E. Paul Zehr's Blog, page 18
December 7, 2014
Jean Béliveau: The Dignity and Grace of a True Master
I wore a hockey jersey to my University of Victoria office on Wednesday December 3, 2014. It was my treasured Jean Béliveau jersey. I wore it to honor the life of a great and dignified Canadian, ice hockey player, and statesman who was an inspiration to me personally.
November 19, 2014
High Performance Always���the Hockey Life of Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe���s truly amazing performance during his career is an inspirational landmark for the ability to produce at a high level across your entire life.
High Performance Always—the Hockey Life of Gordie Howe
Gordie Howe’s truly amazing performance during his career is an inspirational landmark for the ability to produce at a high level across your entire life.
October 23, 2014
Does Brainstorming Constrain Creativity?
Effective brainstorming is initially a solo activity that requires reflection, contemplation and the comfort to take risks. It���s not really compatible with group activities and also completely incompatible with modern ���crowd sourcing��� ideas around intellectual pursuits. Insight isn���t a commodity.
Does Brainstorming Constrain Creativity?
Effective brainstorming is initially a solo activity that requires reflection, contemplation and the comfort to take risks. It’s not really compatible with group activities and also completely incompatible with modern “crowd sourcing” ideas around intellectual pursuits. Insight isn’t a commodity.
September 29, 2014
Tool Time--Fishing Chimpanzees to Fictional Ninja Turtles
We humans clearly have an extensive and ever growing repertoire of tools to choose from, far more than other animals. The truth is that a lot of animals can and do use tools.
Tool Time--Fishing Chimpanzees to Fictional Ninja Turtles
We humans clearly have an extensive and ever growing repertoire of tools to choose from, far more than other animals. The truth is that a lot of animals can and do use tools.
September 2, 2014
Wo(men), Superheroes, and Gender Equity
We���ve now seen the iconic character Thor re-envisioned as a woman. But when will the great and talented female comic book writers and artists take center stage shepherding iconic male characters like Spider-Man and Batman?
Wo(men), Superheroes, and Gender Equity
We’ve now seen the iconic character Thor re-envisioned as a woman. But when will the great and talented female comic book writers and artists take center stage shepherding iconic male characters like Spider-Man and Batman?
July 21, 2014
The Enduring Inspiration of Bruce Lee and Batman
Bruce Lee and Batman are both such timeless and enduring icons because they both serve as examples of achievement against the odds. These two icons also work well when considered together because the real life Bruce Lee stands as testament to those small parts of the Batman mythology that are grounded in reality.
