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From Cottage to Conference Room: Strategic Thinking for Business Leaders
Bringing Big Ideas Back to Work Strategic Thinking for Business Leaders Some of your best business ideas won’t come from a spreadsheet....
Sean Ryan
Aug 72 min read


Summer Workplace Rituals: Why They Matter for Building Culture and Connection
Barbecues and Better Culture: Why Summer Rituals Matter Here’s something no engagement survey will tell you: sometimes, the best...
Sean Ryan
Jul 312 min read


The Mid-Year Check-In: Strategy’s Secret Weapon
Mid-year strategy check-in We’re halfway through the year, can you believe it?And if you’ve hit the six-month mark and your strategy is...
Sean Ryan
Jul 242 min read


Leadership Isn’t on Vacation: How to Recharge Without Checking Out
Welcome to Summer Stretch, WhiteWater’s seasonal, four-part series to heat up your thinking, goals, and business potential. Let’s be...
Sean Ryan
Jul 142 min read


Building Trust: The Superpower Behind Exceptional Leadership
Building trust is a superpower. It transforms ordinary leadership into something extraordinary. It’s the invisible force that fuels...
By WWICI Insights
Jul 32 min read


Expanding Our North American Business Connections Through Chamber of Commerce Memberships
WhiteWater strengthened its presence in New Brunswick's major business centers in the first quarter of 2025 by joining the Saint John...
WWICI Content Team
Jun 271 min read


Break Out of Complacency: A Leadership Mindset for Business Growth
The biggest threat to your business isn’t risk,it’s complacency. Playing it safe stalls business growth. Ready to think bigger, lead boldly, and grow intentionally? Let’s break the comfort zone.
Sean Ryan
Jun 244 min read


Scaling a Business Through Agile Leadership: How to Break Free from Complacency
Being the best at your craft doesn’t automatically build a resilient business. Many owners stay stuck in the day-to-day—training people who leave, handling every detail themselves, and burning out in the process. Scaling takes more than skill. It takes systems, leadership, and a mindset shift from doer to builder.
Sean Ryan
Jun 53 min read


From Boss to Leader: Why Values-Based Leadership Changes Everything
For a long time, being the “boss” meant calling the shots. Set the direction. Keep things moving. But as teams grew more skilled, and...
Sean Ryan
May 292 min read


The Future of Work: Hybrid Work 2025
Five years after COVID reshaped the way we work, the world has moved on. What started as a short-term fix has now become a core strategy....
Sean Ryan
May 64 min read


Uncertain Times Require Improvisation & Communication in Scenario Planning
The final post in our four-part Scenario Planning Series As I write this post, the U.S., where I’m from and work on a near-weekly basis,...
Sean Ryan
Apr 13 min read


Expanding Our Reach - Joining Three Chambers of Commerce in New Brunswick
We are excited to announce that Whitewater International Consulting Inc. has joined three leading Chambers of Commerce in New...
Sean Ryan
Mar 241 min read


Why Scenario Planning is Essential for Business Success
Uncertainty is inevitable, but scenario planning helps businesses anticipate challenges, seize opportunities, and stay ahead of the competit
Sean Ryan
Mar 112 min read


Scenario Planning: How Businesses Can Navigate Economic Uncertainty, Market Disruption and Tariffs
Scenario planning helps businesses navigate uncertainty by preparing for multiple futures instead of reacting in panic.
Sean Ryan
Feb 204 min read


Welcome to Class 6 Rapids: Scenario Planning for Uncertain and Turbulent Times
Our scenario planning whitepaper helps you prepare for uncertainty. Strap on your helmet, and get your paddles ready: we’re about to...
Sean Ryan
Jan 153 min read


Counting Our Blessings
Our team reflects on what we’re grateful for in 2024 As the end of 2024 draws near, Heather and I wanted to take a few moments to stop...
Sean Ryan
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Keep Calm and Carry On - Stay Focused Amidst Change
Don't let the election–or other big events–steal your focus, especially amidst change. The election, the election: these days, it’s...
Sean Ryan
Oct 17, 20244 min read


Stay Focused on Your Strategy in Very Distracted Times
How to keep on course when everything’s fighting for your attention Watching the U.S. Open earlier this month, I was struck, again and...
Sean Ryan
Oct 3, 20244 min read


Toxic Leadership Poisons the Work Environment
The high costs of low morals and destructive behavior of bad bosses Ah, bad bosses. Most of us have had at least one in our careers. ...
Sean Ryan
Sep 12, 20243 min read


There’s Always an Alternative to Toxic Leadership
Why a core of character, caring wins in the long run “You can’t be a leader around here until your ego eats your brain.” This frank...
Sean Ryan
Aug 29, 20245 min read
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