Playing Through Adversity
Over the weekend I witnessed athletes play through adversity. My oldest son’s basketball team lost four games against very talented, very organized, and very aggressive teams from the Lower Mainland. (The last game was close, though!). Observing the games as…
How Constraints Unleash Creativity and Productivity
Constraints can enable innovation and efficiency. By knowing what boundaries limit us and what ones are bendable, we can use constraints to inform decision making as well as cultivate creativity in our worklife. Here is an example of using both…
How Parents Can Maximize Mornings
Making the most of mornings leads to increased productivity, heightened efficiency, better health, and, probably, improved happiness, too. Personal and professional development gurus – from Robin Sharma to these ridiculous entrepreneurs – argue that our potential is best realized with…
A Dog Sitting Haiku
Great time dog sitting. Glorious walks and cuddles. A man needs a dog. – A Dog Sitting Haiku for Roxie the Dog, who joined the Horn Family over the Easter Weekend and brought a lot of joy, exercise, and self-assurance…
Daredevil’s Intersectionality
Daredevil, whose real name is Matt Murdock, is a fictional superhero from the Marvel Universe (the Daredevil: Born Again season finale is streaming now and it was/is really good). Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Bill Everett, with input…
Career Advice from White Lotus
HBO’s White Lotus reveals the complex lives of wealthy vacationers, exploring character transformations, regressions, and consistency throughout its three seasons. Viewers witness diverse arcs affecting personal growth and career development, illustrating how unexpected experiences can shape one’s journey, while also critiquing the consequences faced by the privileged.
Best Practices for Organizing Conferences Within Organizations
Internal conferences foster human connection and learning in hybrid work environments. They encourage team alignment with organizational goals and promote intrapreneurism. Successful conferences require careful planning, collaboration, and alignment of personal and organizational priorities. Integrating fun elements enhances learning, creating engaged and innovative teams that drive overall success.
Kids, Creativity and Careers
When I lived in Vancouver I volunteered at the Writers’ Exchange. One time, I co-created some superawesome – and super educational – literacy programming for kids from East Vancouver during their Winter Holiday Break. The program content was career-related –…
A Father Son Surfing Haiku
Smiles on the water. Sticky wetsuit trauma over. Waves have energy. – A haiku inspired by the hours of rocking waves (struggling, popping, falling, surfing, learning) that the Oldest Boy and I spent on Canada’s West Coast.
Build Strong Relationships Through Community Service
The world is weird and tense and unsettling these days. Building strong, diverse relationships help communities become connected and resilient for the long term. A few weeks ago, I joined dozens of neighbours for a beach cleanup with Surfrider. We…