The Leadership Question That Could Change Everything!
As leaders we often feel like we need to have all the answers. The reality is that we hire good people for a reason. Sometimes they don’t need solutions, they simply need understanding.
David Goggins Challenge to raise awareness for domestic violence during COVID-19
I was honored to have the opportunity to speak to Ryan Jesperson on Friday about the Goggins Challenge I undertook to raise awareness about domestic violence during this pandemic. You can see the Global article here. Last week I ran 4 miles every four hours for 48 hours straight. I had the privilege of being […]
5 Ways to Ensure Humility Isn’t Hurting You
Is humility one of your core values? Is being humble something you strive to be recognized for? What if I told you that humility may actually be preventing you from living your purpose and creating the impact that you would like to create in this world? You see, for me, humility has always been a […]
A Fathers Day Reflection and Opportunity
As Fathers Day approaches I am left to reflect on the kind of father I am and the kind of father I want to be. I am privileged to be called “Dad” by two fine young adults, a 16 year old daughter and an 18 year old son. I think often of how I can […]
5 Ways Empathetic Listening Creates Stronger Leadership
As a business leader, one of the greatest challenges I’ve had is communicating my vision with my team and gaining buy-in. But what if I didn’t have to do that at all? What if I could turn the tables on communication as I knew it? I found I could actually attain a higher level of […]
Beware The Charlatans Selling False Dreams
Beware the charlatans selling false dreams They’ll trick you, deceive you it’s not what it seems Fulfillment and purpose we all seek in life We clammer for meaning to end all the strife It is out there, it is out there this thing that I know Just be authentic don’t put on a show. […]
International Women’s Day: Thoughts from one of Canada’s most influential women
Yesterday for International Women’s Day I did an impromptu ‘Coffee with Strangers‘ and managed to get two of the most influential women in the mortgage industry to join me for a chat. Kathy Gregory was one of them and through our conversation, she agreed to share with me her internal memo to staff. I thought […]
My Favourite TED talks of all time
During the winter of 2012/2013 I spent a ridiculous amount of time in my basement either on the treadmill or on the bike trainer as I trained for triathlon that year. In preparation for the winter hours of indoor running and cycling I set up a 50″ SmartTV with a TED app on it directly […]
9 Keys to Fostering Trust in any Relationship
The quality of your life is the quality of your relationships. This is a fact. This being the case, are you making your relationships a priority? How do you focus on, and build the quality of the relationships in your life? There are many factors that go into building strong relationships but there is one […]
Why Goal Setting Still Sucks!
As we turn the corner on 2017 I reflect on an article I wrote a few years ago around goal setting.I find it interesting that so many of us seem so eager to throw away the year that has elapsed. I have heard many people say something to the effect of “I can’t wait for […]
I Called Her A Whore And I Was Shocked At What It Felt Like!
**NOTE: I wrote this immediately after completing this project but was not able to publish it until the exhibit was public.** Today I cat called a woman. I called her all manner of names. I called her a bitch. I called her a whore. I said vile, rude, disgusting things directed toward another human being. […]
6 Practices to Becoming a Better Listener
So we all know, or should know, that one of the keys to a successful relationship on any level is to be a good listener. Whether we are talking about sales, family, spouse or friends our ability to truly hear what the other is saying is a critical component for a healthy relationship. For someone […]
Feel the Fear and Shimmy-Twist-Skip
As I sit here in front of my computer at the office trying to ‘will’ myself to write I am awestruck by the immense force of this dastardly little four letter word. I certainly do not believe in writers block. I do however have to acknowledge writers reluctance. Perhaps that is not the right choice of […]
“Something Needs to Change” maybe it’s you
Today marks five months since Colleen Lois Sillito had the tapestry of her life cut short in a cowardly act of domestic violence. Imagine the unimaginable. The life of someone you love extinguished in the blink of an eye in their very own driveway. I tell you certainly six months ago this is not something I […]
Why I Hate Quotations
OK, maybe hate is too strong a word but with the continued growth of social media and the vast amount of content out there it seems like there is a quote designed to fit just about any occasion. Historically I have loved quotes and have made many different ones my go to for a long […]