Leader as Hero: The Power of Commitment
When times get tough, we turn to leaders for courage. Yet rarely is courage found in the competency profile of...
Lessons from the Field: Intrapreneurship in Action series
In this month’s blog, I’m featuring Dylan Sherlock, Policy Analyst for the Natural Resource Sector Transformation Secretariat. I have had...
A Blank Page
A cryptic title, which may lead you to think this blog post is about new beginnings for 2015. I first...
Defining Your Creativity
In starting the new year, my thoughts go to goals and resolutions, as I am sure they do for many...
Lessons from the Field: Intrapreneurship in Action
In this month’s blog, I’m featuring Bette-Jo Hughes, Associate Deputy Minister and Government Chief Information Officer, who I had the...
Markets Are Conversations
Before I dive into the crux that is the title of this post, I first need to provide historical context…...
Open Government is Trending
I know I’m Civic Engagement’s equivalent to being a “Homer” …no, not Homer Simpson. I’m talking about the guy who...
Corporate Activism
I had a fascinating month of reading. I am smack dab in the middle of Todd Gitlin’s book Letters to...
The Intrapreneurial Spirit
I write this blog because I have an unwavering belief in the potential of the public service. With this belief...
The Diversity of… Well… Diversity
“Try never to be the smartest person in the room. And if you are, I suggest you invite smarter people...