In 2024, I spent a considerable amount of time driving through the Muskoka region in my minivan. I wasn’t particularly interested in getting anywhere. I needed somewhere to think, and the winding roads, small towns, and stretches of countryside provided the space to have some long-overdue conversations with myself. Life had taken a few turns...
For some, the word consultant conjures images of corporate boardrooms, elaborate presentations, and expensive advice. For others, it’s a vague professional title that seems to cover just about everything without explaining much of anything. Neither impression is particularly helpful. Consulting, at its best, is considerably more straightforward. It involves bringing independent thinking, relevant experience, and...
The first explanation is often the easiest one. That doesn’t make it the right one. Something changes in your business. Sales are down. Employees are leaving. Costs are climbing. Customers aren’t coming back as often. Productivity isn’t what it used to be. Naturally, you want to know why. And if you’ve been running the business...