What have you changed your mind about? by Katie Wyka

Taking a page, literally, from John Brockman’s annual book and on-line World Question Centre (www.edge.org) I am putting out a question in this post. Every year Brockman puts out a big question to a wide community of thinkers, scientists, philosophers, artists, leaders, writers, etc. who respond with what is on their mind. The results are more than an amazing read, they are deeply insightful, helpful, sometimes shocking and for the most part, mind expanding.

Big Shifts in Small Acts of Grace by Valerie Nishi

I’ve noticed recently, how seemingly small gestures can create big change.

Deceit 1 Truth 0 – Changing the Score by Tim McGrady

Reading the Globe and Mail a few days ago, I came across a quote by Thomas Flanagan, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s former chief of staff. In the context of Flanagan’s assessment of Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff, he said, “…once you get into politics your task is mostly to conceal the truth. The truth becomes a gaffe.” Ignatieff responded the next night by explaining to reporters that telling the truth was important but that sometimes telling all the truth isn’t always the best strategy.

What is change, really by Mark Frein?

Most organizational development firms offer a “change” related service. This can take many forms: change strategy, change implementation, change evaluation, etc. But what is change, really?