Vancouver’s Carrie Gelson -Changing the World through Devotion
People I See Changing the World Series
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Carrie Gelson’s Passion Rallies Human Spirit
Carrie Gelson, a second and third grade teacher in Vancouver BC is changing the lives of so many kids whose voices otherwise go unheard.
In fact, many of these kids lack the confidence or energy to use their voice in the first place.
They are tired, cold, and hungry – and they live in one of the world’s most envied cities, Vancouver BC.
Carrie Gelson, a teacher for almost two 
decades is living with the reality of kids in need.
Her impassioned plea sent in the form of a letter to some friends and family, made it’s way to the public forum and is challenging what we will tolerate for our community.
Many changes have been instigated, and certainly many more are required.
But I am most impressed with the courage, the passion and intelligence of a woman who goes to work everyday just like you and I.
Her best effort at her JOB is changing our world.
I celebrate the life of Carrie Gelson.
Are you using your JOB to change your world?
Choices Bring Change
Whenever choices are made opportunities present themselves. They may be painful or exhilarating, but choices never leave you with the status quo. Things CHANGE when CHOICES are made.
. Choice Changes Things
It’s impossible to live without change.
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Change Strategies – Effective Change is Seen as Increase not Loss
Charlie is the CEO of a mid-size manufacturing plant which supplies airlines with portable storage devices. They have been in business for 17 years, and over time have built a successful plant that employs close to 300 employees. Employees have grown to depend on the benefit package offered by the company and have lobbied in the last few years for an improved health care plan.
The employees did not take much time to consider the overall health of the industry. Change in the pricing structures of the airlines and the reduction of items offered to the air passengers have, over time, hit the company hard and have left Charlie and his management team working with advisors and consultants to identify holes in the marketplace that using existing structures, they could fill.
After 14 months of work, the company is primed to make some serious moves that include significant restructuring, new equipment, and a reduced workforce for the next 24 months. How can the change be introduced without it deemed as a loss – especially by those facing layoffs?
Read More »Heroes Stop Runaway Car by Taking Risks
Courtney Smith, , Harvey Sahsi, Ibsan Islam, Ron MacLeod demonstrated amazing bravery and reactive logic on July 22, 2011.
Minds that are open to change – able to be flexible, are open to solving a crises as their brains are trained to connect to new ideas and solve unique problems.
A Langley BC woman had a massive heart attack while driving into the city. Mr. Smith, Sahsi, and Islam all witnessed the car out of control and took remarkable actions with fluidity of thought in seconds.
While Mr. Smith placed his life and car in harms way in front of the runaway car, Mr. Islam and Mr. Sahsi boxed it in from the side. Mr. MacLeod brought up the rear. Once they safely stopped the car, Mr. Smith used a tire iron to break the glass, unlock the door and free the woman in time to perform emergency first aid.
Cultured Brains
Brains, like other muscles are either trained to be lazy. If these four men had not already had minds that were open to change and new ideas, when faced with this crises their response would have been considerably different.
Our “heroes” demonstrated agility, crisp logical deduction, an emotional response of empathy, risk taking that endangered their own lives with a confidence they could make a difference, and enormous courage.
If for no other reason – cultivate a brain that tries new things, learns new ideas, changes direction, problem solves and sees a possibility – if not for you – for the lives you influence and affect.
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Tips for Change in Business Mergers or Acquisitions
Harmony Thiessen, Change Management Consultant, offers some tips for change in business or organizations.
As a change management consultant one of the issues we commonly face is the stress and chaos of a business merger or business acquisition. Employees and stakeholders including suppliers and distribution, feel unsure, uncertain and frustrated at the loss of security and control over their career position and thus over a major part of their lives.
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