Over the past two weeks, I have been mourning the loss of a very close colleague. A friend. An inspiration. He was a visible and visceral leader of our company. We learned of Dan Sottile’s passing more than a week ago when he didn’t appear at a client meeting. He died that morning at the … Continue reading Leading with Heart
The Cover and the Book
We are visiting a good friend Kent MacDonald on Prince Edward Island presently. Atlantic Canada is such a real place. People have been living authentically here for years, as the economy requires that of them. It is a place that still lives within its resource based and agrarian roots, and the people still live within … Continue reading The Cover and the Book
Level Up!
I’m not a video game guy although I must admit that they have fascinated me in the past. And like anyone that plays, beating a level and getting to the next level was always an anticipated achievement. Especially because the last step to complete a level was usually the toughest – the Boss Level! You knew when … Continue reading Level Up!
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
I live in Calgary, Alberta. Generally, it is a pretty easy pace to live in. It s an affluent place driven by natural resource riches. It is a small enough city to remain friendly and approachable, yet still have sufficient amenities and culture to allow it to be described as enriching. We lament the weather … Continue reading Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
Me Leading Me Leading Others
It’s hard to believe that more than six months have passed since I first posted on this blog. The realization of this milestone has really caused me to reflect on many aspects of the process. The first thing that comes to mind is the gratitude I feel to those who have followed my journey, encouraged … Continue reading Me Leading Me Leading Others
Juggling Act
I’ve always prided myself on being adept at handling multiple assignments and getting things done in busy times. Sure there were times where I had to ask for extensions, prioritize work or put in long hours, but I never really felt troubled with my ability to handle a stack of work. Until I got to … Continue reading Juggling Act
Leading Essentially 