER-TO-WORK WEEK IN CHINA IS A REAL THING
TAKE-YOUR-FATHER-TO-WORK WEEK IN CHINA IS A REAL THING

I took my 73-year-old father on a trip of a lifetime to a country on the other side of the world. Think of it as a Take-Your-Father-To-Work Week.

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