Today’s Monday Morning Minute ~

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Employees and customers are being squeezed by rising prices, relentless uncertainty, and events that erode confidence and patience. Leaders may not control those pressures, but they control how their organizations respond. Paying attention to those carrying the greatest strain isn’t corporate kindness; it’s fiduciary responsibility, leadership discipline, and a measure of institutional trust. People remember who listened, who noticed, and who was there when they felt vulnerable, unheard, or invisible. Being there for them isn’t a team-building exercise. It’s being human and humane. Leadership under pressure doesn’t merely reveal organizational character; the choices leaders make under pressure ultimately create it. ~ Mark Kolke

To consider along with today’s 100 words/Monday Morning Minute, I’ve chosen this quote from business leadership author Simon Sinek to pair with this week’s Monday Morning Minute.

Quote for today:

Leadership is not about being in charge. It’s about caring for those you are in charge of. – Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek

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Monday Morning Minute, published at 5:00 AM (MTN) every Monday.

100 words of inspiration written by Mark Kolke + a quote Mark selected that connects with those 100 words.

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Today’s Monday Morning Minute ~

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~ a weekly Monday Morning ‘little nudge’ to start conversations, an ice-breaker for your meeting room table ~ for our growing list of readers to start your week.

Monday’s agenda item #1: Friday midnight changed Canada’s conversation. Canada-U.S. trade negotiations collapsed, Trump’s threatened 50% tariffs - now imminent; Canadian retaliation expected. Managers, executives, boards, and decision-makers, from sea-to-sea-to-sea must answer: what’s our exposure? Which customers, suppliers, contracts, margins, capital plans, and jobs are vulnerable? Beyond direct costs, which stakeholders, partners, and communities are at risk? Some industries will be hit harder than others, but every Canadian has skin in this game. The larger strategic question: better continental trade terms now, OR faster diversification elsewhere? BOTH! Business doesn’t negotiate trade agreements. Canadians pay the bills. I’m with Team Canada. ~ Mark Kolke

To consider along with today’s 100 words/Monday Morning Minute, I’ve chosen this quote from Prime Minister Mark Carney to pair with this week’s Monday Morning Minute.

Quote for today:

We cannot accept what they’ve offered and we will not give what they’ve asked. – Mark Carney

MARK CARNEY

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Monday Morning Minute, published at 5:00 AM (MTN) every Monday.

100 words of inspiration written by Mark Kolke + a quote Mark selected that connects with those 100 words.

Monday Morning Minute ~ for you to enjoy/use or share. Use this to stimulate discussions at your meetings - that’s why we started this. Please join our growing list of readers who kick-start their week with a thought-provoking brain-tickler/conversation starter - our Monday Morning Minute:

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Today’s Monday Morning Minute ~

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~ a weekly Monday Morning ‘little nudge’ to start conversations, an ice-breaker for your meeting room table ~ for our growing list of readers to start your week.

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Today’s Monday Morning Minute ~

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