Author: David

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TRUST, TEAMS…and a little more LOVE

The challenging thing about human beings is that we are utterly complicated creatures. Sometimes we don’t even know ourselves, yet we are expected to operate on a high level in teams with other people who are also trying to figure themselves out.

What is courageous leadership to you?

There have been moments when I feel like I am crumbling inside and unsure what to do next. I try to stand tall and operate from a place of truth and consider what is the decision for the highest good.

I wish you peace

It was a day of back-to-back meetings and now we were on the road to our favourite downtown restaurant. I was feeling exhausted, but exhilarated by the day’s events, somehow fueled by the intensity of it all.

How Gritty Are You?

The thing I love most about my work is helping companies build culture. When team members feel connected to the business on an emotional level, they are more likely to rise to the occasion when things get tough….

Surrender to the Moment: October 2019

I scurried around Cherry Island in final preparation for our September retreat. We had a full complement of guests arriving with a sunset cruise and a camp fire planned for the evening. There was a slight sprinkling of rain as I looked to the gray skies with fingers crossed. And then the skies opened up…

News Release

  NEWS RELEASE October 2, 2019 Searchlight Partners are delighted to announce the expansion of their Leadership development and consulting practice in collaboration with David Graham & EDGE3.  Through this partnership, Searchlight deepens its expertise in helping clients recruit and develop exceptional leaders throughout their organization. “David Graham and the EDGE3 team are world-class executive and team coaches, who have a strong track-record in enabling leaders and teams to grow and succeed” said Mark Rubinstein, Co-Managing Partner, Searchlight.  “We are excited to…

Nature is a Force to be Reckoned With: September 2019

It started as a peaceful morning. We were staying in a secluded little resort and I woke up early to explore the nature trails. The staff directed me to the small opening in the trees and I was off. I breathed in the mossy scented air, felt the stress melt away and I was instantly in my happy place.