Michal Berman

Business: Accelerate performance @leadersatscale prev: @shopify @mozilla @wealthsimple
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[Michal Berman @micberman]

@PeterDiamandis Thank you for sharing with platinum's we got to benefit from in Wealth Mastery last night - appreciate it so much - reminding me health is foundation and the insights around what's coming. Love the call out for https://t.co/JYMz2meQmd

[Michal Berman @micberman]

@petermalloukCEO thank you so much for your incredible insights at last night's Wealth Mastery event. Appreciate so much of what you shared - including thinking long term and what to do sub 500K and +500K 🙏

[Karl Harrison @KarlDHarrison]

All Canadians should read this carefully:

“They are flooding Parliament with distraction bills so the public is overwhelmed and cannot see the one bill that makes the entire system possible. More than a dozen federal bills are advancing simultaneously — each attacking a different pillar of Canadian freedom but S206 is the key. They fall into clear clusters:

Bills attacking due process and court rights.
Bill S-206 — Administrative Monetary Penalties (the central pillar) enables penalties without hearings, judges, trials, or common-law protections.
Bill C-63 — Online Harms Act. Undefined “harm,” digital speech penalties, CRTC enforcement authority.
Bill C-27 — Digital Charter Act. Creates federal AI regulators empowered to issue compliance orders without court oversight.
Bill C-52 — Beneficial Ownership Transparency. Expands federal surveillance and administrative enforcement.

Bills attacking parliamentary supremacy (power shift to agencies).
Bill C-26 — Critical Cyber Systems Act. Sweeping regulation by order-in-council, bypassing Parliament.
Bill C-11 — Online Streaming Act. Gives the CRTC unprecedented control over content curation and digital reach.
Bill C-18 — Online News Act. Allows federal regulators to determine access to, and compensation for, digital journalism.

Bills attacking property rights.
Bill C-234 — Agricultural Fuel Restrictions. Expands federal control over farm operations and production.
Bill S-241 — Jane Goodall Act. Sweeping biosafety authority over wildlife, land, and private property.
Bill C-49 — Atlantic Accord Amendments. Expands federal control over offshore land, climate restrictions, and energy development.

Bills attacking freedom of speech and assembly
Bill C-63 — Online Harms Act. Criminalizes undefined “harm,” empowers bureaucrats to judge speech.
Bill C-261 — Misleading Communications Act. Penalties for “misleading” speech — undefined and discretionary.
Bill C-70 — Foreign Interference Act. Mass surveillance powers with vague thresholds.

Bill attacking religion freedom.
Bill C-9 — “Harmful Conduct” Redefinition. Allows the state to regulate spiritual beliefs and pastoral work under “harm.”

The critical pattern. Different bills, different sectors and different rights being attacked. But here is the truth: Every single one of these bills depends on ONE central enforcement pillar, and that pillar is:
Bill S-206 — The Administrative Penalty Switch

Bill S-206, the hub of the entire system, gives federal departments the power to issue penalties without:
▪︎ a hearing
▪︎ a judge
▪︎ a trial
▪︎ due process
▪︎ common-law protections
▪︎ judicial review in practice

It turns federal agencies into their own courts — investigator, prosecutor, judge, and enforcer. No democracy on Earth should tolerate this.

This is the enforcement engine behind:
▪︎ Digital ID
▪︎ CBDCs
▪︎ Carbon allowances
▪︎ Biosafety / One Health rules
▪︎ Smart-meter penalties
▪︎ Travel scoring
▪︎ Online speech controls
▪︎ Zoning & land-use mandates

Data alone cannot control a population. They need the power to punish. S-206 provides it. Remove the keystone → the arch collapses.

Why scatter us with other bills? Because if Canadians focus on S-206, the agenda dies The distraction bills serve one purpose:
▪︎ to scatter attention and exhaust the public.
▪︎ to keep citizens debating side issues
▪︎ to hide the enforcement bill under noise
▪︎ to make resistance impossible to organize
▪︎ to create outrage fatigue
This is how large control systems are built — through distraction around the edges while the core is slipped into place.

What are they building - and why S-206 is the core. Here is the architecture of the planned digital-governance system:
▪︎ Digital ID → who you are
▪︎ CBDCs → what you buy
▪︎ Carbon scoring → how you move & heat your home

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[Randy Hillier @randyhillier]

You may as well vote your conscience, Canada.
With the utter collapse of the NDP, Carney will be coronated on April 28th as the polls close in Ontario.

