Discrimination knows no bounds and prevents society from being its best. However, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs aren’t the solution. Ignorance, arrogance, political correctness and myriad factors fuel discrimination in all forms. Take women in leadership. Women represent almost half Canada’s population age 15 and older, yet are underrepresented, particularly women of color, in professional leadership positions — following the 2019 election, women held 29% of seats in Canada’s House of Commons. Barriers abound for women despite significant empirical data showing women are mor ..read more

Selective Neglect is choosing what to neglect, whom you will disappoint today, and then managing the effects based on priorities. It is a major stress reliever that improves personal effectiveness. I learned this approach while doing my master of science in management at MIT and outlined it in my book, Managing God’s Time. Selective Neglect is more than neglecting something. It’s managing a neglected activity proactively, so we minimize effects of disappointing others. We alert people involved early so they can reschedule their activities. Selective neglect recognizes limits to human capacity ..read more

Selective Neglect is choosing what to neglect, whom you will disappoint today, and then managing the effects based on priorities. It is a major stress reliever that improves productivity and personal effectiveness. I learned this approach while doing my master of science in management at MIT and outlined it in my book, Managing God’s Time. Selective Neglect is more than neglecting something. It’s managing a neglected activity proactively, so we minimize effects of disappointing others. We alert people involved early so they can reschedule their activities. Selective neglect recognizes limits ..read more

The first quarter will end in a month. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution? According to Forbes Health/OnePoll survey, Americans noted these as the most popular 2024 New Year’s resolutions: Come Together to Reduce Hate Before you give up your resolution, think about these matters: Is your resolution a wish or a goal? Does your goal have a plan? Is your goal realistic and sustainable? Make a new life changing goal Is Your New Year’s Resolution a Wish or a Goal Hoping and wishing isn’t a goal. A goal needs 4Cs: clear, complete, concise, calculable. You must know the exact goal ..read more

The first quarter will end in a month. How are you doing with your New Year’s resolution? According to Forbes Health/OnePoll survey, Americans noted these as the most popular 2024 New Year’s resolutions: Come Together to Reduce Hate Before you give up your resolution, think about these matters: Is your resolution a wish or a goal? Does your goal have a plan? Is your goal realistic and sustainable? Make a new life changing goal Is your resolution a wish or a goal Hoping and wishing isn’t a goal. A goal needs 4Cs: clear, complete, concise, calculable. You must know the exact goal and how to ..read more

Many folks have been asking about renegotiating their mortgages. Their financial advisor suggested refinancing their mortgages and extracting equity from their home’s value to save. It’s vital you understand the nuances, and review your goals and plans for the next two to three years before handling finance matters. Today’s decisions might prevent you from doing future goals. Mortgage Refinancing Might Not Be the Right Solution Though interest rates will fall sooner than later, if you think you can get a lower mortgage interest rate, this isn’t enough to renegotiate your mortgage. Besides, t ..read more

ABC Principle – Unplug the fan The ABC Principle is an equation A+B=C, pointing out links between a person’s attitude (A) and behavior (B) and resulting consequences (C). The wider appeal stresses managing specific inputs (A & B) to give reliable outcomes (C). Yet, our practices do not align with this principle. So, it’s crucial we figure out our attitudes (beliefs, worldview) before solving issues, otherwise, we might regret consequences of our choices (A & B). ABC Principle – C is the Score I coined the ABC Principle over 20 years ago when someone I will call Fred aske ..read more

  Work-life balance is a popular topic today. But what does it mean? We are trying to balance work with life, like work is not a part of life, and work is bad. That’s absurd. Although, I know many companies exploit workers in toxic environments for short-term gain, and these workers have no short-term practical choice but to endure. I am not referring to these oppressed employees. We must expose the toxic workplaces. Firms that exploit workers don’t realize treating employees well is not only the right thing to do, but the best way to maximize stakeholders’ benefits. An Organisation for ..read more

The Canadian government’s promised CAD 13-16 billion welfare grant to Volkswagen (VW) is outrageous! Is this the best use of funds? It’s an abuse of power, a waste of taxes, and it’s crucial it doesn’t happen for these reasons: Governments don’t create jobs, can’t pick projects likely to succeed, and it’s small, not large businesses that create most jobs.  Politicians overlook the flaws of mining minerals for EV batteries and the impact on Indigenous Peoples. The opportunity cost (the alternative use of these welfare funds) is significant. Unmet needs exist in health care, infrastructu ..read more

Toronto Star’s columnist Bob Hepburn’s piece on March 23, “Why do political and business leaders treat us like idiots?” touched a nerve. I’ve been thinking about this topic for a few years, particularly after each election. Why do we vote for and keep incompetent, dishonest, arrogant, narcissistic leaders, and then get angry when they do what we expect them to do? Yes, Bob, they believe we are idiots because that’s how we behave. Leaders Need To Do The Right Thing Succumb To Political, Business Religious Leaders Deceptions Bob mentions Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau regarding Trud ..read more