Michael J. Hughes has spent over 38 years in the business world. He honed his business and managment skills with world-class retail organizations: Woolco-Woolworth (now Wal-Mart) and Canadian Tire Corporation, one of the most successful retail franchisor companies in North America. He has invested the last fifteen years building Michael J. Hughes Consulting & Training Inc., a business development and management consulting practice. He is a successful entrepreneur, business coach, international trainer and speaker, and respected author.