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Bridging the Divide: The Leader's role amidst Political Division

Norm Adams

Nov 27 min read

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.

Balanced Leadership: Why Extremes Don’t Work

Norm Adams

Sep 215 min read

Balanced Leadership: Why Extremes Don’t Work

Balance extremes in leadership for sustained success. Find out how balance drives effective leadership.

Leaders are Readers: Why Continuous Learning is Essential for Business Success

Norm Adams

Sep 66 min read

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.

Business Development: More than just sales

Norm Adams

Jul 245 min read

Business Development: More than just sales

Business Development: Beyond Sales - A deep dive into the essential components that make up Business Development.

Promote Mental Health in the Workplace - through Person Centred Management

Riley Skinner

Jul 225 min read

Promote Mental Health in the Workplace - through Person Centred Management

Worried about someone in your workplace? Here are simple strategies for helping.

Leading wellbeing: The leader's role in mental health.

Norm Adams

Jun 125 min read

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

Navigating Toxic Workplace Cultures: Real Stories and Legal Insights

Norm Adams

May 146 min read

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

Mar 264 min read

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 254 min read

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

Feb 83 min read

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...

Anthony didn't work in a grocery store - strategic planning in the movies.

Norm Adams

Dec 4, 20234 min read

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

Nov 27, 20233 min read

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...

An Early Christmas Card to Small Business

Norm Adams

Nov 23, 20233 min read

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

Oct 26, 20232 min read

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 24, 20234 min read

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

Sep 19, 20236 min read

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

Aug 21, 20236 min read

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

"Life's a Meat and Cheese Platter, boy!"

Norm Adams

Jul 16, 20232 min read

"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...

Tips for a low stress borrowing experience …

Norm Adams

Jul 12, 20236 min read

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 ...

Surviving Threats to Your Business. How to Get Profitable Again

Dave Fuller

Jun 22, 20234 min read

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...