The three biggest challenges facing organizations today are the attraction and retention of talent, the erosion of trust by stakeholders, and the mental health and addiction crisis. However, the bigger challenge is finding sustainable practical…
On October 21st, Canada will hold its 44th and perhaps its most important federal election. The same can be said for the United States and the 2020 election, for which campaigning is in full swing….
Having spent close to a decade studying and writing about organizational dynamics, I can safely assert that most organizations have command-and-control cultures where blind obedience and loyalty are valued over engagement, inclusion and ethics. This…
Canada’s SNC-Lavalin crisis has put into question whether the “old boys’” mentality of governance continues under Justin Trudeau. Canadians elected Trudeau on his promise to have government be more democratic, where people in government are…
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, one of the worries raised by the participants was a fear of mentoring women in the #MeToo era. Specifically, two thirds of male executives hesitate to hold…
“Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective commutation. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” Stephen R. Covey My second article for this series, ‘B is for Believable’,…
On May 24th, I gave a presentation called ‘Emotional Intelligence – The Missing Ingredient in Workplace Dynamics’ at a Young Presidents’ Organization YPO Webinar. In the presentation I advance a performance management system called ‘The…
“Always remember that you are absolutely unique, just like everyone else.” Margaret Mead In my experience, quirkiness defines one’s uniqueness. I have also found that those who wear their quirkiness on their sleeve usually have…
“We all need something to believe in, something for which we can have whole-hearted enthusiasm. We need to feel that our life has meaning, that we are needed in this world.” Hennel Senesh Just over…