Richard Martin

Richard Martin brings his military and business leadership experience to bear for executives and organizations seeking to exploit change, maximize opportunities, and minimize risks.

He is based in Montreal but works across North America with public and private sector clients, both for and non profit. Past and current clients include The Empire Life Insurance Company, RBC Asset Management, City of Kingston, Kingston Airport, Kingston Transit, Environment Canada, Department of National Defence, Mutuelle des municipalités du Québec, Corporation des services d'ambulance du Québec, Association des professionels en gestion philanthropique.

Specific areas of expertise include: leadership development, strategy formulation and implementation, strategic planning, organizational development, emergency management, conflict management, project management, military technology, facilitation, and coaching.

HCM would like to thank Mr. Martin for joining us and providing permission to place his articles on our web site.

TIME...FOREVER RUNNING SHORT

By Richard Martin
(This article is gratefully reproduced with the permission of Richard Martin - http://www.alcera.ca/)

''Tempus fugit.'' – Cicero

''Time flies like an arrow but fruit flies like a banana.'' – Groucho Marx

Sometimes, it seems that there is less and less time available to us. We're bombarded with things to do in both our work and private lives. How can we find the time to do our job, and still find time to think? Here are some ideas to help us get control of our use of time.

Apple’s Brilliant Application of Timeless Military Principles

by Richard Martin
(This article is gratefully reproduced with the permission of Richard Martin - http://www.alcera.ca/)

Apple's highly successful introduction of the iPad back in April illustrates two important principles of military strategy. The first is that it is better to go around a fortified enemy position and take it from the flank, rather than trying to assault it frontally.

Entrepreneurs Must Be Leaders - Part 1 of 2

By Richard Martin - May 2010
(This article is gratefully reproduced with the permission of Richard Martin - http://www.alcera.ca/)

Note: This article originally appeared in the Winter 2009/2010 issue of Canadian Opportunities Magazine.

As an entrepreneur or small business owner, perhaps you're wondering: Why do I have to be concerned with leadership and being a good leader? Maybe you think that this is real "in the trenches" business, and that leadership is for managers who work in big companies.I think it's wrong to believe that leadership isn't necessary to be successful in business. Leadership is the art of influencing others to achieve a desired goal or outcome. At least one of our goals as entrepreneurs is to get others to buy our products and services. That is all about influencing others.

Entrepreneurs Must Be Leaders - Part 2 of 2

By Richard Martin - May 2010

(This article is gratefully reproduced with the permission of Richard Martin - http://www.alcera.ca/)

Note: This article originally appeared in the Spring 2010 issue of Canadian Opportunities Magazine.

Whether it is selling to a new client, or convincing a job applicant that we're the best option for them at that time, as entrepreneurs we must convince people to follow us and to invest in us, both literally and figuratively.

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Richard Martin

TIME...FOREVER RUNNING SHORT

Apple’s Brilliant Application of Timeless Military Principles

Entrepreneurs Must Be Leaders - Part 1 of 2

By Richard Martin - May 2010 (This article is gratefully reproduced with the permission of Richard Martin - http://www.alcera.ca/)

Entrepreneurs Must Be Leaders - Part 2 of 2

By Richard Martin - May 2010
(This article is gratefully reproduced with the permission of Richard Martin - http://www.alcera.ca/)