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We often talk about leadership as though it’s a natural next step. Someone performs well in their role, demonstrates reliability, and earns respect, so the obvious move is to make them a manager. It feels logical.   But leadership is not simply the next rung [...]

If your job title disappeared tomorrow, who would you be?  It’s a simple question, but it lands heavier than we expect.  We like to believe work is just what we do. It pays the bills, keeps us busy, and fills our weekdays. It doesn’t define [...]

The world feels scary right now. A world war is looming, our relations with our historically closest political and economic allies are unpredictable, and the political divide between folks seems to be widening every day. Even locally, our government is making decisions that [...]

The interview day is over.  Resumes are scattered across the table. Interview notes are half-legible. Someone’s coffee has gone cold, untouched for an hour. Everyone is tired, ready to move on, and eager to make a decision.  One name keeps [...]

Picture this: It’s late afternoon. Two managers linger by the coffee machine after a tough meeting. One sighs and says, “I just don’t know what to do about Alex. Every time I try to coach them, they shut down.”  The other nods [...]

Every February, Nova Scotia pauses to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Black communities whose roots here date back before Confederation; It is a month of pride and reflection, a reminder of the strength and resilience woven into our identity as Black people and Black [...]