Last summer, I lost one of my mentors, who had a profound impact on my career and leadership. Although I hadn’t seen him for most of the past 20 years, I clearly remember our conversations, his great mind, and the pearls of wisdom he shared.
January 21, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Last summer, I lost one of my mentors, who had a profound impact on my career and leadership. Although I hadn’t seen him for most of the past 20 years, I clearly remember our conversations, his great mind, and the pearls of wisdom he shared.
Put yourself last, and you’ll end up first.
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Put yourself last, and you’ll end up first.
Losing a mentor gave me pause to reflect.
"What If the Impact You Have Is Greater Than You Think?" - Whatif? Advisory Inc.
“Put yourself last, and you’ll end up first.” The holiday season has always been a time of reflection for me, and this year was no different, though what I reflected on was different. Last summer, I l...
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January 21, 2026 at 12:52 AM
Losing a mentor gave me pause to reflect.
Now, in the context of AI, it’s no longer a philosophical question but an imperative for leadership.
"What Do You Want Your Story to Be?" - Whatif? Advisory Inc.
“In the era of AI, the value of repeatable knowledge is dropping, as is the illusion of control, and the ability to hide behind what we know.” What Do You Want Your Story to Be? Now there’s a question...
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May 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Now, in the context of AI, it’s no longer a philosophical question but an imperative for leadership.
"In the era of AI, the value of repeatable knowledge is dropping, as is the illusion of control, and the ability to hide behind what we know."
May 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"In the era of AI, the value of repeatable knowledge is dropping, as is the illusion of control, and the ability to hide behind what we know."
Fascination or fear in the era of AI?
"The Triumph of Fascination Over Fear in the AI Era" - Whatif? Advisory Inc.
“Like generations before us, we’re asking profound questions: Will AI empower or replace us? Is it a threat, an opportunity, or both?” AI is everywhere. Some envision Skynet, others utopia, while most...
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May 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Fascination or fear in the era of AI?
Will you play it safe? Or lead with courage and empathy?
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“Playing it safe isn’t safe. It erodes trust and loyalty, while leading with empathy and courage creates resilient teams and loyal customers.” April 2, 2025 – “Tariff Day.” Today, President Trump’s ne...
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April 3, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Will you play it safe? Or lead with courage and empathy?
Elon says empathy is a weakness. But real leaders? They know what holds the team together when the word is falling apart. Empathy is the edge.
#leadership #culture
#leadership #culture
"Elon Musk Says Empathy is a Weakness. I Say It’s Your Superpower." - Whatif? Advisory Inc.
“Empathy is how you keep people with you – not just working for you.” Elon Musk says empathy is a weakness. I say it’s your superpower. That’s not just a difference of opinion. It’s a fork in the road...
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March 26, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Elon says empathy is a weakness. But real leaders? They know what holds the team together when the word is falling apart. Empathy is the edge.
#leadership #culture
#leadership #culture
In the war for talent, who’s really winning?
"In the war for talent, who's really winning?" - Whatif? Advisory Inc.
“The real differentiator is how authentically an organization cultivates a sense of meaningful work, relationships, and recognition.” In this week’s Whatif? Wednesday Thought Letter, we discuss the th...
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March 1, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In the war for talent, who’s really winning?
"Purpose alone isn’t a silver bullet, but it consistently appears to be a key factor in higher engagement, innovation, customer and employee loyalty, and long-term value."
March 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"Purpose alone isn’t a silver bullet, but it consistently appears to be a key factor in higher engagement, innovation, customer and employee loyalty, and long-term value."
“What if your company was a Blue Zone business?”
"What if your company was a Blue Zone business?" - Whatif? Advisory Inc.
“Purpose alone isn’t a silver bullet, but it consistently appears to be a key factor in higher engagement, innovation, customer and employee loyalty, and long-term value.” In this week’s Whatif? Wedne...
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March 1, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“What if your company was a Blue Zone business?”
Exceptional leaders don’t see distributed work as a problem. They see it as an opportunity to rise above logistics and cultivate thriving, interconnected communities and effective collaboration.
