There’s a moment in every journey where we stand at the crossroads, wrestling with the enormity of what lies ahead. We become tangled in the complexities of the "how" - how do we execute this plan, how do we ensure success, how do we avoid failure? But in my experience, this preoccupation with the … [Read more...]
The Silent Enemy: Apathy and the Cost of Not Caring
In my years of working with leaders, entrepreneurs, students, and communities, I’ve come to realize that one of the most dangerous forces we can encounter isn’t failure, disagreement, or even conflict - it’s apathy. Apathy is the silent enemy, the void where there should be passion, engagement, and … [Read more...]
Understanding Modi ji’s Success in Light of Sunak ji’s Defeat
In the ever-evolving political landscapes of the world's largest democracies, the recent electoral outcomes of Narendra Modi in India and Rishi Sunak in the United Kingdom offer a fascinating opportunity to understand the subtle, yet fundamental, differences that shape our understanding of democracy … [Read more...]
Leading with Heart: Ted Lasso’s Timeless Lessons for Modern Leadership
Life and leadership lessons often come from the most unexpected places. Lately, I’ve been soaking up wisdom from none other than Ted Lasso. His unyielding optimism, relentless belief in people, and genuine kindness remind me in every episode that leadership isn't just about strategy and … [Read more...]
Embracing the Essence of Connection in Uncertain Times
As we embark on another week, I'm compelled to share a profound encounter that recently illuminated my perspective on life's true priorities. In the midst of the world's tumult and unpredictability, it's vital to anchor ourselves in the moments that genuinely matter—the times we spend with our … [Read more...]
An evening with Vivek Wadhwa
A little bit about Vivek (borrowed from the TiE Ottawa introduction) Vivek Wadhwa is a Fellow at Arthur & Toni Rembe Rock Center for Corporate Governance, Stanford University; Director of Research at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialization at the Pratt School of … [Read more...]
Apt613: Case Study in community blogging
In their own words: Apartment613 is a volunteer-run not for profit organization. Our main activity is apt613.ca, an award winning blog dedicated to uncovering the best of Ottawa’s arts and culture. All of our editors, photographers and contributors contribute their time and talents for free to … [Read more...]
Mourning the death of Geocities : A web giant lost
I am not sure how many people noticed it, but Yahoo quietly killed Geocities on the 26th of October. Again not sure how many people know this, but at its peak Geocities was the third most visited site on the web. What happened? …… Really, What happened? How could the website that heralded the … [Read more...]