by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Aug 1, 2020 | Anti-racism, Big Ideas
This week many of us watched Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) respond to Representative Ted Yoho’s empty apology for the hateful, denigrating comments that he hurled at AOC on the steps of the Capitol, where the US Congress meets. AOC’s response was a...
by Marc Dunn | Jul 16, 2020 | High performance, Life lessons
My father always used to say while we were growing up: “We have two rules in this house: 1) Books are our friends and 2) Eat up what’s put in front of you!” He said this as though it were a beacon of good news. Only two rules! Of course, there were many more rules but...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Jul 10, 2020 | Anti-racism, Big Ideas, Self-reflection
As we continue to watch the worldwide protests against the brutality of racist police violence and excesses in state power, many wonder how we can respectfully show our support. How can we actively participate? How can we stand, walk and work alongside those who...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Jun 30, 2020 | Anti-racism, Big Ideas, Courage
As we watch the worldwide protests against the brutality of racist police violence and excesses in state power, many wonder how we can respectfully show our support. How can we actively participate? How can we stand, walk and work alongside those who insist that Black...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Jun 18, 2020 | Big Ideas, Fuel Your Passion, High Achievers
When I was just 15 years old, I got a lesson about lemonade that stuck with me while competing at a competitive level in indoor volleyball. So this story begins with a mini-lesson about volleyball… Many of you know that in indoor volleyball, the setter is...
by Kirsten Manley-Casimir | Jun 18, 2020 | Big Ideas, Courage, Life lessons
As we reflect on our lives, we should ask ourselves: “Did I stand on the right side of history?” Every day we’re faced with choices about whether to stand up for people’s human rights or to just remain quiet and fade into the background....
by Sara Greenfield | Jun 18, 2020 | Big Ideas, Courage, Life lessons, Self-reflection
I write this from a place of privilege. The stories are on my newsfeed, the images are on my TV and the words are in my ears. But I have the privilege of being able to put down my phone, turn off the TV and change the subject of the conversation. Most of...
by Margo Malowney | May 26, 2020 | Big Ideas, Community, Covid-19, Global Pandemic, Sports
Photo Credit: Peter J. Thompson Mid-May, 2020. Toronto, Canada. Coronavirus. Covid-19. C-19. Names that identify the virus that has disrupted the behaviour of most of the people on the planet. We have been asked to band together and challenged to...
by Naomi Manley-Casimir | May 20, 2020 | Big Ideas, Community, connection, Life lessons, Love, parenting, Teachers
Like many of you, our family is making use of technologies to connect virtually with people we love. This virtual connection allows us all to respect the guidelines to stay home and keep a safe physical distance, but gives us a chance to catch up, support each other...
by Naomi Manley-Casimir | May 14, 2020 | Big Ideas, connection, Gratitude, High Achievers, Leadership
This is a time of uncertainty and stress, and yet there are some silver linings. I like to focus on the positive, so one positive thing I’ve observed during COVID-19 is the everyday heroes who are emerging into the spotlight. There are so many people...
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