How to be “More or Less” Authentic

We want our leaders to be authentic, and we want to be our authentic selves at work. Unfortunately, the world is a complex place,...

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Bad Processes Produce Bad Outcomes

I recall talking to a data quality specialist and asking how they assessed the quality of data in HR systems. They said they didn’t...

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The Power of K.I.S.S.: A Framework of Excellence

With my 30 years of experience in Human Resources Management and teaching business studies at Canadian universities, this is what I have established as...

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Why Management Concepts are Incoherent

If you are developing your expertise on a management topic like “teams” or “trust”, you will find an endless number of frameworks, models, and...

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Growing Leaders: The Importance of Balancing “Hard” Skills with “Human” Skills

As the old adage goes, an employee doesn’t quit their job – they quit their boss. Many of the most experienced professionals would fail miserably...

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Human-Centered Leadership is the Key to Unlocking a More Prosperous Canada

Canada’s productivity is slipping, and it’s not a short-term dip. It’s a persistent decline that has been holding back our momentum for nearly a...

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“Quiet Firing” as a Way to Force Employees to Leave – Really??

I was quite taken aback by a recent survey that I came across — the results of which were published in HR Canada by...

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The Manager Meltdown: How HR Can Reverse the Engagement Crisis

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2025 report delivers a clear warning: global manager engagement has dropped from 30% to 27%, with young and...

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