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Have you noticed anything lately about leaders in the news? It’s probably nothing new, but in this age of instant access to information through social media we are being inundated with the unsavory details of leader’s private and public lives. I am noticing how often we hear about flaws, foibles and failings. Moral failings, financial mismanagement and a general lack …

So, I want to ask you a simple question, “What do you make?” Don’t be shy. You can tell me… I know it’s not a question that we typically ask, or that we may even feel comfortable asking people – it’s a little bit rude isn’t it? Well I think it’s time to change all of that. I think it’s …

I have a very good friend who went through a powerful process a number of years ago in regard to his self-worth.  He and his father owned a very successful agricultural business – a massive farm.  They were approached by a buyer and offered a ridiculous amount of money to sell.  After some degree of consideration they decided to cash …

I sat there in the restaurant an arm’s length from their breakfast table watching the entire encounter transpire. I was encouraged. I was appalled. One got it. One didn’t. Randy Carlyle got it. The other former Winnipeg Jet – who shall remain nameless – didn’t get it. The Jets were catching an early morning flight out to their next game. …

“Hey man, that song sounds great, but you need some boogie woogie piano for it to really work.” “Maybe, but we don’t have a piano player in the band, so who’s gonna play?” “Me!” And with that the pizza delivery guy, who looked remarkably like Fidel Castro, began to talk himself into playing some piano riffs for Takin’ Care of …