by mvboronowski | Jan 27, 2016 | Creativity, Pop Culture Career Advice
The Starters is one of my favourite podcasts (it’s a show on NBA TV and YouTube, too). Last week the six-person team – Tas Melas, J.E. Skeets, Leigh Ellis, Trey Kerby, Jason Doyle, and Matt Osten – celebrated their 10th Anniversary with an oral history of the show....
by mvboronowski | Dec 9, 2015 | Creativity
‘Tis the season of generosity! The holidays – Hannukah is upon us and Christmas is right around the corner – present a wonderful opportunity to let our friends, family and colleagues know how much we appreciate them. Whether you like to cook, write,...
by mvboronowski | 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 mvboronowski | 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 mvboronowski | 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 mvboronowski | Dec 17, 2014 | Creativity, Pop Culture Career Advice
The holiday seasons are upon us and we’re awash in the magic of Christmas, Hanukah, Love Actually, my parents’ Awesome Semi-Pagan beliefs, and, of course, Festivus. As we share stories of holiday joy with friends and family, it’s important to remember that this time...