Mainstreaming Social Intelligence

If you talk with psychologists about social intelligence, they will be clear that it’s been around since Daniel Goleman introduced the term in the late 1990’s. His definition is “the ability to get along well with others, and to get them to cooperate with you.” He’s...

Millennials Seek Work-Life Integration

As someone from the gen-X cohort, I have tried hard to attain a work-life balance throughout my life, albeit with measured success. But the Millennials, who are those between the ages of 18-34, have pushed this idea one step further and are seeking work-life...

Women in Forestry

It’s no newsflash that the forest sector has been undergoing unprecedented transformation with both the types of products it produces and processes used, but what is surprising is the lack of transformation on the workforce representation of women. Women continue to...

Government Should Be Leading the Way on Social Intelligence

Governments have a moral obligation to lead Canadians toward a better way of living and often do so through the development and implementation of policies. Social intelligence should be no different. I’ve mentioned previously how corporations should increase their...

Social Intelligence Can Optimize A Corporations Effectiveness

Leading companies are focusing on advancing environmental and social aspects of their company and tracking it through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting. Much of the conversation to date has focused on environmental issues and concerns with only...

New Year Reflections

January is the month for reflection – of the year gone by and the year ahead. I often find myself drawing down the lessons from the year with the hope that I will integrate those nuggets of knowledge into my being such that it no longer seems to be a lesson, just an...