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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Free legal advice clinics returning to BC
Access Pro Bono is sponsoring 3 free legal advice clinics in BC. There are many ways to participate. Click through for more… Continue reading
Posted in Community, Vancouver
Tagged Access Pro Bono, Kelowna, legal advice, Vancouver, Victoria
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Time Leadership Muscles
Leaders distinguish themselves by their ability to get things done. They start the day with the same number of minutes as everyone else but somehow they end up with more to show for it. What do they do differently and can anyone become a time leader? Continue reading
Social media helping erase stigma of mental illnesses
Social media can play a role in opening the lines of communication and reducing feelings of isolation. It can provide a forum for sharing experiences and an outreach path for those seeking support. Click through to read about a unique mental health camp held recently in Vancouver. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Social Media
Tagged Health, Isabella Mori, Mental Health, Mental Health Camp
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Goal setting – It's all in the execution
With hopeful eyes on the improving economy, many businesses are revisiting and revising 2010 goals. How sharp is your company in rolling out goals that can get the troops excited? Continue reading
Posted in High Octane Performance
Tagged achievement, goal setting, performance objectives, winning, Xerox
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City Love: Vancouver versus Toronto
OK, I admit that experiencing a Canadian winter with no snow definitely puts Vancouver high on my list of great places to live. And who wouldn’t love daffodils in February? But there’s a lot more than that to recommend this city. Continue reading
Posted in Community, Vancouver
Tagged British Columbia, living in Vancouver, Toronto, Vancouver
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Corporate Creativity and Brainstorming
If the best ideas pop into our minds during moments of random thought – witness the 3 B syndrome: on the bus, in the bath or in bed – why do we insist on scheduling corporate brainstorming sessions? Continue reading
Posted in Communications, High Octane Performance, Innovation, Productivity
Tagged brainstorming, creativity, planning
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Looking for work? Know what your telephone first impression is
Hiring managers and recruiters are formulating first impressions while taking initial phone calls from candidates. Here are a few words to help avoid a common gaffe. Continue reading
Canadian economy rebounding faster than U.S.
Since July 2009 Canada has created 403,000 new jobs offsetting nearly all the job losses experienced in the downturn which began in the fall of 2008. More facts on the economic recovery here… Continue reading
Posted in Staffing Industry, Vancouver, World of Work
Tagged BMO, consumer confidence, Derek Burleton, economic recovery, employment, Michael Gregory, Paul Ferley, RBC
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Too much work and not enough day?
Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t make one a bad worker — but not doing anything about it could. Here are some tips on turning a difficult situation into a golden opportunity for learning and growth. Continue reading
Your Calendar: Use It To Maximize Your Talent
Feel like you’re putting in full days but still not getting the right results? Use this simple tool to assess your time investments. Continue reading
Getting What You Want In 6 Steps
The key to getting what you want is staying focused. Without focus your days will fill with unsatisfying information processing and unproductive busy-ness. Try this 6-step approach… Continue reading
