I have accumulated many networking stories over the years, but this one remains very special to me. It is a story about the power of a network, certainly, but it is also about generosity, humility, human connection—and an extraordinary woman named Simone. And, as you will discover, it ends with a piece of advice about life that I will never forget. Can a networking connection

The name “Nadia” needs no introduction. In Canada, destiny would have me watching her live on television during the Montreal 1976 Olympic Games. It is a moment I will remember for the rest of my life. I watched her moment repeatedly in instant replays. Instead of seeing a whole bunch of scores such as .98, .97 .96, .95, all I could see was 1.0. Was

You probably know someone like Serge. Brilliant. Articulate. Impressive under pressure. The kind of leader who seems to handle everything at once—and once told me, with complete confidence, that he could multitask. And I believed him, because secretly, I wanted that superpower too. Imagine it: doubling your output, handling complexity with ease, staying ahead of everyone else. For anyone driven by performance, multitasking feels like