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A profession in the past included a handful of choices that were limited up to a certain point. Society has evolved so much that new professions have appeared in the global landscape, a lot of which do not require degrees or experience. However, for some people, it is very important...

As the world has grappled with coronavirus, Canada’s richest man Joseph Tsai added some $720 million to his fortune as of today to take his total tally to US$13.4 billion and was ranked 149 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Meanwhile, Sherry Brydson added US$824 million to push his fortune to...

One year into the COVID crisis, it’s time to take a breath. What have we learned about leadership as we struggled to tame the pandemic? What will we change because of what we’ve all been through? COVID-19 has brought society to a crossroads. We can choose one path or another. We...

Remember the pain of drafting a plan better than the one your boss brought to the table, only to have it shot down? How can you forget? You pitch your idea, and without mercy or reservation, your boss says “No.” This situation is frustrating. The simple truth is that getting...

All of us like to be spoiled from time to time and get some signs of appreciation from our other half. Anniversaries are a great opportunity to celebrate your love for one another and add special gifts to your collection. Especially for married couples chances for surprise are more valuable...

I often hear people say leadership is a journey, not a destination. While I agree in principle with that, I believe it's a journey with distinctive with many different stages, and each stage can require different skills and that what works at one stage may not work at the next....

“I believe that if you don’t disrupt yourself, you will be disrupted by someone else.”  — Mindy Grossman, CEO & President of WW (formerly Weight Watchers) Leadership excellence is not acquired overnight. Like a fine wine, it develops more character and a polished finish with each passing year and experience....

I have often found that it can be more rewarding to blaze one’s own trail than to follow the beaten pathway. As a female entrepreneur, I regularly find myself in situations where the status quo must be challenged. When we decided to create our tech company and launch the Return...

When our brain is hijacked by emotions, our executive functioning, the clever part of our brain is inhibited. Being able to manage our emotions well is imperative for our performance and only in recent times has it been given the priority status it deserves. This is not just a case...

Showing up powerfully as a leader today is more accessible and harder to do. Billions of people use the Internet and social media, which offers leaders more straightforward access to communicate. It creates the ability for leaders to build their personal brands in a far more efficient way. While this...