Is Common Sense Really Common?
As the days of the COVID-19 pandemic drag on, governments all over the world are unveiling plans to open the economy while keeping everyone safe. Here in Ontario, the provincial government has just extended the state of emergency until early June just as...
Three Tips to Help Your Business #Restartwithaplan
Many businesses and organizations have been completely shut down to help slow the spread of COVID-19. Early indications are that Canada’s mitigation strategy is working; we’re seeing fewer cases meaning less person to person transmission. This does not necessarily...
The Quirks of Virtual Work
So, it had to happen. I am mounting the inanities of working virtually, full-on from the comfort of my very own living room. Many of you are likely in the same situation. It’s game on. Virtual everything, pandemic be damned. Sixteen-hour days in virtual platform...
Leading Through Times of Crisis
We are in the middle of a global crisis and the daily news doesn’t seem to be getting any better. During times of crisis, our reality can change on an hour to hour basis. A leader's job is to identify this change, understand its impact, and effectively communicate the...
Learning Leadership through the Leader Character Framework
On February 28th, I attended the Ivey Leadership Summit. The focus was on the characteristics that make leaders successful. In a time of uncertainty like we are living in today, the learnings from this Summit seems even more important. The Ian O. Ihnatowycz Leadership...
Three Good Reasons to Hire an Executive Consultant
Is it just me, or do ‘consultants’ typically receive a bad rap? Over-charging for services, a lack of clear outcomes and no proven ROI are things I often see noted on The Consultant Rap Sheet. One sage writer (himself a consultant) claims that whether consultants have...
