What could you do differently? That’s such an open ended question that one doesn’t know where to start. Are we talking about doing things differently at work, at home, in our community, in our private or professional lives? The question begs to be reworded to What could you do better? Let’s face it – usuallyContinueContinue reading “We dance through life upside down”
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Streetwise
What colleges have you attended? When people ask me this, they probably expect a list of institutions with impressive names or notable reputations. And sure, I’ve attended colleges in Vancouver and Toronto, picking up valuable knowledge along the way. But if I’m being honest, the absolute best college I’ve ever attended was… life on theContinueContinue reading “Streetwise”
Framing The Present
What are your biggest challenges? A lifetime of projecting my will and wishes onto the future has served me well, guiding me to achieve goals and realize dreams. But as the years pile on, my perspective has shifted. The vast landscape of my life, which I once saw stretching endlessly ahead, has started to takeContinueContinue reading “Framing The Present”
Wayward and Inspired: A life in the making
Who are the biggest influences in your life? Who Are the Biggest Influences in My Life? If influence were a garden, mine would be overgrown and gloriously untamed, with a few orderly hedges to hint at structure. My early years were shaped by my parents, hardworking artisans who taught me the value of busy handsContinueContinue reading “Wayward and Inspired: A life in the making”
1957: The Year That Shaped the Future
Share what you know about the year you were born. The year I was born there were notable inventions which included the Fortran programming language, the birth control pill, and the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, successfully launched by the Soviet Union, and the beginning of a space race with the US. In 1957 theContinueContinue reading “1957: The Year That Shaped the Future”
Gut Instincts vs. Benefit of the Doubt
Are you a good judge of character? When it comes to judging character, I’d like to think I’m pretty spot on. My instincts have rarely let me down—when I’ve actually listened to them, that is. But here’s the thing: I have a tendency to give people the benefit of the doubt. It’s an admirable quality,ContinueContinue reading “Gut Instincts vs. Benefit of the Doubt”
The Hero, the Villain, and Everything in Between
Describe a man who has positively impacted your life. If I had to pick one man who’s shaped me most, it would be my father. He was, after all, the first man in my life. For many years, we butted heads like a couple of stubborn rams. I left home young, determined to show himContinueContinue reading “The Hero, the Villain, and Everything in Between”
The Art of Understanding Others (Without Losing my Mind)
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? In an increasingly polarized world, it’s easier than ever to believe that our way of thinking is the only way. After all, we have algorithms to confirm our opinions, friends who nod vigorously at everything we say, and families who (for the most part) learned long agoContinueContinue reading “The Art of Understanding Others (Without Losing my Mind)”
Free Spirit
Tell us one thing you hope people say about you. At 19 years of age I was accused of being a subversive influence on society and was charged with 4 months of imprisonment. I was branded a trouble maker, and a dissident for not collaborating with the authorities on matters which I felt I hadContinueContinue reading “Free Spirit”
STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? As a child I was shy, especially around strangers. If you had asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, it would never have occurred to me to consider any profession requiring me to speak with more than one person at aContinueContinue reading “STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT”
Words Have Power 