Category Archives: HALIFAX, Nova Scotia

Create a Continuous Improvement Culture with Gary Cox’s new book ‘Cultivating Champions of CI’

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Canada, Dec. 29, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and leadership expert Gary Cox has released his latest book, “Cultivating Champions of CI: A Leader’s Toolbox for Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture” (ISBN: 978-1779622884), published by Tellwell Publishing in December 2024. This essential guide offers leaders a practical approach to building a culture of continuous improvement (CI) within their organizations.

BOOK: Cultivating Champions of CI, by Gary Cox
Image caption: Cover, “Cultivating Champions of CI: A Leader’s Toolbox for Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture.”

Drawing inspiration from W. Edwards Deming’s famous insight, “It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best,” Cox delivers a comprehensive framework for fostering growth and resilience. Excellence cannot be achieved with disengaged teams, stagnant processes, and suboptimal middle management leadership and frontline development strategies that hinder organizational growth. By providing actionable tools, relatable insights, and a clear roadmap, “Cultivating Champions of CI” empowers leaders to overcome these challenges and foster a culture where innovation and operational excellence thrive.

Through the engaging narrative of Sherry, a general manager navigating her team through a server-downtime crisis, readers are shown practical strategies for unlocking their teams’ potential and achieving long-term success. Each chapter includes interactive questions designed to prompt self-discovery and enable immediate application of CI principles. Illustrated with Cox’s original Cox-Box cartoons, the book blends leadership acumen, team dynamics, and motivational insights into an engaging and accessible resource for leaders at all levels.

With over 20 years of hands-on experience in CI leadership across diverse industries, Gary Cox has a proven track record of enhancing organizational performance and employee engagement. As the National Director of Process Engineering at Canada Post, he spearheaded transformative CI programs. Currently, at Barrington Consulting, Cox leads Operational Performance Services, helping organizations develop sustainable CI cultures.

Beyond his professional achievements, Cox is a sought-after speaker, a creator of CI training courses, and an innovator in creative storytelling. His portfolio includes a comic book, spiritual growth programs, and interactive theatre productions, showcasing his ability to connect with diverse audiences. Cox-Box cartoons, a signature feature of his work, add humor and relatability, ensuring readers gain both practical insights and an enjoyable reading experience.

“Cultivating Champions of CI: A Leader’s Toolbox for Creating a Continuous Improvement Culture” is available through all major online book retailers.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Gary Cox

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: https://garycoxcreates.ca/

Buy Link: https://a.co/d/caPhMCE

Genre: Leadership

Released: December, 2024

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781779622884

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://tellwell.ca )

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Honoring Paula Gallant: New Book Advocates for Change and Raises Awareness on Violence Against Women

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, Nov. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lynn Gallant Blackburn’s powerful new book, “For the Love of My Sister” (ISBN: 978-1779620699; Nov. 25, 2024), is now available through Tellwell Publishing. Author Lynn Gallant Blackburn seeks to honor the memory of her sister Paula Gallant, who was tragically murdered through domestic violence in 2005.

BOOK: For the Love of My Sister by Lynn Gallant Blackburn
Cover, “For the Love of My Sister” by Lynn Gallant Blackburn.

Through her writing, Lynn channels a message of hope and perseverance while advocating for legislative changes to support victims of intimate partner violence.

This deeply personal work serves as a tribute to Paula’s life, and with support from Connect Women’s Centres of Nova Scotia, aims to raise awareness about the systemic issues surrounding gender-based violence and the need for meaningful reforms. The book, a raw and heartfelt account, draws from Lynn’s experience navigating through profound grief, and transforming it, into a call to action.

The narrative celebrates Paula’s legacy of love, resilience, and appreciation for life, while also addressing the ongoing impact of her tragic loss. It offers comfort and insight to other victims and families facing similar circumstances, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles.

The author is committed to using Paula’s legacy as a platform to drive education and policy changes that will help make communities safer. Gender based Violence is everyone’s issue. The lessons Lynn has learned through her journey drove much needed change, but even after twenty years, there is more work to do at all levels of government and non-government organizations.  We need better and faster change to support victims and survivors,  their families, front line workers and organizations that work to end the endemic levels of gender-based violence in society.

“This book isn’t just about sharing Paula’s story; it’s about challenging the system status quo and preventing other families from experiencing the same devastating loss,” said Lynn Gallant Blackburn.

A percentage of the proceeds from the book will go to charities that support women who have experienced violence.

About Connect Women’s Centres of Nova Scotia:

Connect Women’s Centres of Nova Scotia support initiatives aimed at preventing violence and promoting safety for women and children across the province. Their mission aligns with Paula Gallant’s legacy by providing support, resources and advocacy to empower women and  communities to take action against gender-based violence.

For more information about the book and its mission, please visit: https://womenconnect.ca/.

SUMMARY:  

Author: Lynn Gallant Blackburn

Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca

Website: https://womenconnect.ca/

Genre: Biography. Memoir

Released: November 2024

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781779620699

Publisher: Tellwell ( https://tellwell.ca/ )

NEWS SOURCE: Tellwell Publishing


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