Hope

Dec 16, 2011 | Articles, Reflections

Hi, My name is Don and I am…well…different things. Paradox is a word. I have a growing awareness that I am more precious than ever thought possible and at the same time more evil than willing to admit on most days. At about 34 years of age I was starting...

The Journey of an Architect Learning How to Be An Artist

Sep 30, 2011 | Articles

For most of my life, I have operated from a leadership philosophy/paradigm and a set of practices that cascade out of the notion that the role of a visionary leader is to be solely that of an architect. The prevailing thinking that has influenced my leadership...

Music Induced Flashbacks

Sep 12, 2011 | Articles, Creativity

This summer we had the opportunity to check out three of my favorite childhood Canadian rock bands; Chilliwack, Street Heart and Prism. Much older now.  Less hair, voices not quite what they used to be but it didn’t seem to matter – the now ‘old boys’...

I Smell Like Sheep Poop

Aug 23, 2011 | Articles

Image taken from http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/graphics/photos/ (Image Number K4166-5). I got a call from a friend a couple of days ago.  He has a small sheep herd of about 100 head and he was needing help sorting them.  Some had to go to market. Some had to be tagged...