Speculation is …the making of money out of the manipulation of prices, instead of supplying of goods and services. Henry Ford As a young man growing up in Bavaria (Germany) Christian Nafzinger realized that he and his family were different than the other people in their community. They were outsiders and were looked on with [...]
Global Warming Explained (For The Average Person) Ideas, Ideals and Issues Like most forerunners, I have been motivated by ideas, guided by ideals, and passionate about issues all of my life. I have considered it my duty to know as much as I could about the issues I was interested in and I didn’t mind [...]
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 [...]
Most forerunners exhibit a strong desire to establish their values early in life because their ideals and their ideas are the foundation for all that they do. Mark Yantzi grew up in the Amish faith near Punkeydoodles Corners south west of New Hamburg. The second world war was still a recent memory and Mark felt [...]
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 [...]
Forerunners are pioneers, initiators, and problem solvers who are motivated to build, create, innovate and reform what ever they are engaged in. Refounding our businesses, education, government, and communities, by encouraging and supporting forerunners in our community is critial to entering the new enconomy.
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 [...]
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>>>>>
A David and Goliath story of a true forerunner who has served, fought and overcome the tobacco industry for the lives of millions of people.
Most projects start with a picture in a person’s mind of what they want to achieve, but others begin with a motivation to do something. Those projects that are founded on a motivation to serve have no destination in mind other than to satisfy the simple thirst within the heart. No one sets out to [...]