Longer days, lighter moods, and a reminder that energy matters at work too. For a lot of Canadians, Victoria Day Weekend (a.k.a. May 2-4) feels like the unofficial start of summer. Cottages reopen. BBQs come out. Garden centres suddenly get busy. And someone inevitably tries sitting on a dock wearing a bikini even though it’s still only 17 degrees outside. And somehow, everyone convinces themselves the lake will feel “refreshing.” Growing up, May 2-4 always felt like a shift

Strong leaders plan for summer pressure before it arrives. Good leaders are always planning ahead. By the time summer arrives, strong teams already know the plan. Our family summer calendar is booked solid. Trips. Family visits. Camps. BBQs. Work travel. Weekends away. Every single week between now and August already has a purpose. Not because we’re rigid. Because we’re intentional. A few days ago, a dear friend mentioned he and his partner were going to play it by ear this s

People can spot generic communication faster than ever—and they’re craving authenticity from leaders. We’ve all read the emails that sound polished but somehow say nothing. The LinkedIn posts filled with buzzwords. The perfectly formatted responses that feel completely disconnected from reality. AI is becoming incredibly useful. I use it. Most leaders I know are exploring it too. But something interesting is happening at the same time. The more automated communication becomes