Dominique O'Rourke

15 Facts about Trust: Definition, Types and Perspectives – Week 2 of Twelve Weeks to Trust

When I told a professor I wanted to study inter-organizational trust he gasped a bit and rolled his eyes. Now I know why. While we glibly talk about trust, the subject is incredibly complex. Look for photos of “trust” and you’ll find a lot of handshakes, rock climbing and people throwing babies in the air.Continue reading “15 Facts about Trust: Definition, Types and Perspectives – Week 2 of Twelve Weeks to Trust”

CN Tower Climb: Thoughts on Perseverance

This week-end I will climb the 1776 stairs of the CN Tower – until just recently, the world’s tallest free-standing structure. The event is a fundraiser for the World Wildlife Foundation but also an interesting opportunity to reflect on perseverance. When you are looking at a seemingly large obstacle, how do you get over theContinue reading “CN Tower Climb: Thoughts on Perseverance”

The Declining State of Trust : Week 1 of Twelve Weeks To Trust

Forbes Magazine declares: “Trust is the New Core of Leadership”. The Edelman Trust Barometer touts trust as “an essential line of business.” While we affirm the importance of trust, trust in governments, businesses, the media and even NGOs is declining globally. While there is an abundance of information about building inter-personal trust, information for building maco-Continue reading “The Declining State of Trust : Week 1 of Twelve Weeks To Trust”

Six Reasons to Embrace QR Codes

You’ve seen microscopic ones on shampoo bottles, medium ones in magazine ads, large ones on car bumpers, huge ones on buildings and banners. Those funky little squares that you capture with your phone or tablet to access a web site, coupon or promotion are everywhere. Do you know how to create your own QR (QuickContinue reading “Six Reasons to Embrace QR Codes”