When you step back from the trees and see the forest you realize that the problems in the economy are not just another “bump in the road” but the signs of the end of an era. In the last 20 years we have seen the collapse of communism, 9-11, and the failure of capitalism. We [...]
This is the 1 year anniversary of the Forerunner Column and in this edition we are going to look at one of the most important aspects of creating a forerunner friendly climate in a community or organization and how the arts are the forerunner of innovation and creative change. The word revolution may seem to [...]
In 1976, Ernie and Nancy Regehr returned to Canada from a 3 year term in South Africa and Zambia. The 70s were a tumultuous season of the beginnings of change, marked by a heightened awareness in the western world for human rights such as apartheid, relief of poverty, and greater corporate responsibility. The Regehrs were [...]
For the past 30 years I have been fascinated with how individuals are gifted with certain strengths, and how all people have a unique set of talents, abilities, and motivations. Within this quest for understanding about giftedness, I discovered the “forerunner”. Although I was familiar with the forerunners of the Bible such as Elijah, John [...]
Visionary Forerunner Ira Needles revolutionizes education in Canada with coop engineering program that vaults the University of Waterloo onto the world stage over night. A Brilliant plan well executed by a skilled leader. Learn how he did it>>>>>
I recently saw a “Saving Luna” a powerful documentary film which involved the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and their administrative bungling in the rather insignificant matter of dealing with a over-friendly Orca whale. The whale was just trying to be friendly with humans because it had become separated from its pod. The Baby [...]
Everyone wants to accomplish something in their life that has significance, because living for something that is bigger than ourselves gives us pleasure, meaning, and worth. Every human is gifted with talents and abilities which when they are inspired, sharpened through use and nurtured, can transformation every area of our world. Never has their been [...]