There is a time-tested reality: every strength, when pushed to excess, becomes a weakness. That is true personally, organizationally and societally.

We are facing the test of our lifetimes. Our closest ally and friend has broken our trust and threatened our very existence. The narcissistic and imperialistic nature of U.S. President Donald Trump has led the United States into a trade war targeting Canada, yet the stated goal is to annex our country, not just build economic walls.