Real-life is always different than theory. One way that this notion is illustrated is in my psychotherapy practice, where I’ve noticed a number of patterns that I never read about in any book. One such pattern that I see recurring with frightening regularity is that of deeply troubled sibling relationships. If you think about the […]
It’s official. Canadians have gone to the polls. The Liberals under Justin Trudeau have won a majority government. After ten years in power, the Conservatives under Stephen Harper are out. Stephen Harper based his campaign on leadership, and the country responded. The election results clearly demonstrate that Canadians lost faith in Mr. Harper and were […]
If you’re an entrepreneur trying to get a small business off the ground , you’re most likely going to be employing staff at some point. You may think that how these people interact isn’t your concern, but if you want your business to succeed, you have to pay attention to the interpersonal dynamics in your […]
When I contemplate what it means to be an entrepreneur, and what it takes to be successful at running a small business, I think of friends and associates of mine who’ve done really well. These are folks who embody certain qualities that have enabled them to achieve lasting success as small business owners. So what […]
Here in Toronto, I’ve been following the news about Jian Ghomeshi. He was a very popular TV and radio personality, fired by the CBC one year ago in a cloud of allegations of inappropriate behaviour toward a number of women he worked with and dated. According to a CTV News report, Mr. Ghomeshi is headed […]
I woke up this morning to the joyful news that the Blue Jays had won game three of the American League Division Series, and are still alive. The reactions of the fans interviewed on the radio were understandably ecstatic, as they celebrated this all-important win. Just a few days ago, I caught a few minutes […]
Small business week is here, and it’s got me reflecting on my own journey as an entrepreneur. I’ve learned many lessons along the way. One story stands out as a cautionary tale to anyone who hopes to work in collaboration with other entrepreneurs. Not that long ago, I found myself in an interesting situation: I’d […]
The federal elections are coming up in just over a week. Hopefully, every Canadian 18 and over is getting informed and is planning to vote. I take voting very seriously and make sure to vote in every election. I’m fortunate that most of the people I’m close to share the same political views as I […]
Canadians and Americans alike love Thanksgiving. It’s a time to gather with family and friends and celebrate the harvest season. It’s a time to reconnect with people we haven’t seen in a while; to eat a delicious meal, relax, and enjoy ourselves. Unfortunately, in many families, there are one or two people who can ruin […]
A first date can be awkward or enjoyable, exciting or boring, amazing or excruciatingly painful. People are simultaneously putting themselves forward and sizing each-other up, with everything leading toward the one important decision they need to make: whether or not to have a second date. Even if they really like each-other, nothing can happen between two […]
