Happy Monday Morning!   To be frank I’m not a huge sports fan. However, over this past month you really couldn’t have been near any public place without noticing the excitement about a small round ball.   Some have said this World Cup was one of the most exciting in its history.   I was struck by

Happy Friday!   As you know we usually focus on all things leadership on Fridays. I thought I would share with you something that we are incredibly proud of as a team. I’m proud to announce that for the second time, HR Reporter has named us Readers’ Choice Awards Winner for our outplacement services in Canada.   HR Reporter is

Happy Monday Morning!   I have been very fortunate to have great health, I have rarely been to the doctor in my life. I was speaking to somebody recently about his advice of getting a physical on a regular basis. I am at an age where that is probably wise. He spoke of his own

Happy Friday!   What do you think is a good solution?   Smart leaders ask great questions. It’s tempting to move forward and find answers on your own without feedback. It may be quicker this way but much less impactful. A smart leader realizes that when you collaborate on questions with your team the solutions are often

Happy Monday Morning!   Just saying the word feels good.   Vacation.   I was looking up the etymology of the word vacation and it had never occurred to me until today that there is a connection between the words “vacate” and “vacation”. This word “vacation” originates from the Latin vacationem meaning “leisure, freedom from obligations, exemption, a being

Happy Friday!   You don’t have to play the game, but you need to know the rules.   Most professionals don’t like the idea of politics in the workplace. The reality is politics are everywhere.The other reality is that some people enjoy politics, and they tend to be good at it – while others don’t.   You

Happy Tuesday Morning!   On Sunday we celebrated all things that make our country so great. One of the things that I most appreciate is the ability for people in Canada to have the freedom to stay true to their culture, language, religion and values. This country offers, in a very unique way, the opportunity

Happy Friday!   This weekend we will be celebrating all things Canadian. There are many things to be appreciated about our country including plenty of Canadian organizations of which we can be proud.   Our pride should flow freely when we consider we have MEC for our casual and camping wear, Dollarama for our kids’ party supplies,

Happy Monday Morning!   I heard a great quote recently: “On the other side of complexity lies simplicity”.   Being in the right work situation is complex.   I have spent the majority of my professional career, researching, writing, speaking, coaching and working in the real world with real people. Much of my time has

Happy Friday!   Let’s face it. No one is able to stay constantly motivated at a high level all the time, even leaders.   Mastering the art of motivating others consistently, even when you aren’t “feeling it” is one of the more important leadership habits to build.   I have personally discovered that looking at this