Canada and America’s automotive industries will inevitably be swept away by superior Asian rivals. We have to embrace other opportunities
Author Archives: James Fleck
James Fleck is a former public company CEO and senior GE executive who coaches CEOs, senior executives and their teams in Canada and around the world. He has trained as both an engineer and psychotherapist and works with clients in a range of industries. This article also appears on his blog, ceoadvisor.ca.
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Op-Ed: What we need now is discernment
When engagement becomes the goal, truth, nuance and self-reflection are the casualties. Here’s why that’s a problem
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Op-Ed: How a neurological glitch helped me understand AI’s future
My brief experience in an ‘AI-like state’ reshaped how I think about the future risks — and possibilities — of AI
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James Fleck: How will you be voting?
As we head into this critical federal election, I encourage Canadian voters to ‘strike while the iron is cold’
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This can be Canada’s Singapore moment
The Trump-induced shock to the Canadian psyche presents an opportunity for Canada. I’m just not sure we’re up to the challenge
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Are you ready to fight for Canada?
Donald Trump is cut from the same cloth as former GE CEO Jack Welch. Working for Welch taught me a lot about what Canada should expect next
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What does ‘psychological safety’ in the workplace really mean?
Psychological safety has become a buzzword people throw around to sloppily diagnose anything they don’t like about their workplace — or to make excuses
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Keep learning or lose your career
Employees cannot rely on companies’ professional development programs to stay relevant and employable. Here’s what they should do
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The psychological truth about political extremes
The shift in our politics and discourse to political extremes has left many of us feeling left out and disenfranchised. This has to stop
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I’ve got one word for you: resiliency
In my role as a CEO coach, I am sometimes asked if there is one trait that I value over all others in leaders. The answer is yes: resiliency