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# Barnes Management Group (BMG)

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- [Manager, Government Relations: French as a Second Language Specialist](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/manager-government-relations-french-as-a-second-language-specialist/) - Hours: 35 hours per week Region: Ontario Term: Full-time, permanent Location: Toronto Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 Accerta is a B Corp certified social enterprise enabling healthcare equality for all. As a social enterprise, we manage dental, vision, drug, and health care benefits exclusively for government and social service agencies in Canada. Our targeted experience
- [Manager, Government Relations, Indigenous Specialist](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/manager-government-relations-indigenous-specialist/) - Hours: 35 hours per week Region: Ontario Term: Full-time, permanent Location: Toronto Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000 Accerta is a B Corp certified social enterprise enabling healthcare equality for all. As a social enterprise, we manage dental, vision, drug, and health care benefits exclusively for government and social service agencies in Canada. Our targeted experience
- [Winging It!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-winging-it/) - Today's blog is from our Archives, June 9th, 2021. “At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair should be messy and your eyes sparkling.” ~ F. Henti “I’ve come to the realization that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing half the time.” ~ David
- [Never Too Late!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/never-too-late/) - “Life is like riding a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving.” ~ Albert Einstein “We don't stop moving because we grow old; we grow old because we stop moving.” ~ Unknown “Always get up and keep moving forward … it may be slow but is still progress.”
- [Canada Day 2026](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/canada-day-2026/) - BMG joins Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada Day.
- [Indigenous History Month 2026](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/indigenous-history-month-2026/) - At Barnes Management Group, we acknowledge the importance of listening, learning, and fostering meaningful relationships built on respect, understanding, and reconciliation. This month reminds us of the strength, resilience, and enduring contributions of Indigenous communities that continue to shape our country and enrich our collective future.
- [Pride Month 2026](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/pride-month-2026/) - At Barnes Management Group, we proudly recognize Pride Month as a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities across Canada.
- [BMG Associate Monthly Meeting Highlights - May 2026](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-associate-monthly-meeting-highlights-may-2026/) - Thank you to everyone who joined us for BMG’s monthly Associates Meeting on May 25. It was great to connect, share ideas, and officially introduce our Thought Leadership Program.
- [Victoria Day 2026](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/victoria-day-2026/) - 🎆 Victoria Day greetings from Barnes Management Group! Wishing you a peaceful and joyful long weekend filled with rest, reflection, and time well spent with the people who matter most.
- [Inside-Out Change: Creating the Conditions for Inclusive Performance](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/inside-out-change-creating-the-conditions-for-inclusive-performance/) - BMG is proud to present Inside-Out Change: Creating the Conditions for Inclusive Performance — a dynamic and thought-provoking #conference focused on moving beyond conversation toward practical strategies that strengthen #inclusive workplaces across Ontario. 📅 June 24, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Seats are limited - scan the QR code to register or visit bit.ly/bmgconference
- [Mental Health Awareness Week](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/mental-health-awareness-week/) - Barnes Management Group is pleased to join the communities throughout Canada in promoting mental health, connection, and care during Mental Health Awareness Week. A kind word, a check-in, or simply making time for one another can improve well-being and remind people they are not alone.
- [Happy Earth Day 2026! 🌍](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/happy-earth-day-2026-🌍/) - At Barnes Management Group, we believe that caring for our planet means caring for our shared future. Today, we honour Earth with gratitude, hope, and a commitment to peace, knowing that every small act of kindness toward nature helps build a better tomorrow. 🌍💚
- [Happy Employee Appreciation Day](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/happy-employee-appreciation-day/) - Happy Employee Appreciation Day from all of us at Barnes Management Group! Today, we celebrate our great team, whose devotion, compassion, and hard work enable everything we accomplish.
- [Ramadan 2026](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/ramadan-2026/) - May this Ramadan bring you peace, love, and spiritual fulfillment—plus meaningful moments with those you cherish. BMG wishes you blessings and happiness throughout this special month. Ramadan Mubarak to all who observe.
- [Black History Month 2026](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/black-history-month-2026/) - This February, Barnes Management Group proudly celebrates Black History Month 2026, a time to honour and learn from the remarkable contributions of Black communities throughout Canada.
- [Welcome Darlene](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-darlene/) - I bring over 20 years of experience in business before making a purposeful pivot into social work, bringing with me strong skills in leadership, relationship-building, and systems thinking.
- [BMG Winter 2026 Newsletter](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-winter-2026-newsletter/) - Download PDF
- [📢 We kicked off 2026 with our first BMG Associates Meeting, and it was a great success!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/📢-we-kicked-off-2026-with-our-first-bmg-associates-meeting-and-it-was-a-great-success/) - It was inspiring to see so many of our associates, consultants, and trainers come together from across our network. The session gave us a chance to share important updates, exchange fresh ideas, and learn from one another’s diverse experiences.
- [Welcome Vaishnavi Yogendran](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-vaishnavi-yogendran/) - Vaishnavi Yogendran is a MSW intern from Windsor University. Her experience spans clinical care, policy development and community organizing. She has over 10 years of experience in Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) and has played a pivotal role in the development of peer support programming, co-chairing provincial networks and helping integrate peer support in Ontario's NAVIGATE program.
- [Welcome Fiona Douglas](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-fiona-douglas/) - Fiona Douglas is a Master of Social Work (MSW) candidate with an Honours BASc in Community and Social Services and a Social Service Worker diploma. For more than ten years, Fiona has focused her work on supporting children, youth, and women, particularly those impacted by gender-based violence and human trafficking.
- [🌟 Welcome, University of Windsor MSW Students! 🌟](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/🌟-welcome-university-of-windsor-msw-students-🌟/) - Barnes Management Group is thrilled to welcome the Master of Social Work students joining us from the University of Windsor for their Winter 2026 placement! Your experience, insight, and positive energy bring fresh perspectives to our work, and we’re excited to collaborate, learn, and grow together. Here’s to a meaningful and impactful placement experience ahead
- [✨ Happy Holidays from Barnes Management Group & BMG Indigenous Services ✨](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/✨-happy-holidays-from-barnes-management-group-bmg-indigenous-services-✨/) - As the year comes to a close, we send our best wishes to our colleagues, partners, and communities for a peaceful holiday season and a prosperous, healthy, and joyful New Year.
- [✨ A heartfelt thank you to our incredible BMG team! ✨](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/✨-a-heartfelt-thank-you-to-our-incredible-bmg-team-✨/) - We’re grateful to our associates, colleagues, and especially our Founder, David Barnes, for organizing a wonderful year-end gathering and an informal open house combined with a productive planning session.
- [Remembrance Day 2025](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/remembrance-day-2025/) - On this Remembrance Day, we take time to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our country. Their dedication reminds us of the values of peace, freedom, and community that we all share.
- [City of Toronto’s 2026 Budget Consultation Wrap Up](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/city-of-torontos-2026-budget-consultation-wrap-up/) - As we wrap up the City of Toronto’s 2026 Budget Consultation sessions, Barnes Management Group is proud to have facilitated four in-person and two virtual consultations across the city.
- [🌿 New Indigenous Accessibility Training Opportunity! 🌿](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/new-indigenous-accessibility-training-opportunity/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) Indigenous Services is proud to sponsor a new course led by Accessibility and Facility Management Expert Marcia O'Connor, a University of Toronto instructor with over 20 years of experience, titled: “Accessibility for Indigenous Communities and Organizations.”
- [Successful Start to City of Toronto’s 2026 Budget Consultations!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/successful-start-to-city-of-torontos-2026-budget-consultations/) - On October 14th, the first in-person public consultation for the upcoming City of Toronto 2026 Budget took place — and it was a great success! 👏
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- [](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/4557-2/) - This season reminds us to pause and reflect on the value of gratitude, community, and connection. We’re deeply thankful for our clients, partners, and team members who continue to inspire our work and help us strengthen communities across Canada.
- [Welcome Sherri](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-sherri/) - My name is Sherri Vouriot, and I am a social work professional with over a decade of frontline experience supporting Indigenous communities and individuals with complex mental health needs. My background includes child welfare, psychosocial rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and service coordination, with a strong emphasis on culturally responsive care and advocacy. I am passionate about equity, inclusion, and systems-level change, and I continue to grow my expertise through ongoing professional development and community engagement.
