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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...
Blindsided and Let Go? Full Globe and Mail Article Now Posted Here
This article was first published in my column in the Globe and Mail where I offered some tips on what to do if you get blindsided in a senior leadership role and let go (aka, per the Lisa Laflamme situation). And this article also happened to be cited as one of the...
Blindsided like Lisa LaFlamme? How to Move Forward…
Like many Canadians, I was shocked and dismayed when I heard that Lisa Laflamme was unceremoniously let go from her role as CTV’s national news anchor. Not only was I struck by how poorly the communication appeared to be handled, I also wondered, from a leadership...
Return to Work: Humanity, Connection, Compassion More Crucial Than Ever
This article was initially published in my Globe and Mail Column. See my latest Globe columns here. As the return-to-work era unfolds, many leaders find themselves mired in challenges. They are tired. Their people are tired. And there is still a lot of resistance. How...
Connection vs. Convenience – And Other ‘Return-to-Work Dilemmas
This article was first published in the Globe and Mail -- see my latest columns here. --- “Can’t wait to get back to the office. Terrified of going back. Not sure what to wear. Dreading the commute. Excited to see the team. Haven’t yet met the team in person. And...
Six Paths to Bolster Resilience in Times of Flux
This article was first published in the Globe and Mail. I also bring this topic and related themes to workshops, talks, and presentations. --- The pandemic roller coaster continues. Two steps forward, and a couple back. As we phase into the next stages of reopening...
Have You Ever Done Something Really Stupid That You Regret?
Feel like tuning into a quick video version of this? Here's a video of my rant. Half price today:). Have you done anything really stupid that you regret? Of course you have! If you are human, that is. We have all had those moments that we wish we could turn back the...
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