We live in a fast paced world where economies are fragile while technology changes at lightning speed. Unlike the old days when we can just learn a skill or trade and then expect to use that same knowledge for the rest of our working careers, these modern times require constant efforts to keep ourselves updated. [...]

We’ve all failed at something and one of the biggest failures I’ve had is also one of my most memorable because of what it taught me. Here is a lesson from the snowy mountains of Canada which might be quite novel for those of you who do not live in cold winter climates. I was [...]
Some of the parents were in a bit of a shock as I told the students that grades are not the most important factor for their future success. I was the keynote speaker for a Careers Day organized by a local Indian cultural group. They wanted somebody with many years of Canadian business experience to [...]