Stories we tell our children

Post Retirement Pursuits

July 14, 2019 · Leave a comment

He got bored in retirement and subsequently found many ways to keep engaged and creative. To view more of his stories and accomplishments in retirement

Stories we tell our children

Giving the staff a stake in the business

July 14, 2019 · Leave a comment

Jim Munro built Munro’s Books on quality of books and the people he employed. Here he talks about his generous profit sharing approach.  To view more of the stories of Jim Munro and Munro’s Books

Traveler in Your Own Town

HUB community space

June 20, 2019 · Leave a comment

The site was destined for redevelopment, but in the meantime Barrett’s been given the opportunity to take his property management skills ‘to a new level’ in downtown Victoria.

Traveler in Your Own Town

UVic’s Momentum Festival

April 20, 2019 · Leave a comment

She heard of it. Went to to it on her own. Everything changed because of this community at the Interfaith Chapel. To view more of Charlotte’s experience at the Chapel

Community School Interviews

Bruce Ravelli: Campus Conversations

April 6, 2019 · Leave a comment

Themes for this sociology prof’s interview: Life changing moments Finding your path Being an influencer Being your own person

Officer Moments

RCMP as heart of the community

March 27, 2019 · Leave a comment

Called to action about 3am, this chief of police became the answer to a non police issue, once again. To view more of his stories

Conferences

The Value in Conflict

March 24, 2019 · Leave a comment

A unique take on the value of conflict in modern life.. in this case in the fishing industry.

Community School Interviews

Peter Norman: Campus Conversation

March 23, 2019 · Leave a comment

Lessons Learned from living with a beaver What matters most– setting priorities The path to becoming a speaker

Classroom moments, Good HR Connections

A career journey to his destiny

March 16, 2019 · Leave a comment

Teaching was not his first or even second career, although he felt it was his destiny. Follow the diverse path, and retraining he undertook along the way.

Classroom moments

Power of ‘Yes’

March 16, 2019 · Leave a comment

Rob’s career was furthered by the courage and patience to say ‘yes’ to small offers along the way.