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Our values shape our behaviours, inform our decisions, and ultimately define our paths in our personal and professional realms. Recognising and aligning with these values is critical not only for ...

The beginning of a new year provides us with an opportunity to reflect on our lives and consider ways we can improve the quality of our health, well-being and relationships. For many people, this ...

“Hi, I’d like a No. 4 with a bottle of water to go.” “Will that be for here or to go?” “Uh, to go.” “That’ll be $17.75. Thank you, your order number is 43. Next in line!” Five minutes after I ordered ...

You’ve planned to have dinner with your friend on Friday night. On Friday morning, the guy you’ve been crushing on asks you out for the evening. Do you say yes and break the date with your friend? You ...

Several years ago, my leadership team encouraged me to endorse the creation of “core values” for our organization, Ignite Social Media. At the time, we had been functioning well and growing regularly, ...

The quest for authentic leadership has become an essential cornerstone for success. Here’s how you can develop and embrace a value-driven approach to leadership. 1. Determine your core values 2. Lead ...

When I ran into a former client at the grocery store, and asked him how things were going, I expected some polite small talk. Instead, what he said blew my mind. The guy (let’s call him Jim) was an ...