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She’s back! Three months ago I did a video interview with Melissa, CGA-CPA with the federal government and long-time business owner with her company Melissa Kew... Photography. At the time, we had just begun to live with the realities of businesses shutting job, people being laid off from work, compassionate leaders having to lay people off, business owners trying to figure out how to work remotely with their teams, and people feeling unsure and afraid about the future. Our video interview turned out to be one of the most watched videos I’ve done to date. Well, it’s been over three months and we’ve shifted into what I call the "next normal". With many businesses re-opening and people trying to make decisions about returning to work and planning for what is ahead, in today's episode it was time to bring Melissa Kew back for a follow-up. With her down-to-earth, pragmatic and sensible advice, here’s our conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/881458/episodes/4530347 See more

I had the privilege of having an important and timely conversation today with Brandi & Bailee Oderkirk on racism, white privilege, being an ally and being a mixed race family in a small, rural community. If you want to listen and learn, pull up a chair...

She’s back! Three months ago I did a video interview with Melissa, CGA-CPA with the federal government and long-time business owner with her company Melissa Kew... Photography. At the time, we had just begun to live with the realities of businesses shutting job, people being laid off from work, compassionate leaders having to lay people off, business owners trying to figure out how to work remotely with their teams, and people feeling unsure and afraid about the future. Our video interview turned out to be one of the most watched videos I’ve done to date. Well, it’s been over three months and we’ve shifted into what I call the "next normal". With many businesses re-opening and people trying to make decisions about returning to work and planning for what is ahead, in today's episode it was time to bring Melissa Kew back for a follow-up. With her down-to-earth, pragmatic and sensible advice, here’s our conversation: https://www.buzzsprout.com/881458/episodes/4530347 See more

I had the privilege of having an important and timely conversation today with Brandi & Bailee Oderkirk on racism, white privilege, being an ally and being a mixed race family in a small, rural community. If you want to listen and learn, pull up a chair...

I was thrilled to spend time this morning with my friend Eva Marks MacIsaac as I helped her pick the virtue card for today. It turned out to be the perfect (and an emotional) virtue for today. What are your reflections on the virtue of Resilience as you sit with it today?

I was thrilled to spend time this morning with my friend Eva Marks MacIsaac as I helped her pick the virtue card for today. It turned out to be the perfect (and an emotional) virtue for today. What are your reflections on the virtue of Resilience as you sit with it today?

My guest appearance this evening on Truro Buzz’s Live in the Hive with Alicia Simms where we talked about compassion, grief, and practicing self-care

The newest podcast has been released....COVID-Proof Communication Strategies 101 (for work and home)!

The latest Wisdom Table Talk:)

The newest podcast has been released....COVID-Proof Communication Strategies 101 (for work and home)!

As promised, here is my interview with Melissa Kew CGA,CPA, a Financial Analyst with the federal government and owner of Melissa Kew Photography talking about specific strategies you can take to anaylze, reduce and cut costs in your business as well as at home!

Here we go! I’ve set up a private Facebook group for our book club (The Compassionate Leader School Book Club) so click this link and join us: https://www.faceb...ook.com/groups/571578403447775/ Our book club selection is Simon Sinek's "Start With Why". Given it consists of six sections, we'll be reading one section each week and meet via Zoom from 7:00-8:30 pm (AST) each Tuesday evening to discuss what we've read and work our way through relevant questions and exercises. Then we'll be joining with Simon and the worldwide book club on Friday afternoons at 4:00 pm (AST)! Remember my ask: 1. That you commit to completing the required reading. 2. You’re expected to be a giver as well as a receiver with the group discussion. 3. No one can monopolize the discussion. 4. That you commit to completing any of the assigned activities. 5. You’ll bring good energy! Look for the link to our Zoom gathering scheduled for this Tuesday (March 31). Alright, let's get reading!!

Today’s Wisdom Table Talk...

Here we go! I’ve set up a private Facebook group for our book club (The Compassionate Leader School Book Club) so click this link and join us: https://www.faceb...ook.com/groups/571578403447775/ Our book club selection is Simon Sinek's "Start With Why". Given it consists of six sections, we'll be reading one section each week and meet via Zoom from 7:00-8:30 pm (AST) each Tuesday evening to discuss what we've read and work our way through relevant questions and exercises. Then we'll be joining with Simon and the worldwide book club on Friday afternoons at 4:00 pm (AST)! Remember my ask: 1. That you commit to completing the required reading. 2. You’re expected to be a giver as well as a receiver with the group discussion. 3. No one can monopolize the discussion. 4. That you commit to completing any of the assigned activities. 5. You’ll bring good energy! Look for the link to our Zoom gathering scheduled for this Tuesday (March 31). Alright, let's get reading!!

As a follow-up to my conversation with Brandi and Bailee Oderkirk on racism, anti-racism, and how to an ally, Brandi spoke about Mr. Don Smithers, an elder in t...he community of Truro, who gave a stirring account at the #BlackLivesMatter march last weekend of some of his experiences as a black person growing up in Truro. He also spoke of the life-altering experience his son Paul faced who in 1973 at the age of 16 was convicted of manslaughter after a fight with a hockey opponent who had used racial slurs towards him. Here is the interview Paul did this week with CBC National about his experiences with anti-Black racism in Canada and his hope for change. It is also an example of vulnerability and courage in speaking out. https://www.youtube.com/watch See more

I had the privilege of having an important and timely conversation today with Brandi & Bailee Oderkirk on racism, white privilege, being an ally and being a mixed race family in a small, rural community. If you want to listen and learn, pull up a chair...

Check this out if you have questions about the need for a COVID-19 waiver as a business operating in NS...

Consider joining us next week if you’re looking to up your productivity and improve your focus at work!

I was thrilled to spend time this morning with my friend Eva Marks MacIsaac as I helped her pick the virtue card for today. It turned out to be the perfect (and an emotional) virtue for today. What are your reflections on the virtue of Resilience as you sit with it today?