Sponsors drop, funding pulled as Hockey Canada botches crisis management efforts
Crisis management is critical for business continuity, employee morale and revenues. For shareholders, sponsors and consumers, the message to Hockey Canada is clear: you are not managing this crisis properly.
“Accountability” pundits have lost their way
Ultimately, progress starts at the individual level. If we all collectively made one small meaningful change within ourselves, and then replicated that within our communities, how quickly could those shifts gain momentum to become waves, or even tsunamis, of impact.
Six nights in an American jail: Thoughts on public shaming, mob mentality and cancel culture
Six years ago I was arrested in Benton Country, Washington. On January 17, 2014 I was held on, what was, a 72 hour no-bail hold.
The best piece of advice I received in university (and a hack for surviving business school)
I survived business on the foundation of one fundamental skill: negotiation. I could maximize the skills that came naturally to me, refine the ones that didn’t come as easily, and offload the stuff I had written off.
Social Smackdown: ask your Community Manager these questions before hiring them
If you’re a public figure, or brand, I encourage you to ask your social media Community Manager these types of questions before employing their services.
Rubens: the man, the brand and the stolen art
The Rubens brand is well known. It's extreme. It's passionate, violent and erotic. Ruebens was commissioned by the wealthy and lived a life of fame, covering churches and castles aplenty with his brush stroke.
The harsh realities of entrepreneurship
The millennial-driven, Silicon Valley-inspired desire to own a start-up, get rich overnight and fly your private jet to an island full of cash, cars, craft beer and Converse sneakers. That's the dream, right?
Conflict is a Virtue: reflections from a cigar lounge in Montreal
When was the last time you had an argument? A truly passionate, spirited disagreement, or intelligent debate. What's more, when was the last time you had an argument that didn't result in an estranged relationship? Conflict is a catalyst for growth. So why are we so turned off by the idea of fighting?
The Stranger Things success no one is talking about: the Eggo's
Between the intricate storylines, fascinating character development and nostalgia-infused sci-fi aesthetic, Stranger Things has, in virtually every category, been a smashing success. Then there's the Eggo's.
"I Got a Rock": the story of an eight-year old's gift
“I'm going to miss you, Ms T. I spent all recess looking for the most perfect rock I could find. I wanted to give you something so you wouldn't forget me. I hope we can still be friends.”
Coffee with Ron
An avid public speaker, published author and CEO, Ron Tite of the Tite Group sat down with me for coffee one October morning.
Channeling my inner spirit animal for Marshall Goldsmith's latest
On the cover of Triggers is a large feline carnivore, in a transformative state. It reminds me of my own totem animal - the Panther (a symbol of the night - powerful and aggressive, fiercely loyal and protective, intuitive and feminine).
Al Capone: a case study in public relations
Al Capone was ruthless, cunning and deadly - but the world recognized him as charming, powerful and bold. When it comes to public relations, Capone is a fascinating case study.
Guns n' f*ckin' Roses: thank your parents if they taught you hand-horns
While Dad could have passed for a less obnoxious version of Axl Rose, Mum was one of those Pam Anderson-esque blonde bombshells you'd find in a Whitesnake music video.
How Adam Garone won the room at The Art of Marketing
The Australian-born CEO and Co-Founder of the Movemeber Foundation captured the audience’s attention, speaking with a fierce sense of passion about the movement he started in 2003.
1903 is cool AF (this Harley Davidson cafe is about to win every marketing award)
1903 is the year Harley-Davidson was founded. It’s also the name of Toronto’s coolest new pop-up coffee shop, located at 96 Ossington Ave.
Yoga at the Aquarium is the closest I'll get to The Little Mermaid
By 6 a.m. on Tuesday mornings I had my sneakers on the King St. pavement, jogging to the Aquarium for a 7:30 hour-long class with an aquatic backdrop even Ariel herself would envy.
Brand identity, transparency and Morgan Spurlock
In an ever-changing and evolving media landscape, being transparent - for better or for worse - can actually enhance your brand identity.
Why we all need to bring a little Hank Moody into our lives
We seem to be so concerned with polite and safe conversational pieces, that we avoid respectful disagreement or raw emotion at all costs. Sometimes even at the expense of an otherwise fruitful relationship or friendship.
Jay Baruchel: on keeping the creative spirit alive
Canadian icon Jay Baruchel spoke candidly to a sold out audience last night, as part of the In Conversation With speaker series at the TIFF Lightbox.