by John Horn | Jan 19, 2022 | Adaptability
We all have bad days at work. Sometimes we fail. Sometimes we have to fire people. And sometimes (hopefully not too often) we get fired or downsized from a job that we love and/or need. To overcome such hardships professionals like you must be resilient in how you...
by John Horn | Dec 22, 2021 | Adaptability, Futureproof Kids, Have Better Conversations
If I’m being honest, there isn’t much to celebrate on the West Coast of Canada these days. The pandemic/endemic is here, restrictions are being implemented, and lockdowns are looming. I feel for everyone who is enthusiastically looking forward to social connections...
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,...
