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Don Mills

Supporter · DISC type s
Columnist at The MacDonald Notebook
📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Don Mills is a distinguished entrepreneur and business columnist who co-founded Corporate Research Associates (now Narrative Research) and led it for 40 years. An MBA graduate from Dalhousie University, he is an inductee into the Atlantic Business Magazines Top 50 CEO Hall of Fame and remains active as a partner at CABCO Communications.

He is deeply passionate about Atlantic Canadas economic prosperity, advocating for regional growth through his columns, the "Insights Podcast, " and community involvement. He is a co-author of the recently published book, "Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canadas Economy, " and enjoys spending time with his five grandchildren who live nearby.

Instead of retiring after selling his company on its 40th anniversary, he chose to "re-purpose" his life, launching into new entrepreneurial and media ventures.

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Experience
44 Years
Current Role
Columnist
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Personality Overview

How Don shows up

Slow To Decisions
Thoughtful In Approach
Social Proof Driven

They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people. They maintain good relationships with everyone, internally and externally. They are motivated by the potential impact of their decision on the organization.

Priorities

Topics Don cares about

Atlantic Canada's Economy
As a columnist and podcast host, he consistently analyzes and advocates for economic development, policy changes, and prosperity across the Atlantic provinces.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
After selling his research firm, he became a partner and director in several new businesses, including CABCO Communications and New Scotland Brewing, showing a continued passion for building companies.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Columnist
The MacDonald Notebook
5-2019
Partner and Director
CABCO Communications Group
4-2021
Co-Host of the Insights Podcast
Freelance
2-2019 - 1-2025
Columnist
Brunswick News Inc.
2-2019 - 12-2024
Columnist
SaltWire Network
In the press

Media appearances

Don Mills: What I Learned as a Columnist …. Featured in The MacDonald Notebook
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Education
1972 - 1974
MBA
Dalhousie University
1967 - 1971
BBA
Bishops University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

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