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Filling the Pointy End
Monday was a great day for the Edmonton Region. After three weeks of rumors swirling around the city, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) was delighted to announce a new non-stop flight to Amsterdam (AMS) beginning May 5th 2015, operated by KLM … Continue reading →
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Monday was a great day for the Edmonton Region. After three weeks of rumors swirling around the city, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) was delighted to announce a new non-stop flight to Amsterdam (AMS) beginning May 5th 2015, operated by KLM … Continue reading →
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One Eye Open
I’m generally a very optimistic person. You have to be to be effective in this role. I tell people how the future looks bright and how capital expenditures are expected to keep flowing. I get to celebrate our wins, and … Continue reading →
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I’m generally a very optimistic person. You have to be to be effective in this role. I tell people how the future looks bright and how capital expenditures are expected to keep flowing. I get to celebrate our wins, and … Continue reading →
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Drunk on Dependence
There’s nothing like a good market meltdown and commodity collapse to get people talking about our economic stability. Oh wait, we’re not talking about it … at least not yet. Six years ago, the price of oil went from $140 … Continue reading →
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There’s nothing like a good market meltdown and commodity collapse to get people talking about our economic stability. Oh wait, we’re not talking about it … at least not yet. Six years ago, the price of oil went from $140 … Continue reading →
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The 200 Year Curse
Curse of Abundance Many people believe we live in a world of abundance. I believe abundance is a temporary state. “The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations from the beginning of history has been about 200 years. During those … Continue reading →
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Curse of Abundance Many people believe we live in a world of abundance. I believe abundance is a temporary state. “The average age of the world’s greatest civilizations from the beginning of history has been about 200 years. During those … Continue reading →
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Are We Smart Enough?
Complacency is a dangerous disease. It’s forever affected General Motors, Kodak, Microsoft and Blockbuster. And it is a widespread addiction amongst Alberta companies. Why? Because things are good. Why change? Why invest? Why try harder … when you can just … Continue reading ...
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Complacency is a dangerous disease. It’s forever affected General Motors, Kodak, Microsoft and Blockbuster. And it is a widespread addiction amongst Alberta companies. Why? Because things are good. Why change? Why invest? Why try harder … when you can just … Continue reading ...
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Chief Curator, E-Town Festival
If you could invite eight incredible people for dinner, who would they be? That’s the magical question we always ask as we begin planning our annual E-Town Festival (www.e-town.ca) at the Shaw Conference Centre … held this year on September … Continue reading →
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If you could invite eight incredible people for dinner, who would they be? That’s the magical question we always ask as we begin planning our annual E-Town Festival (www.e-town.ca) at the Shaw Conference Centre … held this year on September … Continue reading →
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Strength Become Weakness
Great companies evolve. Great people evolve. Great institutions evolve. Apple Computer has evolved. James Bond has evolved. LEGO has evolved. Bill Clinton has evolved. Hell, even Earls Restaurant has evolved. Good organizations are built on strengths, but great organizations understand … Co...
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Great companies evolve. Great people evolve. Great institutions evolve. Apple Computer has evolved. James Bond has evolved. LEGO has evolved. Bill Clinton has evolved. Hell, even Earls Restaurant has evolved. Good organizations are built on strengths, but great organizations understand … Co...
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Hey, How Can I Help?
Almost two years has passed since I started this fanatical journey of civic promotion, and I have been astounded by the escalating pride that Edmontonians continue to emote. What once was a city struggling with identity and self-esteem is transforming … Continue reading →
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Almost two years has passed since I started this fanatical journey of civic promotion, and I have been astounded by the escalating pride that Edmontonians continue to emote. What once was a city struggling with identity and self-esteem is transforming … Continue reading →
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Dare to re Discover
Eras are often defined by the visions of leaders: the Carnegie era defined the important connection between industrialist and philanthropist; the Kennedy era defined the culture of US risk-taking by charting a path to the moon; and the Jobs era … Continue reading →
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Eras are often defined by the visions of leaders: the Carnegie era defined the important connection between industrialist and philanthropist; the Kennedy era defined the culture of US risk-taking by charting a path to the moon; and the Jobs era … Continue reading →
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Arrogance + Hypocrisy
When I was growing up, I spent many afternoons drinking Turkish tea with one of my mentors – a great doctor and Muslim leader from our community – who gave me lasting gifts with every conversation. We always discussed politics … Continue reading →
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When I was growing up, I spent many afternoons drinking Turkish tea with one of my mentors – a great doctor and Muslim leader from our community – who gave me lasting gifts with every conversation. We always discussed politics … Continue reading →
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Our Fixed-Term Premier
I love urgency. I love the adrenaline of deadlines … of the need to move forward … of the necessity to make change. Maybe that’s why I have a propensity to take on risk and debt. I like a little … Continue reading →
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I love urgency. I love the adrenaline of deadlines … of the need to move forward … of the necessity to make change. Maybe that’s why I have a propensity to take on risk and debt. I like a little … Continue reading →
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Date Night in YEG
What to do? What to do? Here’s an amazing idea: If you’re a foodie. If you like food experiences. If you like learning about food. If you like learning about cooking. If you appreciate incredible service. If you like YUM!! … Continue reading →
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What to do? What to do? Here’s an amazing idea: If you’re a foodie. If you like food experiences. If you like learning about food. If you like learning about cooking. If you appreciate incredible service. If you like YUM!! … Continue reading →
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We have a Labour Shortage Problem, Not a TFW Problem
Twice a week, I used to drive Highway #2 back and forth to Calgary, making my usual stops for McDonald’s coffee on the way down in the morning and Booster Juice on the way back. It was 2007, the economy … Continue reading →
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Twice a week, I used to drive Highway #2 back and forth to Calgary, making my usual stops for McDonald’s coffee on the way down in the morning and Booster Juice on the way back. It was 2007, the economy … Continue reading →
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It’s a Team Sport
Win after win after win. That is what is being felt across the city at an unprecedented level. With a renewed confidence and kickstarted by moving forward with the new downtown arena decision, our city has been flooded by great … Continue reading →
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Win after win after win. That is what is being felt across the city at an unprecedented level. With a renewed confidence and kickstarted by moving forward with the new downtown arena decision, our city has been flooded by great … Continue reading →
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April 7th: Intervention Day
After four days in Quebec City, I’ve returned with a renewed sense of confidence about Alberta. Yes, I stepped in many puddles because I was riveted by the twitter feed surrounding the resignation of our Premier while walking the streets … Continue reading →
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After four days in Quebec City, I’ve returned with a renewed sense of confidence about Alberta. Yes, I stepped in many puddles because I was riveted by the twitter feed surrounding the resignation of our Premier while walking the streets … Continue reading →
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