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Where it started Four years into my engineering career, I went through a major change in which I crossed over from a technical R&D role…
I’ve been going on coffee dates with students and alumni for more than a decade. Typically, they want advice about their careers or discuss anxiety…
I guess if you are reading this you are interested in leadership. You have read many books and articles on leadership and you can talk…
I cannot recall ever seeing equanimity, authenticity, compassion, or forgiveness listed as a required skill in a recruitment ad for any position, let alone for…
Some of the most rewarding coaching journeys I have had the pleasure to participate in are ones where the manager of the coachee is engaged…
I want to start this piece with a very clear statement: We need to create more equity in the percentage of men, women and other…
When I arrived into our world you welcomed me with a blanket of white, fluffy snow. The moon was high, and the warm embrace of…
As far back as I can remember, I always had a keen intellectual curiosity. While most kids spent recess playing tag and swinging on the…
Leadership Theories Through Time Contemporary studies of leadership started in the mid 19th century with the first theory on leadership: “The Great Man Theory” which…
I am an Associate Professor of Health Psychology at Mount Allison University in Sackville, New Brunswick. Teaching is part of my job, in addition to…
Recently I had the pleasure of speaking to a long-time friend of mine about our work, and how interesting our journey has been. Dr. Rima…
Crossroads in careers can come by chance, by choice or brutally by force. Whichever it is, it’s an incredible opportunity to take matters in your…
I feel my story is a simple one to share and yet at the same time, when I share it with others, more often than…
Whenever I pack for a family vacation, I take with me a few books. Usually, there is a poetry book, a psychology-based textbook, and a…
Creativity may have always come easily to me, but I’ve also always known that it couldn’t be left to chance. It’s a skill that…
“The luminary lights may slowly drift away – but there’s one thing that one can never sever, Memories are a special gift – and they…
A path to a better place in our minds doesn’t come to those who wait, but to those who practice. Practice what you ask? Practice…
Leaders aren’t born Becoming a leader is not an overnight accomplishment; some believe that it is inherited through their family genes, some think it is…
“No one learns as much about a subject as one who is forced to teach it” -Peter Drucker Although the word “forced” may suggest…
I have been in the apparel industry for several years, absorbing as much information as possible along the way and continuously learning to this very…
Our keen ability to blend in may have become such an instinctive ritual for so many of us, that I’ll use it as the excuse…
Bhaskar Goswami speaks to us about practicing generosity and what it means for the future of business...Click here to view the vlog.About Bhaskar GoswamiSPEAKER |…
For centuries, people have gathered in temples with one common purpose. For the most part, these structures were reserved for religious or spiritual activities such…
As we welcome 2019 and get ready for the unknown, we thought we would take a moment to reflect on the year that was and to share with…
It is a well-known fact that salary increases and bonuses are short-lived sources of satisfaction. In fact studies show the effect only lasts about 3…
There’s a lot of talk about purpose these days and it seems like the ‘new fad’. I believe it is actually the new paradigm and…
Purpose is the essence of what gives substantive meaning to why we deliberately choose to do the work we do. This isn’t about strategy. And,…
Most of us go through life not paying attention to our inner voice, barely audible due to our focus on getting things done. And, if…
One of the most remarkable moments when developing people is realizing how it can be at once a selfless activity, and at the same time,…
A few years ago, I tried out my first yoga class. I was struck with the term “practice” that was used to define this activity.…
Can you define leadership in a way that does not entail being in charge of people? Can your definition account for leadership shown by outsiders,…
In our world today, leaders often find themselves faced with the most daunting challenges: From the need to make decisions faster or lose an opportunity…
NATURE VS. NATURE How do people become Transformational Leaders (TLs)? Do they possess innate characteristics that make them more prone to lead in a transformational…
THE MAKING OF A TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADER We know that leaders in the upper echelons of a corporation or an institution influence the strategic direction as…
In my last two years as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Behavioral Medicine at McGill University, I spent a considerable amount of time sharpening my skills…
I guess my dad always had a knack for knowing how to give without being asked. No matter how little he had on him, he…
Margaux Roncière, 16 years old, is a talented young woman with a social purpose. She uses her hands to create stunning landscapes, bringing nature to…
This past October 5, Mirella De Civita, President of Papillon MDC Inc., had the privilege of attending Umalia’s 5th anniversary dinner. As one of Umalia’s…
Just this past June, Papillon MDC Inc. was proud to announce that the mentor-mentee program we developed for women entrepreneurs in Senegal was ready to…
In 2013, we were lucky to have crossed paths with an incredible young artist who was making waves not only on the art scene, but…
Greatness is not paved by a string of successful outcomes. In fact, it is made up of failures, disappointments, and wrong turns in the road,…
Image from left to right: Mirella De Civita, Papillon MDC’s CEO, Astou Niang, Program Officer with Crossroads, Alain Ménard, Green Beaver's Co-founder and CEO, and…
Let’s get something straight: Being an Executive comes with new responsibilities and commitments. Some may be familiar and others will become obvious in the days,…
I choose kindness whenever it is possible. It is always possible. I choose to see more than the bad choices people make in their lives.…
"True power is shared. Shared power requires compromise." A number of clients have shared with us their concerns about managers who have fallen from…
It no longer seems profitable to speak about “Purpose”. Leaders today are reluctant to ask themselves what is the purpose of their work and more…
"...unless top management has the trust of the people, no REAL change will occur." Management consultants aim at changing the ethos of a corporation through…
Far too often we find ourselves working with leaders who delay making critical decisions. In some cases, decisions are required to manage talent. In other…
The night has indeed been my oasis time and time again… I've had my most intimate moments in darkness wherein I would sit still and…
In 2011, I decided to make it my priority to find an innovative way for Papillon MDC Inc. to share its expertise in meaningful ways…
Never look in your past to blame or criticize yourself for the things you said or did not say. Wasteful energy! If you must, make…