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In recent decades intangible assets – including our people – have become the primary drivers of corporate value. Without the support of their people, companies’ strategic decisions can fall flat and become increasingly difficult to execute. Successful strategy execution and effective leadership are inseparable. This puts leadership centre stage in any change- management program.

When vancouverisawesome.com founder Bob Kronbauer told me he'd be telling a personal story about creativity at an upcoming CreativeMornings event, I said I'd like to attend.

Recently released reports of crazy spending in Vancouver’s 2011 civic election should trigger a serious call for spending limits and donor restrictions in municipal campaigns. Amazingly, there has been little reaction. Or maybe it’s not surprising, with 70% of the populace having already given up on even bothering to vote in most civic elections.

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Knowledge Network’s president and CEO is launching new platforms and tapping new funding streams

For today’s screed, I considered relating the talk between the bishop and the monk.

The newest kids’ movie is in the theatres – a remake of The Lorax, a Dr. Seuss title from 1971. One of Seuss’ most pointed and topical stories, The Lorax is an environmental fable. And although we’ve made some progress, it’s a story that – 40 years later – business still has not really taken to heart.

Public pay and pensions are much in the news. Unions representing B.C. teachers, municipal workers and most provincial employees are out looking for more. The more that they want is from the pockets of private-sector taxpayers.

The increasing cost of providing health-care services is an issue of growing significance for governments, businesses and the public.

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