Are you a Yoda leader? A Yoda leader is Quiet on the outside and Ninja-like on the inside, calm but always thinking and planning. We may look quiet, but inside we are practicing Matrix Ninja moves: plotting takeovers, analyzing, writing novels, participating in campaigns and making a ruckus. You may look at our calm exterior … More 19 Ways That Quiet Leaders are Like Yoda
“Nobody’s Special!” “Nobody’s Special!” The Bully poured these words over a Grade 2 student at my daughter’s school. Verbal lava. Tears marched down her cheeks and into her soul. My daughter could see the little girl crying, but older students are not allowed to go into that part of the playground. I am proud to say that my … More The Artist and The Bully
I like to read in the bathroom. You know, bathroom poetry. I realized that it stinks (the poetry). People are a hurry when they scratch it on the walls. I wonder if Moses felt the same way? Last night, I ventured to the MillWoods Writers Collective. They are a group of writers, poets, singers and … More Business Poetry: Work is a four letter word
I once took the wrong job and it changed my life. Actually it was the right job but in the wrong city, but that is almost the same thing. Ten years ago I was looking to move my family from Vancouver, British Columbia (BC) to Calgary, Alberta so that we could be closer to grandparents, … More The Accidental Leader: Enjoy your accidents because they can change your life
This is my little story about stains I like wearing stained shirts when I am having a little “me time.” Stains remind me about yesterday… and in some cases they remind me about the past several days. In a way, stains are like wearable souvenirs. Stains are also useful: They act like a memory device and they help … More My Stained Glass Shirt
I have heard of the Tooth Fairy, Tinker Bell, The Fairy Godmother. This is a Fairy Tale that is quick and cute… we’ll call it the Tale of the Microwave Fairy. This morning, our daughter warmed up a frozen pancake in the microwave. She thought she set it for 1:00 minute and proceeded back to her … More Blame it on The Microwave Fairy
Read this if you want to live My teenage son and I have serious talks about women, about relationships and about life. After a week of listening to his stories of teenage drama, I realized that I don’t get teenagers. I know that I am smart because every day I tell myself “I am smart and I … More 14 Rules for Understanding Teenagers and Cats
Imagine what silence Sounds like to me. It sounds like a glass of water, Cold and Now filling my mouth. It sounds like the massage Of rain on ground. It sounds like joy, To me. I imagine the silence and I am pulled. My soul holds the end and whispers. I imagine the silence And … More Tinnitus: Imagine the Sound
Leaders, we know that talking about your own mental health can be awkward. It was decided a while ago to use code words to help leaders talk about their mental health without really mentioning the words. The Leader’s Guide for Talking About their Mental Health without Ever Having to Use the Words Mental Health. Wherever possible, we … More Mental Health and Leadership: The Leader’s Guide to Talking About Their Personal Voldemort
“When times are good and the ship of state only needs to sail straight, mentally healthy people function well as political leaders. But in times of crisis and tumult, those who are mentally abnormal, even ill, become the greatest leaders. We might call this the Inverse Law of Sanity.” Nassir Ghaemi, PhD I am working … More The Leader’s Mental Health: The Degree from the University of Suffering They Will Never Tell You About
Getting High on Recovery 