New Book Makes A Bold Call For Canadians To Stop Playing Small On The World Stage

BusinessNew Book Makes A Bold Call For Canadians To Stop Playing Small On The World StageByForbes Books Press Release Official,Forbes Books Author.for Forbes Books NewsAUTHOR POSTExpertise and opinions of authors published by ForbesBooks. Imprint operated under license. | Paid ProgramJun 09, 2026, 07:00am EDTKumaran Nadesan releases “The Impolite Canadian: Why Playing Nice Is Costing Us the Future” with Forbes Books. ISBN-13: 979-8887507408FORBES BOOKSNEW YORK (June 9, 2026)—The Impolite Canadian: Why Playing Nice Is Costing Us the Future by Kumaran Nadesan is now available on Amazon and at major booksellers. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes.In The Impolite Canadian, 369 Global Co-Founder and Group Chief Executive Officer, Kumaran Nadesan, delivers a sharp and timely critique of one of Canada’s most widely known national traits: politeness. While often seen as a defining strength, Nadesan argues that an overreliance on agreeableness and conflict avoidance has quietly limited the country’s ability to lead, compete, and fully realize its potential on the global stage.Nadesan’s experience across government, business, and international markets illuminates his examination of how this cultural tendency manifests in policy decisions, economic strategy, and leadership styles. He laments that Canadian innovation is frequently developed at home but scaled elsewhere, and how hesitating to assert national interests can result in missed opportunities. The book connects these patterns to a broader mindset that prioritizes consensus over conviction and caution over ambition.Rather than dismissing politeness entirely, Nadesan reframes it—calling for a new archetype: the “Impolite Canadian.” This figure is not rude or dismissive, but clear, confident, and willing to challenge assumptions in pursuit of progress. “An impolite Canadian is someone who breaks free from the country’s cultural myth of quiet deference and inst...