Debbie Blakeman

Introducing our new name, FearIsNotLove. #FearIsNotLove will enable us to tackle the unfair stigma attached to domestic violence & abuse, build increased client capacity, help people reach out for help earlier, and help more people in our community. Follow us at @fear_isnotlove

@carolshmags The “second curve” is THE BEST ever. Enjoy my friend / and congratulations!

Thank you ATB for the pinnacle of my career. I am so excited for the next leg of life's journey in retirement. Onwards

@LorneRubis So happy for you and Kathleen that you have this upcoming adventure travel AND that you will both truly unplug and be entirely present for one another! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, my friend! ❤️

My wife Kathleen and I are celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary by taking a cruise through Europe. Thank you for supporting me as I take a little bit of a breather, and see you in Oct! lornerubis.com/podcasts/italy… #leadership #culture #belonging #belongify

@Joan_Hertz Such a fine human being, a respected wise leader who made others better with his astute counsel, perspective, grace and grit. Will be missed.

A great loss to our community, and to me, Brian Hesje passed away. Here’s a story about some of his impact. He will be missed. theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/a…

Love your fresh new website @theToddHirsch! #moderneconomist #lisapatrick

@lisa_turchansky Congratulations Lisa!

I am honoured to have been acclaimed as Trustee for Ward 76. My heart is full. I will miss the joy and the fun of a campaign but I am also grateful that during these crazy times, my focus can remain on your children. 💚

At times, joy is understandably far from reach. There’s some really good insight and solid ideas in this article - enJOY 😀 hbr.org/2021/09/redisc…

Don't measure you're progress using someone else's ruler. I've often measured my progress and success by the standards set out by those around me but if I could go back and tell myself one peice of advice it would be NOT TO! What advice would you give your younger self?

Ah, summer patios, sparkly wine, and a precious catch up with my fav economist and dear friend @ABeconomist #helloworld

@OrgTransform Thank you Diane!

Here's why playing with your kids is essential for their future success! Watch 7-year-old Molly Wright's TED Talk (created in partnership with the @Minderoo Foundation) here: t.ted.com/5fKcAHS

@LorneRubis Thanks Lorne!

Congrats to Debbie my dear friend and business partner . Welcome to the IC.D club . You will be an outstanding board member .

Now to pass the oral exams! A rigorous program, strong instructors with so much wisdom and experience, and incredibly talented classmates. All thru a pandemic!Thank you @ICDCanada @HaskayneSchool @rotmanschool

#BuildingHope. What an inspiring purpose statement on this @PCLConstruction job site, connecting every single worker to the real meaning and value of their work, talent and contribution. #purposematters

AWE

When was the last time you took an 'awe-walk'? 🔎 Learn more about the importance of exercise on our mental health: ow.ly/ibCs50FqUCz

One-third of Americans’ food consumption depends on honeybees. The arrival of the murderous Asian giant hornet threatens them econ.st/2TBV7TT

@LorneRubis Now there’s an AWE my friend!

10:00 PM when it’s still 26 degrees and the soft breeze invites you to a concert with the quiet all around you Thinking of the lives and loves around me and on my knees thankful .

Some good points here on the damaging undertow of a “nice” company culture. Cultivate a “kind” culture over a “nice” one. hbr.org/2021/06/the-ha…