Are you playing offense or defense? One need not be a sports aficionado to understand the nuances of approaching your business and/or your life from an offensive or defensive position. Advancements in technology, decades of global trade, pending tax reform and more sophisticated and dividend-hungry shareholders are…
Making the Most of Autumn’s New Beginnings
For many of us, September generates feelings of a fresh start and new beginnings more than the new year. It can bring excitement and anticipation or an uncomfortable reminder that there are things you want to change. Here are some actions that will spark your professional success and heighten personal satisfaction.
3 Elements of Effective Management in Stressful Times
It is a sometimes-painful irony of life that we may learn the most about ourselves when life throws us a curve ball. So it is with leadership. We fully discover our strengths and shortcomings when … Read More
Why I Remain an Optimist
While Wall Street Journal and Financial Times headlines predominantly feature Fortune 500 firms, small business fuels much of the economic growth and job creation across the globe. Entrepreneurs are not equal to small. Consider Tesla, Virgin, G Adventures, Starbucks, Facebook, and Amazon. Today I want to feature and celebrate a unique set of entrepreneurs. In 2005, Kiva was formed by a small group of friends. In the early days, they had to exchange Premal Shah’s guitar for…
Ode to Summer
As we find ourselves immersed in summer in the northern hemisphere, this quote comes to mind: “The universe is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to become sharper.” – Eden Phillpotts I recently … Read More
Waiting for the Train
In major metropolitan centres across North America, commuters and municipalities are left waiting for the train, specifically Bombardier trains. Subway cars destined for Montreal have been delayed by 4 years. How is it possible that … Read More
Step Off the CEO Island©
For most C-suite executives there is an inverse correlation between the scope of your responsibility and the number of times someone says to you: “Stop it!” or “I do not agree with your approach” or “Why are you pursuing that goal/decision/strategy?” The more senior you become, the more reticent people are to hold your Feet to the Fire©…
Why Ohio’s War on Drugs Matters to Your Industry
Ohio’s War on Drugs matters to oil and gas, transportation, banking and your industry, too.
It is an all-star cast. Purdue Pharma, Johnson & Johnson, Teva Pharmaceutical, Allergan and Endo Health Solutions have been targeted by the state of Ohio for…
Create a Corporate Culture of Heroism
Sometimes, world events, large or small, take greater prominence over sharing business tips and techniques. Like many others, I am saddened by the fatalities and injuries suffered…
Generating Opportunity Through Visibility
Visibility. A large network. Relationships. They matter. You need them to formulate a strong leadership brand.
Although it is the twenty-first century, I still hear grumblings about the existence of an “old boys’ club.” What is this virtual club…