- [Welcome Quinn](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-quinn/) - Hi, my name is Quinn. I am an MSW student and a social worker at the Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care, where I provide consultative and clinical services for patients with a dual diagnosis of developmental disability and mental illness. My professional background spans forensic mental health, crisis intervention, homelessness outreach, and research, giving me a broad foundation in both direct service and a narrower experience in systems-level work.
- [Truth and Reconciliation Day - September 30th 2025](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/truth-and-reconciliation-day-september-30th-2025/) - At BMG Indigenous Services, we recognize Truth and Reconciliation Day as an important opportunity to reflect on Canada’s history of colonization and the on-going impacts to individuals and communities. It is a day to remember the tragic legacy of residential schools, to honour the survivors and their families, and to reaffirm our commitment to promoting reconciliation.
- [Welcome Kaitlynn](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-kaitlynn/) - I am a Master of Social Work student at the University of Windsor, holding a Master of Applied Gerontology and an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology. My academic and professional background has focused on the intersections of aging, ethical care, and systems-level change.
- [Welcome Vilma](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-vilma/) - I am a Master of Social Work for Working Professionals student at the University of Windsor with a strong interest in macro practice, research, and social policy. As an immigrant, I bring a personal understanding of the systemic challenges faced by newcomers, which fuels my commitment to equity, inclusion, and community development.
- [✨ We’re back! ✨](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/were-back/) - BMG has officially resumed our associate and consultant meetings this fall, and it was inspiring to see everyone come together again on Monday, September 15th.
- [Welcome Anniesha “Annie” Thompson](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-anniesha-annie-thompson/) - Anniesha “Annie” Thompson is a passionate hospital social worker and discharge planner with over three years of frontline experience in acute care. She is currently completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, where she is expanding her foundation in systems-level practice, research, and social policy.
- [🎓 Welcome to Our Fall Placement Students! 🌟](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-to-our-fall-placement-students/) - At BMG, it’s our proud tradition to support and mentor the next generation of social workers. This Fall, we are excited to welcome: 🎓 Master of Social Work students from the University of Windsor 🎓 Social Service Worker students from @durhamcollege We look forward to learning, growing, and making an impact together. Your passion, commitment,
- [🌟 Welcome to the Team, Alok Pathak! 🌟](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-alok-pathak/) - We’re excited to welcome Alok Pathak to BMG Training Institute as our new Sales Associate!Alok Pathak is an entrepreneurial professional with over 10 years of dynamic experience in consulting, Business strategy, Operations, and Training across the manufacturing, Automotive, and Technology sectors.
- [Happy Canada Day 2025](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/happy-canada-day-2025/) - Happy Canada Day! Today, we celebrate the beauty, diversity, and spirit of our nation. From coast to coast to coast, Canada stands strong, built on the values of inclusion, respect, and shared responsibility. As we celebrate this day, we also honour the resilience of the communities who have shaped this land, including Indigenous Peoples, newcomers,
- [National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/national-indigenous-peoples-day-2025/) - 🌿 BMG joins in recognizing and celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, 2025 — a time to honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across the land we now call Canada.
- [National Indigenous History Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/national-indigenous-history-month-2025/) - June is a time to honour, celebrate, and learn from the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. At BMG Indigenous Services, we are proud to stand with Indigenous communities, recognize their enduring contributions, and support paths toward reconciliation and empowerment. This month—and every month—we commit to listening, learning, and walking together in respect and partnership.
- [Happy Pride Month 2025!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/happy-pride-month-2025/) - At BMG, we don’t just celebrate Pride in June; we live our commitment to authenticity, respect, and equality every day of the year. This Pride Month, we honour the courage it takes to be yourself, the stories that have shaped progress, and the vibrant spectrum of identities that make our world — and our workplace — richer.
- [Canadians and Refugees Building Bridges Together](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/canadians-and-refugees-building-bridges-together/) - A recent study on "Canadians and Refugees Building Bridges Together: Fostering a Sense of Mattering, Well-being, and Flourishing" was completed under the supervision of Dr. Robb Travers of Wilfrid Laurier University's Department of Health Sciences. This study's goal was to determine how the high degree of social support provided by CRBBT Canadians and Refugees Building Bridges Together impacted the well-being and ability to flourish of refugees in Canada.
- [A Spring Reflection!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-spring-reflection/) - Spring is a promise kept! The promise that everything can begin again. A time of beautiful change filed with memories! A time to welcome the season while embracing an attitude of change. Let spring inspire you to listen more intently, breathe a little deeper, walk a little lighter and embrace transformation. Spring is a time of renewal and hope. A time to be part of springs rich and insightful gifts. Spring never gives up despite the challenges, even a late winter snow fall. Mother Earth is persistent and determined. Embrace the symbolism of spring and remember there are brighter days ahead! Time to shake off the winter slumber and notice the optimism around us. It’s a new start! There is a freshness all around. It’s a great time to reflect on the long year behind us. Look around and notice. Take spring’s energy be bold and refreshed.
- [Welcome Kasia](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-kasia/) - Hi! My name is Kasia Bialczyk and I am a dedicated mental health professional, currently completing an internship at Barnes Management Group. The BMG internship is a culminating point in my pursuit of the Master of Social Work degree at the University of Windsor. When I reflect on my journey that led me to the field of social work, I think of my grandmother who instilled in me the passion for social justice, values of equity and fairness, and a desire to impact a positive social change.
- [February is Black History Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/february-is-black-history-month/) - #BlackHistoryMonth This February, BMG celebrates Black History Month by honouring the resilience, accomplishments, and contributions of Black people throughout history. Black history is an important aspect of our common story, from civil rights and scientific pioneers to business, arts, and cultural visionaries. Let us utilize this opportunity to reflect, educate, and elevate Black voices—not just this month, but every day. Together, we can continue to promote inclusivity, equality, and advancement for everyone.
- [Welcome, Radhika](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-radhika/) - Radhika Sharma is a dedicated social work professional currently completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. With a demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and community well-being, her professional focus includes program development, community outreach, and advocacy for marginalized populations. Radhika has excelled in building partnerships, managing projects, and delivering impactful initiatives that drive meaningful change.
- [Executive Director - Women's Resources of Kawartha Lakes](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/executive-director-womens-resources-of-kawartha-lakes/) - Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a new Executive Director, someone with the skills and personal attributes to continue its 30-year legacy of working with the community to provide services and supports to abused women and their children and to find opportunities to end violence against women.
- [Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year/) - Hello Friends of BMG, As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to convey our heartfelt gratitude for your contributions, participation, and support this year. This time of year emphasizes the value of community, reflection, and a positive outlook for the future. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, spending time with loved ones, or simply getting into the holiday spirit, we wish you warmth, happiness, and peace. Thank you for being a key part of our journey. Here's to shared achievements, meaningful connections, and a prosperous year ahead! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
- [My End!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/my-end/) - “A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside.” ~ Winnie the Pooh “You’re braver than you believe and stronger and smarter than you think.” ~ Winnie the Pooh “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
- [Goodbye](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/goodbye/) - “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” ~ A.A. Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh) “Great is the art of beginning, but greater is the art of ending.” ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we will take a
- [Time](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-time/) - "Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne “Remember, today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.” ~ Dale Carnegie “If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.” ~ Maria Edgeworth “Time changes everything except something within us which
- [Loneliness](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/loneliness/) - “Solitude is where one discovers one is not alone.” ~ Marty Rubin “To live alone is the fate of all great souls.” ~ Arthur Schopenhauer “Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self.” ~ Mary Sarton "Sometimes you have to stand alone just to make
- [It’s Today!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-its-today/) - “What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh.” ~ Pooh and Piglet, (The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh) “Learn from yesterday. Live for today, look to tomorrow, rest this afternoon.” ~ Snoopy (Peanuts) “Our fate lives within us, you only have to be brave enough to
- [Your Thoughts are Powerful!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/your-thoughts-are-powerful/) - “You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” ~ James Allen “Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your habits, they become your character; watch your character, it
- [Remember!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-remember/) - “Remember to breathe. It is after all, the secret of life.” ~ Gregory Maguire “Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.” ~ Brian Tracy “Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ~ Scott Adams
- [Month’s End](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/months-end/) - “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” ~ Maya Angelo “The Future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~
- [Welcome, Kesi](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-kesi/) - Kesi is a MSW Candidate at the University of Windsor, bringing 10 years of experience in community-based mental health care. Her expertise spans both the UK and Canada, with a focus on Assertive Community Treatment models serving general and geriatric populations. Kesi is driven by a passion for mental health awareness, striving to reduce stigma and promote inclusivity. She is eager to expand her knowledge and skills at BMG in macro and policy-based social work, exploring innovative ways to create systemic change and advocate for vulnerable populations.
