{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"IRONWILL 360° LEADERSHIP","home_page_url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca","description":"IRONWILL 360° LEADERSHIP","author":{"name":"IRONWILL 360° LEADERSHIP"},"items":[{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/i-will-powerful-reviews-messages-that-could-change-your-life","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/I%20Will_%20Mountain%20of%20Champions%20Cover.png\"/><p>A journey through adversity, resilience, leadership, and the courage to rebuild.</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/i-will-powerful-reviews-messages-that-could-change-your-life","title":"I WILL: Powerful Reviews. Messages That Could Change Your Life ","summary":"A journey through adversity, resilience, leadership, and the courage to rebuild.","date_modified":"2026-11-07T18:43:44Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/five-books-one-mission","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/1000048152%20header.png\"/><p>OCTOBER 7, 2026 AMHERSTBURG – ON</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/five-books-one-mission","title":"FIVE BOOKS. ONE MISSION","summary":"OCTOBER 7, 2026 AMHERSTBURG – ON","date_modified":"2026-10-07T20:29:52Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/you-turned-down-the-volume","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/blob-0bf6604.png\"/><p>I want to sincerely thank Dr. John McDonald and nurses Tamara Wells and Val McIlquham at the RESET Clinic in Ottawa for what I can only describe as a life-changing experience through their SGB—Stellate Ganglion Block—tre...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/you-turned-down-the-volume","title":"You turned down the volume!!!! ","summary":"I want to sincerely thank Dr. John McDonald and nurses Tamara Wells and Val McIlquham at the RESET Clinic in Ottawa for what I can only describe as a life-changing experience through their SGB—Stellate Ganglion Block—tre...","date_modified":"2026-08-31T15:10:15Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/help-wanted-legacy-reflection-survey","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2029%2C%202026%2C%2002_08_10%20PM.png\"/><p>New Book: WHEN THEY SPEAK YOUR NAME</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/help-wanted-legacy-reflection-survey","title":"HELP WANTED: Legacy Reflection Survey","summary":"New Book: WHEN THEY SPEAK YOUR NAME","date_modified":"2026-07-29T18:09:15Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-podcast-available","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/1776318639219.jpg\"/><p>IRONWILL Leadership: Forged in Pressure, Proven in Purpose</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-podcast-available","title":"New Podcast Available !!! ","summary":"IRONWILL Leadership: Forged in Pressure, Proven in Purpose","date_modified":"2026-04-20T18:52:20Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/whats-a-life-laxative","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/ChatGPT%20Image%20Mar%2029%2C%202026%2C%2012_26_06%20PM.png\"/><p>One of the hardest leadership lessons I have learned in life is this…</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/whats-a-life-laxative","title":"What's a \"Life Laxative???\"","summary":"One of the hardest leadership lessons I have learned in life is this…","date_modified":"2026-03-29T18:36:42Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/from-a-cyber-introduction-to-a-real-world-connection","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Screenshot%202026-02-04%20081349.jpg\"/><p>Bee Formless™ Podcast, Leadership, Trauma &amp; Ironwill 360°</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/from-a-cyber-introduction-to-a-real-world-connection","title":"From a Cyber Introduction to a Real-World Connection","summary":"Bee Formless™ Podcast, Leadership, Trauma & Ironwill 360°","date_modified":"2026-02-11T21:40:11Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/christmas-on-patrol---resilience-edition","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/603004846_1436684414995426_7442667807408752955.jpg\"/><p>As we all enjoy our holiday season please think of our first responders who are all working and away from their families so we can be with ours. </p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/christmas-on-patrol---resilience-edition","title":"CHRISTMAS ON PATROL - RESILIENCE EDITION","summary":"As we all enjoy our holiday season please think of our first responders who are all working and away from their families so we can be with ours. 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In this article, I share five life-changing shifts that helped me rise from the frozen grip of trauma and into the warmth of joy, gratitude, and purpose.</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/the-spring-within-5-steps-to-rise-reclaim-rebuild-your-life","title":"The Spring Within: 5 Steps to Rise, Reclaim, & Rebuild Your Life","summary":"Healing isn’t linear—it’s seasonal. In this article, I share five life-changing shifts that helped me rise from the frozen grip of trauma and into the warmth of joy, gratitude, and purpose.","date_modified":"2025-05-23T12:07:40Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/ive-know-adversity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/file_00000000161c622fb8fc0dbdd53359af.png\"/><p>Here's How I Turned It Into Strength and Moved Forward</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/ive-know-adversity","title":"I've Know Adversity !!!","summary":"Here's How I Turned It Into Strength and Moved Forward","date_modified":"2025-04-28T14:50:08Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/final-7-of-7-thriving-not-just-surviving-building-a-personal","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Picture1.png\"/><p>Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Building