In the realm of innovation and problem-solving, context isn't just a backdrop; it's the compass that guides our journey. Understanding the 'why' and 'how' is pivotal in transforming challenges into opportunities. Let's delve into the art of context setting for effective problem … [Read more...]
“Authentic Leadership”: Not a headline-maker, but a life-shaper
Have you ever noticed how often we idolize leaders based on their public personas, their achievements narrated through the words of others (hello, ghostwriters!), or simply the sheen of their success? It's a common scenario, especially among the bright young minds I mentor. The usual suspects? The … [Read more...]
Nurturing Future Changemakers: My Journey with Lambton College
In the midst of my fulfilling role at the Ottawa Community Foundation, I consciously chose to immerse myself in the world of teaching, coaching, and mentoring. Many wonder why I gravitated towards this path. For me, the allure lies in the transformative journey of guiding young individuals, … [Read more...]
Empowering Voices: Unlocking Leadership Potential Across Languages through the “Global Leadership Lab”
Project Lead: Manu Sharma; Project Time-Frame: Launching in July 2024 In an era where language often dictates access to knowledge, the Global Leadership Lab seeks to democratize access to management and leadership education. This pioneering approach aims to transcend linguistic barriers, bringing … [Read more...]
The Governor General’s 2015 Canadian Leadership Conference
I am delighted n excited to receive my acceptance to "The Governor General's 2015 Canadian Leadership Conference" From the conference website, the theme for the 2015 conference is "EXPLORING LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATION". The 2015 Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference will examine the … [Read more...]
2014 TiECon Canada
Loran Scholars Mentor: A new mentorship challenge
The Loran Scholars Foundation identifies and supports exceptional young Canadians who demonstrate character, service and leadership. … [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...]
Employer Excellence Award for TalentBridge
Below is the press release that was put out by OCRI today announcing the amazing news I received late yesterday. I am delighted about this :) OTTAWA, ON, March 24, 2010 – TalentBridge, one of OCRI’s most popular youth engagement programs, has received the 2010 Employer Excellence Award for … [Read more...]
TalentBridge revisited: Inspiration from Richard Florida
Richard Florida made a statement about educational institutions in his talk on Friday at the “Creative Leadership Conference”. He said “Education Institutions should be about knowledge discovery and learning”. Allied to that statement he quoted Peter Drucker and mentioned “Research Universities as … [Read more...]