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The 4 C’s of Emotion Construction: A Practical EQ Tool for Leaders Who Want Results Most professionals were never taught how emotions actually work, yet we’re expected to lead, communicate, and make high-stakes decisions under pressure every day. The truth is: emotions aren’t automatic reactions. They’re constructed. According to Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett’s Theory of…

The Art of Standing Out: Using strategic design to drive growth 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of our business, BmDodo Strategic Design. Over the past two decades, we’ve seen first-hand that the organizations that thrive are not always the biggest or the loudest. They are the ones that know how to stand out. Time and…

Finance to Fairways: Shedding the Cubicle for 4800sqf For more than a decade, my days were defined by spreadsheets, quarterly targets, and the familiar hum of the office cubicle. Finance gave me structure, stability, and experience—but it also left me restless. I craved a project that blended my passion for sports, community, and hospitality. That…

Stop Building. Start Unlocking Why a Swiss chocolate maker’s $10,000 digital fix delivered more growth than million-dollar expansions—and what Canadian executives can learn from looking inward instead of outward. By Sai Srikar Desina – Sep 10, 2025 Text originally published at: Smith School of Business   Every executive’s objective is an uninterrupted period of growth. And when margins tighten…

Where to Start With Digital Transformation The MIND framework asks first-order questions to help identify internal strengths and gaping needs. By Alan Morantz – Oct 1, 2025 Text originally published at: Smith School of Business   You’ve just read about a startling digitally-powered corporate makeover, one that has redefined the customer experience for the better. You think, We can…

When Coaching Goes Wrong Even well-meaning coaches can do harm. The fix? Reframing coaching as a shared responsibility among coach, learner and the organization By Hari Chandana Chinni – Sep 16, 2025 Text originally published at: Smith School of Business   We often hear about coaching as a powerful development tool. Organizations pour billions into it every year. Usually,…

Five Ideas Entrepreneurs Need To Thrive Right Now It’s a tough time to be building a business in Canada. A panel of entrepreneurial thinkers share what might make things easier By Deborah Aarts – Sep 24, 2025 Text originally published at: Smith School of Business   It’s never particularly easy to start and grow a business: Doing so almost…

Do Chatbots Expand or Narrow Leaders’ Perspectives? Unpacking the risks and rewards of using AI-powered tools as strategic advisors By Deborah Aarts – Sep 18, 2025 Text originally published at: Smith School of Business In boardrooms around the world, leaders are turning to a new source of strategic guidance: AI. Many executives are now supplementing and…

Kingston’s Quiet Advantage: A Living Lab for Talent, Innovation, and Collaboration When I first arrived in Kingston in August 2023, I had little idea of what to expect. Like many newcomers, I came with hopes, ambition, and a suitcase full of questions. I was about to begin a master’s program in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at…

A Place to Be You: Sip. Cycle. Unwind. After years of working in environments where I struggled to feel seen or safe, I wanted to create a place where people could show up just as they are, take a deep breath, and feel better—body, mind, and spirit. That vision became Pedal Works Café & Studios,…