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...

You have spent most of your adult life building a successful business. How do you know when it’s time to exit with a maximum return? As a business owner, you need to carefully navigate the various minefields associated with this transition. The help of a trusted...

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) means more online activity and an expectation that brands too should have a strong digital presence. As...

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...