Like many of you this past week, I had the opportunity to attend a remembrance day event. This one was part of a client event and included a talk by a WWII veteran. As I listened intently to his stories I was distracted by a bright light in the dimmed auditorium. I glanced across and noticed an invited guest to the event checking and sending e- mail on their smartphone. Initially I… Read More »Get Your Values In Line – NOT Your In Box!
Now is the time, ideally two minutes at 11 am to remember and respect those that gave. And if you have to explain to anyone why - get them to watch these two videos, they'll get it then
My approach in life has always been to give, help, inform or support without the expectation of reward – beyond the fact that the person or cause I am helping is hopefully a little wiser or just feels a little better about themselves and their position – it's a core part of my brand. In online forums and other social media I have been signing off 'Just My Toonies Worth" for… Read More »Welcome to Just My Toonies Worth – 30 seconds or less of personal branding tips, resources and ideas
As you go about your day today, take a moment and ideally two minutes at 11 am to remember and respect those that gave. And if you have to explain to anyone why – send them to Terry Kelly's video and song – they'll get it then.
Looking out of my Seattle hotel room early this morning (trying to stay on Ontario time), it really struck me the differecne between last week in New York and now. Everywhere you look in Seattle are construction cranes – it's booming – and it's exciting, people are positive about the city – it is becoming a destination of choice to work, the outdoors lifestyle is attractive to many and the… Read More »What a difference a day makes
As you go about your day today, take a moment and ideally two minutes at 11 am to remember and respect those that gave. And if you have to explain to anyone why – send them to Terry Kelly's video and song – they'll get it then.
So just how original can you be with your personal brand? How about to the point where you (i.e. your own DNA) IS the piece of art? DNA11.com, a Canadian based company, has developed a process to collect your DNA and then turn it in to a one off piece of art. They also do the same with your fingerprints. Perhaps this is the ultimate in displaying your personal brand!
As you go about your weekend – in exactly 24 hours time, take a moment and ideally two minutes at 11 am to remember and respect those that gave. And if you have to explain to anyone why – send them to Terry Kelly's video and song – they'll get it then.
I just spent the most amazing morning with 20 of Canada's leading youth, who have just been recognised as this years recipients of the award Canada's Top 20 Under 20. There were a great group of enthusisatic and engaged individuals who are already making a significant impact in this country, their communities and in the lives of Canadians. Some are running businesses, some non for profit groups and others are… Read More »Canada’s Future Leaders
With Bob Rae and several more politicians entering the race for the leadership of the Liberal party it will be interesting to see how this unfolds in terms of the various entrants brands. Rae a former NDP leader has built a reputation as a certain style and type of politician and now he is in effect appealing to a different group – will he be able to rebrand and succeed?… Read More »A Rae of Sunshine?