To study anything; to truly look at it in an objective way and then to share that experience is a true challenge. First you must first be able to agree on what it that you are talking about. That seemingly simple first step is often harder than it seems, particularly when it comes to the subject of leadership.
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Chapter 1 – What is Leadership?
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ROC – Return on Curiousity?
This is a story about the future impact that Waterloo can have on the country and maybe even the world. But it’s NOT about Blackberry. Crazy, you say?
Today, on a beautiful Friday afternoon in late September – what could be one of the last great summer-like days of the year we did somethign crazy. We said “to heck with that” and headed indoors to a crowded lecture theatre in the Engineering building at the University of Waterloo. It was worth every minute. Continue reading
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Change the game... 
It’s not too late. Don’t let them steal your dreams
I should be working. Marking. Preparing my taxes. Doing that work that never gets done in the work week. Cleaning the kitchen. Doing chores.
I’m not. Instead, I’m staring out at the lake. Lost in thought. Daydreaming. Wasting time. Or am I? Continue reading →
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