Separating Facts from Fairy Tales
We just passed April 1st a day when we closely examine the stories told to us to be sure there…
Giving Up Gender
Recently, while describing a film to a friend I referred to it as a lesbian love story. Sensing that wasn't…
Be Meaningful and Memorable – Get Out of Your Own Way
To be meaningful and memorable, people must first 'get out of their own way'. This feat was exemplified in the…
Shifting Between Energies for Intergalactic Success
The recently released film Arrival, casts Amy Adams as Louise Banks, a linguistics expert who must translate sounds emanating from…
Why Locker Room Talk Hurts Women AND Men
The morning after the US election, on an early bird flight, I chanced upon an acquaintance, a prominent Canadian businessman.…
Using Judgement to Temper Your Strengths
At TIFF 2016, the Irish-German film star Michael Fassbander discussed his acting career with a live audience. Of particular interest…
Removing The Blue Tinted Glasses
Since the inception of film, seldom have women, minorities or even nonconformist males held the center of a story, serving…
Unlock Your Other Wing and Soar
Without question, having a mentor will enhance the effectiveness of our leadership skills immensely. This is especially true when the…
Mentorship Helps Close the Gender Gap, Benefiting Both Women and Companies
Many successful executives will credit a mentor; an advisor, a teacher, someone who kept them engaged while they advanced their…
5 Tips to Enhance Your Masculinity – Play All of the Cards in Your Hand
For my male readership, here is a reminder to keep tucked away in your back pocket. Balanced leaders make better…