a Personal Roadmap for the Future</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/final-7-of-7-thriving-not-just-surviving-building-a-personal","title":"Final 7 of 7: Thriving - A Personal roadmap to the future","summary":"Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Building a Personal Roadmap for the Future","date_modified":"2025-04-22T13:48:54Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/ethical-ai-and-human-centric-innovation-finding-balance","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/man%20with%20code%20.jpg\"/><p>Thriving in the AI Era: A 7-part Blog Series Part #6. </p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/ethical-ai-and-human-centric-innovation-finding-balance","title":"Ethical AI and Human-Centric Innovation: Finding Balance","summary":"Thriving in the AI Era: A 7-part Blog Series Part #6. 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True self-management means aligning your time and energy with what truly matters—leading yourself first before leading others.&quot; </p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/part-5-self-management-in-the-ai-era-reclaiming-focus-product","title":"Part #5: Self-Management in the AI Era: Reclaiming Focus, Product","summary":"\"Productivity without purpose is just busyness. True self-management means aligning your time and energy with what truly matters—leading yourself first before leading others.\" ","date_modified":"2025-04-10T16:04:00Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/behind-the-badge-beneath-the-armor","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/file-UdtAy4iCob7eDnSJHuXNMv~2%20(1).jpg\"/><p>What PTSD Feels  Like for Me.</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/behind-the-badge-beneath-the-armor","title":"Behind the Badge, Beneath the Armor","summary":"What PTSD Feels  Like for Me.","date_modified":"2025-03-28T13:54:52Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-part-2-of-thriving-in-the-ai-era-series---the-new-frontier","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/daniele-colucci-OtXJhYjbKeg-unsplash.jpg\"/><p> &quot;Leadership isn’t about controlling change but about embracing it with resilience and clarity. True leaders adapt, staying grounded in their values while navigating an ever-evolving landscape.&quot; </p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-part-2-of-thriving-in-the-ai-era-series---the-new-frontier","title":"NEW: PART #2 of Thriving in the AI Era Series - The New Frontier:","summary":" \"Leadership isn’t about controlling change but about embracing it with resilience and clarity. True leaders adapt, staying grounded in their values while navigating an ever-evolving landscape.\" ","date_modified":"2025-03-16T15:14:42Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/leading-thriving-in-the-ai-era","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Screenshot%202025-03-05%20173545.jpg\"/><p>Part #1: A Leadership Roadmap for the Future</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/leading-thriving-in-the-ai-era","title":"Leading & Thriving in the AI Era","summary":"Part #1: A Leadership Roadmap for the Future","date_modified":"2025-03-07T22:02:36Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/i-can-i-must-i-will","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Screenshot%202025-02-18%20114423.jpg\"/><p>Throughout my journey—from a dual-sport varsity athlete to a veteran police officer, strength and conditioning coach, and leadership mentor—I have seen one undeniable truth:</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/i-can-i-must-i-will","title":"I Can. I Must. I Will.","summary":"Throughout my journey—from a dual-sport varsity athlete to a veteran police officer, strength and conditioning coach, and leadership mentor—I have seen one undeniable truth:","date_modified":"2025-02-18T17:59:44Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/holistic-leadership-leading-with-mind-body-and-purpose","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/PXL_20250204_165950192.jpg\"/><p>Leadership today demands more than strategy and decision-making—it requires balance, resilience, and self-awareness. In Ironwill 360° Leadership: Moving Forward[1], I explore what it truly means to be a holistic leader—o...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/holistic-leadership-leading-with-mind-body-and-purpose","title":"Holistic Leadership: Leading with Mind, Body, and Purpose","summary":"Leadership today demands more than strategy and decision-making—it requires balance, resilience, and self-awareness. In Ironwill 360° Leadership: Moving Forward[1], I explore what it truly means to be a holistic leader—o...","date_modified":"2025-02-05T18:51:48Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/ironwill-360%C2%B0-leadership-moving-forward---empowers-visionaries","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/1%20copy%20.jpg\"/><p>Leadership Expert Douglas Pflug Unveils Groundbreaking Insights for Forward-Thinking Leaders</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/ironwill-360%C2%B0-leadership-moving-forward---empowers-visionaries","title":"Ironwill 360° Leadership: Moving Forward - Empowers Visionaries","summary":"Leadership Expert Douglas Pflug Unveils Groundbreaking Insights for Forward-Thinking Leaders","date_modified":"2025-01-18T17:24:15Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/becoming-a-better-man-in-2025-and-beyond","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/beach%20writing.jpg\"/><p>A Journey Rooted in Purpose and Resilience</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/becoming-a-better-man-in-2025-and-beyond","title":"Becoming a Better Man in 2025 and Beyond: ","summary":"A Journey Rooted in Purpose and Resilience","date_modified":"2025-01-13T23:30:59Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/reflecting-on-2024-lessons-to-inspire-a-purpose-driven-2025","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/PXL_20241221_201825947.PORTRAIT~2.jpg\"/><p>As I look back on 2024, I’m filled with gratitude—gratitude for the challenges, growth, and moments of clarity that shaped this year. It wasn’t always easy but a year of transformation, resilience, and purpose.