In case you didn’t know, Lorraine was on Blog Talk Radio December 2, 2015. If you missed it, you can listen to the interview here: (http://ow.ly/TEnts). If you found this beneficial, click here for more … Read More
Divided Wealth
Tax reform is in the air. The Liberal government in Canada and the NDP in Alberta are raising taxes in 2015 and 2016. While proposed to target the wealthy 1% of Canadians, experts agree that … Read More
Taking Time to Remember
When our children were 10 and 12 years old we spent a wonderful 3 weeks in Normandy, France. As their grandfather and great grandfathers had both fought in the the wars, we visited the Canadian, … Read More
Even Better Next Year!
Autumn has seen the usual flurry of activity but with the addition of changing economic and political factors. Walmart experienced the biggest market decline since 1973 and luxury goods retailers like Burberry have been hard … Read More
Canadians Seek a Change
This week’s Liberal majority reflects Canadians’ thirst for leadership change. While the Atlantic provinces openly embraced the results, western Canada is expressing some reticence, particularly following the recent NDP sweep in Alberta. What can we … Read More
Why Greece Matters for Your Corporate Culture
World markets have been caught in the riptide of Greece’s 3rd bailout in 10 years. Systemic and widespread resistance to austerity measures has contributed to a staggering debt load – 177 percent of GDP. While … Read More
Add Safety Training, Lose Common Sense?
Safety Moments have become a prominent feature at employee town halls, staff meetings, gatherings in field locations, etc. Many companies have introduced safety-training modules and require all employees to complete these on an annual basis. … Read More
Lessons from GM’s Safety Scandal
Is your corporate culture encouraging safety and adherence to quality or putting employees and the public at risk? We may never know the full story of the tragedies involving GM cars (NY Times, July 16). … Read More
The Demise of Change Management
We’ve tried change management and it doesn’t work. Weary executives have collectively committed millions of dollars to change management programs, tools, workshops, and employee certification. The result has been a resoundingly hollow thud. In most … Read More
You Have the Power
There are people who thrive on drama; who, when things are too calm or people are accepting and content, become uncomfortable and stir things up because that is what gives them energy. There are people … Read More