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Leadership Lessons from Billy Joel's Historic Madison Square Garden Residency
Billy Joel’s historic residency at Madison Square Garden, spanning January 2014 to July 2024, was a cultural milestone, with 104...
James Lord
4 days ago3 min read
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How a 30-Day Push-Up Challenge Taught Me Discipline and Leadership
That’s right. I saw a Facebook post a few months ago about doing 50 pushups a day for 30 days to help raise money for some non-profit...
James Lord
Sep 214 min read
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10 Leadership Lessons from Charlie Kirk’s Enduring Legacy that Emerging Leaders Can Learn
The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, on September 11, 2025, at Utah Valley University, cut short a...
James Lord
Sep 203 min read
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How to Improve Leadership Communication: Frequency, Effectiveness, and Intent
In Toronto, where the crisp fall air and events like the Toronto International Film Festival set a vibrant stage, it’s an ideal time to...
James Lord
Sep 183 min read
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Why Hustle Beats Talent in Leadership: Lessons from Football
Hey there, friends—it’s Jim, coming to you from Toronto, where the fall chill is settling in and football season’s got me fired up. As a...
James Lord
Sep 133 min read
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Leadership and Regret: How Missed Opportunities Can Shape Better Leaders
Hey folks, Jim here from Toronto, where the leaves are just starting to turn and the air's got that crisp back-to-school feel. As a dad...
James Lord
Sep 63 min read
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Weekly Reflection for Leaders: How One Hour Boosts Productivity and Clarity
Anyone that knows me knows my calendar is insane… let's just say my calendar looks like a battlefield. But amidst the chaos, I've learned...
James Lord
Aug 283 min read
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Authentic Leadership in a Digital Age: Why Handshakes and Notes Still Matter
Hey there, Jim Lord here, your guide to leadership with a heart, writing from the vibrant pulse of Newark Airport (while trying to get...
James Lord
Aug 243 min read
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Building Trust in Leadership: How True Partnerships Drive 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
Aug 144 min read
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Leadership Lessons From Ozzy Osbourne: Creativity, Resilience and Legacy
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
Aug 103 min read
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How Leaders Can Integrate AI While Building Team 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: What Leaders Need to Know Beyond Google Ads
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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How to Command Confidence as a Leader: Lessons from Lestat
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 Leadership Development Tips for Managers and Executives
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 Elite Athletes: How Sports Inspire Great Leaders
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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