</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/reflecting-on-2024-lessons-to-inspire-a-purpose-driven-2025","title":"Reflecting on 2024: Lessons to Inspire a Purpose-Driven 2025","summary":"As I look back on 2024, I’m filled with gratitude—gratitude for the challenges, growth, and moments of clarity that shaped this year. It wasn’t always easy but a year of transformation, resilience, and purpose.","date_modified":"2024-12-23T17:01:25Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/breaking-news-1","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/5-625d419.JPG\"/><p>On Sale Now -&quot;Moving Forward: Unlock 12 Emerging Trends For Forward-Thinking Leaders&quot; is now available for sale!!!</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/breaking-news-1","title":"BREAKING NEWS: ","summary":"On Sale Now -\"Moving Forward: Unlock 12 Emerging Trends For Forward-Thinking Leaders\" is now available for sale!!!","date_modified":"2024-12-10T20:16:29Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-holiday-blog-post-advent-leadership","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/1000028823.png\"/><p>Advent of Light: Cultivating Generosity and Connection Through Leadership\n\nThe holiday season often shines with joy and celebration, yet for many, it underscores feelings of loss, loneliness, and struggle. Beneath the gl...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-holiday-blog-post-advent-leadership","title":"New Holiday Blog Post \"Advent Leadership\"","summary":"Advent of Light: Cultivating Generosity and Connection Through Leadership\n\nThe holiday season often shines with joy and celebration, yet for many, it underscores feelings of loss, loneliness, and struggle. Beneath the gl...","date_modified":"2024-12-04T20:20:56Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/catch-the-replay-a-global-leadership-experience","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/465940499_18466555618003685_867883309429773190.jpg\"/><p>Missed the live event? Don’t worry—you can still experience the powerful insights and strategies that attracted 150 attendees from over 33 countries to this impactful webinar on leadership for sustainable corporate gover...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/catch-the-replay-a-global-leadership-experience","title":"Catch the Replay: A Global Leadership Experience!","summary":"Missed the live event? Don’t worry—you can still experience the powerful insights and strategies that attracted 150 attendees from over 33 countries to this impactful webinar on leadership for sustainable corporate gover...","date_modified":"2024-11-08T16:25:06Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/holistic-leadership-integrating-mind-body-and-purpose","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/New%20Logo.jpg\"/><p>By Douglas Pflug                                                                            October 31, 2024</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/holistic-leadership-integrating-mind-body-and-purpose","title":"Holistic Leadership: Integrating Mind, Body, and Purpose","summary":"By Douglas Pflug                                                                            October 31, 2024","date_modified":"2024-10-31T20:27:48Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-book-review-by-gary-craven","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Gary%20Craven.jpg\"/><p>In an ever-changing world, leadership requires adaptation and foresight. Doug Pflug’s Ironwill 360° Leadership: Moving Forward is a must-read for forward-thinking leaders. With twelve cutting-edge trends, from Digital Mi...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-book-review-by-gary-craven","title":"NEW BOOK REVIEW by Gary Craven","summary":"In an ever-changing world, leadership requires adaptation and foresight. Doug Pflug’s Ironwill 360° Leadership: Moving Forward is a must-read for forward-thinking leaders. With twelve cutting-edge trends, from Digital Mi...","date_modified":"2024-10-16T14:14:20Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/resilience-cultivation-growing-stronger-through-challenges","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/climb%20the%20montian%202.0.JPG\"/><p>Author: Douglas P. Pflug  </p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/resilience-cultivation-growing-stronger-through-challenges","title":"Resilience Cultivation: Growing Stronger Through Challenges","summary":"Author: Douglas P. Pflug  ","date_modified":"2024-10-08T15:05:34Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/review-7--michael-souliere-ma","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Souliere%20Linkedin.jpg\"/><p>&quot;Ironwill 360° Leadership: Moving Forward&quot; is a transformative guide for progressive thinking and forward-moving leaders, navigating the complexities of leadership in the digital age. Pflug's insights into key trends for...