We’re constantly bombarded by information. It’s hard to look away. After all, we want to stay informed. We’re afraid of FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). And we’re excited about the incredible quantity and diversity of knowledge at our fingertips; we want to take advantage of those multiple perspectives to expand our own. But we miss out on a lot by trying to focus on everything … Continue reading The Big Impact of Small Moments
It only took a few weeks back in late March for Canadians – farmers, consumers, processors, and store owners alike – to realize how tenuous our food system really is. Supply chains stretched and frayed; luckily, they didn’t completely snap. Despite some losses (disastrously on the farm side as around the world milk was dumped, animals were euthanized, and plants and vegetables were plowed under), … Continue reading The Food System Gap Highlighted by COVID-19
You know those interview questions that are meant to help potential employers drill into the deepest corners of your soul, ostensibly to see if you’re made of the “right” stuff? A favourite back in the day that always tripped me up was “What are your best and worst characteristics?” It’s easy to think of negative attributes. Humans have an innate ability to focus on the … Continue reading How my worst characteristic helped me to have better conversations
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