Kindness and being kind are attitudes that we don’t see often enough in business. Because it’s International Care & Kindness Week, and today is World Kindness Day, I thought it would be a great idea to talk about how we, as leaders, should keep kindness at the core of who we are, how we speak and […]
On Being WISE Women – and Men
Last week, I had the great pleasure of speaking to a group of science and engineering students from the Lassonde School of Engineering at my alma mater, York University. Called “W.I.S.E.” (Women In Science and Engineering), the two-month-old club was established to be an empowering support group. This group knows there aren’t as many women as men in […]
Networking: Because You Don’t Know Who You Don’t Know!
While the old saying “it is not what you know but who you know” appears to be true, I’d add that although you should know what you need to know, and you should know who you need to know– who knows who you might need to know? Networking in business is an absolute must. You can […]
Targeting a board seat? These 5 tips will get you there.
Boards have always had their allure, but today, more than ever, they’re red hot. And so they should be. Being on a board can be a career boost, and contribute to your bank account too, but being on a board is a serious commitment with responsibilities that shouldn’t be underestimated. I encourage you to strive to be […]
Sir Richard Branson: An Exemplar of Grace in Crisis Communications
Disaster. Clarity. The way you deal with disaster can underscore your abilities as a leader. Acting with clarity and discernment in times of chaos will set you apart. Sir Richard Branson is a social media icon. He is very public. He blogs. He tweets. He’s followed. He’s watched. He is consistently visionary. When Virgin Galactic’s […]