Yes, I Blog

Thoughts on the moments that make us choose sides

Mary Ng’s ‘mistake’ was an honest one

The real mistake? Our collective amnesia about how professional networks work.

A word about Harry

The best thing about Harry’s memoir – in a word.

The perils of putting yourself in the public eye

When does legitimate scrutiny cross into something darker?

The best kind of manners (and leaders)

Queen Elizabeth is coming to your house for tea…

When niche celebs enter the gig economy, the cleverest brands win

The latest twist in the celebrity-brand relationship.

Julie Payette and a question to consider for next time

A case study in what happens when competence doesn’t equal fit.

A principle isn’t a principle until it costs you.

For Tara Henley, the cost came in the form of her job as a CBC producer.

Wendy Mesley and why cancel culture will extinguish us all

Outrage as a self-perpetuating cycle that both invigorates and depletes us.

The inexact science of merchandising your children

Three-year-old Prince George was in no mood for high fives, low fives or handshakes of any kind.

Ready to bulldoze space in your life for what matters?

A how-to guide for banishing shame, guilt and unwanted obligation

What killer clowns can teach us about #fakenews

Confirmed sightings are rare. So why won’t the story just die?

What to expect when your story gets swept into the online news cycle

What happens when a personal moment becomes public property.

The dangerous, vote-grubbing comedy of Donald Trump

Trump has been playing high status his entire campaign—and it’s devastatingly effective.

The Brave New World of Menstruation Marketing

Cue: Period Power candles, sweaters with tampon graphics, and ‘OMG PMS’ necklaces

The three words you’ll never hear from Gwyneth Paltrow

Our belief in the oxymoron of ‘celebrity authority’ dies hard.

The Intern Trap: on getting out alive

You don’t have a paycheck, but you still have living expenses. What’s to be done?

Dear Olympian: a word from your sponsor

Visualize your body, not as a temple or a machine, but as an office.

How Justin can take his selfie game to the next level

The marketing strategy that’s worth a thousand words.

How much Sophie is too much Sophie?

The line between safe vs. risky for Canada’s First Lady.