Articles on Leadership

It sucks when you don't do your best. I am very tough on the work that I put out into the world. Maybe too tough. I was reflecting the other day on some new client pitches... 

On September 8th The Art of Leadership Sponsored by Microsoft returned to Calgary (regardless of the snow) for another sold out, inspiring...

Despite the many big promises of big data there is big disappointment that our companies are not truly data-driven. A critical...

Where should a would-be habit master start? When I was reporting my book, The Power of Habit, this question was always...

Don’t Get Arrogant Approaching the Sochi 2014 Olympic games the Canadian women’s hockey team having previously won three gold medals...

A few months ago, I was fortunate enough to take part in a conference that included a fantastic presentation by the Chief Marketing Officer...

Before there was empathy at the company, going to work felt like, well, work. On any given morning, the factory employees would...

Every business, no matter how great, is vulnerable to decline. This is the subject of Jim Collins’ book “How the mighty fall.” Collins lists...

Our inaugural event The Art of Leadership for Women was a huge success in Toronto on May 29, 2014. Hosted by Wendy...

The global economy is in a state of acute disruption. Competition has never been more fierce. Consumers have never been so well informed...

Health Care for 1% of the Cost There is a general consensus that U.S. healthcare needs major reform. Can reverse innovation...

Kristina walked into my office and took a seat. “So, tell me,” I said, “what excites you about this role?” “I feel I’m very qualified for this job,” she...