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The Power of True Partnerships: Building Trust That Fuels Success
As a guy who's juggled leading big teams, writing a book on leadership, and trying to be present for my beautiful wife and our two...
James Lord
11 hours ago4 min read
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Lessons in Leadership from the Prince of Darkness: Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
Hey folks, Jim here. As a busy executive, father of two amazing kids, and husband to the most patient woman in Toronto, I don't often...
James Lord
5 days ago3 min read
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Leading Through AI Integration: Balancing Innovation and Trust
As a seasoned executive with over 25 years leading large teams, a father of two, and a husband navigating the demands of a bustling...
James Lord
Aug 13 min read
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The AI Search Shift: Why You Can't Afford to trust Google Ads any longer
Hey there, fellow leaders and go-getters. If you've been around the block like I have, you know disruption doesn't knock—it just barges...
James Lord
Jul 204 min read
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Lead Like Lestat: Command the Stage with Confidence
Interview With a Vampire, Season #3 is filming in Toronto, Ontario now. Imagine Lestat de Lioncourt striding into a Toronto loft,...
James Lord
Jul 182 min read
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Practical Tips for Effective Leadership Development
Leadership development is a vital journey for anyone who aims to inspire and influence others. It involves the process of improving...
James Lord
Jul 123 min read
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Leadership Lessons from the World’s Top Athletes: Inspiring Excellence On and Off the Field
At Don't Wait, Lead Now , we believe leadership isn’t confined to boardrooms or offices—it thrives in every arena where passion,...
James Lord
Jul 123 min read
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Leadership Lessons from Coldplay: Sustaining Success Through Vision and Unity
At Don't Wait, Lead Now , we believe leadership is about creating a lasting impact, inspiring others, and adapting to change while...
James Lord
Jul 84 min read
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Leadership Lessons from America’s Founding Fathers: Inspiring Unity and Vision This Independence Day
As we celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on the bold vision and unwavering resolve of the United States’ Founding Fathers. At Don't...
James Lord
Jul 53 min read
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Leading Friends and Family: Navigating the Unique Challenges of Leadership
Leadership is a journey filled with opportunities to inspire, guide, and empower others. However, when the people you're leading are...
James Lord
Jun 254 min read
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Leadership: The Art of Falling, Rising, and Listening to the Whispers
I believe leadership isn’t a straight path to success—it’s a cycle of falling and getting back up, over and over again. Progress, when...
James Lord
Jun 212 min read
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Unleash Your Team with Empower and Guide
At Don’t Wait, Lead Now , we believe leadership is about action—stepping up to inspire and ignite potential. The secret to...
James Lord
Jun 142 min read
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Aspiration and Inspiration: The Breath of Leadership
During the heart of the pandemic, actor/writer Scott Atkinson, asked himself a profound question: “If I were to die tomorrow, what would...
James Lord
Jun 72 min read
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The Enshittification Trap: How Great Products/Services Lose Their Way
In today’s fast-paced, profit-driven world, we’ve all experienced it: a product or service we once loved slowly transforms into a shadow...
James Lord
May 303 min read
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Leadership Lessons from the Toronto Maple Leafs: Don’t Wait, Lead Now
In the high-stakes world of professional hockey, leadership isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the difference between a season-ending loss and a...
James Lord
May 174 min read
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Hiring Squirrels for Success: Leadership Lessons from Peter Cundhill
At Don't Wait, Lead Now , we believe leadership is about making smart, strategic decisions that set your team up for success. One of the...
James Lord
May 23 min read
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Lead Like an Insurgent
Don't lead like an incumbent, lead like an insurgent. This powerful approach challenges the conventional approach to leadership, urging...
James Lord
Apr 274 min read
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The Power of Human Connection in a GenAI World
In a future shaped by Generative AI (GenAI), where algorithms craft content, automate tasks, and even simulate conversations, one truth...
James Lord
Apr 112 min read
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The Superpower Every Leader Needs: Strategic Agility
Imagine you’re captaining a ship in the middle of a storm. The wind’s howling, waves are crashing over the deck, and your carefully...
James Lord
Apr 94 min read
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The Silent Killer of Leadership: A Key Red Flag to Watch For
Great leadership inspires, motivates, and builds trust. But bad leadership? It can unravel a team faster than you’d think. In his recent ...
James Lord
Mar 292 min read
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