There is always a great deal of talk about leadership in the working world, during a global pandemic or otherwise.  I know about this because I have been a Leadership Consultant for over twenty years to organizations like Blackberry, AT&T and the Department of...

As marketing has evolved, the shift towards digital has been inevitable. An increase in internet users (from 83% of Canadians in 2012 to 91% in March 2019) reinforces the importance of a strong online presence for any brand aimed at generating leads in 2020. As the...

The outpouring of artistic expression during this international pandemic has been a wonderful entrée into the arts for many millions of people stuck at home looking for entertainment and distraction. The surprising thing, I expect, for those who have now discovered...

I originally published this blog in 2019, well before COVID-19. At that time, there were many different reasons why not-for-profits considered mergers. They included reducing duplication; better coordination of service delivery; improved quality of services;...

It has been an unprecedented two and a half months in the history of our industry. Unfortunately, some restaurants will not be able to reopen as they struggle with insufficient cash flow and insurmountable debt. For the rest of the industry, it will be anything but...

Last week, Premier Ford announced phase 1 of a plan to ease restrictions related to COVID-19. Some workplaces and businesses were included, but only those that have the capability to maintain prevention measures currently in place. The rest of us will have...