Only 22 people in Canada’s history have earned the title of Prime Minister. So if one of them gives you advice, I think you should take it. The advice is even more compelling if the Prime Minister has also been a captain of industry, a world-renowned statesman and now a philanthropist dedicated to aboriginal education. Last Wednesday,Continue reading ““You get trust if you give trust.” Sound advice from a former Prime Minister”
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You Have to Do Something AND Be Someone
“It used to be that you wanted to do something. Now you want to be someone.”- The Iron Lady The Margaret Thatcher character in the movie is trying to point out that people used to be driven by conviction and now they are driven by a desire for fame. Certainly, our reality TV culture supports thatContinue reading “You Have to Do Something AND Be Someone”
Just Ask: The Secret Source of Power
Fact: people who ask for help accomplish more. And, since power is the ability to get things done, people who ask for help enhance their personal power. Why is asking so powerful? People are flattered when they are asked to help. Flattery builds rapport and we are predisposed to help people we like. People areContinue reading “Just Ask: The Secret Source of Power”
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