It happened some years ago but it was an adventure I’ll never forget. I was exploring a rugged and remote part of my province. My trusty truck was pulling hard in the steep terrain, and my fuel supply was dwindling. My map showed me an alternate route that would get me back to civilization (and […]
Just the other day, I caught myself reminiscing about the good old days of floppy disks and dial-up internet. Ah, that ding-ding sound of “You’ve Got Mail!” But, as much as I love a good jog down memory lane, I’m grateful for the progress we’ve made. Thanks to our rapidly evolving digital landscape, we […]
There’s an old Project Management joke that describes the six phases on any large project Unbridled enthusiasm, Total disillusionment, Panic, hysteria and overtime, Frantic search for the guilty, Punishment of the innocent and Praise and honours for the uninvolved. As with any good humour, there are some elements of truth and exaggeration in there somewhere. Perhaps you’ve even […]
Photo by Johan Godinez on Unsplash Saying “yes” to something significant in life or business can be downright daunting. It requires a leap of faith, a willingness to face the unknown, and an inner conviction that it is the right thing to do. It can be scary, especially when we are accustomed to saying […]
In a recent conversation with a mentoring friend, he reminded me to stick to the basics of what I was doing. His phrase that stuck with me was, “the basics won’t ever let you down!” One of my dog-eared, coffee-stained books that is a part of my permanent library is Josh Kaufman’s Personal MBA: Master […]
YOUR THREE WORDS – GOT ‘EM YET? I was recently invited to speak to a group of Real Estate professionals about “What Success Looks Like For You.” The organizers asked me to share based […]
Astoundingly Simple. Boringly Consistent. Still Magic, Nonetheless! (Part 11) Winding down one year and starting the next is always an ideal time for reflection and thinking forward. As a leader, having a robust goal-setting mechanism and consistent follow-through is critical to your overall personal and professional success. My last article examined the rationale for having […]
The Magic of Written Goals Roald Amundsen was a superhero of his day. He was a scientist, adventurer, and explorer. In 1911 he led the group that first reached the South Pole. As a researcher, he made observations and took scientific measurements. He was one of the “big thinkers” of his era. He was also […]
Recently we watched the people of the United Kingdom and others from around the world mourn the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Both the funeral service and the procession that followed were tremendously moving. As a very young boy, I saw the Queen (then Princess Elizabeth) pass by while I was perched on […]
You got to know when to hold ’em, Know when to fold ’em, Know when to walk away, And know when to run. Kenny Rogers – The Gambler Quitting, all too often, is cast in a negative light. How many times have you heard something like: “Winners never quit” and “quitters never […]
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