Giving is a universal theme. Across time and geography, traditions of generosity have shaped how people live, connect, and contribute to the world. Whether we look at religious practices or the secular ethos of modern life, the act of giving has always been a cornerstone of human existence. But … [Read more...]
The Art of Keeping Your Word: Why Reliability Is a Powerful Strength
Reliability isn’t flashy. It doesn’t announce itself, doesn’t seek validation, doesn’t ask for credit. But in a world where people overpromise and underdeliver, it quietly becomes one of the most valuable things you can offer. It’s rare, not because it’s complicated, but because it requires … [Read more...]
The Quiet Strength That Holds the World Together
The world often feels like it’s teetering on the edge - fractured by polarizing conversations, amplified by the unrelenting noise of media, and shadowed by the struggles so many face in silence. Social platforms magnify the extremes, and headlines thrive on conflict, leaving many of us grappling … [Read more...]
Buying Canadian Isn’t Enough – We Need to Build Canadian and Back Our Builders
I’ve always believed that Canada is a country of builders. We don’t always make a big deal about it, but we have this quiet, determined way of solving problems. We innovate, we adapt, and we find workarounds when things don’t go as planned. But for all that resourcefulness, we don’t seem to own … [Read more...]
The Quiet Confidence of a Country That Doesn’t Need to Be the Greatest
I’ve never understood the obsession some countries have with declaring themselves the greatest. It’s as if the louder you say it, the more true it becomes. But real greatness doesn’t need a microphone. It doesn’t have to be shouted from rooftops or woven into political speeches. It isn’t … [Read more...]
Be Someone People Want to Work With
Over the years, I’ve come to realize that the difference between someone who thrives and someone who merely exists in their work isn’t just about their talent or intelligence - it’s how they show up for others. The people we remember, the ones we want to work with again and again, aren’t just the … [Read more...]
The Illusion of Responsibility: Who Should We Trust With Truth?
I don’t have children, nor do I blindly endorse social media or web-based businesses. But I’ve spent enough time reflecting on how profoundly these platforms affect and impact our children to know that the questions folks around me raise deserve a more thoughtful approach than either resignation or … [Read more...]
The Rooms We Change, And The Ones That Change Us
The rooms we enter shape us, but the true measure of influence lies in how we shape the rooms we enter. Some rooms take the energy right out of you. You walk in, and it’s as if all the air has been drained - people are disengaged, conversations are surface-level, and nothing truly moves forward. … [Read more...]
“Not the United States” Is Not Enough: Why Canada Must Define Its Own Identity
When I first landed in Canada in the early 2000s, I was struck by a peculiar quirk in how Canadians explained themselves. Two adages seemed to dominate conversations about identity: “Canada is everything the United States isn’t” and “We are better than the United States.” Neither resonated with me. … [Read more...]
The Power of Choice: Understanding the Subtle Difference Between “I Can’t” and “I Won’t”
Of late, I’ve been hearing a lot - and in most cases, for reasons well understood - about the collective discomfort that seems to linger in the air: a brooding sense of “things not being right,” a shared perception that the world is drifting, if not in a negative, then in a decidedly wrong … [Read more...]