- [October Gifts](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-october-gifts/) - “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ L. M. Montgomery “You don't waste October sunshine. Soon the old autumn sun would bed down in cloud blankets, and there would be weeks of gray rain before it finally decided to snow.” ~ Katherine Arden “In October
- [Coping](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/coping/) - “Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem.” ~ Virginia Satir “It’s an act of bravery to feel your feelings.” ~ Gayle Forman “There is a future version of me who’s proud I was strong enough.” ~ Khanos “Keep taking time for yourself until you’re you again.”
- [Memory Lanes!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-memory-lanes/) - “Sometimes a short walk down memory lane is all it takes to appreciate where you are today.” ~ Susan Gale “Some days I wish I could go back in life. Not to change anything, but to feel a few things twice.” ~ Unknown “Memory is the diary that we all carry
- [Welcome, Michelle](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-michelle/) - Michelle is an MSW candidate with a BScH, MSc, and PhD in the natural sciences. She brings diverse experience including 8+ years of research administration, grant writing, and research partnership development. In the last 4 years, she has also been involved with peer support groups and not-for-profit organizations related to trauma and dissociation. Her passion
- [Welcome, Legend](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-legend/) - Legend is in the final year of their undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo, majoring in Social Development Studies with a minor in Sociology and a specialization in Social Work. They hope to explore social work further as a career once their education is complete. Legend has worked in many different jobs that have expanded their ways of thinking and allowed them to adopt diverse perspectives.
- [Friendship](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/friendship-2024/) - “There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family.” ~ Unknown “Real friends are the ones you can count on no matter what. The ones who go into the forest to find you and bring you home. And real friends never have to tell you that they’re your
- [1 Uber, 4 Trains, 1 Plane, 1 Bus and 1 Ferry!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/1-uber-4-trains-1-plane-1-bus-and-1-ferry/) - “Some travel is more a nuisance than a hardship, but travel is always a mental challenge, and even at its most difficult, travel can be an enlightenment.” ~ Paul Theroux “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” ~ Ibn Battuta “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful
- [September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/september-30th-is-national-day-for-truth-and-reconcilliation/) - The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation is September 30th. It's an opportunity to consider how we can encourage reconciliation as individuals, in our workplaces, and in our communities. Previously, September 30 was known as Orange Shirt Day. It started as a grassroots movement established by Phyllis Webstad, a former Residential School Survivor to raise awareness of the intergenerational trauma experienced by survivors, their families and communities, and to promote the principle of "Every Child Matters".
- [Autumn Has Arrived!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/autumn-has-arrived/) - “And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep, and autumn was awakened.” ~ Raquel Franco “Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” ~ Emily Bronte “Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They
- [Sweater Weather?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/sweater-weather/) - “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word,
- [Welcome New Placement Students](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-new-placement-students/) - BMG believes in effective collaborations with a variety of stakeholders, including educational institutions, public and private, settlement agencies, and non-profit organizations.
- [And So, It Begins](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/and-so-it-begins/) - "There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been!" ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley “Starting over can be challenging, but also it can be a great opportunity to do things
- [Vacation](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/vacation/) - “In matters of healing the body or the mind, vacation is the true genius!” ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan “We travel not to escape life, but for life to not escape us.” ~ Anonymous “Once a year go someplace you’ve never been before.” ~ Dalai Lama “Jobs fill your pockets;
- [Make and Unmake Yourself](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/make-and-unmake-yourself/) - “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou “You are the one that possesses the keys to your being. You carry the passport to your own happiness.” ~ Diane von Furstenberg “Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet
- [The Summer Weather](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-summer-weather/) - “I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June.” ~ L. M. Montgomery “Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” ~ John Ruskin
- [Skilled Newcomer Career Fair](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/skilled-newcomer-career-fair/) - We are looking for employers and companies who want to hire talented professionals! Organizing an in-person speed networking/career fair where you can meet some fantastic candidates! Please see the flyer and use the QR code to register to attend! Contact us for more information.
- [A Different Kind of Change](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-different-kind-of-change/) - “All the art of living lies in a fine mingle of letting go and holding on.” ~ Havelock Ellis “Once we let go of the things that don’t matter, we are free to pursue all the things that really do matter.” ~ Joshua Becker “Happiness resides not in possessions, and not
- [Change](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-change/) - “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” ~ Amelia Earhart “When we are ready to make positive change in our lives, we attract whatever we need to help us.” ~ Louise Hay “With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” ~
- [June is Pride Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/publication-june-is-pride-month/) - Happy Pride Month! Let us celebrate peace, love, diversity, inclusion, and the freedom to be ourselves. Live with pride, and be proud of who you are. Every June, Canada celebrates Pride Month. You may find more details on pride history and events around you from this website. https://www.canada.ca/.../women-gender.../pride-season.html For more details, please email us; info@barnesmanagementgroup.com
- [Life](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/life/) - “Life is about starting over, one breath at a time.” ~ Calm “Life is from the inside out. When you shift on the inside, life shifts on the outside.” ~ Kamal Ravikant “Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” ~ George Bernard Shaw “You are never
- [June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/june-21-is-national-indigenous-peoples-day/) - On June 21, join us as we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s an opportunity to honour the history, heritage, and diversity of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
- [June 20th is World Refugee Day](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/4135-2/) - June 20th is World Refugee Day, and this year's theme is to demonstrate solidarity with refugees. Let us come together to show our support for refugees fleeing conflict and persecution. BMG values corporate social responsibility and is a proud sponsor and partner in the Canadians and Refugees Building Bridges Together project. We believe that corporate social responsibility entails working together to create caring communities for the future. Refugees are entitled to dignity, respect, and freedom. Let's make this world peaceful and respectful for everyone, and remember that the refugee situation was "Never My Choice.
- [Summer is Here!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/summer-is-here-blog/) - “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” ~ Kellie Elmore “Smell the sea, and the feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” ~ Van Morrison “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” ~ Sam Keen “There shall be eternal summer
- [](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/4126-2/) - Barnes Management Group Indigenous Services is excited to share with you that BMG Indigenous Services was featured in Forward, a highly regarded Indigenous magazine. Forward Magazine's mission is to explore and encourage meaningful conversations around Indigenous prosperity, wealth, and relationships. Forward Magazine's digital format was distributed to its entire audience (22,000 subscribers)! The print publication was also seen at the Calgary Forward Summit and distributed to Indigenous communities throughout Canada.
- [Winging it! ](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/winging-it-blog/) - “At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair should be messy and your eyes sparkling.” ~ F. Henti “I’ve come to the realization that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing half the time.” ~ David Bowie “But I'd rather help than watch. I'd rather
- [June is National Indigenous History Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/national-indigenous-history-month-2024/) - Barnes Management Group, and Barnes Management Group Indigenous Services honours the history, culture, resilience and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples byhighlighting Indigenous voices in different aspects of Indigenous history, cultures and perspectives throughout the month of June. Each week we will honour the stories and elevate the voices of Indigenous people who have made an impact in their communities and beyond.
