Leaders & Legends: The Series

Spark your imagination with bi-monthly stories about everyday leaders who bring their best selves to the world while building remarkable companies, communities and brands.

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How Legends Earn Their Stripes

The phone call came just over two years ago. It was on a Tuesday, October 6.

I can vividly remember exactly where I was, listening in disbelief as my adult son shared the news.

Eddie was gone.

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Farewell Forest City

Since departing London, ON last Friday, two things have become crystal clear through four days of non-stop driving.

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Gassing Up The Imagination Engine

You want to grow your business and brand but don't want to spend big bucks on marketing. You also compete on thin margins in an overcrowded category with a product many would consider "unsexy." While the odds appear to be stacked against you, there is one trusty weapon you can rely on when waging war against your current reality.

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Why Reputation Is The Gateway To Recruitment

You wish you had a crystal ball to see what lies ahead for the future of the modern workplace. No one, it seems, can accurately predict what it takes these days to attract top-notch talent.

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Adrian’s Defining Day

It happens in a blinding flash

That one profoundly, emotionally charged moment when the trajectory of your entire life, career (or both) is forever altered.

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The Day That Everything Changed

Can you recall the pivotal moment when you took that very first uncertain step along the path you now follow? Do you remember what went down?

In my case, one such moment happened at 12:51 p.m. on May 21, 1999.

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Bare Knuckle Conversations

His mug shot and Philadelphia Flyers cap says it all.

My friend Minter is always up for a good chat, especially if he gets to wax eloquent about his undying, unshakeable love for the Broad Street Bullies.

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A Big Little Tipping Point

Do 't, knight. I'll write thee a challenge. Or I'll deliver thy indignation to him by word of mouth.

SIR TOBY BELCH, Act 2, Scene 3 TWELFTH NIGHT

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For The Curious And Courageous

For nearly 6,000 years, from many different civilizations, the study of history is how leaders have illuminated the dark path called decision-making.

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Escape The Land Of Bland

As lead singer James Hetfield of Metallica fame is often fond of saying, “Without the Message, Nothing Else Matters.”

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Strike While The Future Is Hot - Part II

No matter the century, town, or city, whenever or wherever you see a thriving business, you can be certain there was once an individual with a long-term, courageous Vision.

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