Diversity and Inclusion in the Infinite Game of Business Ubuntu. No, I’m not talking about the operating system. In this case, I’m referring to the Zimbabwean word that rose to…
As an athlete, I’ve developed a real appreciation (aka: obsession) for high-quality athletic apparel and shoes. In the Canadian and US markets, Nike, Lululemon, Adidas, and Under Armour are the…
In the 50’s and 60’s, Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) dumped nearly 400 million gallons of water contaminated with Chromium 6 into unlined wastewater ponds near the town of Hinkley,…
Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz was well regarded for his long work hours and his easy rapport with Starbucks employees. Known to frequent many of the local stores he ran,…
Do you remember Circuit City? Way back, Circuit City was the go-to provider for many families’ electronics needs. Fueled by a slurry of acquisitions, the company expanded its footprint using…
The Demands of Good Leadership in the Age of AI During a recent visit to a “big box” store (insert big shudder here as I prefer to do all my…
Woman run to new opportunities. Leadership metaphor
How many of you know the name Wang Weilin? As you scratch your heads, I’ll just jump in and tell you… Wang Weilin is the “Tank Man” associated with the…
Creating a Savvy Sales Culture I’ve rented a cottage for a relaxing summer retreat and often find myself drifting into work mode (part of why I don’t subscribe to work/life…
Remember Animal House? Togas, all-night frat parties, pledging rituals, Belushi and his “COLLEGE” sweat shirt? The cult classic lampooned the golden age of Western academia, a time when Higher Education…
Very excited to share with my network that on October 1, 2019, I will be publishing a book with several other amazing leaders and storytellers. The title and theme of…