“High thoughts must have high language” Aristophanes. If this is so, then we are in big, I mean huge, trouble. I can barely stand to listen to the news these days because the Presidential race has debased itself so much. I am shocked at how easily news outlets repeat inappropriate language – or people atContinue reading “Language, leadership and setting norms”
Author Archives: Dominique O'Rourke
Drop the negative. 8 ways to move from can’t to can.
People consider the CN Tower climb and say: “I could never do that.” So they don’t try. It’s such an imposing sight they don’t realise that the average climb takes 30-40 minutes. I can tell you that I am no athlete and I’ve done it twice in 24 minutes or so. In fact, the time youContinue reading “Drop the negative. 8 ways to move from can’t to can.”
Enough with the rampant sexism…please
I want to know: is there one sector where we don’t find rampant sexism? When is this going to stop? Who’s going to show leadership in the boardroom, the classroom and everywhere in between? I really don’t have to write anything. Just scan the headlines: Law: Hearing to begin for Alberta judge who asked sex assaultContinue reading “Enough with the rampant sexism…please”
Why I shower with TED
I bet that headline got my husband’s attention – if only because he often reminds me to please turn the volume down on the radio in the en-suite. I’ve taken to listening to TED Talks and Podcasts in the shower and I need the volume cranked up HIGH. TED Talks and podcasts are a greatContinue reading “Why I shower with TED”
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