CEO Insights

It’s common to suffer from self-doubt and not put ourselves in situations where we might make a mistake or embarrass ourselves. After all, no one wants to be thought of as a fool, especially when we are persuading someone to agree with our big idea. The Commanding Eagle is one...

Trust builds sales. It drives high engagement, successful delivery, repeat sales, and quality referrals. Demonstrating a high level of commitment and support builds trust and is an absolute requirement for success as an entrepreneur. Coupled with listening, building trust remains the most important tool to win sales and maintain client...

Data analytics can help organizations do everything from tailoring a marketing pitch for a single customer, to identifying and mitigating risks for their businesses. Data analytics ranges from processing simple routine tasks to complex behavioral analysis and predictive modeling. Simplifying Organizational Sales and Marketing Strategies Organizations use data analytics to...

Christina– a successful Canadian CEO, married mother of two, was a workaholic. Her life was full of money, power, and a jet-setting lifestyle. If you were to meet with her, you would probably envy her. People surrounded her for advice, and she was called upon at various public conferences to...

We have experienced a wake-up call on several fronts that is prompting many to reflect on what is important in life. Since March of 2020, our work and personal world has completely changed and we are continuing to struggle to balance our work with our lives. More than 50 million...

In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life and forget what's truly important. But, if we take a step back and think about what really matters, we can make a change in our lives that will lead to a much better...

There we were, in the middle of the jungle, walking knee deep up a brown river, dripping wet, our sarongs trailing in the water as we navigated our way and kept our balance across slippery rocks with the use of long bamboo poles. We were completely alone but for our...

The highest level of inflation in decades. A potential recession. Polarizing decisions coming down from the Supreme Court. Continuous mass shootings. An ongoing war in Ukraine. Covid numbers that continue to surge amid new, aggressive variants. Adjusting to a return to the office or hybrid work. Possible pending layoffs. All...

Up to 70% of employees can’t identify their corporation’s business strategy, according to research cited in the Harvard Business Review. That research also revealed those same employees don’t understand their company’s purpose, the essential mission and vision that informs and drives the strategy.  Intriguing, but not surprising. In working with...

In 2015, the International Journal of Wellbeing published an article of mine entitled, ‘Workplace wellbeing programs: If you build it they may NOT come…because it’s not what they really need’.  In the article I pointed out that whilst organisations had been giving more attention to employee health and wellbeing, participation...