Earlier this year, the business community lost a pioneer of conscious capitalism when Herb Kelleher, CEO and co-founder of Southwest Airlines, passed away. Kelleher’s disruptive business model and one of a kind culture were responsible for the success of the American airline. Read More

Starting a business is a daunting task for anyone – from the inexperienced novice to the seasoned professional. I personally had no experience in a business setting except for being exposed to small family operations at a young age. Read More

Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It is often confused with sympathy, which means feeling sorry for another person when they are going through a tough time. Read More

Many company leaders spend a lot of time developing a core culture. Some may do this in name only but authentic and serious organizations realize that a strong company identity is vitally important to the overall health of the business. Read More

It is well established by now that purpose-driven companies thrive. This is contrary to the long-held belief that businesses that make profits the sole purpose of the entity are the only ones that will survive. Read More

As company culture and conscious leadership become concepts that people become increasingly familiar with, more companies are attempting to adopt values that emit a softer and kinder vision. Read More

The ultimate goal for most of us is simply to be happy. What makes us happy differs greatly from individual to individual. An old saying goes that money cannot buy happiness but too often people believe that material goods are the key to satisfaction. Read More

The way we treat the earth reflects who we are as human beings. That is why I believe strongly in organic farming and sustainability. For too long, we have treated the planet as a garbage receptacle. In the same way, many people do the same to their bodies when choosing what to eat. Read More

I recently came across a philosophy called “The Four Agreements” that is discussed in a book by Don Miguel Ruiz. Basically, the philosophy argues that all children are born happy, loving and genuine. It is when they are taught other concepts by adults, that behaviour changes, often in a negative way. Read More