It’s still early in the new year and goal setting is rife! Many are still integrating their New Year’s resolutions into their lives. The plan the board approved back in the fall has objectives that need to be met. Individuals are receiving targets from their leaders and are putting plans in place to hit them.
The Prize and Price of Perspective
I saw this cartoon yesterday and it immediately brought to mind this paradox of perspective and the old adage that there are three sides to every story … yours, mine and the truth. In our multicultural society, even holiday greetings are subject to scrutiny, and its hard to get it right! Saying “Happy Holidays” is … Continue reading The Prize and Price of Perspective
Mining Our “Misfits” For Maximum Impact
I admit that what I’m about to write is a little weird, but its my weirdness so I think I’ll have a little fun with myself. I woke up this morning (or maybe I was still dozing and dreaming) and thinking about the phrase “square peg in a round hole”. I turned it over in my … Continue reading Mining Our “Misfits” For Maximum Impact
5 Signs Your Traditions Need to Change, And 5 Steps To Making It Work
I’m up early this morning, taking some quiet time before the house stirs to process thoughts and write. My eyes are repeatedly drawn to the Christmas tree in the corner of our great room as it is a truly marvelous sight. My wife and a friend spend an entire day each year creating a work … Continue reading 5 Signs Your Traditions Need to Change, And 5 Steps To Making It Work
3 Things I Learned While Getting My Shoes Shined
Most people who work in the center of downtown Calgary know Pat Dardano. Maybe they just know him as Pat, or know his business Pat’s Place, or just recognize him as the shoeshine guy who has been in the same place serving customers for over 25 years. Pat is a fixture in Calgary. A few … Continue reading 3 Things I Learned While Getting My Shoes Shined
Cooking in Someone Else’s Kitchen: 3 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
I have recently been nominated to join the board of the International Coach Federation’s Calgary chapter. I’m very grateful for the opportunity, and excited to get more deeply immersed in the coaching community in my home city. The role doesn’t officially kick in until January, but there is a significant project within the portfolio that … Continue reading Cooking in Someone Else’s Kitchen: 3 Ideas for Keeping the Peace
Leading Essentially 