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/review-7--michael-souliere-ma","title":"Review #7 -Michael Souliere MA ","summary":"\"Ironwill 360° Leadership: Moving Forward\" is a transformative guide for progressive thinking and forward-moving leaders, navigating the complexities of leadership in the digital age. Pflug's insights into key trends for...","date_modified":"2024-10-04T18:19:48Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/managing-employee-mental-health-absenteeism--what-to-do","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/blob-69d7b36.png\"/><p>Have you ever been part of a “workplace team” and went off on mental health leave only to find that the “workplace” team left you behind and never once called to check in on you? </p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/managing-employee-mental-health-absenteeism--what-to-do","title":"Managing Employee Mental Health Absenteeism- What to do?","summary":"Have you ever been part of a “workplace team” and went off on mental health leave only to find that the “workplace” team left you behind and never once called to check in on you? ","date_modified":"2024-10-02T14:19:48Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/6-new-podcast-interviews-released","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Doug%20retires.jpg\"/><p>OCTOBER 1,2024</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/6-new-podcast-interviews-released","title":"6 New Podcast Interviews released","summary":"OCTOBER 1,2024","date_modified":"2024-10-01T14:46:57Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/douglas-pflug-is-now-10-6---retired","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Doug%20retires.jpg\"/><p>Dear friends, family, and valued colleagues,</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/douglas-pflug-is-now-10-6---retired","title":"Douglas Pflug is now 10-6!! - Retired","summary":"Dear friends, family, and valued colleagues,","date_modified":"2024-09-24T15:44:14Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/book-review-7-dr-dustin-sachs","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Dustin%20Sachs.jpg\"/><p>“It was a really good book !!”</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/book-review-7-dr-dustin-sachs","title":"Book Review #7 Dr. Dustin Sachs","summary":"“It was a really good book !!”","date_modified":"2024-09-17T13:52:27Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/book-review-6---phil-lue","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Lue%20Linkedin.jpg\"/><p>“I have known Doug for 35+ years and having been in Policing for 30 years and counting, I have the utmost respect and admiration for what he is trying to accomplish with this book. Despite his years of service and countl...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/book-review-6---phil-lue","title":"Book Review # 6 - Phil Lue","summary":"“I have known Doug for 35+ years and having been in Policing for 30 years and counting, I have the utmost respect and admiration for what he is trying to accomplish with this book. Despite his years of service and countl...","date_modified":"2024-09-10T12:48:38Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-navigating-tough-conversation-in-the-workplace","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/header.jpg\"/><p>Have you ever walked into a coaching session at work, fearing it might spiral into an argument? </p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-navigating-tough-conversation-in-the-workplace","title":"New: Navigating Tough Conversation in the Workplace","summary":"Have you ever walked into a coaching session at work, fearing it might spiral into an argument? ","date_modified":"2024-08-13T15:32:03Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/%F0%9F%9A%A8-breaking-news-major-publication-alert-%F0%9F%9A%A8","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Screenshot%202024-07-28%20100314.jpg\"/><p>I’m beyond excited to share that my latest research article, “IRONWILL 360° LEADERSHIP: MOVING FORWARD – UNLOCKING TWELVE EMERGING TRENDS FOR FORWARD-THINKING LEADERS,” has just been published online by Taylor and Franci...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/%F0%9F%9A%A8-breaking-news-major-publication-alert-%F0%9F%9A%A8","title":"🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Major Publication Alert! 🚨","summary":"I’m beyond excited to share that my latest research article, “IRONWILL 360° LEADERSHIP: MOVING FORWARD – UNLOCKING TWELVE EMERGING TRENDS FOR FORWARD-THINKING LEADERS,” has just been published online by Taylor and Franci...","date_modified":"2024-07-28T14:09:38Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-podcast-interview-released-1","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Its%20all%20possible.jpg\"/><p>Ron Hartnett podcast host of &quot;It's All Possible&quot; writes:</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/new-podcast-interview-released-1","title":"NEW PODCAST INTERVIEW RELEASED:","summary":"Ron Hartnett podcast host of \"It's All Possible\" writes:","date_modified":"2024-07-19T12:59:21Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/book-review-5-by-pat-langdon","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Pat%20Langdon%20Book%20Review%20PPT.jpg\"/><p>Pat Langdon</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/book-review-5-by-pat-langdon","title":"Book Review #5 by Pat Langdon","summary":"Pat Langdon","date_modified":"2024-07-05T15:48:19Z"},{"id":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/book-review-4-by-tuula-jalasjaa","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/b791dee6-5559-4443-a9de-4a4ca13c8456/Tuula%20Jalasjaa%20Book%20Review.jpg\"/><p>Tuula Jalasjaa, Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule and writing this incredible review for my next book, &quot;Ironwill 360° Leadership Moving Forward: Unlocking Twelve Emerging Trends for Forward-Thinking...</p>","url":"https://riseupandexcel.ca/blog/f/book-review-4-by-tuula-jalasjaa","title":"Book Review #4 by Tuula Jalasjaa","summary":"Tuula Jalasjaa, Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule and writing this incredible review for my next book, \"Ironwill 360° Leadership Moving Forward: Unlocking Twelve Emerging Trends for Forward-Thinking...","date_modified":"2024-06-14T13:31:25Z"}]}