Source: An Open Letter to Ann Coulter This week I read an extraordinary blog post written in 2012 by John Franklin Stephens, a Global Messenger for Special Olympics. It was his response to Ann Coulter’s use of the R-word in a tweet after a Presidential debate during the last election. While the Twitterverse reacted with vitriol and personal attacks onContinue reading “Special Olympics +an Open Letter to Ann Coulter = A lesson in communications”
Author Archives: Dominique O'Rourke
Recognizing what’s invisible
Who are you most likely to nominate for an award? The volunteer who is visible at events or the treasurer doing the accounting at home in the evening? Will you applaud the parent who is reading in classrooms by day – the one the teachers are raving about – or the one typing up meeting minutes afterContinue reading “Recognizing what’s invisible”
To two famous Colonels & to art: Happy Canada Day!
Last week, Canada’s Governor General unveiled a statue of famed WWI poet – and Guelph son – Col. John McCrae to commemorate the 100th anniversary of In Flanders Fields. While McCrae is now world-famous for penning the poem on the battle fields of Ypres, Governor General David Johnston pointed out that he was one of the bestContinue reading “To two famous Colonels & to art: Happy Canada Day!”
10 Ways to Build Trust: Stop shaking hands. Start making plans
Oh my poor, neglected blog! I thought I would share with you this video of my 5-minute talk about building trust through structures at Ignite Guelph 4 last October.
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