"The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice. And because we fail to notice that we fail to notice, there is little that we can do to change… Until we notice how failing to notice, shapes our thoughts and deeds." W.R.D. Laing. What do you and I notice? How do we increase our awareness so that we at least have a chance, and make a choice, to be intentional? A 2006 study of 251 executives in six countries concluded that while intelligence is important for career...

Nathan MacKinnon missed an empty net scoring opportunity playing for Team Canada in the 2026 Olympic Olympic Gold Medal Game. Playing in a gold medal game may not be your everyday experience. It has some increased intensity for sure, but here's the point: we all miss empty nets... and then we all ruminate on the opportunity we missed. MacKinnon is one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history; 9 out of 10 times, in this situation, he buries the puck. But the tendency of our minds is to...

Based on my NHL and CEO experience, I believe the qualities of an exceptional team player are rooted in the simple shift from an independent, "Me" mindset, to interdependent, "We" thinking. A true team player has more than just great skill; a true team player actively and positively fuels the team's culture and energy. As you read the following qualities of a team player, ask yourself this leadership question: “How can I personally and culturally impact the focus and energy of my players in...