"You ever notice how Trump always seems to control the conversation?" Sam looked up from his coffee, smirking. "I used to think it was just noise," he said. "But it’s not, is it?" "No," I said, shaking my head. "It’s strategy, leverage, and spectacle. Whether you love him or hate him, you have … [Read more...]
Replace the Numbing with the Nourishing
I’ve been thinking a lot about habits lately Not the big, dramatic ones we obsess over at the start of a new year, but the quiet, everyday ones that shape us in ways we don’t always notice. The way we start our mornings, how we spend the in-between moments, what we turn to when we’re tired or … [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...]
Lead Beyond the Title: The Quiet Power of Bold Beginnings
Leadership is not a title, a position, or a nameplate on a door. It’s a mindset, a decision to step forward when others hesitate, and a determination to drive change where it’s needed most. The greatest misconception about leadership is that it begins with authority, when in truth, it begins with … [Read more...]
Claiming Your Weekend: The Agile Blueprint for Purposeful Living
In the rush of life, weekends can easily become an extension of the chaos we spend the week navigating. For a long time, my weekends also felt like an afterthought - a vague stretch of time that I stumbled into, too tired to enjoy and too unfocused to use well. I told myself I deserved the … [Read more...]
When Doubt Fuels You: Harnessing Skepticism to Build Resilience
When someone doubts you, let them. I used to think doubt was something to fight - something I needed to argue against or prove wrong. But I’ve learned that doubt is not the enemy. It’s not even personal most of the time. When someone says you can’t do something, it often has less to do with you … [Read more...]
Burning the Ships: The Art of Leaving No Room for Retreat
There’s something deeply captivating about the phrase “burn the ships.” It’s defiant, dramatic, and unshakable - a commitment so complete that it leaves no room for retreat. The story has been told for centuries: leaders, facing impossible odds, ordering their ships destroyed to ensure their … [Read more...]
The Truth That Cuts Through the Noise: How Real Friends Stand Apart
True friends are rare. In a world that often tells us what we want to hear, true friends are the ones who tell us what we need to hear. Their honesty cuts through the comforting fog of well-meaning platitudes and half-hearted affirmations, offering us something infinitely more valuable: the … [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...]
A Neighbor’s Shadow: Reflecting on Canada’s Contradictory Relationship with the United States
Canada’s relationship with the United States is one of profound interdependence. The shadow of the United States looms large over Canada, shaping our identity in ways we’re too proud, or too reluctant, to fully admit. Recent events have reignited debates around our complex yet deeply … [Read more...]