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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Justin Trudeau resigned on Monday. For some, this marks the beginning of clarity, a chance for the fog that has clouded Canada’s political landscape to lift. But for me, it feels as though the haze has only thickened. The unity we so desperately … [Continue reading]
When Geoffrey Hinton, often celebrated as one of the “godfathers” of artificial intelligence, raises the odds of humanity’s extinction due to AI, it’s more than a passing remark. In an interview with The Guardian, Hinton estimates a 10-20% chance … [Continue reading]
Adam Grant's timely reminder that holidays should be for celebration, not recovery, has compelled me to pause and reflect as an organizational leader. It’s a perspective that challenges us to think critically about the culture we cultivate within our … [Continue reading]
As we move into the first full week of 2025, and most of us return to our regular post-holiday lives, I thought I will capture some of my most personal thoughts coming from my over-the-holiday reflections about my life, my profession, and my purpose. … [Continue reading]
As I reflect on the past year, one theme stands out in my coaching and mentoring conversations: the quiet but profound struggle many professionals face in recognizing and communicating their value. It’s a challenge that transcends roles, industries, … [Continue reading]
The Internet is one of humanity’s most transformative inventions - a web connecting billions of us to limitless knowledge, endless opportunities, and, paradoxically, each other’s worst instincts. It is an unparalleled force multiplier. Yet, instead … [Continue reading]
Worry is the mind's way of nudging us to pay attention, but more often than not, it tends to overreach. What starts as a legitimate concern often morphs into an all-consuming cycle of what-ifs, fed by assumptions and amplified by imagination. It’s a … [Continue reading]