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When I have an inquiry around purpose, my natural comment is, it starts with caring.  Your purpose will define your legacy. I often read this really fantastic children’s book by Janet Campbell, fittingly titled, “Purpose finds his gift”. In the book, a boy named “Purpose” sets out to find his purpose and on his journey, he […]

What makes a great leader? Someone who expects to serve the people who work for them NOT someone who expects everyone to work for them.  People empowerment maximizes potential, encourages open and honest communication and incites feelings of willingness and belonging. There is no place for fear and control. You hear people refer to leadership style…what if we take clothing

“Labour for learning before you grow old, for learning is better than silver and gold. Silver and gold will vanish away, but a good education will never decay”.  Recited as a child in the devotion halls, these words still stick to memory, like glue.  To listen. To put yourself in someone else’s shoes. To be considerate.

Do you know that Hummingbirds beat their wings up to 80 times a second, creating the soft humming sound that earns them their name [National Geographic ]? Unimaginable isn’t it, but real.  Sometimes when the unexpected happens in our lives, we wish we could hum into the abyss and not concede to reality. Setbacks.  It’s not a

Consider this: A father once asked his son “The story or the warrior, which is mightier?”  “The warrior!” He replied.  The father shook his head in disagreement.  “The story. The story is mightier than the warrior,” he said.  “How can that be?” The son asked.  “The story lives on long after the warrior has died,” He explained. The

Growing up, our parents taught us many lessons. From tying our shoes, shooting our first jump shot, or ironing our clothes before that first job interview, we were reminded of the importance of practice, perseverance, and planning. We were also taught to respect our elders, the importance of family and community and the value of

“Labor for learning before you grow old; For learning is better than silver or gold.  Silver and gold will vanish away, but a good education will never decay.” – Desmond Dekker As a small child growing up, we would recite this at home and in classrooms until it was committed to memory.  Sayings such as these have

Do you ever wonder why some days you get up pumped and excited about the day ahead and on other days, not so much? In order to exploit your everyday potential, you need to develop what Orlando Bowen calls “The game day” mentality.   In the first Care Degree, I spoke about the importance of curating potential.  As

Do you know what fueled the Toronto Raptors’ rise as NBA champions and an intoxicating winning culture? The belief in both player and staff potential and not solely relying on past performance. I am sports enthusiast, a football fanatic turned, basketball junkie.  It is to the extent that my son turns on the TV and