It was a gorgeous weekend afternoon and I was out on the Humber River with Justin and our friend Mandie. I leaned back in my kayak as a monarch butterfly gracefully flew overhead. The sun reflected off its wings with a flash of orange and I became mesmerized by its beauty.
September Book of the month: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by: Patrick Lencioni, Image Credit: Mystic Forest by Christopher Keene www.christopherkeene.com
The late summer sun had already dipped below the horizon as I pulled up the driveway of the home I share with my partner, Justin. What a fulfilling day! I opened the car door and the warm, humid air served as a gentle reminder that I had gotten used to air conditioning.
August Book of the month: Rest. Why you get more done when you work less by: Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, Image Credit: Hamick by Doug Dunford
Back in March of 2020, when COVID-19 was spreading like wildfire across Canada, I made a big decision. If I had to work remotely, I would do it from our home in Muskoka.
July Book of the month: High Performance Habits by: Brendon Burchard, Image Credit: Trail of Green by Jake Vandenbrink
Do you ever have the feeling that you’re letting the team down? If you answered “yes”, you’re not alone.
June Book of the month: Big Magic by: Elizabeth Gilbert, Image Credit: Hummingbird Slows for a Sip by Michelle Vyn
If we listen to the natural flow of the seasons, we learn that it’s okay to hunker down and to hit the pause button.
May Book of the month: Good to Great by: Jim Collins, Image Credit: Moonlight Canoe by: Andy Zeltkalns
April Book of the month: Start with Why by Simon Sinek, Image Credit: Tulips in Bloom by: Debbie Whatling.
If we listen to the natural flow of the seasons, we learn that it’s okay to hunker down and to hit the pause button.
March Book of the month: Grit by Angela Duckworth, Image Credit: Big Blue by: Cindy Kelly.
Dashing out the door with cross country skis under one arm and a briefcase over the other, I must have looked a little odd as I loaded up the car.
February Book of the month: Atomic Habits by James Clear, Image Credit: Early Riser by: Mandy Budan.
I have spent years figuring out how to get more done in a day. But in 2020, I discovered there is room for both peace and productivity, even in the same day.
January Book of the month: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor. Image Credit: Fox at Snowy Den by: Jerry Schmanda
Have you ever looked up at the sky and marveled at the majestic V-formation of Canada Geese as they migrate south for the winter? Their journey is a feat of navigation and a deeply inspiring example of working together. So how on earth do they do it?
Courageous Leadership is unwavering confidence in everything you do. Through thick and thin, failure and success, providing those you lead with the confidence that you have their best interests at heart.
This morning I woke up with a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach that nothing will ever be the same. I go through this every year when I feel the temperature drop and the leaves start to fall. It brings out a feeling of melancholy that I just can’t seem to shake.
Courageous leadership means digging deep into your experiences as well as your heart and soul and doing what is ultimately best for your business, and your people.
This summer I have found myself lying on my back watching the clouds float by, much like I did when I was a kid. Allowing myself the time to daydream without a result or an agenda in mind is something that seems to have drifted away in my adult life.
Courageous leadership means being authentic in all realms of my life, learning from mistakes and acknowledging to others when I could have made a better decision.
This summer I have found myself lying on my back watching the clouds float by, much like I did when I was a kid. Allowing myself the time to daydream without a result or an agenda in mind is something that seems to have drifted away in my adult life.
Courageous Leadership is being engaged, compassionate, direct, and willing to show vulnerability. It is supporting and challenging those around you while celebrating the wins.
Every year I hear myself say, “The summer is so short, if only it was just a little bit longer.” It’s the Canadian dilemma. Of course we can handle ALL seasons, but there is something extra sweet about those long, lazy, and sunny afternoons.
Leadership Courage means eyes wide open! It’s going to get easier and easier as more and more of us step up and do the highest.
Courageous Leadership means modeling behaviour that helps build confidence, drives innovation and demonstrates to the team that you will be there even in difficult times.
After an extended period of keeping our distance, we can’t help but miss the simple pleasures in life. I miss that sweet feeling of connection when I step through the door of a loved one, being greeted with a warm hug and a friendly smile.
Courageous Leadership is being authentic even when you think you aren’t good enough. Courage might actually be what’s most required of a leader when confidence is waning.