The only campaign collapse that exceeds the NDP is the fantastical conservative collapse.

The urban eastern boomers blind hatred for Trump and desperation to save their pensions and overpriced homes have created a powerful electoral alliance with the millions of public sector employees, the rainbow agenda crowd and faux environmentalists.

The silver lining is that this coalition will undoubtedly speed up the push and timelines for the 51st state.

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Alvin Pilobello wrote this heart felt acknowledgement of the moments when we all feel suffering - maybe in reaction to an acute situation or an ongoing issue that's wearing us down. He offers that support can be simply listening - not solving - listening…https://t.co/CAq7bcFlKT

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Is one enough? two or ten? What do you need to ensure you have product/service market fit.

#courageousleadership #founders #leadership #coaching https://t.co/PVwsE3mfOw

[Michal Berman @micberman]

What is your mindset?
These are difficult times and the perspective we take to our work, the people in our lives and how we approach our own support each day is really important to sustain and face whatever is to come.

These are t…https://t.co/L1q0zkmsUn https://t.co/rfgckTctSL

[Michal Berman @micberman]

How are your working relationships? Everything smooth and wonderful? Any friction, resistance, frustrations?

Relationships are fluid - today someone may drive you crazy, tomorrow (or even later the same day) they may surprise and…https://t.co/em9mz1vOnW https://t.co/KDitv7REAO

[Michal Berman @micberman]

A wonderful friend and writing coach just launched a new podcast series on the history of cities - entertaining and enlightening! Congratulations Angus Lockyer #podcast #writing #courageousleadership https://t.co/e4bNFrQV3U

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Listening - the power of listening - simple reminder. Thanks @kymdakin https://t.co/E3DLmIb5LD

[Michal Berman @micberman]

I believe in rhythm as a powerful force to support impact and effectiveness. As leaders being mindful in creating a purposed rhythm to your day, your work, your team work offers stability in unstable times. To do this think about ?…https://t.co/81glQhfYWb https://t.co/2S1X5hRuuR

[Michal Berman @micberman]

We all want to be a confident decision maker - sounds so compelling and clear and we may think: I'm absolutley that. Decisive clear measured thoughtful etc - but to understand the decision making rubric you will use for that inevitable fork in the road is…https://t.co/VTlKP6TVKT

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Congratulations to a great coach who is accepting new clients for launching her new website - she is welcoming women who wish to step in to their greater potential.

Way to go Miranda Donald https://t.co/kUdnrPQvjv

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Being vulnerable is not a thing many leaders feel comfortable doing. *Most* of the C level folks that I coach believe that if they showed any vulnerability people would get scared, think critically of them and in the worst cultures exploit it as a weaknes…https://t.co/WMZU5kjyyY

[Michal Berman @micberman]

How do you cherish yourself?

Everyone seems busy or is busy getting busy, and the pace or load does not feel reasonable.

A client noticed that they were getting 'burnt out'. They'd been in their C level role for several years now, had accomplished a sh…https://t.co/8LMXAxDgSZ

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Inspiration comes in many forms - let me share an inspiring story of courageous leadership from a former client and leader. She role models excellence in everything she does and the brilliant combination of #peoplefirst AND #perfor…https://t.co/ntHZDJMJcY https://t.co/EKiFm0qiDw

[Michal Berman @micberman]

There is an inherent power dynamic in any leadership situation - when you invite a conversation are you aware of what is explicit or implicit in that context?

In a recent coaching conversation we discussed the key ingredients to e…https://t.co/waVj53QSu4 https://t.co/T5r1W3fBqf

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Great post by Wes Kao for how to manage up - embrace the challenge and opportunity, figure out what perspective you have now about it and explore another that might serve you better. Wonderful #courageousleadership https://t.co/MMPWtETMP5

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Context is king when it comes to problem solving

Much of our roles is about problem solving. We are constantly solving problems to achieve the shared goals we’ve outlined. In a recent conversation with a CTO we talked about context. He couldn’t understan…https://t.co/jSTo9bfqyS

[Michal Berman @micberman]

Super proud to celebrate Alvin Pilobello three years with Leaders @ Scale heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to be with you in this meaningful work and to share your journey. 🙏✨ I have no idea how to sum up the incredible impact you’ve had on me,…https://t.co/uDmEDFU3FI