How Mark Carney Turned a Diplomatic Apology into a Masterclass in Leadership Communication In politics as in management, what you say is rarely as important as how you say it. Tone, timing, and phrasing decide whether you calm a storm or start one. And few recent moments illustrate that better than Prime Minister Mark Carney’s […]
Case Study: When Leaders Self-Censor, Autocracy Wins
Born in the USSR, I can spot the warning signs instantly—and silence is one of them. Some “leaders” avoid discussing major political or social events, telling themselves it’s about “keeping the peace” or “maintaining harmony” in the workplace. In reality, that’s the corporate equivalent of sticking your head in the sand–except in this case, the […]
And Now for a Light TGIF Thought…
Let’s kick off the weekend with some batshit-crazy news, courtesy of Donald Trump. On August 1, 2025, he canned Erika McEntarfer, head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, because her jobs report was not to his liking. He’s out here screaming that she fudged numbers to prop up Kamala Harris. No evidence, just vibes. I […]
Our House, Their Circus: Why Canada’s Speaker Election Gets It Right (and Why I’m Staying Canadian)
It’s moments like these that really crystallize why we Canadians operate on a slightly different wavelength than our neighbours south of the border. The recent, dignified election of Francis Scarpaleggia as Speaker of Canada’s House of Commons, especially when contrasted with the… shall we say, memorable… process that gave the U.S. House Mike Johnson in […]
What the Feds Could Indeed Improve—Without DOGE
Having explored in Part 1 how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) represents a fundamentally flawed approach to federal transformation, let’s now turn to the realistic alternatives that could deliver meaningful, sustainable improvement. The Realistic Efficiency Opportunity Based on my extensive experience with organizational transformation across private and public enterprises, federal efficiency can improve dramatically—without […]
The Oasis of Progress: A Sustainable Path to Peace in Gaza
If you came here to read about effective management and leadership, don’t be surprised: the Gaza problem is not just about politics. Rather, it is a business case where the global progressive business community can apply its collective experience to help create a prosperous future for millions of people who have been neighbors for eternity. […]
Frogs as Lubricant: The Good, the Bad, and the DOGE
My guide on a tour of an ancient windmill, dressed as the 18th-century miller, explained with a nasty smile that he used frogs as lubricant. “Not the best lube,” he chuckled, “but widely available and virtually costless.” Simple and effective, like all ingenious things. Indeed, if cost-cutting is your only concern and “biotic resources” are […]
Making Americans Competitive Again (MACA)
Read the full text of Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order mandating the immediate termination of all U.S. hockey players involved in the recent 4 Nations tournament loss to Canada. By the authority vested in me as President of the United States, and in order to restore national pride, eliminate incompetence, and ensure future victories through […]
Project 2025: The Worst Corporate Reorg—Like Never Before!
Elon Musk’s latest scheme to “fix” the government is nothing original. Startup execs have been “moving fast and breaking things” for years—usually leaving others to clean up the wreckage. Musk’s latest experiment—he calls it DOGE (Demolition Of Government Entities??)—is just another chaotic change project. And anyone with real-world experience knows these rarely go as planned. […]
Fridays Just Hit Differently These Days
Is it just me, or has life become exponentially more entertaining since last November? The flow of hilarious events accumulated by Friday (#TGIF) now feels like getting your Diet Coke (Trump’s favorite!) refill straight from a fire hydrant (conveniently painted MAGA red, because why not). Take last Friday, for instance. Remember when I mentioned Trump’s […]