Blog Posts in “Entrepreneurship”

Effective time management is more than just a schedule; it’s the deliberate channeling of your energy into the actions that matter most. Learn how to turn small wins into lasting habits by aligning your daily flow with your highest-priority goals.

<ul></ul> <ul></ul> <ul></ul> <ul></ul> <ul></ul> <ul></ul> <ul></ul> <ul></ul> <ul></ul> Time management is not about squeezing more in - it’s about ensuring your small wins, habits, and goals actually happen. Every hour you allocate intentionally is a building block toward success.

Many organizations struggle to execute strategy because they view goals as static targets rather than behavioral habits. This article explores how the TEA framework and the power of "small wins" create the necessary bridge between conversation and lasting commitment.

It is one thing to talk about what needs to be done. It is quite another to ensure it actually happens. Many organizations and teams spend enormous energy defining objectives, drafting KPIs, or debating strategy, yet somehow execution lags. Often, the missing link is not clarity of intent, nor even…

Every one of us has faced moments when the stakes were high, emotions ran strong, and the outcome mattered deeply — in other words, a crucial conversation. These are the moments that can make or break relationships, careers, and even organizations. If you think back to the most difficult conversations in your life, chances are you can still recall how they felt — and how they shaped what came next.

Every one of us has faced moments when the stakes were high, emotions ran strong, and the outcome mattered deeply — in other words, a crucial conversation. These are the moments that can make or break relationships, careers, and even organizations. If you think back to the most difficult…

In his book To Sell Is Human, Daniel Pink challenges the outdated stereotype of salespeople as “pushy,” “hustling,” or even slightly untrustworthy. Ironically, research shows that 65% of us are “part-time salespeople”- spending a significant portion of our time persuading others, sharing ideas, and influencing decisions.

In his book To Sell Is Human, Daniel Pink challenges the outdated stereotype of salespeople as “pushy,” “hustling,” or even slightly untrustworthy. Ironically, research shows that 65% of us are “part-time salespeople”- spending a significant portion of our time persuading others, sharing ideas, and…

“Nobody is perfect, but a team can be.”

Of all the topics we’ve covered under effective communication, this chapter on team communication is one of my favourites. I strongly believe in the power of team communication to enhance problem-solving, drive innovation, build camaraderie and team spirit, and create the joy of shared…

In leadership, communication isn’t just a skill—it’s the foundation of influence, alignment, and results.

In a crisis that threatens to redefine the very fabric of our nation, Canada finds itself locked in a high-stakes, existential struggle with its southern neighbour. This post provides some thoughts on how leaders of all stripes will need to intelligently “up” their approach and communication skills…

Want to communicate better? These 7 practical skills—from curiosity to staying calm—can transform how you connect with others.

In the last post we explored the 3 foundational communication skills - Trust, Empathy and Active Listening, easily remembered with the acronym TEA. In this post, we explore 7 additional communication skills, which nicely build on your three foundational skills: “I have no special talents I am…

Three essential building blocks for effective communication

Most people, if asked to name the three most essential communication skills, would list at least one, if not all, of these attributes: trust, empathy, and active listening. Yet, if we asked the same group how strong they thought their own abilities were in these areas, I would bet that, like me,…

Why Communication Skills Matter and How to Be a Better Communicator

How Can You Think That? You Must Be Crazy! Consider the hot-button issues of our time: climate change, COVID or now measles vaccinations, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the use of the emergency act, deficits and fiscal responsibility, immigration, pro-life vs. pro-choice debates, Black Lives Matter,…

You are not alone if you think meetings interrupt workflow and rob you of valuable time, but we seem to still need them. What can be done?

First ask yourself, “How much time do managers typically spend in meetings”? The answer, at least according to a quick Google search, might surprise you. Although the amount of time spent in meetings varies depending on the research one looks at, typically, executives spend 50% of their time in…