Revisiting the lake

With our unusually warm weather about to come to an end and the bottom of the thermometer dropping out, I thought a memory of being “out on the water” would be timely! This is with my friend Rick out of White Lake, BC, near Salmon Arm.

2024 in review

January 2024 marked my attendance at the funeral for Gary Nelson, the discovery of Randy, a son to Eileen, our return to Kananaskis for the leader’s retreat and Jason turning 40. February 2024 marked Philip’s 37th birthday, Carlyle celebrated her 11th birthday, Fitz and I attending an Oil Kings game, the planting of our seeds…

Affirmation

I have a friend. He’s a terrific leader. He thinks strategically, his teams love him, he is able to negotiate difficult matters, has broad experience and is very personable. He’s one of the best leaders I know. Yet, somehow, his leader gives him little affirmation, and little comfort that he’s leading well. I’ve worked with…