It’s time we all started worrying about cybersecurity
It’s hard to turn on the radio or pick up a newspaper (paper or digital) without hearing about the security risks deriving from life on the internet. A probe into the Russian hackers who allegedly swayed the results of the 2016 American election.50 million members...
Leadership transitions: They always take longer than you think!
As the new Ontario government begins to implement their election platform, many in the not-for-profit sector are taking a wait-and-see approach to plans and programs. Certainly, much of this is expected and indeed appropriate during a government transition – new...
Prepping to fail – Does it happen in today’s business?
I, like many out there, love history and in particular how it repeats itself. With so much going on both politically and in business here in Canada, I've been thinking about life’s fast pace and ways we can improve our chances for success. Both Baden-Powell and Ben...
Changes that prove why elections DO matter
During the run-up to the recent provincial election, there was much written about whether elections matter and whether it really makes a difference which party forms our government. The events of this past week demonstrate that it does in fact matter greatly and the...
Executive Coaching: Why?
A leadership article in Forbes summarized the results of a leadership survey completed by Stanford University and The Miles Group. The survey showed that while 2/3’s of Chief Executives don’t use coaching or leadership advice from outside their organizations, nearly...
Are we training our managers how to manage?
I recently read an article in the Harvard Business Review about how we can better assess whether a candidate is ready for a management role. It also talked about some of the skills a manager requires that should be the basis for recruitment. Another article, the...