Giving and advocacy is good for business and personally rewarding

Peter McMullin is a beacon for giving and advocacy, inspiring other leaders to follow suit. He is a business leader and an active philanthropist, encouraging the private sector to address social issues, rather than leaving it to the province of governments. Peter and his wife Ruth tirelessly contribute and advocate for those without a voice, … Read more

Embracing the Human Touch in Leadership Development

John Patterson, CEO and co-founder of Influential U challenges the traditional approach to leadership development which often fixates on acquiring specific skills which people believe will make them better leaders. The prevailing belief is that by becoming more charismatic, persuasive and better negotiators, they will be outstanding leaders. However, John contends that fixating on acquiring … Read more

You are an open-water swimmer, with no lanes to guide you

Gavin Slater likens being a leader to his experience as an open-water swimmer. In a swimming pool, there are lanes to guide you, and you stay in your lane. In open-water swimming, you have a general idea where you are heading and you lift your head now and again to sight your destination, be it … Read more

Good leaders are always learning and growing

When Chris Dowling looks back at the managers he has had over 30 years, it amazes him how many of them supported him and believed in him, perhaps more than he believed in himself sometimes. Their influence lives on through their example. One thing he noticed was that good leaders were always learning and growing.  … Read more