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Both inside and outside of work it seems we see a gamut of disrespectful and rude behaviour. At times it’s hard to believe that we live in a civil society, particularly with the shocking amount of decay within the political sphere. The workplace is but a microcosm of society. From a business and leadership perspective,…
Here in the US Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Soon many of us will be taking time to acknowledge what we’re grateful for. Then, after the weekend of feasting, we’ll go back to not thinking too much about gratitude. But gratitude, practiced daily, has powerful effects on our physical health, psychological well-being, our relationships…
Believe it or not, a surprising number of people don’t use their vacation time…In fact, a number of people never take vacations! And now with the advent of our ‘incredible’ technological advances, when we do take vacations, we often bring work along with us, essentially bringing along what it is that we’re trying to escape. …
You may have come across those who think that leadership is an innate skill. Yes, for some, it appears to come easier, but the truth is, like many other skill sets it can be coached and learned. Too many of us though disregard this fact and hold on to the myth that we are simply…
Having spent a sun soaked Canada Day long weekend boating off a nearby coastal island we came back to Vancouver to a neighborhood street party. Folks of all ages, many new to the ‘hood, had gathered, and the BBQ was pumping out all sorts of deliciousness. Within moments all the kids were off rollicking and…
I’ve spoken about this in the past: that there seems to be an unnatural schism between two very interdependent realms, as if they were completely separate. I’m talking of course about the hard-nosed world of quarterly earnings reports, beating growth expectations, and focusing on the bottom line. The other sphere involves the growing awareness of…
A frequently asked question I get is what particular tool or strategy is the best for smoothing the demands and stress of daily living. By far, the best tool, and one that I have been using for over 30 years, is daily meditation. Taking only 15 – 20 minutes per day, meditation’s physical and psychological benefits…
Looking back, its been quite the year. Across the planet seeds of change appear to be taking hold. From the occupy movements and political uprisings like the Arab Spring, to eurozone meltdowns, to American political and economic strife, financial markets are trembling and geopolitical shifts are taking shape. Amongst all the tumult and perhaps because…
What would you do if your new boss turned out to be an underwhelming hire? Do you simply tough it out or do you start looking for other opportunities? Well, if you are like many other highly driven, accomplished and talented performers you may do well to choose the door. I’ve seen it time and…
A few weeks ago at a workshop I did in Ottawa, I had the good fortune of presenting my Engage 360 Program to a number of local and national organizations. Sponsored by Volunteer Canada and Volunteer Ottawa it was a pleasure to present to such a diverse group. As part of the workshop, we brainstormed…