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The High Cost of the Veneer: 3 Hidden Traps Tanking Executive Authority

Steve A / 25/05/2026

In today’s leadership landscape, we have become masters of the “veneer”. We invest heavily in personal branding, executive presence, and […]

Steve A / 22/05/2026

I spent 22 years in the Canadian Army, retiring as a Sergeant Major, and later directed international humanitarian responses to

Steve A / 16/05/2026

In the annals of military history and corporate folklore, we often celebrate the “whistleblower”—the individual who stands up to massive

Steve A / 03/05/2026

The Tragedy of the Stolen Reputation – Why Character is the Strategic Advantage In modern business, we often appoint leaders

Steve A / 06/04/2026

In my twenty years of leading large-scale operations and advising on public policy, I have consistently observed that a divided

Steve A / 06/04/2026

Most “team building” activities are a waste of time. We’ve all experienced it: awkward trust falls, forced bowling outings, or

Angus Duffy served throughout World War II with honour, ferocity, and courage. He returned home and continued to serve as

Steve A / 15/10/2023

It is impossible to deny that world events impact the workplace, whether it’s a natural disaster, a conflict in a

Steve A / 14/06/2023

We’ve all been there. Once a year, our manager would call us into their office and review what we had

Steve A / 14/03/2023

The goal of a leader is to ensure that the team finds a solution to their problem. To do that,

Shane / 28/11/2022

This article is based on my research and an HBR article What makes an effective leader? This question focuses

Steve A / 15/11/2022

Do you have a “brilliant jerk” (or two) in your workplace? I teach a leadership class at my local University,