What’s the future of #storytelling? Deb Roy, head of MIT’s Center for Constructive Communication, talks about how #AI can’t replace the human connection with those for whom we tell a story. ow.ly/WzYf50IEX3H

What does #authenticity mean for your brand and how do you inspire it within your organization? I loved reading the perspective of James Whitemore, EVP and chief #marketing officer at NetApp, on the importance of authenticity in marketing for a brand. ow.ly/RtOn50IFm1m

Jay McBain, former Principal Analyst at Forrester and now Chief Analyst at Canalys (part of Omdia), comments on the importance of balance between customers, employees and #partners. What are your thoughts? ow.ly/hGsN50IQ7NX

I was delighted to see that Gavriella Schuster was listed on the “LinkedIn Top Voices in Gender Equity: The 15 creators to follow list”. Gavriella has given me some terrific advice and support that is helping us at MMS to become better at D&I. ow.ly/MyA450IQ7Sw

As a #leader, what topics matter most in your business this year? This recent article from Forbes touches on one that really matters to me: making sure my team has the tech skills AND the #leadershipskills they need to thrive. ow.ly/6Nbm50J7z0z

I was delighted to find out that Brownies and Guides will soon be learning valuable coding skills to challenge perceptions that #STEM jobs are only for boys. Let’s keep striving for change. ow.ly/LjVz50J7xjf

Following the storm that wreaked havoc across a huge swath of Ontario and Quebec this past weekend, I’m deeply #grateful for two things: the safety of the MMS team and the incredible service crews and first responders who are working diligently to help people get back to normal.

In the past two years, I’ve found that overcoming challenges helps me build my own confidence as a problem solver while coaching my team to embrace change, believe in themselves and simply enjoy whatever life is delivering. How did your biggest challenge make you stronger?

How does a tax break on a Canadian #staycation sound? Ontario’s motto: “Yours to Discover”; this just might get you started. Where would your family go with a $2,000 tax break? Tell me about your destination aspirations. ow.ly/63nX50JcyBh

Ready for fewer virtual calls and more in-person activity? If you’re in the GTA on June 22, consider re-connecting with people in the WIT Network. It will be a great event and you can register here 👉 ow.ly/TIyZ50JpplC

This quote from Zig Ziglar is our guiding North Star at Mercer MacKay: “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want”. It’s the premise on which we encourage our team to bring their authentic selves to every interaction.

If you enjoy reading books about business success, I highly recommend “Traction”, by Gino Wickman. It was introduced to me by Craig McLellan (the amazing visionary behind ThinkOn) as a resource for business leaders to help shape their companies for successful growth.

What are the most important business skills that Mercer-MacKay has developed? Empathy & kindness. Organizational success & talent retention is dependent on cultivating & rewarding traits such as gratitude, kindness, self-awareness, curiosity, empathy and tenacity.

Applying ethical values in the way we use #AI and #ML is important and this article in CIO.com about governance in AI adoption caught my eye. Ensuring that technology is being used for good is everyone’s role. ow.ly/1qMR50Jz9zc

What does it take to be a #leader today? This McKinsey article highlights points from top CEOs: defining your ‘why’, doing only what you can and making the “soft stuff” (people and culture) the hard stuff. ow.ly/OsqF50JzamP

Congratulations to all the Microsoft Partner of the Year award winners and finalists! Did you make the list? Check it out here and let me know: ow.ly/5PFE50JPOKM

Join me at Microsoft Inspire for a panel discussion on how partners can get the most out of their #partnership with Microsoft. Register here and join Session CTT11 on July 19 at 2:00 p.m. PDT. I hope to see you there! ow.ly/imPa50JX4xy #MSInspire #MSPartners

Excited to be sharing tips and ideas for how partners can co-sell with Microsoft at #MSInspire with Chaitra Join us bit.ly/3cqX1zD

#MSInspire is when Microsoft partners gather to work on their business instead of in their business. Brett Lamb, my first PDA, told me, “Don’t build your business based on where Microsoft is going. Build the best business you can and align with Microsoft where it makes sense.”

How do you foster #diversity and #inclusion (D&I) in your workplace? For solutions, check out The WIT Network – a unique organization focused on building programs to help corporations educate their employees on the inclusion of D&I – every day. ow.ly/JJr050KaxP3