"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...]
Beyond the Blueprint: Crafting a Strategy That Breathes
In boardrooms and brainstorming sessions, strategy often gets boxed into a predictable process: analyze, plan, execute, repeat. This neat, linear approach promises order and control. But the moment these plans meet reality - markets shift, competitors pivot, customers evolve - that structured … [Read more...]
You’re Seen. You’re Enough.
I’ve been thinking a lot about patience lately. Not just the kind that gets us through long lines or slow traffic, but the patience we extend to people - the kind that makes them feel truly seen, the kind that tells them they don’t have to rush to prove their worth. Maybe it’s because I’ve … [Read more...]
No Side Conversations: How Lobbying Before Meetings Erodes Better Decisions
Some of the most important decisions are made before anyone walks into the room. Not formally. Not on the agenda. But in hushed check-ins, thoughtful-sounding messages, or the always-innocent “just wanted to get your take before we meet.” It’s rarely malicious. In fact, it’s usually framed as … [Read more...]
Beyond the Binary: Why ‘Back to Office’ Deserves a Deeper Conversation
The debate over returning to the office is often framed as a simple choice between productivity and convenience. Critics argue that “back to office” mandates are dated, unnecessary interventions, suggesting that remote work is just as effective - if not better - for productivity. I agree: merely … [Read more...]
Ottawa Business Journal – Forty Under 40 – Manu Sharma
The Forty Under 40 Awards is a prestigious annual program that recognizes exceptional leaders under the age of 40 who exemplify outstanding achievement in leadership, entrepreneurship, and community building. Co-hosted by the Ottawa Business Journal and the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, the awards … [Read more...]