Happy Friday This past week, I have been on a grad trip in California with my son. He is just launching his career as Pilot with Sunwing as a first officer. We were struck by the differences in the Canadian & US culture. Cultures are unique, as a Canadian, I feel at “home”
Happy Monday morning, One to the elements that I have found in those that build a great career, is the ability to be honest. With themselves. Take yourself out for a coffee and ask yourself these three questions, in this order: 1. What am I great at? 2. What
Happy Friday You may have strong or impartial opinions on last week’s climate strike. Whatever your political opinion, one thing we would all agree that managing our impact on the environment is in all of our interests. As a leader in your organization, what are some of the ways that you can impact
Good Monday morning, I have to admit, I’m really getting much more used to not typing anymore. What do you mean, you may be asking? “Hey Siri, where is the closest gas station?””Siri, where can I find the best place for Chinese food?””Siri, what time does my flight arrive in Vancouver?” Here are
Happy Friday, I think the mid-level management role is one of the more complex phases in a leadership career. You sit between the senior leadership team & your team. You often don’t have control over major decisions & yet it is your role to communicate & lead the charge. At your level,
Good Monday morning, Well, it’s finally happening, our national election. It seems we have been in election mode since the beginning of the year. There are currently 338 openings across the country for MP’s & one role as the Prime Minister. There are over 2000 candidates vying for those jobs. I know
Happy Friday,My dogs and I have one thing in common,Squirrels.I don’t mean literally. Leaders like you and I are constantly having new questions, needs & challenges come our way. How do we avoid getting distracted by squirrels or in my case, pressing concerns? How do we get stuff done & stay on track?Systems.This week, I
Happy Monday Morning, September is already halfway done and for most of us in business the month of September is like the start of a new year. It is a great time to get a new sense of purpose, rethink priorities and renew your focus for the coming year. “Focus” means “point of convergence.”
Sept 23, 2016| The “Round Table” Edition Happy Friday, I’ve always been a big fan of round tables. Often we think a leader should be sitting at the head of the board room table. Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Professor at Harvard Business School shared, “Collaborative leaders are those who recognize that there are critical business relationships that cannot
Good Monday morning, I have the recipe for success and it’s really simple. I grew up in a Irish home where the most exciting kitchen invention ever introduced was the microwave. For most people, microwaves have their place reheating leftovers and making microwave popcorn. I don’t believe they were ever intended to cook a meal, but