StreetSmart Learning

We help change leadership and problem-solving conventions by working with former street youth to create programs for corporate leaders that integrate ‘the street’ into leadership for our times.

Today is #OrangeShirtDay #OSD2020 where we honor the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the history of those schools. Visit the link to learn more about #OrangeShirtDay orangeshirtday.org/about-us.html

THREAD: In today's #ThroneSpeech the gov't made an historic commitment 'completely eliminate chronic homelessness' This is an ambitious yet affordable & achievable goal that will save lives, create jobs, reduce cost & protect our most vulnerable neighbours #RecoveryForAll

Work doesn't have to be work when you're passionate about what you're doing. #quoteoftheday #CEO

Whether you want to start a #business or complete a personal venture, go after that goal. Though it may seem hard at first, #resilience and hard work always pays off.

In a time of crisis, as leaders we need to show courage and resilience. At StreetSmart Learning, we believe that resilience is key as it gives us the power to overcome setbacks. Read more: entrepreneur.com/article/352893

What does it mean to be a #teacher or #leader? "It takes supervisor support before and after the training program in order to speed up the learning. Otherwise, the learners are left to sink or swim." Read more: trainlikeachampion.blog/post-training-…

An incredible look into the life of Jesse Thistle and his remarkable journey off the streets. #streetsmarts @michifman @j_badchild #Mtsinconvo @homelesshub

Mental health is a collective issue - even in the workplace. #mentalhealth #CEO #streetsmarts

Hey folks! I'll be chatting w/ Jesse Thistle @michifman on July 20th as part of a new series hosted by #MakingtheShift. @j_badchild will join us! Jesse will talk about his experience w/ homelessness & how it's shaped his career. It'll be good stuff! bit.ly/2VVrrPl

Homelessness in Finland is in decline. They provide a small apartment & counselling w/ no preconditions. 4/ 5 people make their way back into a stable life. & All this is cheaper than accepting homelessness: bit.ly/38Bw7Po #HousingFirst

As a #Leader in your workplace, how are you setting the tone for amazing workplace culture? #business #CEO bit.ly/3f6i1be

Of the marketers who believe that lost jobs will never return, 33.5% of marketers—the largest segment—believe that customers’ newly increased value placed on digital experiences will never return to normal. #marketing #pandemic #ceo #digital via.sshqpro.com/P5mdhYIxdqTP

How can your company bring about social change? Start with your own corporate culture. #CEOs #mondaythoughts Read more: entrepreneur.com/video/352747

According to a recent study of #smallbusinesses, over 71% of small business owners believe that their #business has an opportunity to emerge better and stronger after #COVID19 Read more: bit.ly/2ZBtcSS

We highly recommend reading Dr Angela Davis' books. They're a great resource for understanding transformative justice. Notably, Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement. #BlackLivesMatter #transformativejustice

#Womenshomelessness is an urgent crisis in Canada—but it is not insurmountable! Here are 8 KEY challenges & opportunities Canada NEEDS to know to prevent & #endwomenshomelessness ➡️ bit.ly/3hXhBG7

In a recent Gartner survey, only 21% of respondents stated that they have a highly #resilient network today. Here are 6 major strategies to build greater resilience into #supplychain networks 👉 gtnr.it/2ZvcDIf #GartnerSC

This #Canada Day reflect on why you're raising your flag and celebrating. Read more here: bit.ly/3dQu76T

Canadian tech and innovation leaders launch new anti-racism coalition. #CDNtech betakit.com/canadian-tech-…