Bridging Science, Society, and Business
The final episode of the series, “In the Beginning”.
Tag Archives: not business as usual
Finding Joy in the Journey: Lessons from Rehab and Business
I’m writing to you from an unexpected classroom. The physical therapy clinic where I’ve spent most of July recovering from hand surgery. What started as a necessary step toward regaining full mobility has become one of the most profound learning experiences, and I couldn’t wait to share these insights with you. It all began with […]
Can A New Kind of Capitalism Bridge the Generational Divide?
The third episode in the series, “In the Beginning”
The Permission You’ve Been Waiting For
I want to tell you about my friend Janice. She runs a small bakery, and for years, everyone told her she was doing it wrong. “You need to focus on wedding cakes,” said one expert. “Cupcakes are where the money is,” said another. “You should go online and ship nationwide,” said a third. Janice […]
Learning from the Past: Generational Values and the Future of Business
The second of four in the series “In the Beginning”
Reframing Failure as a Path to Wisdom
Let’s talk about something we all do. You know, the one where we beat ourselves up for things that weren’t really our fault. You know that sinking feeling when something doesn’t work out as planned? That immediate rush to figure out what you did wrong, how you messed up, and why you should have […]
Building Wealth with Heart: The Principles of Compassionate Capitalism
A new series begins today. “In the beginning.”
More Than Just Cutting Grass
When my husband was recently hospitalized, I found myself staring at our increasingly wild back lawn, feeling overwhelmed by yet another task I couldn’t handle alone. That’s when I remembered the handmade flyer I’d tucked away months earlier—crafted by our 16-year-old neighbour who’d been cutting grass around the neighbourhood for five years. Something about […]
Turning Personal Experiences into Collective Action
What if the key to understanding—and acting on—climate change lies not in distant data, but in our own backyards, memories, and conversations?
Why Nobody Believes Anybody Anymore
For a few months, I have been noodling around the concept of why (or why not) we believe or trust another person and why it has become increasingly difficult to do so. I have landed on a concept that may eventually go mainstream. I firmly believe we are currently in the midst of a ‘Trust […]