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No one can deny that Canada is at a fork in the road. The country’s most crucial general election is set to take place on April 28. I am Canadian, and proudly so. I have spent a career championing leadership that blends empathy, evidence, purpose, and a touch of moral duty. Over the years, I’ve…

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Every now and then—instead of interviewing a rock star of leadership and organizational culture legend—I will rant into the microphone of my podcast, Leadership NOW, and get something off my chest. After listening to the past few weeks to folks who have endured another “annual performance review” cycle, I decided to turn on the microphone…

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Mark Zuckerberg’s decision on January 7, 2025, to overhaul Meta’s content moderation strategy has really irked me. Here’s why. First of all, it feels less like a commitment to free expression and more like a retreat from the demands of what a leader should stand for. As someone who has positioned himself as a steward…

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Life—should it have rules? Personally, I wasn’t sure. But a friend of mine crafted his several years ago, and it stuck with me. Why don’t I have any rules for life? Upon reflection, I realized that they’re not about rigid dos and don’ts. They’re about finding your way through the chaos with a healthy dose…

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I am deeply honoured and thrilled to share that my book, Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes, has been recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the Top 10 Best New Management Books for 2024. How stoked am I? Very! This recognition is particularly meaningful as it highlights the importance of creating a…

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I am deeply honoured and thrilled to share that my book, Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team That Flourishes, has been recognized by Thinkers50…

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To my delighted surprise (proving that maybe it’s not just my coffee game that’s strong), my latest book, Work-Life Bloom: How to Nurture a Team…

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I had the great fortune of keynoting the Rising Economy 2024 conference on March 6, 2024, in my adopted hometown of Victoria, BC. Scott Fee…

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Coffee badging emerges as a silent testament to the changing tides of work culture, particularly in the aftermath of a global shift towards remote and…

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Ahhh U2. But first, what’s your leadership style worth? For example, what if you had terminal cancer? Would that make you rethink your leadership style…

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