Remembering 9/11: Honoring Resilience, Humanity, and Connection in Uncertain Times
25 years ago. One week before on September 4th, HP had announced that it would acquire Compaq. We were in shock and as an internal communication professional with Compaq Canada, I quickly worked with our executive team to have our president speak to our employees from his cottage to announce what he knew and what […]
The Getting Started Template: Unlocking Project Potential Through Connection
We simply need to create connections. I often start all of my projects with what I call my “Getting Started Template.” What does it include? Facts – What, When, Why, Who – What is driving this project? When does it start and end? Why is it needed? Who is impacted and affected? This is the […]
In Uncertain Times, Connection—Not Control—is the Answer
On June 14, 2025, we saw two vastly different leadership styles play out on the global stage. One was loud, choreographed, and commanding—an orchestrated show of military power in support of former President Donald Trump. The other was messy, grassroots, and profoundly human—a sea of people marching in protest, demanding rights, accountability, and change. Two […]