Three Ideas for Celebrating the Holiday Season
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…
How Recovery Drives Longevity
Longevity is scientifically achieved by exercising every day, eating healthy, and fostering meaningful social connections. Recovery from stress, burnout, bad days, intense exercise, and all the rest of it also inspire longevity. Heather Eliassen expands on these ideas and the…
Three Leadership Agility Lessons from Canada Basketball’s Superclinic
A few weekends ago I joined players, coaches, and referees from across the Greater Victoria Area at a “basketball superclinic” that was delivered by Canada Basketball’s Mike Mackay. The coaches spent the morning learning about a practice we would be…
Three Learning Lessons From Puppy Training
Last month, our family welcomed Trixie, the most perfect and awesome goldendoodle, into our home. Between my wife (who is very much her own person), our two boys, and me, we’ve spent approximately equal time training Trixie to be the…
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.
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…
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…
Kids, Creativity and Careers
When I lived in Vancouver I volunteered at the Writers’ Exchange. One time, I co-created some superawesome – and super educational – literacy programming for kids from East Vancouver during their Winter Holiday Break. The program content was career-related –…
The Definitive Pros and Cons of Keeping a CYA Folder
Keeping a Cover Your Ass (CYA) folder can be a career lifeline. This practice is designed to protect our reputation by keeping documents, emails, and other evidence that can be used to clarify misunderstandings and defend against unfounded accusations. The…
Tension: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How it can Realize a Community’s Potential
My Tension Tension happens in work and life all the time. Recently, I found myself in situations where tension was both palpable and enabling. The first instance occurred during the planning of an important event. Initially, there was considerable confusion…