Originally posted on Old shiftMode Feb 17, 2012

Feedback is an entirely different beast in the real world. By real world, I mean the world of being an entrepreneur, creating something from nothing. Not the safe confines of a workplace or school. There’s a quote I was reminded of …

Originally posted on Old shiftMode Dec 22, 2009

Note: While reposting this here after decades, how cool is it that the Guelph companies I referenced in the original post are all still alive and running here today, in Guelph!

A few weeks back, our mayor here in Guelph wrote on …

I have a work hack that will increase your engagement, performance, and overall well-being. It's about finding your work bestie, just not in the way your company wants you to.

According to Gallup, having a best friend at work is crucial. It increases engagement and improves business outcomes so significantly …

Originally posted on Old shiftMode Jan 6, 2011

I realized last night as I pitched this idea once again that I’ve been pitching it privately for years but never in public. This is completely made this up so I have no idea if it’s practical and could be …

Originally posted on Substack July 13, 2023

After quitting the job I was commuting to back in early 2000’s, I began working from home full-time. I loved spending more time with our young kids, it allowed me to spend more time in my community and less time in a …

Originally posted on Substack May 31, 2023

I expect we’ll be discussing remote work, in-office, shared office spaces plenty here. Those topics are hawt, hot, hawt!

I’m not sure if I’m personally ahead of the curve on this or behind or going full circle?

About 20 years …