Category: Inspiration
Get the book or miss the boat!
As I bring my series on The Sandberg Saga to a close, Part 5 recaps what I believe caused the ‘Lean In’ firestorm to ignite, and it gives my reasons for why you MUST read this book. Okay, if you don’t want to read the book, then at least watch the 2010 TEDTalk: Why We Have…
Do as I say, not as I do?
Part 4 in the Sandberg Saga comes from the perspective of a person I met the day I bought my copy of the book. As I continue to share my thoughts on why Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In caused such an uproar in the media and the leadership community, this piece is based on that idea…
Iron Sharpens Iron; Thatcher’s Legacy
What can we learn from a woman who was loved by many, hated by many, and ousted by her own people? Integrity and Persistence are critical to successful leadership. Few can argue against the fact that Thatcher was effective as she executed her vision of making Britain as great as it once was. “Of course it’s the same…
Follow the Leader… Not Just a Child’s Game
My sister-in-law, Tina, who is a very close friend of Jenna Martin, decided to join in the Frail Family Olympics. Tina is someone who has struggled with her weight for a very long time, and being a long haul truck driver doesn’t make her trials any easier. With the excitement, Tina decided to come along…
Never let them see you puke!
This is the third instalment in the Family Olympic saga. We decided to watch the Canadian women’s soccer team play for the Bronze medal so we didn’t start our run until just before noon. It was about 32 degrees, no breeze, and no shade on the rural Nova Scotia road that served as our…