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Bridging the Divide: The Leader's role amidst Political Division
Today's workplaces are politically charged, divided by international and local issues. Leaders face the challenge of fostering unity.
Norm Adams
Nov 3, 20247 min read
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Balanced Leadership: Why Extremes Don’t Work
Balance extremes in leadership for sustained success. Find out how balance drives effective leadership.
Norm Adams
Sep 21, 20245 min read
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Leaders are Readers: Why Continuous Learning is Essential for Business Success
Back to school shouldn’t be just for ‘students’ – as a leader it’s a perfect time to focus on your growth too.
Norm Adams
Sep 6, 20246 min read
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Business Development: More than just sales
Business Development: Beyond Sales - A deep dive into the essential components that make up Business Development.
Norm Adams
Jul 24, 20245 min read
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Promote Mental Health in the Workplace - through Person Centred Management
Worried about someone in your workplace? Here are simple strategies for helping.
Riley Skinner
Jul 22, 20245 min read
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Leading wellbeing: The leader's role in mental health.
June is Men’s Mental Health Month, highlighting a critical issue in business. With over 18% of Canadians facing mood, anxiety, or substance
Norm Adams
Jun 12, 20245 min read
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Navigating Toxic Workplace Cultures: Real Stories and Legal Insights
Explore real-life bizarre workplace stories and legal insights that shape company culture and leadership dynamics.
Norm Adams
May 14, 20246 min read
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Do you know your customers?
You’ve heard it too many times already I’m sure, but I’ll repeat it again “if everyone is your client then no one is your client.” So, do...
Norm Adams
Mar 26, 20244 min read
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What are you procrastinating over?
A big project doesn’t have to be as daunting as we make it out to be. After all, a big project is just a collection of smaller ones.
Norm Adams
Mar 25, 20244 min read
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Are you keeping the fire alive?
This morning, I woke early with an epiphany. At 4:44 am, there I stood, shoveling coffee into the coffee-maker, struck by the realization...
Norm Adams
Feb 8, 20243 min read
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Anthony didn't work in a grocery store - strategic planning in the movies.
Recently, I watched a movie about a teenager named Anthony. Set in the 1980’s, Anthony was about to finish high school but was unsure...
Norm Adams
Dec 4, 20234 min read
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I have a secret!
I have a secret. Um ... two of them, actually. I like Strategic Planning (Stop, was that a teenage eye-roll?) I’m really looking forward...
Norm Adams
Nov 27, 20233 min read
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An Early Christmas Card to Small Business
To the small business owners - you are special. You are dealing with a mix things no other generation of small business owners has ever deal
Norm Adams
Nov 23, 20233 min read
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Planning tips from the Cheshire Cat
In the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," Alice finds herself lost in a bewildering forest. Seeking direction, she...
Norm Adams
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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Five ways your Strategic Plan can fail!
2024 is coming. Are you ready? I ask because, it’s that time of year when we get called upon to help leaders and their teams with their...
Norm Adams
Oct 24, 20234 min read
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No, not today my friend!
Maybe life isn’t about avoiding the bruises. Maybe, as the saying goes, it’s about collecting the scars to prove that we showed up for...
Norm Adams
Sep 19, 20236 min read
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How was your time off?
If you haven’t taken a holiday from your small business this year, what’s your plan? I ask because I’ve yet to meet a business owner who con
Norm Adams
Aug 21, 20236 min read
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"Life's a Meat and Cheese Platter, boy!"
Some time ago, my family doctor shared some wisdom that I'll always remember. We had an excellent relationship, and although I wasn't in...
Norm Adams
Jul 16, 20232 min read
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Tips for a low stress borrowing experience …
Commercial Lenders ask a surprising number of questions. They do so because they have many things to consider before they can approve ...
Norm Adams
Jul 13, 20236 min read
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Surviving Threats to Your Business. How to Get Profitable Again
The steely blade of the hunting knife at my throat, made me swiftly take stock of the seriousness of the situation and my immediate...
Dave Fuller
Jun 22, 20234 min read
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