Chris Alexander
Chris Alexander
commitment thinking gas
I'm totally in favour of meeting our Paris commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But I don't think we should do that by making ourselves uncompetitive.
country today
We Canadians need, as a country, to be much more present globally than we have been today.
dark shining black
As Believers, we shine brightest in a sad and dark world; like a diamond that illuminates best when placed on black velvet.
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.
audience audiences loyal passionate
There was a very loyal and passionate audience that unfortunately never did grow.
goes pause singing spoken takes variety word
It is, in a variety of ways, particularly for the singers. It often goes from spoken word to singing without a pause or transition. It takes a lot of practice.