Joe Biden’s Next Transfer
It's easy enough for us to be aspirational about how we think others should deal with disappointment, but we need to decide ahead of time how to respond when life has dealt us cards that we can't work with.
My TV Show Pitch
Dear television executive
I would like to pitch an idea for a new 45-a-50-minute reality-based show called "The Great Canadian Campfire."
The Kids are Watching
I'm asking myself questions about how my wife and I teach our two boys about the current provincial election. What do they need to understand? How should they respond to flag-waving and partisan rhetoric? What's helpful regarding civic, regional, and national pride?
Give Peace a Like
Like many of you, I was embarrassed and angry to see what happened last weekend in Grand Prairie, where an individual verbally assaulted Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland and her staff. Unfortunately, the man's conduct is an example of behavior in Alberta that's becoming far too common. Not just in Alberta but in Canada and around the world.
Why So Political?
Does your faith care about everyday life? Does it have something to say about the food you eat? Does your religion have anything to say about how our justice system works? Does your faith community have a response to issues around equality? I think we can all agree that the answer is that it should.
My Bill Clinton Story Part III
I'm well aware that I'm writing during a Canadian federal election, and for those of us in Alberta, we will also be voting at the municipal level. I want to encourage you with two things. First of all, please engage and vote according to your conviction. Secondly, please maintain the belief that most people have good intentions, including those you will not be supporting.
My Bill Clinton Story PART II
If Bill Clinton can find time and resources to write Canadians living in Edmonton, Alberta, I can find time to connect directly with Family, friends, coworkers, guests, and clients
My Bill Clinton Story Part 1
As a hotel general manager, I spend a lot of time responding to guest reviews, voicemail messages, and connecting with clients. I also work with our team to ensure that I'm always seizing opportunities to connect with our team members in meaningful ways throughout the day. It's a lot of work, but I'm happy to throw myself into it because of something that inspired me many years ago.