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Doing What’s Right:  It may not always be easy but you will benefit more in the long run. I have always said – I have to do what I can live with as I have to look at myself in the mirror every morning.  Being able to look myself in the eye is important to […]

Exit Interview:  Many companies do not perform this simple but very useful task. An exit interview can give you interesting feedback, if the employee that is leaving feels safe enough to be truly honest about their reason for departure. Collecting feedback as to why people leave your organization can be very helpful in making different […]

Addiction:  A touchy subject for most. This word means many things to many different people. Some understand it to some point, some embrace it, some defend it, some deny it and others enable it. Nevertheless, this word and the action behind it, has consumed people, has destroyed people, has hurt people, has (you finish this […]

One bad apple:  This is an age old expression and still holds true to this day. The bad apples metaphor originated as a warning of the corrupting influence of one corrupt or sinful person on a group: that “one bad apple can spoil the barrel”. Excerpt taken from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bad_apples#:~:text=The%20bad%20apples%20metaphor%20originated,apple%20can%20spoil%20the%20barrel%22. This is something that definitely happens […]

Flippy Flop:  It has always interested me or should I say disgusted me in how people flippy flop… It may sound like a weird expression but it is one I use.  Others may use the expression – Two Faced. It is when people are for you – your friend, family, loved one, spouse, etc. and […]

Exceptional Leaders: This is something that has significantly changed throughout the times. If you google this subject, many different articles and ideas come up, and every one of them seems to have a bit different idea or concept. Here are a few different links to the different ideas. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimberlyfries/2018/02/08/8-essential-qualities-that-define-great-leadership/?sh=254827093b63 https://online.champlain.edu/blog/top-qualities-of-a-great-leader https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/leadership-qualities-great-leaders/ As you can see […]

Interesting Options:  While looking into different things in other countries, I came across some interesting ideas that would be a nicety for Canada… In Mexico, they have their blood type on their driver’s license – which makes it so much easier during emergencies for the hospitals if blood is needed – makes it simpler. The […]

Exceptional Employers:  What makes a workplace great? Every year, there are articles printed about the best companies to work for – what makes the criteria for those results? https://www.forbes.com/sites/elisabethbrier/2022/10/11/meet-the-worlds-best-employers-2022/?sh=126e5090c086 Looking at different websites, they seem to have some similarities on topics and some differences. Excerpt  below taken from:  https://www.greatplacetowork.ca/en/articles/what-makes-a-company-a-great-place-to-work#:~:text=A%20great%20workplace%20is%20all,which%20they%20like%20their%20colleagues “A great workplace is all about: […]

The Sandwich Age:  I am at an age that they call the sandwich age – still raising kids while helping aging parents. I am not sure about you, but I watched my parents age significantly during the Covid pandemic. I must admit, I am fortunate – I have a relationship with my parents that is […]

Spring:  Spring is a time for new beginnings… The weather is starting to let up, the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, people are starting to get cabin fever, which creates an environment to get out more. You start seeing more people out and about, while getting more invitations to get together. It’s funny […]

Life – Technology – Life It has been a while since my last post – a lot has happened… On a personal level, I worked a lot of long hours, (but I do love what I do and it was my choice), I fell down the stairs of my 114 year old house (the steep, […]