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In pursuit of excellence: It is not perfection, an obsession or flow

Excellence combines mastery and mattering, feeling and caring, writes Brad Stulberg in The Way of Excellence

A team of four business professionals, collaboratively lifting and supporting a large, shining golden star. Suggest effort and unity in achieving a common, outstanding goal. Employee survey, customer feedback rating or performance review.

A team of four business professionals, collaboratively lifting and supporting a large, shining golden star. Suggest effort and unity in achieving a common, outstanding goal. Employee survey, customer feedback rating or performance review.

Harvey Schachter

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A team of four business professionals, collaboratively lifting and supporting a large, shining golden star. Suggest effort and unity in achieving a common, outstanding goal. Employee survey, customer feedback rating or performance review.

A team of four business professionals, collaboratively lifting and supporting a large, shining golden star. Suggest effort and unity in achieving a common, outstanding goal. Employee survey, customer feedback rating or performance review.

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In pursuit of excellence: It is not perfection, an obsession or flow

Harvey Schachter

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March 11, 2026

Diverse management staff reviewing advanced AI algorithms and predictive models to enhance organizational growth strategy, employee performance and long term company objectives.

Diverse management staff reviewing advanced AI algorithms and predictive models to enhance organizational growth strategy, employee performance and long term company objectives.

leadership lab

The recipe for AI adoption is one part tech, three parts culture

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March 10, 2026

Muslim man praying in the mosque

Muslim man praying in the mosque

nine to five

My workplace makes my colleague pray in the stairwell. Aren’t they legally obligated to provide a comfortable place?

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March 9, 2026

FILE - Bruce Springsteen performs in Asbury Park, N.J., Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

FILE - Bruce Springsteen performs in Asbury Park, N.J., Sept. 15, 2024. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

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Be like The Boss: Leadership lessons from Bruce Springsteen

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March 9, 2026

University of British Columbia student Zayan Sheikh poses for a photograph on campus in Vancouver, B.C. on March 5, 2026. (Jennifer Gauthier/The Globe and Mail)

University of British Columbia student Zayan Sheikh poses for a photograph on campus in Vancouver, B.C. on March 5, 2026. (Jennifer Gauthier/The Globe and Mail)

In a tough job market, what AI skills do you really need?

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March 8, 2026

Young woman analyzing bills while writing in diary. Beautiful female is using digital tablet at table. She is sitting on sofa at home.

Young woman analyzing bills while writing in diary. Beautiful female is using digital tablet at table. She is sitting on sofa at home.

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Working from home? You may be missing tax deductions

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March 6, 2026

An African-American businesswoman concentrates as she uses her laptop in an office. A graphical overlay shows she is having an online conversation with an AI chatbot.

An African-American businesswoman concentrates as she uses her laptop in an office. A graphical overlay shows she is having an online conversation with an AI chatbot.

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AI won’t replace you, but it will reshape how you get promoted

Kadine Cooper

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March 5, 2026

Frustrated office worker checking sloppy AI-generated content, a robot is carrying more paperwork, AI work slop concept

Frustrated office worker checking sloppy AI-generated content, a robot is carrying more paperwork, AI work slop concept

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If you’re working harder, AI may be the reason

Harvey Schachter

4 min read

March 4, 2026

Conceptual image of AI Agent, a virtual assistant that works automatically for us. Businessman uses AI Agent to help him do some tasks according to his goals by using AI technology.