- [A Not So Guilty Pleasure](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-not-so-guilty-pleasure/) - "Be gentle with yourself, learn to love yourself, to forgive yourself, for only as we have the right attitude toward ourselves can we have the right attitude toward others." ~ Wilfred Peterson "In today's rush, we all think too much, seek too much, want too much, and forget about the joy of just
- [New Places, New People](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/new-places-new-people/) - “I collect memories. I look for opportunities to try new things, go to new places, and meet new people all the time.” ~ Marcel Wanders “You have to try different things, meet different people, and travel to new places in order to grow.” ~ Kunal Kapoor “Life is beautiful not because
- [BMG and Achev Speed Mentoring Event](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-and-achev-speed-mentoring-event/) - 📢Barnes Management Group and Achēv are organizing a series of speed mentoring events and job fairs to connect newcomer talent with Canadian employers. This was the third successful in-person event at Achev's main office, and a large number of participants and employers attended. We would like to thank COTA, Nova Consulting, Paragon Security, Master Card,
- [Truth and Reconciliation & Bill C92 Discussion with Marion Roberts](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/truth-and-reconciliation-discussion-with-marion-roberts/)
- [Friendship](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-friendship/) - “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” ~ Dr. Suess “Friends are the family we choose.” ~ Jess C. Scott “Don’t walk in front of me … I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me … I may not lead. Walk
- [Resilience](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-resilience/) - “Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work through difficult problems.” ~ Gever Tulley “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” ~ Nelson Mandela “All things are difficult before they are easy.”
- [The Coffee Shop](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-coffee-shop/) - “A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent.” ~ Unknown “A cup of coffee commits one to forty years of friendship.” ~ Turkish Proverb “Coffee is a cup of hope in a world full of chaos and Mondays." ~ Unknown Some of
- [Happy Earth Day, 2024!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/happy-earth-day-2024/) - 🙏🌎 Happy Earth Day, 2024! 🙏🌎 Let us all love our planet by doing more to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Don't forget to take care of our beautiful planet.
- [National Volunteer Week](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/national-volunteer-week/) - National Volunteer Week takes place from April 14 to 20, 2024, and we wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to recognize and celebrate all the incredible volunteers in our BMG network. This year's theme is Every Moment Matters, which highlights the impact volunteers have on others in the community and the organizations they support.
- [Spring Clean](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-spring-clean/) - “Your mind is a garden, your thoughts the seeds, you can grow flowers or weeds.” ~ Unknown “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ~ Albert Einstein “Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes.” ~
- [April 15 is Micro-Volunteering Day!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/april-15-is-micro-volunteering-day/) - Today serves as a gentle reminder that even the smallest actions can have a significant impact on someone's life. The true essence of kindness and compassion can be found in small, manageable actions. Even a listening ear or a genuine smile can lift someone's spirits. Looking for a life-changing volunteer opportunity? Please email us at
- [Supreme Court Declares Indigenous Child Welfare Law Constitutional](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/supreme-court-declares-indigenous-child-welfare-law-constitutional/) - The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously upheld federal child welfare law "An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, dismissing Quebec's appeal in a landmark ruling affirming Indigenous peoples' jurisdiction over child and family services. BMG Indigenous Services has developed a unique framework to advance self-determination in family and children’s services that can easily be adapted to your community’s unique needs. We have worked with five First Nations in Ontario in facilitating their processes to develop their own Child and Family Law.
- [I Think It’s Spring!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/i-think-its-spring/) - “When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except where to be happiest.” ~ Ernst Hemingway “The deep roots never doubt spring will come.” ~ Marty Rubin “Spring is far more than just a changing of seasons; it’s a rebirth of the spirit.”
- [Lonely Days!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/lonely-days/) - “Loneliness is the poverty of self; Solitude is the richness of self.” ~ May Sarton “You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens!” ~ Shannon Pucket “It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” ~ Donna Karan
- [Self-Care](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/self-care/) - “If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.” ~ Thomas S. Monson “Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we’ll
- [Chocolate](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/chocolate/) - “Chocolate is like duct tape. It can fix anything.” ~ Happy Mind Designs “Nothing is as alluring as a piece of chocolate you can’t have.” ~ Nina Sandmann “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.” ~ Linda Grayson “Chocolate is a gift
- [Transition](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-transition/) - “Transition in life can offer opportunities for discovery.” ~ Robbie Shell “To exists is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.” ~ Henri Bergson “I've always believed there are moments in our lives which can be defined as a transition between the
- [Walk Through Spring!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-walk-through-spring/) - “Spring is painted in daffodil yellows, robin egg blues, new grass green and the brightness of hope for a better life.” ~ Toni Sorenson “Spring is the best life coach: It gives you all the energy you want, all the positive thought you wish and all the boldness you need!” ~ Mehmet
- [Weirdly Wonderful?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/weirdly-wonderful/) - “Really not a fan of today’s uninvited gusts.” “Our destiny is mitten in the stars!” “This is sun-believable!” “The arrival of sunshine is a bit of a mist-ery to me!” “I drought we will see any rain.” “Feeling pretty upset about this foggy weather. You could say that I am a pessi-mist.” ~ Weather
- [Handmade!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/handmade/) - “The world is but a canvas to our imagination.” ~ Henry David Thoreau “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou “When you create something, you leave a part of yourself in it.” ~ Unknown I keep thinking how weirdly wonderful
- [Citizenship, One Story of Many](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/citizenship-one-story-of-many/) - “Purpose, pattern, and people, the three P’s at the heart of life.” ~ Charles Handy “I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan.” ~ Vivian Jokotade “Life is about change, sometimes it’s painful, sometimes it’s beautiful, but
- [Inspiration](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/inspiration/) - “Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.” ~ John Ruskin “Don’t let the shadows of yesterday spoil the sunshine of tomorrow. Live for today.” ~ Nandina Morris “To bring about
- [Nourishment!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-nourishment/) - “There are realities we all share, regardless of our nationality, language, or individual tastes. As we need food, so do we need emotional nourishment: love, kindness, appreciation, and support from others.” ~ Goswami Krivananda “Happiness rarely keeps company with an empty stomach.” ~ Japanese Proverb “Overcoming poverty is not a gesture
- [I’m Cold … BUT …](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/im-cold-but/) - “Socks are often one of the most needed but least donated items at shelters as our neighbors who are homeless prepare for the winter months.” ~ Brad Montague “Injustice anywhere ... is a threat to justice everywhere.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. “Being homeless doesn’t make you any less human, any
- [The Year Ahead](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-the-year-ahead/) - “New year is another opportunity of seeing life with a little more caring, compassion, maturity and beauty.” ~ Amit Ray “Enter this new year with a gratitude for this new chance to create your dreams.” ~ Avina Celeste “The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.”
- [Peace, Joy, and Hope!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-peace-joy-and-hope/) - The BMG blog will return January 10th, 2024! “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings PEACE for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie “JOY is the simplest form of gratitude.” ~ Karl Barth “Learn from yesterday, live for today, HOPE for tomorrow. The important thing is
- [The Small Stuff](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-small-stuff/) - “Life is a process … just one thing after another. When you lose it, just start again.” ~ Richard Carlson “I think it is important to find the little things in everyday life that make you happy.” ~ Paula Cole “I hope you find, as I did, that happiness comes from
- [Where Is The Snow?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/where-is-the-snow/) - “Snowflakes are pretty patterns etched in water’s dreams.” ~ Anthony T. Hincks “A snow day literally and figuratively falls from the sky, unbidden, and seems like a thing of wonder.” ~ Susan Orlean “Even the strongest blizzards start with a single snowflake.” ~ Sara Rassch The dull and gloomy
- [#3926](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/3926-2/)
- [#3923](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/3923-2/)
- [Getting Through](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/getting-through/) - “This is your reminder that you can handle anything life throws at you.” ~ Unknown “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt “Surprise yourself everyday with your own courage.” ~ Denholm Elliott Do we ever really get over ‘things’ in our life!
