by John Horn | Oct 13, 2021 | Adaptability, Futureproof Kids, Have Better Conversations
Expressing gratitude reduces stress, elevates wellbeing, and enhances relationships. Our family practices gratitude pretty much every night at the dinner table (we like the “star and a wish” method). Every day I take stock of good things that happened and...
by John Horn | Sep 29, 2021 | Adaptability, Business & Entrepreneurship, Campus Career Centre 3.0, Have Better Conversations
As I wiped down my chair and a nearby desk that I may or may not have touched with various cleaning supplies, I looked up at my colleague, Deanna, and said “okay…returning to the office will be weird for everyone.” We had just finished a walking meeting and were...
by John Horn | Aug 4, 2021 | Adaptability, Business & Entrepreneurship
Lately I’ve been struggling with time management. Following a recent promotion (mine) and a recent leave (an awesome manager who is having an awesome baby), I temporarily have a lot of people are reporting to me and the complexity of my work is increasing (and we’re...
by John Horn | Jul 28, 2021 | Adaptability, Co-operative Leadership
The best experiences simultaneously are elevating and grounding for people. Elevating means advancing something worthwhile, connecting people to a purpose or cause, and realizing our potential by striving with boldness. Grounding conjures ideas of sensibility,...
by John Horn | Jul 7, 2021 | Adaptability, Futureproof Kids
Our family – like, the grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles – is camping in the woods of Vancouver Island. We are experiencing good food, sparkling conversation, and wonderful wilderness adventures. We might even climb a mountain and will definitely...
by John Horn | Jun 30, 2021 | Adaptability, Co-operative Leadership, Futureproof Kids
I have had enough of the heat wave plaguing Western North America. By this definition, I mean having too much of something, like heat, intolerance, abuse, sensationalism, or fixed mindedness. Our tolerance has been reached or exceeded when we have had enough. Every...
