If you aren’t growing as a leader, you are dying as a leader. So how can a leader assess the areas that they need to grow in? There are many different ways of looking at this, but one tool that … Read More
On August 27, 2018, my father-in-law, André (Andy) Charles Cyr died peacefully in his sleep. He was 72 years old. It was a great shock to all of us who loved him dearly, especially his wife Irene and his family. … Read More
On October 16, 2017 I spoke with Alex Havard on the CCO Reads Podcast on a wide range of questions including his background, the books he wrote, the books he recommends, and the important leadership virtue of magnanimity. He … Read More
I received the call from my father, “Grandpa Henry passed away last night.” While it wasn’t unexpected – he was 94 and I was aware he had been declining – it was still sad news, as I loved him dearly. … Read More
What is at the heart of good leadership? Last week I spoke with Dan Freeman on the CCO Reads Podcast on a wide range of questions including my own call to leadership and shaping the next generation of virtuous leaders … Read More
I grew up in Saskatchewan. I was born and raised in Moose Jaw and went to university in Saskatoon. In the summers during my undergrad degree, I worked with the City of Saskatoon in the Horticulture Department. I was taking … Read More
Early this week, I attended the 10th Annual John Fisher Dinner in Kingston. The St. John Fisher Dinner is an annual fundraising dinner for Catholic Christian Outreach and its work alongside the Newman House at Queen’s University in Kingston. It draws … Read More
Last year I decided to run a half marathon. That’s 21.1 km – the longest distance I had ever run in my life. But I wanted to challenge myself to try, and maybe even taste the possibility of one day … Read More
I was sitting recently with one of our regional leaders who expressed his desire to be more effective at delegation. He was frustrated by those times when he was burdened by some things he seemed to be unable to delegate. … Read More
I want to invite you to take 5 minutes and do some summer reading that will enrich your leadership development. This past week I have had the pleasure to be teaching a course entitled “Leaders for the Renewal of the … Read More