Recently I flew to San Jose del Cabo, having departed from Calgary’s international terminal. The new terminal and hotel opened in 2017 and is filled with natural light. While YYC served a record number of passengers in 2017, the newest concourse and terminal is not yet at capacity as it was planned and constructed for 30-year capacity.
Yes, It Was a Very Busy Year (Again) But What Did You Learn?
We are a society of busy people. As I have observed in the past, many of my most successful clients proudly wear their busyness, their demanding schedule, with their laudable accomplishments as a badge of … Read More
What We Can Learn From Iceland’s Successful, Offensive Response to Crisis
In September, I had the wonderful opportunity to conduct business in Iceland. More and more often I am asked to advise on corporate disruption and innovation. I also continue to assist individuals in personal transition … Read More
Feet to the Fire© Starts with YOU
In many of my client engagements, I assist organizations that wish to create a culture of accountability. While everyone quickly grasps what it means to hold someone’s feet to the fire (and how that contributes to a culture of accountability) they are sometimes surprised to learn that the finger they are pointing to others, is first and foremost, pointing back at them…
Disruptor or Disrupted
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
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…