18Feb2022
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February 18, 2022
I’ve sat in a few sessions at work recently where senior leaders were asked this question: What’s the difference between mentorship and sponsorship? Aren’t they kind of the same? The short answer is no, they’re not. But they’re related. Here’s a quick primer on the difference between a mentor and a sponsor.
7Jan2022
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January 7, 2022
Setting any kind of New Years goals can be a polarizing habit. On the one hand, folks like me swear by it. On the other hand, others say that it’s pointless and arbitrary. Lately, I’ve seen a one-two punch of two types of posts floating around on LinkedIn: one type focusing on fresh energy to start the year (“Let’s crush 2022! Who’s with me?!”). The other seems to focus on bashing the first group, and sounds something like this: “Hustle culture is a sham – those people are probably just faking it, and are minutes away from a complete meltdown.”
22Oct2021
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October 22, 2021
Earlier this week I read an uplifting article in Toronto Life about a former TD executive who quit her job in favour of becoming a florist. The article moved me, because the woman was able to do what so many of us dream of: following our passions. It also reminded me of an important lessons: it’s never too late to make a change in your life.
24Sep2021
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September 24, 2021
For many of us who work desk jobs, the world of work is about to change. Many who have been working from home full-time will be transitioning to a new hybrid work environment, where we work some days in the office, and others at home. If that describes you, then here are a few tips to help you navigate the new way of working.
23Oct2020
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October 23, 2020
Whether you use it for work, social or family reasons, Zoom and similar tools have exploded in popularity as a result of the pandemic. And why not? Video conferencing tools allow us to keep in touch with people that we wouldn’t otherwise be able to have any facetime with during this pandemic. But too much of a good thing can lead to Zoom fatigue. So what is it exactly, and how do you fight it?
24Jul2020
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July 24, 2020
We all know someone who’s had a bad experience with their financial advisor, realtor, or mechanic. When you hear stories like that, it’s easy to become cynical and think of every representative in that industry as a wolf in sheep’s clothing. The problem with painting everyone with the same brush is that it makes you blind to the good, honest, hard-working people that are at least as prevalent as the bad in every industry. Today, I want to share an example of someone like that.
17Jan2020
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January 17, 2020
The news of Neil Peart’s passing shook my family to its core. We’re a musical bunch, and given Rush is my dad’s favourite band by far, it goes without saying that the band’s music was a staple in our household growing up. As a result, their music provided a soundtrack for my childhood and teenage years, and has had a significant impact on my life.
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