For more than two decades, I carried ideas like unopened letters - thoughts waiting to be expressed but never quite sent into the world. Six months ago, I changed that. I made a quiet, personal promise to show up every day and write. Hesitation isn’t a lack of ability or ambition. It’s a mix of … [Read more...]
The Art of Reinvention: Why Evolution Defines Success
Lamborghini once built tractors. Samsung sold groceries. LG started with facial creams, and IKEA began as a pen company. These origin stories are more than quirky anecdotes. They are powerful reminders of the transformative potential of reinvention. Business models, like the organizations that … [Read more...]
Eighteen Summers: Building the Memory Map of a Lifetime
As we move into another winter, let’s take a moment to imagine the summer that lies 6 - 7 months away. With its long days and open horizons, summer has a way of reminding us that time is fleeting and precious. Yet, if you pause to count, you might realize there are only 18 summers you truly get with … [Read more...]
Belief as a Mirror: How Leaders Shape Success by What They See
There’s an unspoken alchemy in leadership - the ability to see potential in others and, through that belief, draw it out. What you decide about the people you lead often becomes a prophecy they fulfill. See someone as broken, and you’ll unconsciously hunt for flaws to confirm your assumption. But … [Read more...]
The Weight of Unspoken Expectations
No one will ever exceed your secret expectations. It’s a truth that sneaks into relationships, workplaces, and even our broader social circles, quietly shaping how we experience others. Secret expectations - the hopes, standards, and dreams we carry without sharing - can become a silent barrier … [Read more...]
The Strength You Don’t Know You Have
“You don’t know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.”-Bob Marley Bob Marley’s words resonate deeply with me because they reveal a universal truth about human resilience. Strength is often invisible, unacknowledged and untested, until life demands its presence. … [Read more...]
The Future Isn’t Found, It’s Built
“The best way to create the future is to build it.” - Peter Drucker There’s a profound power in Drucker’s words, a truth that resonates deeply across all facets of life. Futures don’t unfold by themselves - they are crafted, brick by brick, by those who dare to move beyond dreaming into … [Read more...]
Elevate Your Circle, Elevate Yourself: The Hidden Power of Influence
"Surround yourself with people that push you to do better. No drama or negativity. Just higher goals and higher motivation. Good times and positive energy. No jealousy or hate. Simply bringing out the absolute best in each other." – Warren Buffett Warren Buffett’s words offer a compelling … [Read more...]
The Road to TiECon: Capturing Ottawa’s Entrepreneurial Heartbeat
When you’ve been part of something from its earliest spark to its present impact, a particular resonance stays with you - a resonance of purpose, pride, and progress. For me, that something is TiECon Canada. Eleven years ago, on a long drive to Boston, TiECon was born in a conversation that began as … [Read more...]
The Grit Behind the Glee: Cultivating Entrepreneurial Toughness
Entrepreneurship is often glorified as a glamorous journey of innovation and freedom. Yet, behind the allure lies a stark reality that separates dreamers from doers: a unique form of resilience known as entrepreneurial toughness. This intrinsic strength is not merely a trait; it’s a necessity for … [Read more...]