Dave O'Malley Dave O'Malley

In Search of Lost Values

It’s New Year’s Eve 2015. It is a time for reflection and gratitude. For men and women of my parents’ generation, New Year’s Eve holds a special meaning. As they worked their way through the deprivations of the …

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A SIMPLE THING

The “Clasp”, as tiny and seemingly insignificant as it looks, is a deeply powerful symbol of respect and gratitude to a fast disappearing group of Canadian men who undertook a complex task with appallingly mortal risk, …

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HONOURING BILL CARR — The Father of the Modern RCAF

As is our tradition, we raise a banner honouring a living veteran pilot of the Second World War. In past years, we have honoured men like Max Ward, Stocky Edwards and Bill McRae. This year, a year we celebrated leadership …

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Lieutenant General (Retired) William Keir Carr Lieutenant General (Retired) William Keir Carr

A LAKE CALLED VICTORY

When the Japanese finally surrendered without conditions, battered, nearly hollowed out and war-weary people around the world stood in disbelief …

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Dave O'Malley Dave O'Malley

Born to Lead

In a world where “leadership” is commoditized and sold to us by life coaches, in professional development workshops and self-help books, one thing is clear — true leaders are born, not certified. Of course, certain aspects of leadership can be quantified and shared and even learned, but the true apex leader is one who …

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