Crisis management is critical for business continuity, employee morale and revenues. For shareholders, sponsors and consumers, the message to Hockey Canada is clear: you are not managing this crisis properly.

I survived business on the foundation of one fundamental skill: negotiation. I could maximize the skills that came naturally to me, refine the ones that didn’t come as easily, and offload the stuff I had written off.

If you’re a public figure, or brand, I encourage you to ask your social media Community Manager these types of questions before employing their services.

The Rubens brand is well known. It's extreme. It's passionate, violent and erotic. Ruebens was commissioned by the wealthy and lived a life of fame, covering churches and castles aplenty with his brush stroke.

The millennial-driven, Silicon Valley-inspired desire to own a start-up, get rich overnight and fly your private jet to an island full of cash, cars, craft beer and Converse sneakers. That's the dream, right?

When was the last time you had an argument? A truly passionate, spirited disagreement, or intelligent debate. What's more, when was the last time you had an argument that didn't result in an estranged relationship? Conflict is a catalyst for growth. So why are we so turned off by the idea of fighting?

Between the intricate storylines, fascinating character development and nostalgia-infused sci-fi aesthetic, Stranger Things has, in virtually every category, been a smashing success. Then there's the Eggo's.

“I'm going to miss you, Ms T. I spent all recess looking for the most perfect rock I could find. I wanted to give you something so you wouldn't forget me. I hope we can still be friends.”

An avid public speaker, published author and CEO, Ron Tite of the Tite Group sat down with me for coffee one October morning.

On the cover of Triggers is a large feline carnivore, in a transformative state. It reminds me of my own totem animal - the Panther (a symbol of the night - powerful and aggressive, fiercely loyal and protective, intuitive and feminine).

Al Capone was ruthless, cunning and deadly - but the world recognized him as charming, powerful and bold. When it comes to public relations, Capone is a fascinating case study.

While Dad could have passed for a less obnoxious version of Axl Rose, Mum was one of those Pam Anderson-esque blonde bombshells you'd find in a Whitesnake music video.

The Australian-born CEO and Co-Founder of the Movemeber Foundation captured the audience’s attention, speaking with a fierce sense of passion about the movement he started in 2003.

1903 is the year Harley-Davidson was founded. It’s also the name of Toronto’s coolest new pop-up coffee shop, located at 96 Ossington Ave.

By 6 a.m. on Tuesday mornings I had my sneakers on the King St. pavement, jogging to the Aquarium for a 7:30 hour-long class with an aquatic backdrop even Ariel herself would envy.

In an ever-changing and evolving media landscape, being transparent - for better or for worse - can actually enhance your brand identity.

We seem to be so concerned with polite and safe conversational pieces, that we avoid respectful disagreement or raw emotion at all costs. Sometimes even at the expense of an otherwise fruitful relationship or friendship.

Canadian icon Jay Baruchel spoke candidly to a sold out audience last night, as part of the In Conversation With speaker series at the TIFF Lightbox.

A story from the Mission Gospel soup kitchen in Kelowna BC and what it taught me about failed relationships and the glamorous world of sports.