Five Ways to Make Learning Happen in the Flow of Work
Enhancing peoples’ ability to learn is one of the most complex challenges facing communities today. Organizations around the world are experiencing unprecedented change thanks to disruptive technologies, shrinking skilled workforces, and new business models. Learning is one of the best…
7 Ways to Make Meetings More Awesome
The purpose of meetings is for people to come together to create shared value – this could mean discussing ideas for organizational changes, improving communications or creating family rules. I have a hunch that, a few times in your career,…
Three Ways the 5AM Club is Making Me a Better Parent
Waking up early has long been a tenet of leadership guru Robin Sharma. In his recent book, The 5AM Club, he outlines tactics for making mornings active, focused and super productive – “own your morning, elevate your life” is a…
Five Ways to Win Like the Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors host the NBA Finals tomorrow. It’s the first time in the franchise’s 25-year history that they’ve gone so far in the postseason. A combination of resilience, diverse abilities and a focus on winning as a team have…
Three reasons why you need a mentor
Mentorship is a valuable career accelerator. As you grow in your career, it becomes increasingly important to have a guide who can offer radical candor, empathetic listening and even a key to open doors for new jobs and networks. That…
Three Coping Skills I Learned from a Five-Year-Old
A few weeks ago, my oldest kid started soccer. He’s five, like most of his teammates, and the experience is as adorable and hilarious as you’d expect. Despite all this delight, my wife and I screwed up is very first…
Three Things to Consider when Planning a Career Change
Over the past few years I’ve had conversations with friends and colleagues about changing careers. Frequently, it’s with journalists seeking to take a leap into public relations and communications. Other times, its more junior team members who are evaluating career…
Three Ways to Make Your Own Luck
Growing personally and professionally in service of your community’s needs takes a little bit of luck. In our lives we will meet mentors and sponsors at dinner parties or sporting events who end up opening doors in our careers. Circles…
Four Professional Lessons from Making a Big Purchase in my Personal Life
Throughout our life, there will be times when we make a big purchase, like buying a car or purchasing your first home. When big amounts of money are involved, it’s easy to get stressed. Momentum and pressure can take hold…
Three Adaptability Lessons from Pasta
Pasta can teach us things like being resilience and having a growth mindset.