by mvboronowski | Feb 25, 2014 | Learning & Thinking
A few weeks ago Netflix debuted season two of its popular show House of Cards. There are some powerful career building lessons to be learned from Vice President Frank Underwood, who ducks, dodges and damages his foes as part of his rise to the top at all costs. While...
by mvboronowski | Feb 19, 2014 | Creativity
Collaborative drawing is a great way to build trust and foster creativity on your team. This article demonstrates how drawing together enhances creativity. A few weeks ago Vancity’s Learning and Development team worked together to create an impact map of Orientation...
by mvboronowski | Feb 12, 2014 | Learning & Thinking
Most of us have heard the pearl of wisdom that we all should do what we love. It’s a mainstay for many parents and counsellors looking to steer eager graduates away from grinding away at jobs they hate for a good paycheck. On the face of it, striving to love your work...
by mvboronowski | Jan 29, 2014 | Communication, Have Better Conversations
Engaging Elevator Conversations Conversations in elevators can be some of the most uncomfortable and awkward examples of human communication. This article will provide you with three tips for engaging elevator conversations. Three months ago I joined the legions of...
by mvboronowski | Jan 22, 2014 | Adaptability, Case Studies
THE POTENTIALITY INSPIRES AND EDUCATES CHANGE MAKERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT BUILDING COMMUNITY. One of the ways we do this is by featuring organizations (businesses, social enterprises, schools, and non-profits) that are doing cool things to build community. This...
by mvboronowski | Jan 15, 2014 | Communication
Consumers, not producers, dictate their media diet these days, which means that consumption of your product or message must be the consumer’s choice. The key to ensuring that they choose your product or listen to your message is to build a genuine relationship with...
