by mvboronowski | Apr 22, 2015 | Leadership
Years ago, one of my mentors, Brian, told me about a powerful professional persona called “The Respected Rebel”. A respected rebel thrives as a benevolent disruptor and innovator while honouring the chain of command. To be one means pioneering bold, yet simple,...
by mvboronowski | Mar 4, 2015 | Leadership, Pop Culture Career Advice
This Saturday is the home opener – or first kick – for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The club has been promoting season and single-match tickets by encouraging people to “experience the best sporting atmosphere in Vancouver.” There are several examples of how the Whitecaps...
by mvboronowski | Feb 18, 2015 | Leadership
A few weeks ago I attended and presented at Canada’s leading conference for career practitioners, Cannexus. One of the workshops that I attended was led by Rob Shea and Senator David M. Wells – it focused on the connection between mountain climbing and career...
by mvboronowski | Dec 31, 2014 | Leadership
A new year begins tomorrow. It’s time for Michael, Kurt and I to engage in a The Potentiality New Year’s tradition and make public commitments about how we will realize our potential in 2015. Like the kid in the photo above, we see the year ahead as a...
by mvboronowski | Dec 3, 2014 | Leadership
It’s happened to all of us. During a heated conversation with a colleague, friend or loved one, they say something that’s not only wrong but completely infuriating. You might even get so pissed off, it’s hard to contain an eruption towards them about how big an idiot...
by mvboronowski | Nov 19, 2014 | Leadership
My life, just like yours, is always changing. I work at an organization that is transforming itself and transforming banking for the greater good. I am raising a child (my first) and he is developing at a fairly alarming rate. When I have spare time I am reading This...
