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The Most Beautiful Morning Spent Dancing in the Rain

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Chris Wejr

We are faced with challenges every day.  We also faced with a choice of how we respond to these challenges.  Today I had a slap in the face reminder of how, even when faced with the worst hand a parent… Continue Reading →

Leadership, Personal, Relational Leadership Dance In The Rain, Lilee-Jean, Love For Lilee, positivity
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Small Efforts Can Make a Big Difference

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Chris Wejr

Now that summer has arrived, I am able to spend more time with my daughters.  My wife has been telling me how every Tuesday, when the garbage and recycling is being picked up, the girls run over to the window… Continue Reading →

Leadership, Moral Stewardship, Personal leadership, positivity, relationships, Sierra Waste
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Leadership: How We Treat People

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Chris Wejr

This morning I lost someone who brought so much laughter and joy to all those around him.  Ben Meyer – a caring friend, committed teammate, and wonderful person – lost his battle with cancer. I recently had a conversation with… Continue Reading →

Leadership, Personal, Relational Leadership Ben Meyer, cancer, leadership, positivity, relationships, strengths
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Learning from 6 year-olds

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Chris Wejr

I woke up today with a sense of failure.  Not failure because of my beloved Canucks and their loss in the Stanley Cup Final (or win of 2nd place) but because of what occurred with our city following the game. … Continue Reading →

Teaching and Learning Canucks, learning, positivity

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