Deano

Y'know, I've always been a fan of karma, the concept that good deeds will pay forward, and vice versa. I feel that I've done well with karma over my life, and I joke all the time about my karma bank. Just before Christmas, I ended up seizing a vehicle from an elderly couple because the registration had lapsed some time ago, and they had no proof of insurance. My karma bank took a big withdrawal that day, and I felt horrible. Sometimes I can bend, other times I cannot.


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For those who know me, you may be thinking that, in my arrogance, I am going to write homage to myself. Sorry to disappoint! I have been reflecting on my boss lately, and have been reading a tremendous amount about leadership. I think, in the wake of so much antithesis of leadership in my career, I have been fortunate to land in a position that allows me the privilege of working under a truly great leader. Since one of her qualities that I admire is somewhat of a quiet humility (she’d laugh ...

This morning, on my day off, I discovered that I forgot to attend a meeting this morning that I had scheduled some time ago. In the grand scheme of things, the fate of the free world did not depend on my attendance. However, I committed myself, and should have honoured that commitment. That, coupled with some other organizational issues I have been mulling over recently, got me thinking about my administration and organizational skills. I’ve not always been happy with how I organize and administer ...