by John Horn | Nov 18, 2015 | Creativity, Pop Culture Career Advice
As the dad of a toddler I read a lot of kid’s books. In fact, I read a lot of the same books over and over and over again much to my son’s delight. Such repetitive reading uniquely positions me to share with you these seven professional lessons from children’s books....
by John Horn | Oct 7, 2015 | Creativity
When we take time to think about experiences we have every day and how they change our perspective on work and life, we create the potential to learn everywhere and all the time. As wonderfully captured in this Fulfillment Daily article by Scott Barry Kaufman, human...
by John Horn | Jun 3, 2015 | Creativity
Creating new learning experiences like onboarding programs, training activities, or youth employment initiatives requires many creative minds, the ability to work rapidly, and a willingness to learn from failures. At Vancity, where I work, our business model of...
by John Horn | Dec 10, 2014 | Creativity
‘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 fear! Kurt, Mike and I are here to help with...
by John Horn | Oct 29, 2014 | Creativity
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...
by John Horn | Oct 15, 2014 | Creativity
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 relevant to your career. Here are six...
