In the face of decreasing global resource prices, it is natural that countries will react differently, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said Thursday morning in Ottawa. Poloz headlined the first instalment of the Mayor’s Breakfast Series in 2016, delivering… Read More ›
Leadership
Top Businesses Recognized at Best Ottawa Business Awards
More than 600 guests which included VIPs, local celebrities and top business leaders gathered at the Shaw Centre to honour Ottawa’s top businesses and the people behind them at the 22nd edition of the Best Ottawa Business Awards (The BOBs)…. Read More ›
How To Choose A Coach
I recently asked a client what considerations went into his decision to choose us for Executive Coaching. With over two decades at the helm of large companies, this leader is as rock-solid as they come. This led me to want… Read More ›
2015 Best Ottawa Business Award Recipients
The Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and the Ottawa Business Journal are pleased to announce the 2015 Best Ottawa Business Award (The BOBs) recipients. The BOBs recognize Ottawa’s top businesses and the people behind them, and celebrate the history of entrepreneurship… Read More ›
Shirley Westeinde Named “2015 Lifetime Achievement Award” Recipient
We are delighted to announce Shirley Westeinde, Chair, Westeinde Group as the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Ms. Westeinde becomes the first woman to receive the honour, which until 2011 was known as the Business Person of the Year award…. Read More ›
Leadership Essentials for the 21st Century
As leadership textbooks and practices are being discarded, rewritten and replaced; and while flatter, exponential and holographic organizations and employee engagement are emerging, wise leaders are continuously upgrading their capacities. This article reviews “3 Rs”, “3 pillars”, “3 must-grow” levels… Read More ›
Thinking Partner
In today’s world there is a fast changing environment driven by innovation and creativity on a global scale. It is hard to keep the mind sharp at all times. What we learn today may not be relevant tomorrow. Nevertheless, there… Read More ›
Unveiling Our 2015 Forty Under 40 Recipients
One of Canada’s top craft brewers, a sculptor who is helping to restore the Parliament Buildings, the founder of a leading bioscience firm and a nationally known political pundit are among this year’s Forty Under 40 recipients. Forty Under 40… Read More ›
6 Essential Networking Phrases You Need to Know
Turning an initial 30-second-to-three-minute networking interaction into tangible business results is a skill very few professionals have mastered. But networking has the power to be your most productive business-building activity, if you can overcome the anxiety and time-constraints that come… Read More ›
The Road To (Leadership) Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions
The art of leadership is a demanding challenge. It requires creating a highly engaged and purpose-filled team that shares a common understanding of what is expected and desired. Ideally, it is about exceeding expectations and having fun while doing it…. Read More ›