- [Acceptance and the Art of Letting Go](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/acceptance-and-the-art-of-letting-go/) - “Acceptance and tolerance and forgiveness, those are life-altering lessons.” ~ Jessica Lange “The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” ~ Steve Maraboli “When you find peace within yourself, you become
- [Kindness!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-kindness/) - “Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” ~ Bob Kerrey “Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.” ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin “Ah Kindness. What a simple way to tell another
- [The Passage of Time](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-passage-of-time/) - “The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.” ~ James Taylor “Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back.” ~ Harvey Mackay “You
- [Thank You!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-thank-you/) - Today’s blog is from our Archives, October 6th, 2021. “Saying thank you is more than good manners; it is good spirituality.” ~ Alfred Painter “You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “When we give cheerfully
- [October Gifts](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/october-gifts/) - “I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” ~ L. M. Montgomery “You don't waste October sunshine. Soon the old autumn sun would bed down in cloud blankets, and there would be weeks of gray rain before it finally decided to snow.” ~ Katherine Arden “In October
- [Coffee Visit](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/coffee-visit/) - “Coffee connects us in so many ways – to each other, to our senses, and to the earth that supports the coffee trees.” ~ Rohan Marley “A coffee date with a good friend fills my cup in more ways than one.” ~
- [Sweetest Soul!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/sweetest-soul/) - “Kindness and caring are ambrosia for the soul.” ~ Amy Leigh Mercree “Beauty is not who you are on the outside, it is the wisdom and time you gave away to save another struggling soul like you.” ~ Shannon L. Alder
- [National Day for Truth and Reconciliation](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-093023/) - BMG honors the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools and their families and communities. We urge you to find ways to commemorate the painful history and the generational impacts experienced by the survivors, their families and their communities as part of the on-going Canadian reconciliation process.
- [Reflection!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-reflection/) - Today’s blog is from our Archives, Sept 20th, 2017. “Self-Reflection is the school of wisdom. ~ Baltasar Gracian “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” ~ Buddha “The more reflective you are, the more effective you are.” ~ Hall and Simeral
- [Fall Forward](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/fall-forward/) - “Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.” ~ Delia Owens “Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day.” ~ Shira Tamir Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things
- [Connection!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/connection/) - “We are hardwired to connect with others, it’s what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering.” ~ Brené Brown “We need to remind ourselves of the beauty of human connection and of nature and pull ourselves out of devices for a moment and appreciate what it is
- [September!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-september/) - “September tries it’s best to have us forget summer.” ~ Bernard Williams “We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcome summer’s ghost.” ~ Henry Rollins “There comes a day each September when you wake up and know the summer is over
- [Nature!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/nature/) - “Fresh air is as good for the mind as for the body. Nature always seems to try to talk to us as if she had some great secret to tell. And so, she has.” ~ Joh Lubbock “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” ~ Frank
- [An Act of Kindness!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/an-act-of-kindness/) - “Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” ~ Harold S. Kushner “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” ~ Amelia Earhart “Unexpected kindness
- [Habits vs Routines](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/habits-vs-routines/) - “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Aristotle “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~ Jim Ryun “Great people become great due to the framework, routines and habits they have set
- [Self-Checkouts](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/self-checkouts/) - “We may encounter many defeats, but we must not be defeated.” ~ Maya Angelou “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.” ~ Angela Davis “Each time a woman stands up
- [Try Something New!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/try-something-new/) - “Learn something new. Try something different. Convince yourself that you have no limits.” ~ Brian Tracy “Never be afraid to try something new because life gets boring when you stay within the limits of what you already know.” ~ Robert Tew “Do one thing every day that scares you.” ~
- [Control or Let it Go!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/control-or-let-it-go/) - “Don’t worry about what you can’t control. Our focus and energy needs to be on the things we can control. Attitude, effort, focus- these are the things we can control.” ~ Tim Tebow “We have no control over the reality that in this world we will have trouble, but we have control over
- [Health and Wellness!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/health-and-wellness/) - “Wellness is a connection of paths: knowledge and action.” ~ Joshua Holtz “Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit – the realization that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.” ~ Greg Anderson “Nurturing yourself is not selfish – it’s
- [June is National Indigenous History Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/june-is-national-indigenous-history-month/) - June is National Indigenous History Month Click on the following links to learn more about the rich and diverse history of Indigenous people: June 1 to 6: Women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people June 5 to 11: Environment, traditional knowledge and territory June 10 to 18: Children and youth June 19 to 25: Languages, cultures and arts June 26 to 30: Reconciliation
- [When it Hurts](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/when-it-hurts/) - “The pain of yesterday is the strength of today.” ~ Paulo Coelho “The worst loss you’ve ever experienced is the greatest gift you can have.” ~ Byron Katie “It hurts because it matters.” ~ John Green Feeling hurt is part of life! This is a tough subject, and one
- [The Gems of Spring!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-gems-of-spring/) - “It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart.” ~ Rainer Maria Rilke “Blossom by blossom the spring begins.” ~ Algernon Charles Swinburne “What a strange thing! To be alive, beneath cherry blossoms.” ~ Kobayashi Issa “When spring came, even the false spring,
- [A Day of Rest!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-day-of-rest/) - “Do something nice for yourself today. Find some quiet, sit in stillness, breathe. Put your problems on pause. You deserve a break.” ~ Akiroq Brost “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes … including you.” ~ Anne Lamott "The paradox of relaxation is the renewal
- [One Day at a Time!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/one-day-at-a-time/) - “One breath, one moment, one day at a time.” ~ Kristen Beyer “Life is simply a collection of little lives, each lived one day at a time.” ~ Nicholas Sparks “Take it all one day at a time and enjoy the journey.” ~ Kristi Bartlett “I live one day
- [Sadness!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/sadness/) - “Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we fear less.” ~ Marie Curie “In every crisis, doubt or confusion, take the higher path - the path of compassion, courage, understanding and love.” ~ Amit Ray “The
- [What’s in a Cookie?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/whats-in-a-cookie/) - “This was why she enjoyed baking. A good dessert could make her feel like she'd created joy at the tips of her fingers. Suddenly, the people around the table were no longer strangers. They were friends and confidantes, and she was sharing with them her magic.” ~ Marissa Meyer “Life is all about
- [The Gift of Kindness!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-gift-of-kindness/) - Today’s blog is from our Archives, July 13th, 2022. “Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” ~ Bob Kerrey “Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.” ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin
- [In The Mist!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-in-the-mist/) - “Mist in the morning is Earth’s morning breath.” ~ Nanette L. Avery “The mountain veiled in mist is not a hill; an oak tree in the rain is not a weeping willow.” ~ Khalil Gibran “Joys come from simple natural things,
- [Struck by Lightning!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/struck-by-lightning/) - “Like having a great idea, life comes at you fast. It hits you and tries to escape and be expressed in any way possible. In a way, it's a lot like...lightning.” ~ Chris Colfer “Thunder is good, thunder is impressive, but it is lightning that does the work.”
- [What About Today](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-about-today/) - “Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today.” ~ Will Rogers “The beginning is always today.” ~ Mary Shelley “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr. “There's only one day at a time here, then it's tonight and then tomorrow
- [Had Enough?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/had-enough/) - “Know your limits, know when to give, know when to demand, know when to say no, know when enough is enough.” ~ Marie Gray “You will never know your limits unless you push yourself to them.” ~ Anonymous “Knowing your limits is a strength, not a weakness.” ~ Kim Harrison
- [A Friend’s Visit!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-friends-visit/) - “The ornaments of our homes are the friends that visit it.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “Good Friends don’t have to visit each other every day.” ~ Juan Manuel Santos “True Friendship resists time, distance and silence.” ~ Isabel Allende “The most important things in life are the connections you
- [Welcome March!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-march/) - “Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes.” ~ Carl Fredrich Gauss “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “Spring a lovely reminder of how beautiful change can be.” ~ Unknown “Despite the forecast, live like it’s spring.”
- [Welcome to the BMG Team, Sarah Katz!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-to-the-bmg-team-sarah-katz/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is pleased to welcome Sarah Katz who is completing her Student Placement with us for the next several weeks. Sarah is currently in her foundational year of her Master of Social Work at the University of Windsor.
