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Hoskin would visit nearly a dozen different Canadian homes, moving about Ontario and Quebec before arriving in the "more cultured, more civilised" Vancouver. He became a Canadian citizen and continued to create books, each one more absurd than the last. Rampa allegedly flew as an air ambulance pilot in World War II, evaded capture and torture, and fled a prison camp near Hiroshima on the day the bomb was dropped. In Vancouver, Hoskin stayed in a West End hotel. According to his secretary's self-published memoir, he liked the waterfront vistas but found Vancouver difficult to navigate. He couldn't recreate The Third Eye's success; it had been difficult to find a home that could accommodate his cats, and health difficulties required the use of a wheelchair in an inhospitable metropolis. Hoskin became more reclusive as his writings expanded to include aliens, prophecies about future conflicts, and previously unreported escapades of Christ. Hoskin moved again, this ti...
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How to Thrive in the US Business Environment

With the business world continually evolving, it is critical to be able to adapt to what is happening now while also being prepared for what is to come. I chatted with Kosi Stobbs, CEO of the Owl Group of Companies and serial entrepreneur who was just named one of Canada's 40 Under 40, to learn how he's managed to navigate the shifting business landscape while building seven and eight figure businesses. Do your utmost to plan ahead.

"You need to brainstorm how to position yourself to best take advantage of where the world is going and how to take advantage of the things that are changing,"

according to Stobbs. Seek input from as many sources as possible, including staying current on business and marketing trends and listening to what your consumers have to say. Most importantly, be willing to change and pivot as needed. According to Stobbs, "where you thought you were going might not be where you need to go." Be cautious about who you seek guidance from. Make certain you are obtaining counsel from the appropriate individuals. "Get counsel from people who have had success at what you want to do. Listen to everyone, but only take advise from specialists. Consider this: you wouldn't discuss a foot problem with your dentist, would you? says Stobbs. He warns that, while people's advise may be well-intended, if they lack the knowledge to back it up, they are only brainstorming ideas rather than offering true advice. Finally, you want to listen and learn from professionals.

PROMOTED Invest in coaching. Coaching offers one of the highest returns on investment in the corporate world.

A coach may help you grow and develop as a business owner and leader, ensuring that you're on the correct track to success. A coach guides you to identify areas where you may have skill gaps and offers you with resources to help you close such gaps. "You don't know what you don't know, but a coach can help you with that," Stobbs explains. A coach can also serve as an accountability partner and provide regular feedback, both of which are beneficial for progress. Stobbs recommends that people keep an open mind, ask lots of questions, and sincerely listen to the answers they receive. Bring in the appropriate people to help you. There will come a moment in your entrepreneurial path when you simply cannot accomplish everything on your own. This can be a difficult pill to swallow, especially if you're caught in the restrictive attitude of 'no one else can do what I can do' or feel like you don't know where to begin when it comes to growing your team. The secret to attracting new talent is to remove your ego from the mix and be willing to let go of the notion that you are the only one capable of doing what you do. Stobbs suggests, "Hire someone talented enough so that you can do less work." Hiring competent people to assist with business growth will reduce the amount of work placed on you and help to guarantee that you do not reach a point of burnout from which you cannot recover.

"I've known the majority of the folks in my organization for at least a decade.

They are among the most gifted persons I have ever met. "When I met them, I knew I wanted them to be a part of my business," says Stobbs, who had a vision for his team before hiring his first employee. He tells entrepreneurs to take notes on the people they meet and consider how they can fit into the company's long-term vision. If you believe you will want to add someone to your team in the future, make it a point to inform them of this and explain why. Keep in touch on a regular basis to maintain the relationship so that when you're ready to make them an offer, it won't come as a surprise. Communication is the backbone of business, and a breakdown in communication can have far-reaching consequences throughout an organization. When it comes to workplace communication, as a leader, you must clearly state that you regard everyone's perspective equally and that no one will face repercussions for speaking up or providing feedback. "I communicate with everybody from employees to shareholders in the same manner, and I respect everybody the same," Stobbs tells me. Communicating in a way that respects everyone, regardless of rank, goes a long way toward fostering trust and open communication within a company.

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