When I think of making the world a better place, I reflect on how much inspiration and joy I have gotten from watching various TED Talks. Since discovering that first one I saw ( Ken Robinson ) so many years ago, I have made it a point to at least "see" the TED.com website every day. And, then, most days I get to watch one or two talks. MORE >>

Here are five choice articles from the business schools, the business press and major consulting firms to start off your work week. I'm pointing you to articles about women and work, narcissistic CEOs, selecting leaders who are likely to succeed, the physics of leadership, and what you can learn from the most and least valuable CEOs. MORE >>

I'm a Canadian on assignment in California. Last Thursday I had the pleasure of joining a group of 12 for American Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a much bigger deal down here than it is above the 49th parallel. The days MORE >>

Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” Mark 4:38 NIV. have been told that the stern is the strongest part of the boat. The Creator of the universe was asleep there. am reminded that I forget the same thing at times. Have you ever felt like the disciples felt? MORE >>

One week ago today, I was lying flat on my back looking at the low-hanging ceiling of a life-flight helicopter.  My right leg was cocked at an unusual and uncomfortable angle, painfully yelling for attention.  At the same time, a highly trained medical professional relieved the deadly pressure around my collapsed lung.  His skill is [.]. MORE >>