Why volunteer? Volunteering is not just a great way to give back to your community, it can also give you the extra push you need to get your dream job or at least get your foot into the industry of your choice. It will help you gain experience, build your network and boost your resume. Gain experience […]
When you think of the word “introvert”, what comes to mind? For many of us, we tend to think of someone who is shy, reserved, and who can’t stand being around groups of people. The truth is, there’s so much more to introverts than that! While introverts do prefer to be on their own, this […]
“About 3.3 million Canadians say they are dealing with income volatility to the extent their monthly income can fluctuate by 25 per cent or more, according to a study commissioned by the Toronto-Dominion Bank.” “The online survey, which was conducted by Ipsos Canada from April 13-23, 2017, using a representative, national sample of 3,000 Canadians, […]
“Over [a] nine-year period, incomes increased across the distribution. But the gap between the highest earners and lowest earners also increased, with incomes at the top rising by 11.6 per cent, compared to a rise of 7.5 per cent at the bottom.” “[In 2015] Poverty rose for most family types, with the exception for children in lone-parent families. […]
As you cultivate your array of leadership skills you’re bound to make mistakes, we all do, but good leaders learn from them, improve and better themselves. So here is some advice on how to overcome your leadership mistakes. Being Aggressive Being aggressive means showing excessive force when it’s not needed. Aggressive behavior does not motivate […]
Listening is a tough skill to learn. It requires us to be more present, attentive, engaged, open and flexible. All for the benefit of building relationships with other people. This is what is known as active listening. Active Listening Active listening is a way of listening and responding to another person that builds a mutual […]
To everyone who joined us to celebrate Alumni Reunion Day at Camp on July 15th 2017 to mark Moorelands Camp’s 100th Birthday: THANK YOU! Former campers and camp staff from the 1950s through to now, came back to camp to share memories and create new ones. It was so wonderful to reconnect with you all! […]
In the workplace and educational spaces, the term “collaboration” is a buzz word that you will hear often. Working productively in a team may sound simple and easy but it can in fact often be a difficult task. A true leader is always thinking Win-Win to ensure success for everyone involved and more than that […]
Networking means getting to know people; fostering relationships and creating a network of people that can lead to great opportunities. A person in your network is someone who can support you professionally or help you find opportunities to work, volunteer, gain experience or make valuable connections. If you are looking for a job, volunteer […]
Developing your leadership skills is no easy task. At Moorelands, we know how important it is to continue to grow and develop your skills no matter where you are in your leadership journey. As you develop you will make mistakes but don’t give up! Here are three pitfalls to avoid as you develop your skills […]
Becoming an effective leader requires us to master five essential skills; positivity, communication, self-awareness, confidence, and determination. Positivity characterizes most leaders; they can see the light in the darkness, find a reason to smile, to laugh, to remain passionate in the face of adversity. That kind of attitude energizes others, especially during hard times. In […]
Each summer, the culmination of both of Moorelands’ after-school leadership programs (Youth LED and VITAL) is a leadership retreat. While each of these programs is different – Youth LED helps middle school children at Valley Park develop a firm foundation of leadership skills while VITAL is focused on giving high schoolers at Marc Garneau Collegiate […]
Need relevant work experience in your industry? Need a boost on your resume? Need to build your soft skills? Need to show employers that you are the right person for the job? Then volunteer! Volunteering is an excellent way to cultivate your skills, gain experience and give yourself a resume boost.By volunteering in your work […]
Creating a resume can be a daunting task, but it is a necessary step towards employment. Moorelands youth leadership programs, Youth LED and VITAL are designed to give kids the skills they need to succeed in the future. As our programs have ended for the year and some of our participants will be looking for […]
