I was driving into town this week and for some reason the street name on a road sign stood out.

CONSTRUCTION

ON BAYERS RD.

EXPECT DELAYS

I’ve walked, run, driven, and cycled on Bayers Rd. thousands of times and <more>

According to a recent survey by Modern Health, 47% of people feel more anxious now than at any other point in their life—that’s half of us !

In spite of feeling knocked off kilter, I’m back to enjoying one of my favourite <more>

I’ve been running for more than 30 years now but for the past 2 years it’s been very sporadic because of a nagging issue with my IT band (I ran only 7 times in 2018 and 2019). On the advice of a friend, two months ago I tested a knee brace and started back running and lo and behold—the acute pain was <more>

Your mindset is like the ocean’s tides—it ebbs and flows. I don’t care if you have mastered mental toughness or not, the reality is that everyone’s mindset, which is highly dependent on your emotional state, varies based on a whole host of factors far too complex for an engineer like myself to <more>

On Sunday, the Snowbirds started a cross country tour and did a flyover in our city - and fortunately for us, they flew directly over our neighbourhood.

The purpose of the tour is to recognize all the front line workers and all citizens who are doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19.

As with many things in life, there are often unanticipated <more>

I’ve been noticing on my last couple runs and walks around the city that not everyone acknowledges your presence when we pass each other. While I understand everyone has different comfort levels and are dealing with their own challenges, it seems like people are interpreting social distancing as <more>

This ain’t no April Fool’s joke - I’m declaring pronoia as the word of the day !

Most people have heard of paranoia - the belief that everyone is conspiring against you. But what about pronoia? Pronoia is the belief that everyone is conspiring <more>

We just got back from a relaxing vacation in Mexico last Wednesday. Ok, there was a day or two where it felt a bit tenuous.

While there was some talk of COVID19 around the pool, the only visible sign that something dramatic was happening in the world was the steady <more>

I’ve been wearing two wrist watches for six months. One watch was given to me 12 years ago by my brother—it’s my very nice dressy watch. The other is an electronic GPS golf watch, which I later discovered also keeps track of activity and sleep so it now serves as my health monitor.

Over the last six months only two people have <more>

When was the last time you visited the toothpaste aisle - tarter, sensitive, toxic, fluoride, plaque, and more. Did you leave feeling satisfied that you’ve chosen the right toothpaste?

Unless you’re a dental professional, you’ve got a tough choice. More importantly, research suggests you’re probably like most people and are less satisfied with <more>

Are you a leader who truly values your people?

Then don’t fall into the “my” trap.

When using the word “my”, you are likely either referring to something you possess or something you are in relationship with. For instance, my car is something I possess and my family is something <more>

Functioning at a high level requires that the executive function of your brain is switched on. For this to happen, you must be in a positive emotional state. The moment you enter a negative emotional state, you effectively switch off the part of your brain that controls critical thinking, creativity, and curiosity. The result - <more>

The world is changing at an unprecedented rate and I don’t expect it to let up anytime soon. For example, last fall Walmart opened its first health centre where you can get an annual check up for your child for $20 and while you’re waiting, you can get your teeth cleaned for $25. And Walmart doesn’t plan to stop at one location—their goal is to be <more>

My pastor gave me a flash of insight into the obvious at church this weekend. He reminded me how important it is that you and I belong and the extent that people will go to in order to feel a sense of belonging - such as joining a gang. There’s nothing new here but his message made me think about the value we attach to <more>

It’s critical that leaders are constantly creating positive experiences in order to establish and maintain a positive environment. If as the leader, you’re not doing this, how can you expect others to step up to the challenge of leading with positivity amidst a societal culture that feeds off of negativity? One practice that every leader must master if they truly want those they lead to thrive is <more>

Arguably the most important part of a building is the foundation. If the foundation is of poor quality, it doesn’t matter how elegant the penthouse looks. And it’s easy to forget about the foundation because after the building is built, you see very little of it.

There’s a parallel foundation in leading a thriving life <more>

The secret to leading a thriving life has little to do with how you handle things when everything is smooth sailing. Anyone can thrive when life is going their way.

What separates people who merely survive from people who truly thrive is <more>

Most people know that money doesn’t buy happiness. However depending on how you spend your money, it actually can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment.

The Wrong Way

The least likely way to find happiness by spending money is to <more>

Recognition and appreciation are critical. But if you overlook one fundamental component, it does not work.

Thinking back to MBA days and the introductory course on Organizational Behaviour, I remember that we were taught that we must <more>

Up until a few weeks ago I thought I owned and operated a training and development company. As I described last time in the story about why I do this work, I realized this description of my company was way too narrow. It was like calling a Tesla a car <more>