Mistakes are a natural part of life. They are inevitable, often unanticipated, and undeniably human. But what defines a person, or an organization, when things go wrong isn’t the mistake itself; it’s what happens next. How do you respond? Do you … [Continue reading]
Relationships are often the most organic part of our lives - born out of proximity, circumstances, and happenstance. We sat in the same class, maybe next to each other, borrowing pens or sharing lunch, and somewhere in those small moments, … [Continue reading]
"The idea of death, the fear of it, haunts the human animal like nothing else. It is a mainspring of human activity - activity designed largely to avoid the fatality of death, to overcome it by denying in some way that it is the final destiny for … [Continue reading]
Life has a way of quietly trapping us in cycles - routines that once served us but now leave us stuck. We keep walking the same paths, hoping time will untangle the knots. But time rarely intervenes. The truth is, breaking free isn’t about waiting … [Continue reading]
In the vast and ever-evolving landscape of next-generation leadership development, one question stands out as both critical and recurring: Who is worth the investment? The workplace overflows with talent, ambition, and opportunity, but resources - … [Continue reading]
In a world saturated with noise and hyperbole, we are paying a profound price: the slow erosion of the impact of our language. Words that once carried immense weight - like “genocide” and “fascism” - are now so casually wielded that their gravity is … [Continue reading]
Pain, in its many forms, is one of life’s few certainties. It can come crashing in like a tidal wave or seep in quietly like a shadow. Yet, the way we respond to it - how we navigate the moments when it feels overwhelming - defines not just how we … [Continue reading]
Leadership isn’t a title; it’s a contract. It is a promise you make - not once but continuously - to those who trust you with their ambitions, challenges, and potential. These promises are neither fleeting gestures nor aspirational platitudes. They … [Continue reading]
In a world brimming with noise, where words flow like an unending torrent and urgency has become the hallmark of relevance, silence stands as a profound and often underestimated force. The ability to pause, to deliberately choose stillness over … [Continue reading]
Four years into leading corporate services at the Ottawa Community Foundation, I find myself reflecting on what truly defines fulfillment at work. This isn’t a question I’m approaching for the first time. Over the past 15+ years, I’ve had the … [Continue reading]