Chris Alexander
Chris Alexander
mail importance receiver
E-mail importance is defined by the receiver, not the sender.
safety support done
We Canadians need to go beyond what any previous government has done in terms of our diplomatic network, our support for companies to export, trade and invest beyond North America, and our contribution to the safety of the international system, through defence, development, international organizations, and so forth.
doe absence
Absence of failure does not constitute success.
leader needs lord
We need to EARN the right to be leaders. It is to our peril when we are given things for which we are not qualified. For Believers, we must only engage in activities for which the Lord has called us.
men expectations people
Great leaders do not see people for who they are, but who than can become. Further, the great leader compels those that follow them to become that man or woman of the future, likely exceeding the expectations of both.
opportunity conservative
I went into the foreign service because I was interested in politics. But, in 1991, when I joined, I didn't see much of an opportunity to be involved in federal politics as a Conservative. We were at the tail end of the Brian Mulroney era. I wanted to do something non-partisan as a way of preparing for a role in our politics later.
people leader
People follow those who act like leaders, not those who proclaim themselves to be leaders.
organization principles promotion
The Andrew Principle is when the incompetence of an organization exceeds the incompetence of certain individuals within that organization, thereby allowing their promotion within said organization.
moving each-day new-horizons
Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon.
building business finished foot monday moving size triple
We're moving into a 60,000 foot building, so it's about triple the size of the building that we're in now. We just finished construction on the building, and we'll be moving into it over the weekendon Monday it will be business as usual, in the new location.
block free knew next shot
I knew my shot wasn't dropping, so the next thing is to rebound, make my free throws, and block shots.
both coach ends guard helps provide
Especially when one of 'em (Jackson) is a guard coach and the other one (Levingston) a big-man coach. That helps us out tremendously at both ends of the floor. They can provide us with that playoff, that championship, atmosphere.
listen start sway today works
It's like champagne. When you listen to it, you start to sway with the tune. It works as well today as it ever did.
despite directed operas plain work
I've directed traditional operas and it's been wonderful. But despite all the work they require, operettas are just plain fun.