Chris Colabello, first baseman with the Toronto Blue Jays recently was suspended by Major League Baseball for 80 games after testing positive for trace amounts of a byproduct of a performance-enhancing substance.
Read MoreBreakpoint was founded on the notion that we could help people and organizations succeed by bringing them expert, candid advice and an outside perspective on their business. So whether you’re a C-suite executive who needs to think differently or a potential client seeking a new business partner Breakpoint offers a fresh perspective that helps to navigate the curves ahead.
The most effective leaders actively seek out new ideas, challenge biases and assumptions, recognize the need to build new capabilities, and help create cultures that can change and adopt. Today the single most important factor to an organizations success is leadership.
Read MoreAsk 100 people at 100 successful companies why their customers buy from them, and you're likely to hear answers like, "we deliver results", "we have built close relationships", or "we bring innovative solutions others can't". Sound familiar? To win you have to bring superior value.
Read MoreI recently had the opportunity to speak to a group of university graduates and was struck by the energy in the room. This was a room full of some the best qualities - hope, promise, excitement, eagerness, and an openness to the world ahead.
Read MoreIt is the time of the year for reflection. Looking back on the year past and looking ahead with anticipation and excitement for what lies ahead.
Read MoreAs a Human Capital executive and business leader I am increasingly sensitive to the conversation occurring regarding how to bring business and the broader social, environmental and economic needs of the community together. Historically value creation in business was narrowly viewed focused on the metrics of short term financial performance.
Read MoreI live in a neighbourhood of families and dogs. Lots of dogs! Over the weekend I met a friend in the neighbourhood and as our dogs excitedly played we talked. My neighbour is a skilled physician and someone who cares deeply about people.
Read MoreMy experience and passion is working as a member of a leadership team with emerging mid market companies. We are builders and entrepreneurs. We have chosen to take risk, to create, and to make a difference.
Read MoreI grew up in a small town and each morning we had our milk delivered by the milkman. For those of you who missed this experience it was really quite an event. Truck drivers would bring each morning fresh milk, eggs, cream, cheese, bread and butter from the company to our home.
Read MoreDuring the course of this year I have had the pleasure of meeting dozens of CEO’s who are leading successful enterprises to talk about how to create long term value. I have been surprised by the number of times the HR executive is not invited in the room. That got me thinking!
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