“An unexamined life is not worth living.” – Socrates, Greek philosopher in Athens (469 BC – 399 BC) Over the past two weeks, I spent several hours with over 25 successful senior leaders. I was … Read More
Preparing CEO Successors
In my last newsletter, I referenced my vivid memory of Ed Clark, former CEO, TD Bank Financial Group, saying to his executives, “If any of you want my job and I hope some of you … Read More
Eyes Wide Open
I vividly recall sitting at CEO Ed Clark’s table several years ago and him saying to us, “If any of you want my job, and I hope some of you do, you need to know … Read More
We Know Better
My clients are action oriented. They seek out challenges. They thrive on recovery, innovation, leading others, delighting customers, growing revenues, resolving problems and delight in the success of others. It is a joy and honour … Read More
What Keeps You Strong?
I recently spent the day with a group of highly talented senior executives from across the prairies. At times the mood in the room was upbeat, swelling on a tone of optimism. At other times, … Read More
Ownership Derived from Purpose
It is a sunny Saturday morning as I write perched on our lunch cooler in a bright green field, alongside a creek and bordering an elk farm. I have joined my husband and a group … Read More
From Florida Shores to Our Boardrooms
I am in Florida on holiday with extended family and close friends following our son’s wedding. In our 2 rented houses the ages range from 4 to 67. Naturally there is a wide range of … Read More
Achieving Top Line Growth
My heart goes out to leaders across the globe. The combination of low commodity prices, increasing minimum wage, higher corporate taxes, greater regulation, historically high supplies of shale gas and oil requires decisive action for … Read More
Inducted Into Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame
Lorraine A. Moore, president of Accelerate Success Group in Calgary, AB is the newest inductee into the Million Dollar Consultant® Hall of Fame. One of six inductees this year she is one of two Canadians … Read More
Orchestrated Exit – Terminations, Redundancies and Downsizing
This is the first in a series of articles of well-orchestrated exits. Terminations, Redundancies and Downsizing We terminate employees and contractors for a variety of reasons–poor performance, following a merger or divestiture, in response to … Read More