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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 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 ›
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