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YOU JUST LIVED through one of the craziest summers in political memory. There's an antidote to the current chaos & confusion...

… More PETER’S PRINCIPLES: A 12-step recovery guide for the politically perplexed…

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Charlie Fischer, an energy executive in Alberta, talks about how business people and foreign investors look at Alberta, something Peter Lougheed always considered. Making Alberta an attractive place for investment, it was one of PETER’S PRINCIPLES. … More Peter’s Principles: RULE OF LAW

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Peter’s Principles. What guided the leadership of Premier Peter Lougheed? We’re talking to people who worked alongside Lougheed to find out. Here’s an excerpt from a conversation with Brent Harding, a civil servant in Lougheed’s 1st government in 1971. … More Peter’s Principles: PRAGMATIC DREAMS

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What are the leadership qualities that made Premier Peter Lougheed such a recognized leader in Alberta? One quality - his approach to loyalty. Listen up to our short podcast to learn more! … More Peter’s Principles: LOYALTY

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What can you say about the Ontario provincial election?

Speaking with people in Peter Lougheed's circle of political colleagues, friends, admirers, and even critics (albeit it's been friendly fire), the thing that keeps coming up is how Peter Lougheed never spoke about being in power, but rather 'in service' to Albertans.

So what's it going to be in Ontario? … More Ontario Election: PCs in service or in power?

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What’s the secret sauce that launched a political dynasty in Alberta? Listen in to our latest podcast on Peter’s Principles. … More Build From-Don’t Attack

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I promised I’d let you in on what I’m up to, and along with my colleague Don Hill, we think it’s time – especially this week with the Kinder-Morgan announcement hanging in the air – to tell you about Peter’s Principles. … More Peter’s Principles: NEW SERIES

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Podcast & blog:
I have a challenge you can help me with.

Right now, and please don’t second-guess yourself, think of the word conservative. What does it mean to you?

I’m tired of hearing ‘conservative’ being framed, often disparagingly, as a right-winger with views cast in concrete. It’s polarizing. People are simply trotting out a script. My journalist colleague calls it ‘message track’. … More The Conservative Conundrum

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The final idea in our 7 Ideas for Life: An Antidote to Polarity series.
Enjoy this blog post & podcast. … More IDEA #7: When you must, be formidable

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7 Ideas for Life: An Antidote to Polarity
Idea #6: Decision-making is a precious power.
Who is speaking for you? Making decisions that affect you?
And, when are you speaking for others and making their decisions?
Decision-making is a precious exercise of power. And if you do it thoughtfully, you can use this power to break down polarities. … More IDEA #6: Decision-making is a precious power  

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