Always a fan of 360’s, I often ask members of my team to grade me. One particular team member gave me a really low score in the area of technology (designing, developing, implementing), and to this day I think about the subsequent discussion often. Because for all the talk most…

It’s funny how you can come across the same piece of advice throughout your life but suddenly have it truly resonate with you at a certain fine point when a bunch of stars line up. When I first met Sandra Hawken, the CEO of Holland Bloorview Kid’s Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation…

“Here’s a 5-year-old who’s able to go to school and have a life because we’re profitable enough to help him and his family. That’s inspiring.” ~ Jim Estill, CEO, Danby Products Limited A couple of months ago my wife passed along an article on a Canadian CEO’s effort to help…

It’s Not Just About Not Cheating, Lying, or Stealing… “In looking for people to hire, look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence and energy. And if they don’t have the first, the other two will kill you.” ~ Warren Buffett Living a life of integrity is a cost of entry in…