When Henry A. Gilbert was asked what lessons he would pass on to younger people at his 50th reunion of Harvard Business School’s class of 1963, he said: “success is capitalizing on economic opportunities yet treating others with over-reaching kindness”. … Read More »
Tag Archives: Business in Vancouver
Generosity As A Differentiator In Business
I recently moved house and had an interesting encounter with our phone / internet service provider. When we booked a moving date for our service we were unable to get a connection transfer date within 3 weeks of our moving … Read More »
Radical Measures
An online store was not in Nancy Mudford’s business plan in 2003 when she decided to open a full-service day spa in Vancouver. But three years after she launched Le Petit Spa – a successful venture that she sold in … Read More »
Posted in Your Daily Caffeine
Tagged audacious results, Business in Vancouver, Institute B, leadership, Nancy Mudford
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Why Firing Your Top Individual Is The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Team
“A team should never be confused with a group of people who simply happen to work together”. That gem of wisdom was given to me by friend and mentor Evan Renaerts, a renowned coach, facilitator and mediator who is an … Read More »
Posted in Culture Building
Tagged accountability, audacious results, breakdowns, business advice, Business in Vancouver, Company Culture, Dragon's Den, Institute B, Joel Bakan, leadership, Mark Brand, Responsibility, Rik Klingle-Watt, Sandra Odendahl, Sharad Khare, Teamwork, W. Brett Wilson
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Moral Business Behaviour Is More Profitable
We are so excited about the next screening of Not Business As Usual happening Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Vancouver International Film Festival Vancity Theatre. Following the film, there will be a panel discussion moderated by … Read More »
Being A Catalyst To Change
We sat down with Genevieve Ennis Hume to hear about their work in establishing international trade standards for conflict-free minerals and the impact it has on their business. Hume Atelier is a bespoke jewellery studio with clients centered in Vancouver, … Read More »
Not Business As Usual Film And Panel Discussion
Join us Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Vancouver International Film Festival Vancity Theatre for the public screening of Not Business As Usual and after film panel discussion. $18 Ticket price includes a reception sponsored by RBC. … Read More »
Posted in Changemakers
Tagged Business in Vancouver, changemaker, Darrell Kopke, Dragon's Den, Institute B, Joel Bakan, Lawrence Le Lam, Manfred Vollmer, Mark Brand, Not Business As Usual, RBC, Rik Klingle-Watt, Sandra Odendahl, Save-On Meats, Sharad Khare, The Corporation, Vancity Theatre, vancouver entrepreneurs, VIFF, W. Brett Wilson
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Mentorship, Bottled Water and Bullshit - An Interview With Ken Sim
On a rainy weekday morning on Main Street, I met with entrepreneur Ken Sim at his newest co-venture: Rosemary Rocksalt, an artisan bakery specializing in Montréal-style bagels. As I sunk my teeth into a toasted, buttery cinnamon raisin bagel (a … Read More »
Looking For Shared Collaborative Office Space?
institute B has office desk space available in the heart of historic Gastown, in beautiful downtown Vancouver. If you are an entrepreneur or small business with a social conscience looking for a positive and collaborative work environment, we’d love for … Read More »
The Heartbreak of a Not-So-Gentle Push
“I’m sorry, but we have to let you go.” Blank stare…. Stammer…. “Pardon me?” It was the best response I could muster. I looked back on that moment for years, wishing I’d had some snappier retort. Or the wherewithal to … Read More »