The necessary perils of entrepreneurship
There were nearly 900 people seated at round tables alternating small talk with bites of…
Why vaccine passports are bad news for small business
Requiring vaccine passports is bad news for small businesses that have already faced the brunt…
Assertive women perceived negatively in business
As a speaker at business conferences, I've addressed organizations around the world, and I've seen…
How to use the ‘Rule of 3’ to make better hiring decisions
In The Secrets of Great CEO Selection, Ram Charan advises hiring committees to keep an open…
When is it OK to tell lies at work?
We tell all sorts of lies at work. We flatter, exaggerate, omit, and mislead –…
O’Toole offers a thoughtful strategy to tackle food inflation
The Conservative Party of Canada recently promised to control food inflation for Canadians. It’s an…
Five things retailers must do to survive
I recently facilitated a meeting of a group of more than 100 retailers. Seventy per…
Is self-employment really for you?
Have you dreamed of being your own boss? Most of us probably have. We think…
Why companies can’t be honest with their employees
You're summoned to your boss's office and told that you've been "selected out." Strange words.…
Hoarding information a collaboration killer
Some years ago, when I was speaking to a group of executives about change leadership,…