A Proud Centrist in Life If you understand that opposing values live on a continuum, you recognize that a creative tension exists between them. There is no separation. Embracing this concept will move us away from the divisive and dualistic thinking that pervades our society towards a unified and holistic approach. … Continue reading Aim for the Centre: It Represents a Multi-Dimensional and Balanced Approach
Author: Tammy Maloney
Small Business Growth & Launch Strategy Expert focussed on Grassroots Neighbourhood Economic Development
Our Instant Gratification Generation
One of the root causes of poverty is our education system's inability to accommodate the differing learning styles and needs of our instant gratification generation. Rote teaching methods do not inspire, capture the imagination or hold the attention of students today and high school drop out rates are a concern. To link this to poverty, … Continue reading Our Instant Gratification Generation
Capitalism Evolves as Our Values Evolve – Herein Lies its Brilliance
A new set of behaviors is forcing a rethink of old, ossified ideas about cold-blooded capitalism. We are seeing the emergence of a structure best described as The Impact Economy. This is not some bubble-driven phenomenon, but a recalibration of supply and demand based on a more accurate system of measures that internalizes externalities and prioritizes … Continue reading Capitalism Evolves as Our Values Evolve – Herein Lies its Brilliance
ONE
You may say I'm a Dreamer But I'm not the only ONE I hope someday you'll join us And the world will live as ONE ~John Lennon
The End of Youth Homelessness
Youth are the key to discovering the solutions to the complex societal challenges we currently face. We have therefore reached a point in history where we can no longer afford to leave their naturally inherent compassion and creativity untapped. To do our part we are launching The Social Entrepreneurship Academy for Change (SEA … Continue reading The End of Youth Homelessness
The Element of Freedom
"And the day came when the risk it took to remain tightly closed in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom. This is the Element of Freedom." ~Alicia Keys
Social Entrepreneurs Can Help End Poverty
What is a Social Entrepreneur? Although many definitions exist, I define a Social Entrepreneur as an entrepreneur that trades off short-term profits in exchange for long-term financial sustainability in order to create jobs for those currently excluded from the mainstream economy. Social Entrepreneurs are often associated with a "triple-bottom line" approach that values a balance … Continue reading Social Entrepreneurs Can Help End Poverty
Our Search for Truth in Alberta: Let’s Unite and Restore Debate
. In the comments of daveberta's blog, ministers mel knight and luke ouellette crash landowners rights meeting, people object to this video "intentionally spreading misinformation to conjure up fear and confusion." In other words, they want the truth. I was at this meeting and although the video is edited to show the Ministers in a bad light, … Continue reading Our Search for Truth in Alberta: Let’s Unite and Restore Debate
Our Move from Consumption to Community
“No, not rich. I am a poor man with money, which is not the same thing.” Gabriel Garcia Marquez One of the most enlightening moments during my MBA was when I put together a panel discussion for the 5th Annual IESE Doing Good and Doing Well conference. The name of the panel was "Investment in Africa: … Continue reading Our Move from Consumption to Community
Our Move from Job Creation to Wealth Creation
"Extrinsic rewards (as presumed by the theory of self-interest) lead to poor performance in every situation except where (a) the rules are clearly defined and (b) the outcome is known in advance. The challenges we face are NOT this kind of problem." ~ Joe Brewer, Cognitive Policy Works In this video Daniel Pink discusses the “surprising … Continue reading Our Move from Job Creation to Wealth Creation
Tammy Maloney 