- [Broken Story](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/broken-story/) - “I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.” ~ T.D. Jakes “She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her away, she adjusted her sails.” ~ Elizabeth Edwards “Resilient People immediately look at the problem
- [Heart Day](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/heart-day/) - “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen Keller “Live your life from your heart. Share from your heart. And your story will touch and heal people’s souls.” ~ Melody Beattie “Despite everything, I
- [BMG Placement Students - Welcome!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-placement-students-welcome/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is pleased to welcome four new placement students to the BMG Team. The four placement students are all completing their Master of Social Work program at Windsor University. Joining the BMG Team are Alysha Sheehan, Kristin Hunter, Charlene Randall, and Caitlin Carmichael. The placement students will be involved in a wide range of BMG initiatives including community building for newcomers, long-term care services, services for the Indigenous community and other key BMG services. Let us introduce you to this powerhouse team.
- [What Now?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-now/) - “What we do today, right now, will have an accumulated effect on all our tomorrows.” ~ Alexandra Stoddard “You cannot show up today and expect yesterday’s results.” ~ Unknown “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am not for others, what am I? And if
- [In My Mother’s Life!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/in-my-mothers-life/) - “Our value lies in what we are and what we have been, not in our ability to recite the recent past.” ~ Homer “To the world you may be just one person, but to one person you may be their world.” ~ Josephine Billings “I like it when people remember that
- [The Invisibility of Aging!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-invisibility-of-aging/) - “Grow old with me! The best is yet to be.” ~ Robert Browning "The best tunes are played on the oldest fiddles!" ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “Growing old is humbling and it takes effort to accomplish this stage of life with dignity.” ~ Kilroy J. Oldster “When my grandmother
- [Aging!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/aging/) - "One day you will look back and see that all along you were blooming." ~ Morgan Harper Nichols "Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been." ~ Jimmy Buffet “Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” ~ Betty Friedan “The secret of
- [The Barnes Management Group (BMG) Blog](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-barnes-management-group-blog/) - “To Blog – To Share, To Connect, To Create, To Inspire.” ~ The Gingerbread Gem “The currency of blogging is authenticity and trust.” ~ Jason Calacanis “There is too much negativity in the world. Do your best to make sure you aren't contributing to it.” ~ Germany Kent “A
- [The Year Ahead](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-year-ahead/) - “New year is another opportunity of seeing life with a little more caring, compassion, maturity and beauty.” ~ Amit Ray “Enter this new year with a gratitude for this new chance to create your dreams” ~ Avina Celeste “The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.”
- [Happy Holidays!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/happy-holidays/) - Happy Holidays from everyone at BMG! The Blog will return next Wednesday.
- [All is Calm!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/all-is-calm/) - “There is a calmness to a life lived in gratitude, a quiet joy.” ~ Ralph H. Blum “Within you, that is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” ~ Hermann Hesse “When everything around you is crazy, it is ingenious to stay calm.”
- [Tis the Season!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-tis-the-season/) - Today’s blog is from the BMG Archives, Dec 6th, 2017 "Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love." ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie "Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give.” ~ Unknown "We tend to forget that
- [Goodbye November](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/goodbye-november/) - "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end." ~ Semisonic (lyrics) "Goodbyes make you think. They make you realize what you’ve had, what you’ve lost, and what you’ve taken for granted.” ~ Ritu Ghatourey "The magic of life is about looking forward, neither looking around
- [BMG Welcomes Kathy and Monica to the BMG Team](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-welcomes-kathy-and-monica-to-the-bmg-team/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is pleased to welcome Kathy Mangunatmodjo and Monica Logtenberg to the BMG Team. Both Kathy and Monica are in the Master of Social Work program at Windsor University and are completing their student placement at BMG. Among other areas that they will be involved in, Kathy will focus on the BMG ReThink initiative on Long Term Care while Monica will focus on BMG ReThink initiative on the development of a Community of Care for Newcomers.
- [We All Have ‘Stuff’](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/we-all-have-stuff/) - "So far, you’ve survived 100% of your worst days. You’re doing great." ~ Unknown "We all have bad days, but one thing is true; no cloud is so dark that the sun can’t shine through.” ~ Miranda Kerr "Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the
- [It’s Today!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/its-today/) - "What day is it?” “It’s today,” squeaked Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh." ~ Pooh and Piglet, (The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh) "Learn from yesterday. Live for today, look to tomorrow, rest this afternoon.” ~ Snoopy (Peanuts) "Our fate lives within us, you only have
- [What Makes a Day Special?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-makes-a-day-special/) - "Make every day special. Own it. Enjoy it. Bask in the glory of life. Appreciate the gift of your own life." ~ Donna Fargo "Don’t save things for a special occasion – every day of your life is a special occasion.” ~ Thomas S. Monson "To
- [It’s November!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/its-november/) - "November at its best – with a sort of delightful menace in the air." ~ Anne Bosworth Greene "Welcome sweet November, the season of senses and my favorite month of all.” ~ Gregory F. Lenz "November is usually such a disagreeable month as if the year
- [Where Does Time Go?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-where-does-time-go/) - "Time is free, but its priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back." ~ Harvey Mackay "Time moves slowly but passes quickly." ~ Alice Walker
- [Memory Lanes!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/memory-lanes/) - "Sometimes a short walk down memory lane is all it takes to appreciate where you are today." ~ Susan Gale "Some days I wish I could go back in life. Not to change anything, but to feel a few things twice." ~ Unknown "Memory is the
- [Mental Health!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/mental-health/) - "Mental Health problems don’t define who you are. They are something you experience. You walk in the rain and you feel the rain, but more importantly, YOU ARE NOT THE RAIN." ~ Matt Haig "What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation."
- [](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/3564-2/) - Customer Service Representative - Yukon Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm PDT) Salary: $45,000 - $50,000 plus 6% annual incentive performance bonus. Home Office Allowance: $750 every 2 years Internet Allowance: up to $50/month Northern Living Allowance: a) $11/day northern resident allowance if the incumbent has lived in the
- [Challenges of the Weather!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/challenges-of-the-weather/) - "Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is not easy – your work becomes a dance of light and the weather. It takes you to a place within yourself." ~ Annie Leibovitz "A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves."
- [September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/september-30-national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation/) - September 30, 2022 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s call to action #80 the Federal Government enacted a holiday called the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which seeks to honour First Nations, Inuit and Métis Survivors, their families and communities. It is intended as an opportunity to raise awareness and public commemoration of Indigenous history and the legacy of residential schools. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day to raise awareness of the impacts and inter-generational trauma individual, family and community experienced and continues to experience, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
- [Restoring Self!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/restoring-self/) - "Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it." ~ Tori Amos "It’s not all about healing yourself; it’s just as importantly about letting yourself heal." ~ Terri Guillemets "People, more than things have to be
- [Welcome Autumn!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-autumn/) - "It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and , best of all, leaping leaves!" ~ Winnie the Pooh "Anyone who thinks fallen leaves are dead has never watched them dancing on a windy day." ~ Shira Tamir
- [It's Nice To Be Back!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/its-nice-to-be-back/) - "It’s nice to be back. I’m excited." ~ Mardy Fish "The comeback is always stronger than the set back." ~ Unknown "It’s good to be back, feeling myself and enjoying it." ~ Paula Radcliffe "It feels good to be back in the mix. I
- [Leadership Challenges](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership-challenges/) - Today’s blog is from the BMG Archives, Feb 13, 2019 "You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events." ~ Joel Osteen "You've got to stay strong to be
- [Everyday Epiphanies!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-everyday-epiphanies/) - Today’s blog is from the BMG Archives, May 01, 2018 "An epiphany enables you to sense creation not as something completed, but as constantly becoming, evolving, ascending." ~ Abraham Kook "Always remember, it’s simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons." ~ Sarah
- [Care Coordinators - Autism Ontario & HealthCare 365](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/care-coordinators-autism-ontario-healthcare-365/) - Care Coordinators – Autism Sector Hours: 37.5 hours per week including some evenings and weekends Region: Ontario Term: Full-time, permanent Location: Regional across Ontario. Hybrid work from home with assigned regional offices. Autism Ontario and HealthCare 365 are currently seeking creative, solution-focused autism professionals for their regional Care Coordinator teams. During a time
- [Good Leadership](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/good-leadership/) - Today’s blog is from the BMG Archives, Jan 23, 2019 “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~ John C Maxwell “With great power comes great responsibility.” ~ Anonymous "Practice self-awareness, self-evaluation,
- [Leadership and Knitting](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-leadership-and-knitting/) - Today’s blog is from the BMG Archives, Feb 20, 2019 “Knitters use knitting to value-add to the world.” ~Stephanie Pearl-McPhee "To add value to others, one must first value others." ~ John Maxwell "When people talk, listen completely."