February 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Exceptional leaders don’t see distributed work as a problem. They see it as an opportunity to rise above logistics and cultivate thriving, interconnected communities and effective collaboration.
Despite some organization’s attempts to return to a pre-pandemic “normal,” the traditional office is fading.
February 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Despite some organization’s attempts to return to a pre-pandemic “normal,” the traditional office is fading.
Think of adaptive leadership as your organization’s shock absorber. Resilient leaders don’t collapse in the face of a crisis...
"Adaptive & Resilient Leadership: Navigating the Challenges of 2025" - Whatif? Advisory Inc.
“Resilient leaders see each disruption as an opportunity to learn and grow, and, as a result, their teams learn to do the same. “ In last week’s Whatif? Wednesday Thought Letter, we discussed the chal...
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February 4, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Think of adaptive leadership as your organization’s shock absorber. Resilient leaders don’t collapse in the face of a crisis...
The five key themes top of mind with leaders going into 2025:
1. Adaptive Resilient Leadership
2. Hybrid and Digital-First Work Environments
3. Continuous Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling
4. Purpose-Connected Culture
5. Mental Health and Well-Being
Thoughts?
1. Adaptive Resilient Leadership
2. Hybrid and Digital-First Work Environments
3. Continuous Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling
4. Purpose-Connected Culture
5. Mental Health and Well-Being
Thoughts?
January 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The five key themes top of mind with leaders going into 2025:
1. Adaptive Resilient Leadership
2. Hybrid and Digital-First Work Environments
3. Continuous Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling
4. Purpose-Connected Culture
5. Mental Health and Well-Being
Thoughts?
1. Adaptive Resilient Leadership
2. Hybrid and Digital-First Work Environments
3. Continuous Workforce Upskilling and Reskilling
4. Purpose-Connected Culture
5. Mental Health and Well-Being
Thoughts?
I’ve been conversing with leaders from various industries lately – CEOs, heads of strategy, and rising managers. One thing stands out: the landscape in 2025 looks markedly different from just a few years ago.
January 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I’ve been conversing with leaders from various industries lately – CEOs, heads of strategy, and rising managers. One thing stands out: the landscape in 2025 looks markedly different from just a few years ago.
Leaders are saying that 2025 will be an interesting year.
"Leading in 2025: Five Key Challenges on the Horizon" - Whatif? Advisory Inc.
“We can’t just rely on what worked before; we need to steer our organizations with a fresh perspective that balances financial outcomes with people-centric values.” I’ve been conversing with leaders from various industries lately – CEOs, heads of strategy, and rising managers—and one thing stands out: the landscape in 2025 looks markedly different from just […]
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January 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Leaders are saying that 2025 will be an interesting year.
What if the best version of yourself was only one thoughtful question away?
January 19, 2025 at 7:22 PM
What if the best version of yourself was only one thoughtful question away?
Are your leaders struggling to translate strategy into tangible results? Do your teams operate in silos, hindering innovation and collaboration? At Whatif? Advisory, we understand that sustainable growth depends on the harmonious balance of leadership, teams, and client partnerships.
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January 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Are your leaders struggling to translate strategy into tangible results? Do your teams operate in silos, hindering innovation and collaboration? At Whatif? Advisory, we understand that sustainable growth depends on the harmonious balance of leadership, teams, and client partnerships.
www.whatif.ca
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What sets Whatif? Advisory apart is our philosophy that leadership, teamwork, and growth are interdependent.
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Unlock Better: Leaders must think and act differently to create more meaningful customer, people, and stakeholder experiences.
www.whatif.ca
January 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
What sets Whatif? Advisory apart is our philosophy that leadership, teamwork, and growth are interdependent.
www.whatif.ca
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Whatif the best version of yourself was only one thoughtful question away?
January 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Whatif the best version of yourself was only one thoughtful question away?
If you are thinking about revenue, you’re not thinking about your customers. If you think about your customers, you won’t have to think about revenue.
December 26, 2024 at 4:57 PM
If you are thinking about revenue, you’re not thinking about your customers. If you think about your customers, you won’t have to think about revenue.