The restrictions and protocols to prevent the spread of COVID have had and will continue to have a long-term economic impact. Unfortunately, retail, hospitality, travel and tourism will be most heavily impacted. On the other … Read More
Keeping Your Eye on the Ball
Public, private, and not-for-profit boards and their directors are equally vulnerable to reputational risk. I have seen situations in which directors have taken their eye off key risks and reputational damage ensues. This article in … Read More
Regaining Perspective
My most successful clients are better than average at keeping things in perspective. Those same wildly successful people sometimes lose perspective. It can be insidious. Others may see a change in us before we do. … Read More
Let Your Business Decisions Mirror the Best Investment Behaviours
We are past the mid-point of 2020, with little clarity of what the future holds. We can expect global borders to remain closed or at least restricted for several more months, with some travel restrictions … Read More
Securing All That You Need
Securing all that you need – this has taken on new meaning for everyone during this pandemic. It has been reflected in the waves of empty shelves in stores. First, hand sanitizer and wipes, then … Read More
Charting a New Course
As we navigate these uncertain times, one thing is certain. When we emerge from lockdowns, our businesses, our work, and our personal lives will be forever changed. Here are some of the potentially long-lasting changes. What … Read More
Calming the Chaos
A pandemic is an equalizer. Whatever your industry, location, product or service, tenure of your employees, size of your company, whether you are facing the flames of increased demand or a desert drought, you, your … Read More
What the World Needs Now is Courageous Leadership
We need leadership now as much as ever. Stand strong. I reside most of the year in Calgary, Canada. Recently, when speaking with CEOs in the province, I encountered greater pessimism than usual. The pessimism … Read More
Perfect Comes with a Cost
This beautiful (and delicious) birthday cake was partly prepared and entirely decorated by our two-and-a-half-year-old grandson. To me, part of its beauty lies in its imperfection. Although, who am I to presume it was not … Read More
Is a Board Refresh in Order?
The onset of spring in North America heralds warmer temperatures and longer days. This refreshed tenor reminds me of the positive benefits of board renewal, and the discord and lethargy I sometimes see when director development and board renewal is delayed or lacking.