Three Lessons in Innovation from Vimy Ridge
The Battle of Vimy Ridge, fought in April 1917, stands as a pivotal moment in Canadian military history. It was a battle won through remarkable courage and groundbreaking strategic thinking. Beyond remembering the fallen, we can draw valuable lessons from…
A Fall Haiku
Yes! Fall is falling. Epitome of Autumn Best. Season. Ever. – A haiku about Fall, which brings with it vibrant colours, great sports, and delicious food!
A Way Out Of Office Haiku
Natural beauty. West Coast lifestyle is awesome. Vacation vibes now. – A haiku of good times and good vibes from the Horn Family vacation.
Sense-Making Needs to Be in Your Toolkit
Sense-making enables leaders and teams to understand what just happened and figure out what to do next – ideally we use this skill to process positive experiences, like when a crush visibly returns our affection or we get a job…
Three Agile Planning Tips from the Rebel Alliance
The hit series Andor wrapped up a few weeks ago and I’ve been processing it’s the end of perhaps the greatest iteration of the Star Wars universe/galaxy on screen. Over the last few weeks, I’ve consumed dozens of hours of…
Five Professional Lessons from the Mission: Impossible Movies
Action mega-star and semi-controversial human being, Tom Cruise, has done it again! Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation has hit theatres and is receiving critical acclaim and all of our money, too. Kurt and I love action movies and we also…
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 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…
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.