Posts Categorized: Thursday Thoughts

Do Not Compete with the Losers

Posted by MarchFifteen and Edyta Pacuk & filed under Reflection, Thursday Thoughts.

My late father always told me to be thoughtful about the company I keep. Not only from the perspective of your reputation being tinted by the association, but also from the stimuli you get from people around you. His favorite line was “do not compete with the losers” – constantly reinforcing and stretching my capacity,… Read more »

Summer Reads

Posted by MarchFifteen & filed under Leadership Development, Thursday Thoughts.

As the sun sets on August and we bid adieu to another summer, there’s no need for your “summer reading” journey to follow suit. Here’s what we’re reading to bridge the gap between summer’s warmth and the crisp arrival of fall:  Deep Work by Cal Newport The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier Immunity to Change by Lisa Laskow Lahey, Robert KeganThink… Read more »

Thursday Thoughts: Walking Meetings

Posted by MarchFifteen and Edyta Pacuk & filed under Thursday Thoughts.

It’s been a while since I had my last “walk-about-coaching” session with a client. Downtown Toronto being muggy and full of construction was not the loveliest backdrop for a meeting, however, it was fantastic to engage in a conversation whilst taking a stroll. Yes, there are significant benefits to walking meetings! Research shows that aside… Read more »

Thursday Thoughts: A Personal Business Plan?

Posted by Heather Galt & filed under Thursday Thoughts.

As we finish up the first quarter of the year and are in the midst of executing business planning – strategic plans, 18 month plans, first quarter plans, budgets – how many of us have made a “Personal Business Plan”? What would your strategic plan be for yourself? Or your 30-60-90? Imagine running your business,… Read more »

Thursday Thoughts: Life Reno

Posted by Edyta Pacuk & filed under Thursday Thoughts.

I love this quote: “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.”  Seth Godin Today, going on fabulous world trips is not in the cards and many people are doing home renovation projects. Gardens are more beautiful than ever, and outdoor heaters… Read more »

Thursday Thoughts: Compassionate Leadership

Posted by Edyta Pacuk & filed under Leadership, Thursday Thoughts.

In addition to our regular blog posts, we are starting to share with you our “Thursday Thoughts”. Periodically, on a Thursday, we will post a short piece on a topic that has been on our mind. As always, we are keen to discuss. Thursday Thoughts: Compassionate Leadership A compassionate leader is able to balance the… Read more »