Last night, I went to the movies, to watch a new documentary about food security, the world premiere of Food Security Simple and Safe: it’s in your hands. Produced by Nick Versteeg, of DV Cuisine, the screening was part of the Victoria Film Festival. It was a packed house. I know why. Not bothered yet […]
Changing habits: A simple plan
February 2, 2011 by · 2 Comments
I used to smoke a lot. It was a habit. It was a serious addiction. Then I took up running. That became my new habit. It wasn’t easy shifting habits. Zen Habits suggests 3 simple steps (as the core) to change your habit: Write down your plan. Identify your triggers and replacement habits. Focus on […]
The IdeaConnection Interviews: The place to go for insights into Open Innovation
January 27, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Last week, I had the pleasure of conversation with Vern Burkhardt, a writer with IdeaConnection, a company that connects business to creative and innovative people, from around the world. We met at a local coffee shop. I’d been looking forward to our conversation for some time. I wasn’t disappointed. Since late 2007, Vern has been […]
Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life: Video Book Review
January 23, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
Compassion is an attitude. It’s principled and consistent concern for another. It’s about putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, feeling their pain, as though it where your own, and entering generously into their point of view. It’s not about pity or feeling sorry for someone else. To be compassionate is to live the golden rule; […]
Does your professional title of "mediator" limit you?
January 18, 2011 by · 6 Comments
You’ve been plugging away for a while now, as a mediator. The business isn’t flowing in. You feel like you’re in a dip. All factors considered, perhaps the way you describe your work role, or the way others see your professional title, is just not a motivator, for anybody? Perhaps you need a more compelling vision […]
