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Epic day! Grouse Grind. Raven. Deep Cove. Paddleboarding. Old home. Great potential. Beautiful boat. Beach break. Root beer float.

He’s right. We need to redefine leadership and recognize that the change we make in our neighbour’s life is as great and as valuable as the change we make across our seas. With this mindset, we’ll encourage a whole new crop of little leaders ready to embark on solving our local challenges and excited to explore surrounding opportunities. #lollipopmoments #drewdudley

Wow! Wish I had a front row seat to this performance. Have an amazing weekend!
Sky Magic Live at Mt.Fuji : Drone Ballet Show by MicroAd, Inc. from Sky Magic on Vimeo.

In Vancouver on business this morning. The French novelist Colette immediately came to mind as I perused the sweets! “If I can’t have too many truffles, I’ll do without truffles.” ~  As quoted in Close to Colette by Maurice Goudeket.
#vancouver #thomashaaspatisserie #truffles #andIwillhavethisone #Thursdaymorning #cognaccarameljamaicanrumohmy!

In the long run there is no more liberating, no more exhilarating experience than to determine one’s position, state it bravely, and then act boldly. Action brings with it its own courage, its own energy, a growth of self-confidence that can be acquired in no other way.

Well this made me giggle. I greatly appreciate a fine glass of wine though not for consumption. I have yet to acquire a taste for it unlike milkshakes. However, I am genuinely fascinated by winemaking and the combination of art and science that it demands. About a decade ago I planted a Chardonnay in my backyard as an experiment. It took a few years before the grapes arrived but as you can see they are budding!

What encourages you to live a healthy lifestyle, reduces stress, and helps you cope with trauma? No, it’s not a bag of frozen peas…but close! It’s your best friend. I think we’re fortunate if we can find at least one person that we truly connect with and I have to say I’ve been super blessed to have a handful of amazing people swinging from vines around me. Thank you Steven for always putting a smile on my face. Have a safe trip home and see you soon. #cafeorso #deepcove #mangiare #liegewaffles #breakfastfordinner

More research on friendships here.

Seth! So brilliant. What’s stopping you from taking charge and thinking backwards?

• Do it on purpose. How am I leading up?
• Tell stories that resonate with those in charge.
• Demand responsibility but don’t worry at all about authority.
• Reflect credit but embrace blame. Do small things, things that won’t get you fired, without asking. Lol! And if they work, go to your boss and allow them to take credit. If it doesn’t work, take the blame.
• Connection creates value.
• If they don’t get it, go somewhere that does. If you are working with people that are truly stuck, you need to go find someone that gets it. AMEN!
• If you want to make change, make change for people that deserve it.

Great advice!

Some people go to concerts, comedy shows, or the movies to be entertained. Not nerd me. I go to my thesaurus. I find great amusement in this space. I was looking for another word to use instead of “flow” and this simple task sent me into state of blistering laughter. To explain, I was using flow in the context of organizational communication. As I began reading aloud the list of alternate words such as discharge, leakage, and gush…they just seemed so inappropriate and sparked a giggle. Scanning the screen, I noticed the advertisement to the right. What are the odds? Or should I ask?

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