Forget the caricature that all co-ops are crunchy granola communes. The co-operative business model is found in all sectors from large financial institutions and global retailers to funeral co-ops, communications firms, health clinics, day cares and book stores. Collectively, Canadian co-operatives and credit unions boast 18 million memberships and an asset size of $330 billion – yes,Continue reading “Eleven Leadership Lessons from the Co-operative Model”
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For International Women’s Day! 5 minutes for 3 women who changed the world
modified from January 12, 2012 It’s the first time that three women share the Nobel Peace Prize and their stories are of amazing leadership that brought an end to decades-long dictatorships. So why are they nowhere to be found on Barbara Walter’s list of the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011? Arguably, their contribution isContinue reading “For International Women’s Day! 5 minutes for 3 women who changed the world”
Lookin’ for Leadership in all the wrong places
Harvard Business Review blogger, Ron Ashkenas, asks: Where Have All the Leaders Gone? He writes: “According to a survey conducted by the Harvard Kennedy School last year, 68% of Americans believe that there is a “leadership crisis” in the country; and leaders in only four out of thirteen sectors inspire above average confidence (the military,Continue reading “Lookin’ for Leadership in all the wrong places”
Leadership Lessons from the Cottage
During my cottage holiday I enjoyed a blissful moment of absolute tranquility. I was sitting alone, looking out over the river, really just taking it all in when I noticed two woodpeckers, four or five blue jays dive bombing among the trees, squirrels running about their business, sandpipers along the shore… It was all happeningContinue reading “Leadership Lessons from the Cottage”
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