This is an engaging, timely, clear and profound TED talk by Margaret Heffernan. Margaret speaks to the thrival skillsets and capacities that are essential in a complex and constantly changing world. We have lived through an era of emphasis on efficiencies and as predictability success declines in this modern era there is a requirement for, …
What’s Not On The Test: The Overlooked Factors That Determine Success What’s not on the test, Hidden Brain, NPR So I said, you know, this is obviously true. But it turned out that in psychology at that time, there was a sense that somehow personality and the subject of personality was kind of, you know, …
This is a powerful, moving and bang on TedX talk from Elizabeth White.
“Here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes… the ones who see things differently — they’re not fond of rules… You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can’t do is ignore them because they change things… …
Parents experiencing conflict with their teen(s) report: decreased respect and cooperation difficulty communicating lack of connection increased anger, lack of laughter loss of social contract within the family We believe that strong parental leadership is the success to any family. We believe that any family can jointly create a positive and healthy environment for all …
Being a native Calgarian, I have always liked that phrase. It speaks to perseverance, persistence and desire for movement forward. Fresh out of cataract surgery, I’m loving the clarity of these spring days and I seem to have a clarified vision of where I want to go and who I want to be. One part …
Some curmudgeonly thoughts on the iPhone 4S
The Charter for Compassion is a document that transcends religious, ideological, and national difference. Supported by leading thinkers from many traditions, the Charter activates the Golden Rule around the world.
A light moment during a daily chore.
A powerful talk from Rebecca MacKinnon describing the struggle for frredom and control in cyberspace.