Conceptual image of AI Agent, a virtual assistant that works automatically for us. Businessman uses AI Agent to help him do some tasks according to his goals by using AI technology.

leadership lab

It’s time to move from AI pilots to progress

Sabrina Geremia

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March 4, 2026

The words NORMS and VALUES. selected values. Norms refer to behavior and attitudes which are considered normal, while values are those things that people consider important to them
customs, traditions, culture, society, behavior, expectations, standards, rules, guidelines, respect, honesty, integrity, fairness, justice, equality, diversity, inclusion, tolerance, compassion, empathy, kindness, responsibility, accountability, loyalty, trust, cooperation, solidarity, freedom, autonomy, dignity, human-rights, sustainability, environmentalism, authenticity, courage, perseverance, humility, gratitude, generosity, altruism, patience, discipline, harmony, peace, non-violence, progress, innovation, professionalism, reliability, punctuality

The words NORMS and VALUES. selected values. Norms refer to behavior and attitudes which are considered normal, while values are those things that people consider important to them
customs, traditions, culture, society, behavior, expectations, standards, rules, guidelines, respect, honesty, integrity, fairness, justice, equality, diversity, inclusion, tolerance, compassion, empathy, kindness, responsibility, accountability, loyalty, trust, cooperation, solidarity, freedom, autonomy, dignity, human-rights, sustainability, environmentalism, authenticity, courage, perseverance, humility, gratitude, generosity, altruism, patience, discipline, harmony, peace, non-violence, progress, innovation, professionalism, reliability, punctuality

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More workers are sticking to their values and not compromising their conscience

Scott Schieman

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March 3, 2026

Vector illustration material of a woman in a suit holding her head in overtime

Vector illustration material of a woman in a suit holding her head in overtime

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My coworker is often sick. How can we stop carrying a heavier workload?

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March 3, 2026

New salary transparency rules in certain provinces make compensation conversations easier in interviews, HR experts say, and level the playing field as companies know what competitors are paying.

New salary transparency rules in certain provinces make compensation conversations easier in interviews, HR experts say, and level the playing field as companies know what competitors are paying.

How companies are learning to stop worrying and benefit from pay transparency

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March 2, 2026

Group of happy business people working together in a creative office. Business woman talking to her colleagues during a meeting in a boardroom

Group of happy business people working together in a creative office. Business woman talking to her colleagues during a meeting in a boardroom

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Why you must change your approach to change initiatives

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March 2, 2026

Businessman and AI robot working together in the office, automation and technology concept

Businessman and AI robot working together in the office, automation and technology concept

AI is upending the skills consultants need to be successful and how they get paid

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March 1, 2026

A person's head is obscured by a dark cloud labeled 'AI,' symbolizing the potential negativ impact of artificial intelligence on human identity, emotions as well es jobs.

A person's head is obscured by a dark cloud labeled 'AI,' symbolizing the potential negativ impact of artificial intelligence on human identity, emotions as well es jobs.

newsletter

When it comes to AI adoption and reducing anxiety, training isn’t nearly enough

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February 27, 2026

For business students, the top attribute they seek in a job is a friendly work environment (50 per cent). The second most important attribute is a three-way tie between high future earnings, a creative and dynamic work environment, and leaders who will support my development (48 per cent).

For business students, the top attribute they seek in a job is a friendly work environment (50 per cent). The second most important attribute is a three-way tie between high future earnings, a creative and dynamic work environment, and leaders who will support my development (48 per cent).

leadership lab

Why adaptability is the muscle every leader must train, and how to build it

Mike James Ross

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February 26, 2026

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Calm and focused woman breathing and resting relaxing sitting at desk inside office. Young businesswoman working with laptop.

power points

Under stress, regain equilibrium with a purposeful, six-step, six-breath pause

Harvey Schachter

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February 25, 2026

3D Isometric Flat Vector Illustration of Successful Businesswoman, Good Feedback

3D Isometric Flat Vector Illustration of Successful Businesswoman, Good Feedback

leadership lab

The two questions that shape your professional reputation

Andrea Wojnicki

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February 24, 2026

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Back lit image of two businessmen arguing

nine to five

The founder of my company hired a middle manager I don’t get along with. What can I do?

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February 23, 2026

Rear view of two cofident business woman working together on contract documents sitting in modern office room. Happy female coworkers meeting for new project planning in boardroom.

Rear view of two cofident business woman working together on contract documents sitting in modern office room. Happy female coworkers meeting for new project planning in boardroom.

Can a personal user manual make you a better boss?

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