During the holiday season, family gatherings can bring a mix of joy and tension such as when Susan found herself preparing for another holiday with her family. For years, she wore a mask of perfection—the jovial daughter, the dutiful sister, and the calm intermediary in family conflicts. But inside, she felt overwhelmed beneath the festive […]
The other day, I asked someone how their weekend was. “Too short” was the reply. How we feel about our job on the night before the week starts has a lot to do with how we feel about the people we work with and work for. Are you dreading coming to work Monday morning? Are […]
With over 75 years of experience providing specialized health and community care services, you are truly remarkable caring and authentic leaders. You know how to create spaces where you know you belong and can call home. Thank you for valuing my message and for the honourable and noble work you do.
I loved playing monopoly with my kids. I was a pretty good father, but not when I played monopoly. I was brutally competitive. In fact, I needed to win so badly I tricked my kids when we played. I convinced them not to buy Boardwalk and the higher end properties when they landed on them […]
When Scott was growing up, his father wasn’t around to give him any kind of a model of what it meant to be an available dad. He learned to show his love to his young children the only way he knew how – by working hard and providing financially for his family. When his two […]
The best leaders don’t necessarily seek leadership. They seek to make a difference. They are committed to fostering growth on their team and building capacity in others. Their motive to earn a title is service, not increased power, recognition, financial gain, or using organizational politics to further personal agendas. We must stop using promotions as […]
