20-Minute Neighbourhoods
So, I just finished my UBC Continuing Studies class in Sustainability and Transformational Leadership. Last week, teammates Heidi, Roger and I created a consulting firm – 20:15 (we present the concept of “20-Minute Neighbourhoods” in 15 minutes) – and delivered…
The Noble and Underappreciated Career Practitioners
Yesterday I participated in the Annual Planning Meeting for The Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling (CERIC). And during some brief down time I shared a quotes/concepts from Alain de Botton’s The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work with on…
Professional Starcraft
On a small YouTube screen I am watching a Starcraft 2 game featuring TheLittleOne vs Sen. It is Game 2 of a multi-game tournament. Play by play casting is being provided by HD Starcraft, a young Korean American Starcraft fanatic based…
How will you remember?
Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. For many, this somber day is uncomplicated and direct. Wake up. Put on dapper attire (perhaps medals). Place poppy over heart. Attend parade. Sing at concert. Educate a young person. Be silent for a moment. Now. Some…
Port Metro Vancouver: More than Meets the Eye
Everyday more than a dozen 180 metre-long freighters sit at anchor around the corner in English Bay, waiting for their turn to pick up a a 50,000 ton-load and steam it in under 3 weeks across the Pacific to disgorge at Shanghai and Huangpo before chugging back for more.
Communities of Practice Make Perfect
It is through open and intentioned collaboration that human beings realize the potential – the best version – of their communities. After all, we’re social creatures hardwired to work together. I got to thinking about super-collaboration because of my pre-class…