- [Leadership](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-leadership/) - Today’s blog is from the BMG Archives, Feb 14, 2018 Please be advised August blogs are 'leadership related' archives ... new and fresh blogs will return in September! “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~ John Maxwell "To handle
- [Memories!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/memories/) - "Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.” ~ L. M. Montgomery "Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!” ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin "Memories are the key, not to the past, but to the
- [Harmony!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/harmony/) - "Harmony is the inner cadence of contentment we feel when the melody of life is in tune.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach "When we feel, a kind of lyric is sung in our heart. When we think, a kind of music is played in our mind. In harmony, both create a
- [Program Service Coordinator - Accerta](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/program-service-coordinator/) - Program Service Coordinator: Autism Ontario Program Hours: 35 hours per week including some evenings and weekends Salary: $55-64,000 per year plus up to 6 % bonus Region: Ontario Term: Full-time, permanent Location: Toronto Accerta is a certified social enterprise that manages dental, vision, drug, and healthcare benefits programs exclusively for government and social
- [Kindness!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/kindness/) - "Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” ~ Bob Kerrey "Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.” ~ Joseph B. Wirthlin
- [Notice Today!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/notice-today/) - "Life teaches you a new lesson every day, if you are attentive enough in the class of life.” ~ Invajy "If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” ~ H.G. Wells "Be happy for this moment. This moment is your life.”
- [Can You See Me?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/can-you-see-me/) - "See me like I see you.” ~ Nicholas Sparks "Can you see me? Can you hear me? Does anything I say mean anything to you.” ~ Oprah Winfrey "They say that you will see it when you find it. But how
- [Summer Is Here!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-summer-is-here/) - Today’s blog is from our Archives, July 4th, 2018. "I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” ~ Kellie Elmore "Smell the sea, and the feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” ~
- [Haliburton Highlands: Aging Together As Community](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/haliburton-highlands/) - The pandemic has shed a spotlight on our broken long-term care system which has been a long-standing issue for more than thirty years. Trying to fix our broken LTC system is not the answer. We need a huge transformation. Recent polls done by The National Institute on Aging found that more than 95% of persons
- [There is Always a Good-bye!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/there-is-always-a-good-bye/) - "Goodbyes make you think. They make you realize what you’ve had, what you’ve lost, and what you’ve taken for granted.” ~ Ritu Ghatourey "It’s sad, but sometimes moving on with the rest of your life, starts with goodbye.” ~ Carrie Underwood
- [Morning Routine!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/morning-routine/) - "With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt "A daily ritual is a way of saying; I’m voting for myself. I’m taking care of myself.” ~ Mariel Hemingway "Nobody can go back and start a new
- [National Indigenous History Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/national-indigenous-history-month/) - June is National Indigenous History Month. It is a time for all Canadians to reflect on the unique histories, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of our First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples. Take the time this month to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples and learn about their histories, cultures and ways of life.
- [I Don’t Care!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/i-dont-care/) - "Allow the world to live as it chooses, and allow yourself to live as you choose.” ~ Richard Back "Remember always that you not only have the right to be an individual you have an obligation to be one.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt
- [A Day Away!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-day-away/) - "Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for.” ~ Maya Angelou "Sometimes we just need to take a little time for ourselves.” ~ Unknown "It’s very important that we re-learn the art of
- [The Weather!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-the-weather/) - "My favorite weather is bird chirping weather.” ~ Terri Guillemets "Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.” ~ Khalil Gibran "Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces
- [The Wedding!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-wedding/) - "Whoever is happy will make others happy too.” ~ Anne Frank "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even
- [What's Next?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-whats-next/) - Today’s blog is from our Archives, May 6/2020. Seems interesting to look back and realize how relevant this is today! “You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “Most
- [Perspective!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/blog-perspective/) - “Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, "What else could this mean?” ~ Shannon L. Alder “It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view.”
- [Perspective!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/perspective-1/) - “Most misunderstandings in the world could be avoided if people would simply take the time to ask, "What else could this mean?” ― Shannon L. Alder “It is a narrow mind which cannot look at a subject from various points of view.” ― George Eliot “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns,
- [Chaos!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/chaos/) - “When we are in the midst of chaos, let go of the need to control it.” ~ Lee Babanta “It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” ~ Donna Karan “Within the chaos, magic is found.”
- [Chaos!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/chaos-1/) - “When we are in the midst of chaos, let go of the need to control it.” ~ Lee Babanta “It’s all about finding the calm in the chaos.” ~ Donna Karan “Within the chaos, magic is found.” ~Tara Gerris “You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star.”
- [Sights and Sounds](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/sights-and-sounds/) - “We are homesick for places, we are reminded of places, it is the sounds and smells and sights of places which haunt us and against which we often measure our present.” ~ Alan Gussow “Each year I discover new sights and sounds to teach me how blind and deaf
- [Pace Yourself!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/pace-yourself/) - “Everything and everyone at their own pace. Flow with not against yourself.” ~ Akiroq Brost “Adopt the pace of nature: Her secret is patience.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “The secret of life is to let every segment of it produce its
- [Walk Through Spring!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/walk-through-spring/) - “Spring is painted in daffodil yellows, robin egg blues, new grass green and the brightness of hope for a better life.” ~ Toni Sorenson “Spring is the best life coach: It gives you all the energy you want, all the positive thought you wish and all the boldness
- [It's Spring!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/its-spring/) - “If you’ve never been thrilled to the very edges of your soul by a flower in spring bloom, maybe your soul has never been in bloom.” ~ Audra Foveo “The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their
- [Got To Get Over It!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/got-to-get-over-it/) - “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “The best way out is always through.” ~ Robert Frost “One of the most important things you can do
- [In The Woods](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/in-the-woods/) - “In nature, nothing is perfect, and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful. ~ Alice Walker “Let’s take our hearts for a walk in the woods and listen to the magic whispers of old trees.”
- [The Lessons](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-lessons/) - "There are some things you learn best in calm and some in storm.” ~ Willa Cather “Always walk-through life as if you have something new to learn and you will.” ~ Vernon Howard “All you really need to do is accept
- [Peace of Mind](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/peace-of-mind/) - “Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.” ~ Dalai Lama “Every breath we take, every step we make, can be filled with peace, joy and serenity.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh “Nobody can bring you peace but yourself.”
- [Wonder](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/wonder/) - “Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.” ~ Stephen Hawking “The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.”
- [Black History Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/black-history-month/) - Barnes Management Group joins people across Canada celebrating Black History Month to honour the history and legacy of Black Canadians and their communities and to recognize the everyday contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada. The 2022 theme for Black History Month is ‘February and Forever: Celebrating Black History today and every day’, which focuses on recognizing the daily contributions that Black Canadians make to Canada.
- [Change is Hard!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/change-is-hard/) - “It is the nature of grace to fill the places that have been empty.” ~ Goethe “Even in the familiar there can be surprise and wonder.” ~ Tierney Gearon “If you are ready to accept things as they are, you will
- [Well-Being](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/well-being-2/) - “Every negative belief weakens the partnership between mind and body.” ~ Deepak Chopra “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” ~ Irish Proverb “What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit
- [Look and You Will See!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/look-and-you-will-see/) - “People only see what they are prepared to see. If you look for what is good and what you can be grateful for you will find it everywhere.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “If you’re lost, you can look and you will find me.”
- [Grandmother](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/grandmother/) - “Her crown of white hair seemed to stand like a halo around her in the night sky.” ~ Lilian Li “My grandmother was an unparalleled storyteller who gave me a preview of how life might turn out, and also fortified my empathy.”
- [Transition!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/transition-2/) - “There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” ~ C. S. Lewis “Every great change is preceded by chaos.” ~ Deepak Chopra “These are the days that must happen to you.”
