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.

While there are a countless number of ways to show gratitude to the ones you love, I’ve curated a few gift items for those who prefer a little something under the tree with a bow on it.

Ultimately, progress starts at the individual level. If we all collectively made one small meaningful change within ourselves, and then replicated that within our communities, how quickly could those shifts gain momentum to become waves, or even tsunamis, of impact.

Six years ago I was arrested in Benton Country, Washington. On January 17, 2014 I was held on, what was, a 72 hour no-bail hold.

Consistency, optimism and playfulness are among some of the coveted traits our four-legged friends give in abundance. Dogs teach us more than a few lessons to transfer from the dog park to the boardroom.

Architecture. Pizza. Baseball. The Bean. Chicago is the perfect place to visit for a weekend getaway.

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.

Fake news poses a problem at massive scale fiscally, politically and ethically. Companies can be made or broken based on their online reputation. Elections can be won or lost. And truth can be manipulated.

Shoe shining has been a status symbol of royalty, a disciplined routine for military men and women, and an art passed down from father to son (and mother to daughter) for generations. It exemplifies timeless quality and tradition.

If you’re anything like me, the thought of sitting in a confined space, travelling a few hundred kilometres an hour, a few thousand feet in the air, in what can only be described as a tin can, and at the complete will of someone else… well, it’s not the most pleasant thought.

Last year I was approached for an ORM (online reputation management) job that I decisively turned down after doing my due diligence. With a price tag of roughly $10K per month, some might say that I was crazy. But this person had over 25 convictions.

Should your company be compensating you for your social influence? What happens when an employee is asked, or encouraged, by their company to share a certain post. Now that social reach is a commodity in the market place, it's something employees should be wary of.

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 messages from men continued to the point I had to start blocking them. Then I began receiving hate mail and derogatory threats. Even people slut shaming me publicly. Not only did it emotionally make me feel awful, but I actually became scared.

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.”