So after I made the decision to start my own consulting firm, the first step was to come up with a name that reflects the business philosophy of my company…well, my brand. Branding is a loaded topic that I will reserve for another post. In short, Harry Beckwith says it best (he’s a bestselling … [Read more...]
What’s Facebook?
I was at the Enterprise Toronto Small Business Forum this week for Small Business Week. If you didn't participate in any event in your area this week, you missed out on a great networking opportunity. Kudos to everyone at ET who put this on, Katherine Roos, Margie Galarneau and the rest of the … [Read more...]
Do you know your customers?
I love it when two of my passions collide! In this case, business and sports, specifically, “footie” (aka in North America, “soccer”). In 2007, the Toronto Football Club (TFC) joined Major League Soccer (MLS); North America’s professional soccer league. TFC is owned by Maple Leaf Sports and … [Read more...]
Is Jack Shepherd of LOST, a Good Leader? Part 2
Absolutely. Jack Shepherd is a great leader. If you are looking to be a strong leader for your business, team or project, take Jack Shepherd as an example. In my experience with several leaders (both good and bad) over the last 10 years, a strong leader often reveals his leadership skills in … [Read more...]
Is Jack Shepherd of LOST, a Good Leader? – Part 1
So, the title of this blog post gives me up…I was (and I still am) a hopeless and huge LOST fan. For those who are not aware of the award winning TV Series of brilliant writing and directing, it just completed this past year in May. I won’t be enticed to explain it all to you, if you want, check … [Read more...]
Be Real – The Beginning
When I was in the workforce, I was fortunate to be exposed to just about every type of organization: corporate, small business (started one up, too) and non-profit. Not to mention growing up in the small business world where my father owned many small businesses from the moment he immigrated to … [Read more...]
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