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Announcing My Free (or by donation) Remote Leadership Toolkit

Since 2002 I’ve led teams and people located across the globe. Since 2008 I’ve been a mobile worker, which means I work half the time from the comforts of my … Continue reading "Announcing My Free (or by donation) Remote Leadership Toolkit"

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Since 2008 I’ve Worked From Home. Here Are 5 Helpful Tips.

I spent ten years at TELUS as a team member, leader and executive. I was a mobile worker the entire time. I worked from the road, a TELUS office, hotels, the … Continue reading "Since 2008 I’ve Worked From Home. Here Are 5 Helpful Tips."

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An Open Letter To The CEOs Of High Tech And Telecom Regarding COVID-19

To the CEOs of companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Intel, IBM, Oracle, AT&T, Verizon, TELUS, Rogers, Bell, BT and Telstra, I have a request. Gather your c-suite. Ask … Continue reading "An Open Letter To The CEOs Of High Tech And Telecom Regarding COVID-19"

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How To Lead Remote Employees In The Wake Of COVID-19

As of this writing, the World Health Organization (WHO) hasn’t declared COVID-19 (aka: coronavirus) a pandemic, but the likelihood grows by the hour. Whether or not it receives such a … Continue reading "How To Lead Remote Employees In The Wake Of COVID-19"

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Five Learning Moments After a Year Working For Myself

Today in Ottawa I delivered my 33rd and final keynote of 2019. What a thrill it has been to share my thoughts on leadership, purpose, open thinking and employee engagement to roughly … Continue reading "Five Learning Moments After a Year Working For Myself"

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An Easy Way To Fix The Business Roundtable’s Toothless Purpose Statement

Shareholder Primacy Is Dead. Long Live Shareholder Primacy! The highly influential US-based Business Roundtable recently announced an update to its “Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation.” Much has been … Continue reading "An Easy Way To Fix The Business Roundtable’s Toothless Purpose Statement"

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My Interview With Paul Jarvis, Author Of “Company Of One”

I recently left the corporate world. After working roughly 20 years in mega-large companies with revenues in the billions I am now a company of one. It’s me and only … Continue reading "My Interview With Paul Jarvis, Author Of “Company Of One”"

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Dan Pontefract September 2019 Music Playlist (When You Have The Blues)

Halfway through George Harrison’s song, “For You Blue” from the Abbey Road album, you hear him say, “Elmore James got nothin’ on this, baby.” As a 10-year-old I was intrigued. … Continue reading "Dan Pontefract September 2019 Music Playlist (When You Have The Blues)"

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The Noble Acts Of Compassion From Bianca Andreescu And Naomi Osaka

Bianca Andreescu recently won the 2019 Women’s US Open. It was an epic win, one that almost 3.5 million people in Canada watched live on TV. Hers is a story … Continue reading "The Noble Acts Of Compassion From Bianca Andreescu And Naomi Osaka"

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Dan Pontefract August 2019 Music Playlist (Homage to the Beatles)

I grew up with a record player in the house. The amp was kick-ass. The speakers were of the “blow the roof off” variety. It was heaven. One of my … Continue reading "Dan Pontefract August 2019 Music Playlist (Homage to the Beatles)"

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