I am sitting in a hotel lobby writing these words. The atmosphere is one of dark paneled wood, comfortable lounge chairs and a view you would die for, looking out over a river sparkling with diamonds from the afternoon sun. At one end of the room over the fireplace hangs a picture of the Canadian Fathers at Confederation. The 34 men seem peaceful...

Let’s face it—the Internet is a world of its own, and this world has gone wireless. A simple card in your desktop or laptop can instantly connect you to the World Wide Web. There is no longer a need for frustrating Internet cords and plugs. However, with every good thing, precautions and considerations must be taken. Now that wireless Internet...

Are leaders born or made? Can you learn superior leadership skills? No one is sure, but experts have noticed seven specific actions that successful leaders carry out, regardless of the organization or cause they lead. Effective leaders Make others feel important. If your goals and decisions are self-centred, followers will lose their enthusiasm...

Models and theories on leadership are as numerous as they are varied in their approaches. While research on what defines an effective leader has been extensive, its definition continues to evolve. Once considered defining marks of a leader, individual characteristics such as birth-order, intelligence, and socioeconomic status have lost their prominence...