In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
Almost three years ago I changed careers, I became aware of things I had never really seen before. Now having seen them, I am trying to help any way that I can. This story is fictional, but everything in it happens almost every day in communities across Canada. We all need to do more to help …
Do you remember a time when your life changed? We all have key days or experiences that fundamentally change our path through the maze of opportunities and challenges.
For me professionally, it was an eight-week course on “How to Win Friends and Influence People.” The course was provided as I approached a precipice in my career and not only saved me from myself but laid the groundwork for the success that I have achieved since; professionally, academically, and with great lessons in my personal life.
ndividually we cannot change the world; however, we can each help to change one person’s world. Real change happens when more of us decide to make a difference.
We need your help.
Safe, affordable housing for everyone. Many people talk about affordable housing, but few really define what that is.
Unfortunately, safe and affordable housing simply doesn’t exist for many people. It is difficult enough for the average person or family, for vulnerable, low-income people and families the potential of homelessness is very real.
This post is intended to help navigate the very Darwinian market of housing supply and demand. In a small way, it might help to illuminate some of the questions, workarounds, solutions, and resources that are available to help.
We have more information at our disposal than at any other point in human history. The problem is that we are inundated with so much distracting information and conflicting information how can anyone determine what is important?
More than ever, I appreciate how an organization uses its culture to develop ideas and concepts through its people.
Systems and processes are important but how an organization collaborates with its people is what really sets it apart. It doesn’t matter whether your organization is small or large, these tools can help everyone.
August 31st will be my final day as Food Security Coordinator for the United Way of Bruce Grey.
For the past two years, my job has been to build awareness of food insecurity, improve connectivity between the 50+ food organizations in Bruce Grey, and assist each of the 300+ volunteers and staff as much as possible. I have learned so much about the important work all of them do. These very dedicated people need our assistance to alleviate and to also eliminate food insecurity as an issue throughout Canada.
The size and scope of food insecurity or hunger is a very real and a very large problem. This two-year chapter in my life has allowed me to work with so many unique and dedicated people all of whom deserve as much praise and recognition as we can give them.
Working effectively with people is fundamental to any success you will achieve. You are learning to recognize and give people around you permission to reign in your ego. Be constantly vigilant to prevent walls and silos from being built around you. Finally, appreciate that you will succeed faster and longer by realizing that you make mistakes.
Most of us born in the last fifty years have heard the lyrics to John Lennon’s iconic song, “Imagine.” It has resonated on many levels with many people since its release in 1971.
For an increasing number of people, the reality of their lives almost exists in an entirely different universe than the one we live in.