“Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” That C.S. Lewis quote has followed me around like a gentle nudge on the shoulder throughout my career. As someone who straddles the line between my pointed, efficient German heritage and the more relaxed, community-minded culture of my Nova Scotian roots, I’ve come to […]
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What follows is a series of short articles I posted recently on LinkedIn about my journey in coming to terms with the phrase “personal brand” and identifying what that theme is for me. I hope you enjoy the read. Personal what? If I’m being honest, I’m one of those people who, when I hear people
No, I’m not referring to that ’80s one-hit classic (bonus points to those who remember the band’s name). In the middle of the ikigai circles is that unique core or center where everything is achieved for life satisfaction (or so the theory goes). After discussing my unique skills and interests, I’m left to write about
Meeting in the middle Read More »
I’m sure many of you of a certain vintage recognize the saying above. It was the hallmark opening of ABC’s Wide World of Sports, hosted by Jim McKay from the early 1960s to the late 1990s. The words, coupled with the images and the background music, conjure up memories of athletes’ greatest moments and, in
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It’s been a busy five months since I began exploring my unique skill set and interests, and initiated the topic of ikigai. Now, I transition over to what provides me joy and excitement. Do the two concepts overlap? Perhaps somewhat, but not entirely. Maybe that has contributed to the diversity of my career so far.
No, I’m not crazy enough to begin teaching dance lessons as my next service offering. 🙂 Maybe a bit less exciting, I will discuss my career through the decades, emphasizing my solopreneur journey over the last five years. A funny thing happened on my path to career development. There was a first job. Then a
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When speaking with people, I often use the terms “sectors” and “industries” interchangeably and incorrectly. Despite the numerous industries I have worked in, there are countless more that I haven’t explored. Interestingly, many industries are worried about using outsiders. Meaning they’d rather rely on those with specific industry experience. Off-topic – I chuckle when I
I wrote late last year that I’ve seen a few trends in business over the last decade + which causes me some confusion and maybe even angst. Aside from the proliferation of C-suite roles that I wrote about, the other item that has become a pet peeve is the number of “flavours of the day”
Let’s savour the (real) flavours. Read More »
As we’re about to enter a quieter two weeks, and I’ve already shared some reflections in my last post, I’ll take this opportunity to wish all my friends and colleagues a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Regardless of religious beliefs, the spirit of joy, hope, peace, and love should be with us throughout
It’s too close to Christmas to write about my other pet peeve (refer to my last blog on titles), so I’ll put that on hold and share some thoughts on the age-old topic of leadership. I’m sure we’ve all had some pivotal moments in our past that’ve stayed with us and shaped our course. When
Seminal Leadership Moments Read More »
