This week-end I will climb the 1776 stairs of the CN Tower – until just recently, the world’s tallest free-standing structure. The event is a fundraiser for the World Wildlife Foundation but also an interesting opportunity to reflect on perseverance. When you are looking at a seemingly large obstacle, how do you get over theContinue reading “CN Tower Climb: Thoughts on Perseverance”
Category Archives: Leadership
The Declining State of Trust : Week 1 of Twelve Weeks To Trust
Forbes Magazine declares: “Trust is the New Core of Leadership”. The Edelman Trust Barometer touts trust as “an essential line of business.” While we affirm the importance of trust, trust in governments, businesses, the media and even NGOs is declining globally. While there is an abundance of information about building inter-personal trust, information for building maco-Continue reading “The Declining State of Trust : Week 1 of Twelve Weeks To Trust”
Onwards: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul
I fell for it! The quote from Warren Bennis on the back cover of Onwards: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul. It read: “Howard Schultz has written, with aching honesty and passion, the single most important book on leadership and change for our time and for every generation of leaders. ThisContinue reading “Onwards: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul”
Put down the “smart-phone” and ask a great question
At a business lunch, I noticed that almost everyone left their phones on the table in front of them. Are they waiting for someone more interesting to call? In a pub on St. Patrick’s Day, at least half the people were holding phones, telling others… what? That they are having such a great time? IfContinue reading “Put down the “smart-phone” and ask a great question”
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