For Father’s Day: lessons I learned from my Dad

For Father’s Day: lessons I learned from my Dad

It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly 13 years since my Dad died – he’s still such a big presence in my life. I think of him often and remember things he taught me that I use personally and professionally every day. I will admit that a few of...

A bolt of wisdom – business lessons from the fabric store

Many of you know I’m from Winnipeg and my parents were in the retail fabric business.  It was something my Dad started when he married my Mom and moved out west. My Dad wasn’t formally educated but he was a smart and sociable guy who had two priorities:...