Several years ago, I had an opportunity to hear Chris Hadfield, one of Canada's first astronauts, talk at a conference. Chris has gone to space three times, the last time as commander of the International Space Station in 2012/13. He's a riveting speaker who, while very accomplished, comes across with humility and great perspective. I... Continue Reading →
I've lost count of the number of people I have hired, much less interviewed, throughout my career but it's a pretty significant number. In almost every case, I've enjoyed getting to meet the candidates and really tried to weigh each person's merits fairly to make the best hiring decision. And while my batting record is... Continue Reading →
I've touched on this implied belief about management in a few posts and thought the time was right to tackle it head on. There seems to be long-held conviction that, as leaders, we have to be strong and tough on our teams to command respect and get the best out of everyone. But is that... Continue Reading →
I'll be honest... my personality is such that I don't particularly enjoy conflict. I have no issue with discussion, debate and even disagreement but I'd much rather end up with everyone rowing in generally the same direction, focusing less on interpersonal drama and more about the challenges we need to face together. But conflict is... Continue Reading →
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