Accolade Communications had the honour of working with Community Foundations of Canada on their 2012 Vital Signs Report titled #GenerationFlux: Understanding the Seismic Shifts that are Shaking Canada’s Youth. I not only had the opportunity to learn about a very timely subject, I also re-learned some broader lessons. Challenge old assumptions Beyond the content ofContinue reading “The power of conversation: Vital Youth”
Author Archives: Dominique O'Rourke
Why encourage those in the middle of the pack and those who are dead last?
Remember the Seinfeld episode where George worries about worlds colliding? Well, fair warning: here’s a post where leadership, parenting, ranting and sound advice collide. Last Friday, my 8-year old son participated in a city-wide cross-country track race. I went to encourage him and to help out his teachers; but what started like a little parentingContinue reading “Why encourage those in the middle of the pack and those who are dead last?”
Book Review: Smart Trust
If you read only one book on trust-building, this should be it. It’s timely, practical and compelling .- me I don’t say that lightly, I’ve read a ton of articles about trust. You’ve also read my review of Onwards so you know I don’t sugar coat it. I also don’t receive any compensation for myContinue reading “Book Review: Smart Trust”
From the Archives: My Anchor belief: Trust-building STARTS with culture & structure
John Morgan, the author of Brand Against the Machine, says any vibrant organization must have an anchor belief. Here’s mine: Please!! Stop thinking trust has something to do with being liked, or saying ‘we’. Stop thinking trust has to start at the interpersonal level. Stop thinking trust has to evolve slowly or is strictly basedContinue reading “From the Archives: My Anchor belief: Trust-building STARTS with culture & structure”
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