Spider-Man, the Punisher, and New Masculinity
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the most popular movie of all time. Some people think it slaps harder than The Odyssey (for the record, I need to rewatch each film before deciding). A positive focus of the film is the…
Five Lessons from Camping Adventures for Your Worklife
The Horn Family had an awesome summer. Part of what made it great were three weeklong camping trips with family and friends in some of the most beautiful spots that the West Coast (possibly the world) has to offer. At…
Productivity
If you want to trigger me, answer “things are really busy” when I ask what is new and interesting at work or what problems you are solving today. Busyness is not the same as productivity. Full calendars, constant messages, and…
A Culture Haiku
The way things get done. Work rituals, policies. Seeking cohesion. – A culture haiku that highlights how culture isn’t just “the way things get done around here”, but also how the employee and/or community experience is shaped with strategy and…
A West Coast Vibes Haiku
Landscapes, people, food. Beautiful everywhere. Living west coast vibes. – A West Coast Vibes haiku that mostly captures that feeling when five families convene in Tofino and have the very best time together.
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 Team Chemistry Haiku
Unlocked with safety. Trusted hoopers, friends at work. Have team chemistry. – A haiku about how psychological safety, connectivity, joy, and opportunities for learning unleash team chemistry; it is a delight to notice chemistry on the basketball court, soccer pitch,…
Three Things You Can Say to Enhance Collaboration
Language is an amazing thing. What we say and how we say it reflects who we are and what we value. Whether you are speaking out of habit or stepping out of your comfort zone to make a point, the…
Three Examples of Cooperative Dystopia in the “Alien” Universe
Analyzing and sharing what popular culture can teach us about career development, leadership, and the cooperative enterprise model is something we do really well on this website. My contention is that the Alien universe is probably a cooperative dystopia from…
An Abundant Summer Haiku
Camping waterslides. Friends, family, and puppy. Abundance mindset. – A haiku about how our family crammed, stacked, squeezed, and packed a lot of activities, visitors, connections, parties, food, and a furry new family member into our Abundant Summer; oftentimes folks…