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Is Canadian Boardroom Culture "Too Polite"? governance Mar 18, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Canada is often celebrated for its politeness, a trait that has become an endearing part of our national identity. However, in the Canadian boardroom, this cultural char...

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Unexpected Family Business Leadership ceo transition family business Mar 11, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Stepping into the leadership role of your family's business without warning is nothing short of a seismic shift in one's life. It intertwines the turbulence of personal ...

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Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief While Leading a Family Business ceo transition family business Mar 04, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Grief and suddenly leading your family's business often goes hand in hand. It’s natural during leadership succession to experience a mourning period, especially when the transfer...

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Organizations Today Require Broad Perspectives governance Feb 26, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Since the beginning of the year, I have had countless discussions with board members and CEOs about what to do about the polarization (or weaponization) of the word dive...

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What Organizations Can Learn From Family Businesses family business Feb 19, 2025

- by ChatGPT and Jane Halford

Family businesses are not just companies but a unique space where personal relationships intertwine with professional pursuits. In multi-generational businesses, this al...

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Make a Meaningful Retirement ceo transition Feb 04, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

When it comes to retirement planning, many leaders stop at the first topic: finances. Yet there are several other factors to take into consideration while dreaming up your ideal ...

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Follow Through with Your Resolutions Jan 28, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

As January wraps up, it’s natural for resolutions to fall by the wayside. Our best intentions of starting the year right often fade as we fall back into our usual routines. In fa...

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Thrive Without Overdrive Jan 22, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

In an age where we’re finally understanding and appreciating the importance of protecting our mental health in our professional lives, it might be time to reassess our relationsh...

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Forecasting 2025: Mission + Adaptation Jan 14, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

2025 is already shaping up to be another year filled with unprecedented change. Fortunately, over the years, we have learned how to adapt and anticipate unprecedented challenges ...

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The Power of 2024's Lessons Jan 07, 2025

- by Sophie Pinkoski

Since 2023, it has been reported that 77% of organizations struggle to find and develop effective leaders. Leadership skills don’t always come naturally, but they can be learned....

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You: Your Next New Year’s Resolution Dec 23, 2024

- by Sophie Pinkoski

As 2025 approaches, we come to the phase in the year where we reflect on where we’ve been and where we want to be. The new year is a time for resolutions and/or setting new goals...

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Leadership Lessons from Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's Rivalry Dec 17, 2024

When you wrap up your career, what do you wish your biggest rival would say about you? Here's a stunning example from professional tennis. It certainly helps you reflect if you are sewing the seeds of...

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