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Scale Matters: What Mountain Climbing Taught Me About Building Moats in Business
A few weekends ago, I found myself huffing and puffing up a steep trail, wondering why I thought hiking would be a good Saturday...
James Lord
Feb 13 min read


Why Ego Is Bad for Business -- and How Leaders Can Avoid the Trap
In the business world, confidence is often seen as a cornerstone of strong leadership. But when confidence tips into ego, it can create...
James Lord
Jan 253 min read


Leadership Isn't What It Used to Be (And That's OK!)
Look, I've been watching the leadership landscape evolve lately, and let me tell you – it's wild out there. Remember when being a leader...
James Lord
Jan 193 min read


Life seems easier when you can find your purpose
For those of us who feel like we’ve found our purpose, life can seem much easier. Generally, it means you do what you love and love what...
James Lord
Jan 132 min read


Top 10 Leadership Traits
I’ve attended a lot of meetings recently with new leaders or with aspiring first-time leaders. I’m often asked what I think the most...
James Lord
Jul 21, 20242 min read


Timeless Leadership Principles
During a recent executive coaching session, I had the opportunity to review The 13 behaviors of a High Trust Leader by Stephen M. R....
James Lord
Jun 29, 20241 min read


Leadership that remains...
When we moved to Toronto a few months ago, one of the things I was excited about was being in the country where the band RUSH was from. ...
James Lord
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Are we even listening to those who we care about most?
We’ve all experienced unexpected loss. My blog posts are typically optimistic about positive leadership qualities and techniques. But...
James Lord
May 24, 20243 min read


Entrepreneurship is the toughest job
If you’re like me, you may likely already follow Seth Godin’s work. If you don’t, you can find it here:https://seths.blog On his top 100...
James Lord
May 12, 20242 min read


Don't signal weakness to your team - Keep them focused on winning
I recently had the opportunity to join a leadership discussion with Brendan Shanahan, President of the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL hockey...
James Lord
Apr 13, 20242 min read


Proximity Matters
It seems crazy that in today’s world, you can’t like parts of something without being labeled. People are either far-right-winged or...
James Lord
Oct 15, 20232 min read


Restless-Leg Syndrome
Ask anyone who knows me, I have a difficult time sitting still. On a long car rides, my leg is always tapping or moving to the music. I...
James Lord
Sep 2, 20232 min read


Effective Communication: A Cornerstone of Strong Leadership
In the realm of leadership, where strategies, goals, and visions converge, one attribute stands out as a paramount force: effective...
James Lord
Aug 13, 20233 min read


Do you have the right tools?
I’ve read several books about leadership in the past few months. The most recent book I’ve read is "Tools of Titans" by Tim Ferriss. At...
James Lord
Jul 30, 20232 min read


Embracing the Future: Leadership Strategies for Adopting Generative AI
As the world becomes increasingly technology-driven, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changing trend. To...
James Lord
Jul 1, 20232 min read


Leadership should be genuine, not scripted...
The very first chapter in my book is called “Read from a script or speak from the heart” I chose to put this story first because it’s...
James Lord
Apr 26, 20232 min read


Being in-person matters… because our people need to come first.
We all went through a massive paradigm shift when we were forced to shelter in place and work from home for months/years during the...
James Lord
Apr 1, 20232 min read


Are you a new author or a small business trying to grow?
I generally use this as a space to share my most recent leadership lessons or experiences in the hope that I can help others continue to...
James Lord
Mar 19, 20232 min read


The Finest Hour
The ancient proverb, “The darkest hour is just before dawn,” has been modified and repurposed throughout history. Many people credit...
James Lord
Feb 4, 20232 min read


Proud to be a Friar
If you know me or read my book, then you know that, unlike most people, I went to college in my 30’s and 40’s. As a continuing-ed...
James Lord
Jan 27, 20232 min read
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