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...
Understanding the Wage Rebate: Canada’s COVID-19 Response for Charities and Businesses
On March 18th, 2020, the federal government released Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses. The response plan provides businesses, charities and individuals with up to C$27 billion in direct support to help stabilize the...
Restaurant Industry Focused on Weathering the COVID-19 Coronavirus Crisis
The restaurant business is built on the idea of bringing people together over food but in this unprecedented time, we must all prioritize the safety of guests and staff. Life now is like nothing we've ever seen. It can be scary, even for the most resilient, optimistic...
