After a nearly 9 year hiatus, Gilmore Girls was once again on televisions screens everywhere this weekend thanks to Netflix. For those who aren’t familiar with the show, it is a multigenerational comedy-drama about family and friendship that centres around Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory (shown in the cover picture). While I have not … Continue reading
Originally published at Witz Education. We’ve all been there. What was once exciting and novel slowly turns into the “daily grind” as we attempt to cope with the ever increasing pressure to achieve growth and strategic goals. We become so focused on metrics, we overlook the emotional and physical impact this may have on us. … Continue reading
Originally published at Witz Education. Traditionally, there were a few leaders who held all the power, while followers executed the strategy created from the top. Flattening organizational structures have resulted in fewer boundaries between leaders and followers, and as a result, “leaders can no longer trust in power; instead, they rely on the power of … Continue reading
Originally published for Witz Education. Why should you care about emotional intelligence and developing relationships? Regardless of industry or company size, effective communication is the root to success. It is crucial to know how to construct what to say to shape and influence focused outcomes. Leadership responsibilities have expanded beyond metrics to include resolving conflict … Continue reading
Just as we were getting used to Gen-Y, Gen-Z is already entering the workforce and Gen-Alpha is not far behind. What defines the youngest generations and how will they impact the workplace? We compare the characteristics of Gen-Y’s and -Z’s and highlight the differences, concluding with some predictions about Gen-Alpha, the oldest of who are … Continue reading
On Wednesday October 22, the unthinkable happened as a gunman opened fire on Parliament Hill, the home of Canadian government. While the men and women protecting the institution did their job perfectly, unfortunately a life was lost. My thoughts and condolences go to Cpl. Cirillo and, from Montreal, Warrant Officer Vincent’s families. In reflecting on … Continue reading
I was recently on vacation in San Francisco and, for the first time in years, I didn’t check my work email. In fact, I barely used technology at all. As a result, I was far more involved and appreciated the trip more than I would have if I was checking Facebook every ten seconds or … Continue reading
