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The Road Not Taken: A Poem That Still Guides My Journey
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—I took the one less traveled by,And that has made all the difference.”—Robert Frost There’s something about those lines from Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken that have stayed with me since the first time I read them like a quiet...
Unmasking Identity: Lessons from The Breakfast Club
I was recently watching an interview with the cast of The Breakfast Club celebrating the 40th anniversary of the film. Hard to believe it’s been that long, but something about the way they reflected on the experience brought all those emotions rushing back. If you are...
Finding Clarity: The power of the Experience Cube
In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding clarity is often a distant luxury. Yet, as Julian Barnes astutely noted, "Mystification is simple, clarity is the hardest thing of all." How many times have you walked away from an interaction feeling unsettled,...
An Oldy but a Goody: A Classic Leadership Book
My son is currently working towards his Bachelor of Commerce degree. As part of his studies, he's been taking courses on leadership. He's been delving into a variety of readings related to leadership development, approaches, and styles from sources like the Harvard...
Nurturing Connection: The Heartbeat of Workplace Conversations
As we navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, it's evident that nurturing connection is the cornerstone of success. The recent warning from the World Health Organization about the potential epidemic of loneliness underscores the profound impact of social...
The Power of “the other” AI: Appreciative Inquiry
Picture a world where gratitude infuses every corner of our organizations, where conversations are rich with appreciation for every shared moment and discovery. This world is where AI takes center stage. And no, I'm not talking about artificial intelligence; I'm...
Finding my voice: A coach of my own
Becoming a coxwain It wasn’t until the 1980s, at the age of 16 that I unassumingly stepped into my first leadership role and learned effective coaching as the coxswain for my high school's inaugural rowing team. The question of "What is a coxswain?" might linger in...