HR & Strategy: The Missing Link in Your Growth Plan
If you asked your HR Director today what the company’s #1 strategic risk for 2026 is, would their answer match
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Expert Strategic Planning: Why “Best Practices” Aren’t Enough
Organizational Governance In my work with regulated colleges and professional bodies, I often see leaders rely on generic “best
The Birth of a Strategic Plan: A 9-Month Journey to a 10-Year Vision
Deep Dive Case Study (CADA Project) What does it actually take to build a strategic plan that survives first contact
The HR Power Partnership: Moving from Compliance to Catalyst
Leveraging HR as a Strategic Ally Too often, Human Resources is pigeonholed into a tactical corner—hiring, firing, and compliance.
Dismantling Hidden Taxes on Leadership 🛠️
The Silence Tax: Is your leadership team paying it? In my forty years of navigating high-stakes environments—from the front lines
🏛️ The Benevolent Executive: The Antidote to Toxic Silence
Building Trust and Benevolence in Governance Trust is the ultimate force multiplier in any organization, yet it is currently at
Leadership: Silence is Not a Strategy 🚫
The Cost of Silence / Senior Leadership Responsibility In the upper echelons of organizational leadership, silence is rarely neutral. It
Making Values Mean Something — The Bridge Between Behaviour and Profit
By the end of January, the “New Year” energy often begins to flicker and fade. This is the danger zone
The Inner Circle: Auditing Your Rhythms for a Frictionless 2026
In this month’s Inner Circle update, we are moving from high-level theory to the gritty reality of organizational assessment. While
The Foundation of Alignment: Why Your “Clean Slate” Starts with Safety
As the dust settles after the holiday break, most executives rush headlong into tactical execution. We review the spreadsheets, set
Prisoners, Vacationers and the Willing: Making Training Something People Actually Want to Do
It’s an unfortunate reality: when we announce a new training session, employees’ reactions often range from dread to outright resistance.
The Patch of Grass: Why Remembrance Day Changed for Me
I rarely share my thoughts on Remembrance Day. Why? Because everyone has a story, and many have endured more than
Reframing Leadership: Moving Beyond the Battle of Wills
It’s a typical situation every leader faces: the talented employee who misses deadlines, the high-potential team member who appears disengaged,
Reflections on Leadership: Lessons from the Back Porch of Life
Reflections on Leadership: Lessons from the Back Porch of Life As I stand at the cusp of 65, reflecting on
The Tyranny Of Servant Leadership – 5 Things You Need To Do To Free Yourself
I was a Sergeant Major in the Canadian Army. I held the second-highest non-commissioned officer rank and had a role
Kale & Servant Leadership – 3 tips for you to serve through listening
Fad Diets & Servant Leadership – Listening Last week, I gave you three tips to help get out from under
Does Your Company’s Mission Statement Actually Matter? The Answer May Surprise You
Boards and executive teams everywhere spend an unbelievable amount of time and energy on developing their company’s mission statement. This
The Birth of a Strategic Plan: A Nine-Month Journey
In any organization, whether a small business or a significant regulatory body, the ability to adapt to change and plan
Beyond Imposter Syndrome: The 50% Rule and The Traps of New Leadership
The legendary poet and activist Maya Angelou once said about herself, “I have written 11 books, but each time I think, ‘Uh-oh,
Hear Steve tell the story of managing his worst project … EVER!
I want to take you behind the scenes for a story that truly embodies the challenges (and eventual triumphs!) of