10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Conferences
On Saturday I’m flying to Ottawa for Cannexus15 – I’ll be presenting about Vancity’s Orientation Immersion program, connecting with folks from the Canadian Education and Researching Institute for Counselling (CERIC), and learning a lot about how career development is central…
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…
What’s in my Happy Pills
“Wow, John, where can I get some of what you’re taking?” Michael, a colleague of mine, recently said. I’ve heard this before. Over the years, many friends and colleagues have asked what’s in my happy pills. Many natural and learned…
How we will Realize Our Potential in 2015
A new year begins tomorrow. It’s time for Michael, Kurt and I to engage in a The Potentiality New Year’s tradition and make public commitments about how we will realize our potential in 2015. Like the kid in the photo above,…
9 Holiday Gift Ideas from The Potentiality
‘Tis the season of gift giving. With two weeks until Christmas and with Hanukkah just around the corner, you might be reading this article and thinking, “whoa, I still have a few gifts to buy for my loved ones!” Never…
Six Traits of Trendspotters
Many top companies from just a few years ago no longer exist, while many are on “death watch” according to organizations like Forbes and Havas Media Group. One of the ways that an organization can increase its likelihood of being…
Three Tips for Smashing Through Barriers to Change
My life, just like yours, is always changing. I work at an organization that is transforming itself and transforming banking for the greater good. I am raising a child (my first) and he is developing at a fairly alarming rate….
How to Maximize the Art of Reflection
Yesterday was Remembrance Day in Canada. It’s specifically designed for people to reflect on conflict, specifically the First World War, and make meaning of the events of 1914-1918 in the context of our lives today. While somber, I love Remembrance…
The Potential of Church Parking Lots
During a recent meeting with the Vancity Community Foundation I learned about the potential of church parking lots. Specifically, how creatively re-purposing these spaces has the potential to transform communities into more inclusive and engaging places. Church parking lots are…
Six Professional Skills Developed by Traveling with an Infant
Over the past month, I’ve traveled by car, train, boat, and plane with my now seven-month old son, Miles. Successfully traveling with an infant requires some luck, and it also requires a diverse set of skills, many of which are…