Leadership & Mindset
Telus CEO is paid in shares not cash
Nothing says confidence in oneself and ones company more than a CEO heavily compensated in company shares. The President and CEO of Telus, Darren Entwistle, will once again be paid in shares rather than cash (5th year in a row). In a recent press release it states that Mr Entwistle is agreement to share only compensation because of his confidence in Telus' short, medium and long term performance. It also shows a clear alignment between his personal priorities and those of his Telus shareholders.
Secret techniques to finding your next job
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1024”] Creative Commons Image - Flickr User Kate Hiscock [/caption] It seems the web is all the range these days. We use it to shop, learn and play. So when looking for a new opportunity, we naturally turn to it as well. But did you know that 85% of all jobs are filled before being advertised which means most candidates miss great opportunities. The job market isn't as good as it once was but there are fantastic opportunities slipping through your fingers because you may know how to find them.
8 tips for successful video conferencing
[caption id="" align=“alignnone” width=“1600”] Creative Commons - Flickr user Timo Newton [/caption] As little as 2 years ago, video conferencing was reserved for the most technically savvy amongst us. with the introduction of Apple's Facetime and Google Hangouts, millions have started enjoying it for work and pleasure. Videoconferencing is easy but that doesn't mean everyone is doing it right. Here are tips to help you video conference like a champ. Good Lighting - Just life traditional photography, lighting is one of the most important factors to consider.
Daydreaming - the untold secret to success
When I was in elementary school, teacher actively discouraged daydreaming. They refereed to it as a "lack of attention" and a "waste of time". As we got older, we kept these negative beliefs about daydreaming which may adversely impact our intelligence and overall mental well-being. Thinkers from the past have often defined daydreaming as a gateway to unconscious processing. It is a way to engage your subconscious mind (or other than conscious mind) to tackle all kinds of problem through improved creativity.
The secret to living healthy to 100 years old
Sure there are lots of 50 year old "gurus" peddling all kinds of exercises, products and cremes but there's no one more reliable for this type of information than an actual 100 year old person. <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/a132b69d17.jpg" alt=""> Meet Dorothy Howe, a 100 year old lady who shared her 2 secrets to having a long and healthy life. Long because she made it to 100 and healthy because "'I’m still alive and I can lift my elbows - it’s great.
How to improve you luck immediately
There are times when you feel you have run out of luck. When things just aren't going your way and you need a little push. Sure you could carry a dismembered animal foot (aka rabbits foot) but there is a new product to the rescue called Insta-Luck. The Insta-Luck container contains a genuine real four leaf clover preserved using a proprietary 5 step process to ensure it lasts a lifetime. You could try finding a four leaf clover yourself but
It's time to relax and meditate with Calm.com
Meditation and relaxation have many health benefits including reducing stress, reducing pain and making a bad day a little more bearable. Calm.com offers guided mediations (in 2,5,10,15 and 20 minute lengths.) <img src="https://ekiledjian2.micro.blog/uploads/2025/9a1a9e6947.jpg" alt=""> The first icon is (mediating man) is where you set the length of the guided meditation. The second icon is (alarm clock) a timer. The third icon is a link to their free IOS app (level 1 free, other levels at $5 and up) I found the video and music combination very soothing.
4 characteristics of super learners
Back in the day, you went to school to learn a skill and then performed your skill for the next 40 years. Times have changed and anyone working today knows you never stop learning. As a guy who started in IT as a technical specialist, it seems I was asked to pick up new skills every week. Over the years, this drive for constant learning became a way of life which I keep until today. As a business leader, I try to instill this same desire in all of my employees but some complain that they are “bad learners”.
Archives: Modern Science Of Employee Motivation
I will be posting links to older articles that seem to be fairly popular. Hopefully some of the newer readers will find the articles interesting and helpful. This was a 2010 article about the real science of employee motivation. It reveals the truth (what works) and challenges the myths (wasted effort). You can read the full article here.