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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 13, 20253 min read


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 6, 20253 min read


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 28, 20253 min read


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 24, 20253 min read


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 14, 20254 min read


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 10, 20253 min read


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 1, 20253 min read


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 20, 20254 min read


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 18, 20252 min read


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 12, 20253 min read


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 12, 20253 min read


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 8, 20254 min read


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 5, 20253 min read


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 25, 20254 min read


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 21, 20252 min read


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 14, 20252 min read


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 7, 20252 min read


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 30, 20253 min read


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 17, 20254 min read


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 2, 20253 min read
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