"The ultimate leader is one who is willing to develop people
to the point that they eventually surpass him or her in knowledge
and ability."
-Fred A. Manske, Jr.
Welcome
November is a busy month at Investing in Children,
as we have just concluded our highly-successful conference,
Fast Forward: The Possibilities for Leadership, and
now we begin boxing up for the big move. We start off this
month's E-mailer with a review of The Art of Possibility
by Rosamund Zander, the keynote speaker at Fast Forward.
We are also pleased to feature an article contributed by a
member of Investing in Children's Council of Partners, Bill
Clunas. "Your Kids and Money" offers tips and suggestions
for involving children in the family's financial planning.
Finally, we are happy to present the winners of the It Starts
with Kids Business Awards. Five London businesses were selected
for their outstanding family-friendly practices.
We are constantly looking for exciting new
stories and ideas that will be of interest to you, the reader.
If you would like to write an article for the E-mailer, or
suggest a topic for an article, please e-mail it to info@investinginchildren.on.ca.
The Art of
Possibility
 Drawn
from the lifetime experiences of Rosamund Stone Zander, an
acclaimed speaker and organizational coach, and Benjamin Zander,
the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra, The
Art of Possibility offers 13 strategies for finding and
embracing possibility in any endeavour. These strategies,
when explained, may seem quite simple; the true magic of this
book is in the way the Zanders demonstrate that very subtle
shifts in thinking can change any losing situation into one
with endless possibilities.
As the title intimates, The
Art of Possibility is about possibilities: how to recognize
them, how to create them, and how to make the most of them.
The book contains thirteen "practices", each a unique strategy
for retraining your mind to see the world differently. The
Zanders strive to teach their readers to rethink their assumptions
and to seek out possibilities for success in even the bleakest
situations. Each practice is enhanced by anecdotes from history,
folklore and the Zander's unique personal experiences. The
personal stories, in particular, bring an exuberance to the
lessons, often times taking the reader to the very moment
that vague ideas crystallized into a practice.
What are some of the Zanders'
practices? Click here.
Investing in Children has
a limited number of copies of The Art of Possibility available
for $20. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please
e-mail info@investinginchildren.on.ca.
Your Kids and Money
Give them the answers they need
submitted by Bill Clunas,
Investors Group
 It's
only natural - you want the best for your kids. That's why
you prepare them for life by nurturing positive personal and
family relationships, encouraging them to pursue a good and
relevant education, and helping them develop the skills and
abilities they'll need to succeed. And, while it's true money
can't buy happiness, you know it's also true that the lack
of money can create real problems for them, like being burdened
by debt, unable to pay their bills or afford the accommodation
they want -- maybe even being unable to have and support a
family of their own.
Like it or not, your kids' ability
to earn, acquire, and manage money will have a profound effect
on their lifestyle and their ability to achieve personal goals.
But, when they're equipped with the right knowledge, skills
and experience, they will be better able to take control of
their financial affairs.
How do you give your children
the best start on the road to financial freedom? Click
here.
This column, written and published
by Investors Group Financial Services Inc., is presented as
a general source of information only and is not intended as
a solicitation to buy or sell investments, nor is it intended
to provide professional advice including, without limitation,
investment, financial, legal, accounting or tax advice. For
more information on this topic or on any other investment
or financial matters, please contact your Investors Group
Consultant.
In addition to being a best-selling
author, speaker and organizational consultant, Rosamund
Zander is also an accomplished landscape artist. Says
the Boston Globe: "Her studies
are modest, firmly structured and scrupulously painted.
The palette suggests the predominant smoky greens, grays
and browns of a Courbet, but the accent of primary color
In a meadow or orchard often lends the scene optical sparkle.
The artist knows how to subtly entice the eye Into the composition
via a winding path, and how to balance terrain and sky,
and a harmony between formal elements leads to successful
pictorial treatments."
It Starts with Kids Business
Award Winners
Case Studies in Family-Friendly
Practices
In October 2002, five outstanding London businesses
were recognized for their outstanding family-friendly practices
through the It Starts with Kids Business Awards. As the detailed
descriptions below will outline, not only are there many individuals
and businesses committed to improving the lives of children,
but there are just as many different and unique ways to make
a difference.
And the
winners are…
Investing in Children, through It Starts
with Kids and the Special Friends of Children Awards, recognizes
businesses that adopt family-friendly practices, both for
their customers and their employees.
If you would like to see your business
or company profiled in this space, send an e-mail to info@investinginchildren.on.ca,
outlining what makes your workplace or practices family-friendly
and unique.
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