Spending our workday at a computer isn’t something new. So why is it that talking to people online is burning us out? If you’re an educator, manager, coach, advisor, or anyone else who has made the switch to remote working...
Dealing with conflicts often invokes uneasy feelings or even fear. But healthy debates and conflicts can bring thought diversity and new perspectives to the table. So can we stop avoiding conflict and manage them with more ease and courage? On...
Over the last three years, the #MeToo movement has gained momentum, with gender-based violence increasingly discussed and addressed as unacceptable. This includes the charitable and nonprofit sector. The second annual National Day of Conversation (NDOC) about the sexual harassment of fundraisers...
This article originally appeared in the October 2020 issue of Advancing Philanthropy magazine, the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ flagship magazine. The Great Equalizer. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called the coronavirus the “great...
Imagine walking into a shoe store and finding a pair of sandals you’d like to buy, searching in vain for a price tag and approaching a clerk to ask the cost, only to have the clerk ask you what you...
Having become a parent, I now understand how hard it is for parents to let go of their babies. When my boys are not with me, I worry about them all the time. But I’m also learning that controlling them...
This article was originally published on CareerWise – “Your source for career development news and views.” Whether your team is suddenly working remotely due to COVID-19, or is accustomed to being apart, it’s important to continue to cultivate a sense of community....
The Mosaic Institute is a “think and do tank” headquartered in Toronto. We are small but mighty: our team expands and contracts with each semester, depending on how many students we have with us. Every 2-3 months, I onboard and...
They come from all walks of life and different parts of the world. They carry with them a rich tapestry of personal experiences and they all pursue the same goal: to improve the lives of the people in their community,...
Right now, millions of people around the world are being asked to stay home. For the lucky ones who still have a job, they will work from home and receive a paycheque. Many are grateful for that. But, if you’ve...
