Why Leadership Ideas Die on Monday Morning
And How to Turn Insight into Action You know the feeling. It’s Sunday night. You’ve just finished a great business book. Or maybe you spent the weekend binge-watching TED Talks … Read More
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🚢 New Initiative Supporting the Saanich Peninsula Marine Sector
The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of its Marine Sector Committee — a focused initiative created to support and advocate for the region’s industrial … Read More
Why South Vancouver Island Must Act Now on Defence, Marine & Workforce Opportunity
Global security pressures, national defence priorities, and local economic realities are converging faster than many realize. In this conversation, we explore why South Vancouver Island—and the Central Island ecosystem—are uniquely … Read More
Trade Diversification, Tariffs, and the Reality Facing Small Business
The past year has been one of the most turbulent periods small businesses have faced in a generation. While inflation, labour shortages, and taxation pressures continue to weigh heavily, the … Read More
Leadership in a Moment of Disruption: Lessons from the Sidney Breakfast Club during March 2020
Among the many hats I wear, one of my favourites is helping organize and manage a monthly networking group called the Sidney Breakfast Club here in Victoria, British Columbia. The Club has … Read More
A Year of Conversations, Curiosity, and Quiet Momentum
As the year draws to a close, I find myself less interested in metrics and milestones—and more drawn to moments. Moments of conversation.Moments of pause.Moments where something clicked—not loudly, not … Read More
Politics Is Not a Spectator Sport
Do you enjoy this post? Consider buying John a “coffee”. Why Low Voter Turnout Has High Consequences for Business and Community One of my ongoing frustrations—especially at the municipal level—is … Read More
Where Leadership Really Comes From | Adam Olsen on Identity, Resilience & Hard Conversations
Do you enjoy this post? Consider buying John a “coffee”. 🙂 Leadership doesn’t always arrive with a title. Sometimes it emerges quietly—through lived experience, discomfort, and the steady decision … Read More