Happy July 1st to all of us in Canada. We celebrate the birth of our country and how it has changed to be a more caring place. As a country, we have and continue to reinvent ourselves as we welcome new arrivals that add to our country’s tapestry and find that exciting. As you enter […]
I was recently asked to write an answer to a question about how an executive could rebrand themselves to stay current. I did not accept the offer, but it got me thinking. Retirement is an opportunity to redefine who we are and how we present ourselves. Establishing a new vision of yourself can be both […]
I recently lost my brother-in-law, and my wife lost the last member of her family. Losing a close family member is one of the most profound and painful experiences of our lives. As we navigate the complex emotions that follow, we can better process our grief and find solace in the memories we shared with […]
As you embark on your journey into adulthood, I wanted to share some wisdom that I’ve gathered over the years. These are skills and traits that I believe every young man should possess to navigate through life with confidence and grace. Firstly, it’s important to be physically capable. Learn to swim proficiently, handle a car […]
A lot of my friends are boomers, and they have children who are in their forties. I thought about this and decided to see how we can identify the scope of ageism for our children. Ageism is a complex and pervasive issue that affects many seniors, often intersecting with other forms of discrimination such as […]
In the poetry of life, the dance unfolds, A burning violin, a tale to be told. Dance me to your beauty, an enchanting embrace, In the rhythm of kindness, a harmonious grace. Through the panic of life, let kindness guide, A dance that soothes, like a tranquil tide. Gather me safely in your compassionate […]
In the symphony of life, a catalogue of ‘afters’ unfolds, A melody of moments, precious and untold. Navigating the score, with choices to make, Wisdom realized, not to let moments forsake. The coffee grows cold, a subtle metaphor, For time slipping away, knocking on the door. Priorities dance, a shifting ballet, In the rhythm […]
Many of us remember the 1960s but when we do we put our own lens on the era. For some, the 1960s was the era of peace and love filled with tremendous unrest and upheaval of the status quo. The civil rights movement new-wave feminism to a burgeoning counterculture movement gave rise to a conservative […]
I have watched the TV series Ted Lasso and was intrigued when I came across a list of 13 Leadership lessons from the series. I thought about it and thought some more and then added to and fine-tuned the list. So, here is my expanded list of leadership qualities inspired by Ted Lasso’s TV series: […]
1. Don’t lend money to your family. Give it. 2. Never shake a hand while sitting down. 3. Stop telling people more than they need to know. 4. Never eat the last piece of something you didn’t buy. 5. Don’t throw your friend under the bus to impress someone. 6. Never insult the cooking when […]
