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Growth 2.0: Do Less, Slow Down, Grow More
Hello to a new season! I love the autumn. The coolness (but not too cool yet), the foliage, the soups, maybe apple pie - and other harvest yummies. And let's not forget: the feeling of a fresh start! Many people liken September to the 'real new year' (even more so...
Summer Slowdown? Take Your Breaks Even When Too Busy.
A version of this article has also been published at the Globe in Mail. Rest we must as work-life lines blur we need to take our breaks. Do you hear that quiet? Traffic is a little lighter. Emails (maybe) a bit fewer. The pace of work slowing down – even if just a...
Need a little luck sent your way? Four ways to generate more luck.
A version of this article was also published in my column at the Globe and Mail. "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." I love this quote. It's become one of my mantras. There's some debate as to who to attribute this to. Some say the Roman...
Navigating Career Insecurity in Times of Uncertainty
A version of this article has also been published in my column at the Globe and Mail. See here for more. Are you worried about your job security? In the past few months there has been a severely amplified threat of disruption. The trade war prompted by President...
Amidst the Chaos, a Grounding Moment
No question this is a time of a lot of chaos. No matter where you live, the world now is going through tough stuff. Lots of uncertainty (tariff trade wars, economic uncertainty, political strife, and so much more). It is times like these that I most appreciate those...
How to Handle a Bully at Work
A version of this article has also been published at the Globe and Mail (link here) There’s a lot of complexity in our world, one of which is happening on the political front right now. I’m not a political columnist nor expert by any means but as I read the news the...
Set Intentions to Stick With Your Goals
Note: a version of this article has also been published at the Globe and Mail. I love fresh starts. There's often lots of hope associated with new beginnings. That's why birthdays and a new year can often inspire one to create something new in their life (and/or...
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