Where we have extended our time horizon for talent identification and are sending scouts to waterholes and have found interesting individuals, how do we draw them to our industry and
Management
Logistics as Leadership
In the past, I served on the board of directors for the Canadian Ski Coach Federation (CSCF). It was the governing body responsible for certifying and educating ski coaches for
Small Steps Challenge
During a recent visit my parents went out one morning to run some errands. I took something down to our guest room in which they were staying to notice that
Two Selves: A Metaphor for Micromanaging
Tim Gallwey is an author and long time tennis coach. He originally wrote The Inner Game of Tennis in the 1970s and has produced several edits of this classic in
Creating a Culture of Curiosity
In a recent note we introduced the importance of questions as a tool for improving ourselves and our organizations. We highlighted a number of areas where good questions can help
Questioning Questioning?
We live rurally where removal of garbage is our responsibility. There’s no scheduled pick up. We need to deliver to our local landfill. It’s a simple enough chore which one
A Checkmark for Checklists
Checklists are more than a to do list. Whereas a to do list reflects things that we are planning to do, checklists represent a more detailed instruction for a specific
The Strength of Struggle is no SOS.
Each of our sons have spent several summers working “turf care” at a local golf course. During their time they saw staff come and go. Many are University Students seeking a
It Takes Two
Business, like most things, is difficult to learn in a classroom or from a textbook. Have you ever heard someone successful say, “Everything I learned about business, I learned from
Try a Game of Don’t Complain
Will Bowen, as a high performing sales executive, attempted an experiment just over 15 years ago. In a talk to 250 people he encouraged the listeners to take on a
