by Tom | Feb 13, 2018 | Blog
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.” (anonymous) As I reflect upon the past week, I’m struck by the validity of the age-old adage: ‘We learn as we go.’ It seems no matter where we...
by Tom | Jan 30, 2018 | Blog
PART 3: Question: How can the principles of sound governance be applied equally to large corporations or small non-profit organizations, to also help them achieve success? It’s fascinating to me to reflect on the governance models that are in place in an...
by Tom | Jan 16, 2018 | Blog
Recently, I was struck by the notion that anyone who aspires to lead others should have to formally articulate their leadership beliefs in order to ensure clarity and conviction. Often we anoint individuals to leadership positions without any of us, including the...
by Tom | Dec 5, 2017 | Blog
LEADING EFFECTIVE TEAMS BY DR. TOM THOMPSON At The Chair Academy’s 2016 International Conference in San Antonio, I was humbled to receive the Paul A. Elsner International Excellence in Leadership Award. It felt almost unfair to have spent 30 years in the...
by Tom | Nov 30, 2017 | Blog
The 105th Grey Cup that was played in snow-covered conditions in our nation’s capital is in the books. If you were not in attendance, nor a part of the 4.3 million television viewing audience, suffice it to say the Toronto Argonauts prevailed 27-24 in a soul-crushing...
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