- [Peace, Joy and Hope!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/peace-joy-and-hope-4/) - Today's blog is from our archives, December 19th, 2018. “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings PEACE for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie “JOY is the simplest form of gratitude.” ~ Karl Barth “Learn from
- [Tis the Season!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/tis-the-season-5/) - Today's blog is from our archives, December 11th, 2019. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William Arthur Ward “The difference between darkness and
- [Stay at Home](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/stay-at-home/) - “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” ~ Jane Austen “The ache for home lives in all of us.” ~ Maya Angelou “Home is a shelter from storms – all sorts of storms.”
- [Is It Just Another Day?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/is-it-just-another-day/) - “Same dances in the same old shoes. You get too careful with the steps you choose. You don’t care about winning. But you don’t want to lose.” ~ The Eagles “Things change but some feelings stay the same.” ~ Unknown “It’s
- [Oh, Oh, it's December!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/oh-oh-its-december/) - “All we have is all we need. All we need is the awareness of how blessed we really are.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach “I have three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” ~ Lao Tzu
- [Making Do!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/making-do/) - “You can wait forever for perfect conditions, or you can make do with what you have.” ~ Jack Layton “Mend it, fix it, make do, or do without.” ~ Brigham Young “Life is not always a matter of having good cards,
- [Remember to be Kind!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/remember-to-be-kind/) - “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” ~ Oscar Wilde “A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees.” ~ Amelia Earhart “Always be a little kinder
- [Remember!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/remember-2/) - Today’s blog is from our Archives, November 4th, 2020“Remember to breathe. It is after all, the secret of life.” ~ Gregory Maguire “Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.” ~ Brian Tracy “Remember there's no such thing as a
- [The Visitor!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-visitor/) - “Like the trees, we are visitors, guests of the earth.” ~ Kim Stafford “Wherever you go becomes part of you somehow.” ~ Anita Desai “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” ~ Confucius
- [What's in the Weather!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/whats-in-the-weather/) - “A change in the weather is sufficient to recreate the world and ourselves.” ~ Marcel Proust “There is no such thing as good weather, or bad weather. There’s just weather and your attitude towards it.” ~ Louise Hay “To appreciate the
- [Rebuild with Hope!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/rebuild-with-hope/) - “We’ve got to rebuild human hearts – and persuade people that hope isn’t just possible but essential.” ~ Tony Snow “I think it’s a mistake to ever look for hope outside of one’s self.” ~ Arthur Miller “Hope begins in the
- [Gratitude](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/gratitude-4/) - Today’s blog is from our Archives, October 14/20 “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~ John F. Kennedy “When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take
- [Thank You!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/thank-you/) - “Saying thank you is more than good manners; it is good spirituality.” ~ Alfred Painter “You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “When we give cheerfully
- [The Getaway!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-getaway/) - “In matters of healing the body or the mind, vacation is the true genius!” ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan “We travel not to escape life, but for life to not escape us.” ~ Anonymous “Once a year go someplace you’ve never been
- [Truth and Reconciliation Week](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/truth-and-reconciliation-week/) - The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has designated September 27- October 1 as Reconciliation Week in Canada. “This is a 5-day national event that will continue the conversations from Every Child Matters. Important conversations including the truths of the Indigenous treaties, First Nation, Métis and Inuit land claims, and the residential schools system. This online event will provide historical workshops, exclusive video content, and activities for students — all supported by artistic and cultural performances by First Nations, Métis, and Inuit artists”. To register for these events visit the NCTR website: https://nctr.ca/)
- [Here Comes the Rain!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/here-comes-the-rain/) - “Every storm runs out of rain.” ~ Maya Angelou “Rain showers my spirit and waters my soul.” ~ Emily Logan Decens “Some people feel the rain. Others just get wet.” ~ Bob Marley “Don’t
- [Friendship](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/friendship/) - “Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.” ~ Woodrow Wilson “Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there.” ~ Christy Evans “I would rather walk with a friend
- [Fall into Place!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/fall-into-place-2/) - Todays blog is an archived post from 2018. “And all at once summer collapsed into fall… “ ~ Oscar Wilde “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” ~ Unknown “Everything is a learning process: any time
- [September Arrives](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/september-arrives/) - “September showed up right on schedule, and lasted a whole month.” ~ Jenny Wingfield “September tries its best to have us forget summer.” ~ Bernard Williams “We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer's wreckage.
- [The World Around Us!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-world-around-us-2/) - Todays blog is an archived post from 2017 “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman “The best and most beautiful things in
- [Out of My Control!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/out-of-my-control/) - “It’s not what you say to everyone else that determines your life; it’s what you whisper to yourself that has the greatest power.” ~ Robert T. Kiyosaki “You can’t control the outside, but you can create an environment of values you choose to live by.”
- [Do it Now!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/do-it-now-2/) - Today’s blog is from our Archives, Aug 8/18 “Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” ~ Napoleon Hill “You can dance in the storm. Don't wait for the rain to be over because it might take too long. You can can do it now. Wherever you
- [Another Beautiful Day!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/another-beautiful-day-2/) - “This day is the most recent set of events to define you. Every day changes your life. Every last one.” ~ Richelle E. Goodrich “The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.”
- [An historic milestone: “The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act” Receives Royal Assent](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/an-historic-milestone-the-united-nations-declaration-on-the-rights-of-indigenous-peoples-act-receives-royal-assent/) - On June 21, 2021, The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was passed into law. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (UNDRIP) consists of 46 articles recognizing the basic human rights of Indigenous people including rights to self-determination. The Declaration includes articles affirming the right of Indigenous people to create their own education systems, receive restitution for stolen lands, and participate in all decision-making that affects their interests. Canada has ratified UNDRIP, indicating its consent to be bound by its provisions.
- [Sorting](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/sorting/) - “Nothing like a little disaster for sorting things out.” ~ David Hemmings “Sorting out life one load at a time.” ~ Unknown “Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up.” ~ A. A. Milne This may seem an odd
- [Lessons Learned?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/lessons-learned/) - “Some lessons can’t be taught. They simple have to be learned.” ~ Jodi Picoult “There are certain life lessons that you can only learn in the struggle.” ~ Idowu Koyenikan “There are so many things you can learn about, but you’ll miss the best things if you keep your eyes shut.”
- [Support for Indigenous 2SLGBTQ+ People](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/support-for-indigenous-2slgbtq-people/) - Beyond Indigenous History Month & Pride Month Although Pride month and Indigenous History month have come to an end, it’s important to remember the values of these celebrations beyond June 30th and to continue to be allies and support First Nation people, First Nation communities, and 2SLGBTQ+ community members throughout the year.
- [Many Steps Ahead](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/many-steps-ahead/) - “I’m one step ahead of my past. Two steps behind my dream.” ~ Melissa Etheridge“Keep your character several steps ahead of your talent.” ~ Jeff Henderson“I see my path, but I don't know where it leads. Not knowing where I'm going is what inspires me
- [Find the Bright Side!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/find-the-bright-side-2/) - “Once in a while you have to take a break and visit yourself.” ~ Audrey Giorgi “Raise your hand if you need a break from your regular life!” ~ Unknown “Do something nice for yourself today. Find some quiet, sit in
- [BMG Canada Day - July 1, 2021](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-canada-day-july-1-2021/) - On Canada Day this year, Barnes Management Group (BMG) acknowledges that, for many Canadians, it is a day of celebration. However, this year many people are taking pause, choosing to scale down celebrations and in some instances are lighting candles in support of Indigenous People, residential school survivors and the communities who are grieving.
- [Healing!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/healing/) - “Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” ~ Tori Amos “Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.” ~ David Richo “The
- [Profile of Indigenous Scientist and Senator: Senator Lillian Eva Dyck](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/profile-of-indigenous-scientist-and-senator-senator-lillian-eva-dyck/) - The month of June is National Indigenous History Month. BMG will highlight the Month with a series of feature articles on the BMG web site, which will also be posted to the BMG FaceBook and BMG Twitter accounts. In this issue we profile Indigenous Scientist and Senator: Senator Lillian Eva Dyck.
- [My Story!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/my-story/) - “I can only tell my story, what you believe is up to you.” ~ Yanin Martel “Ever read someone’s story and think, “This is exactly what I needed to hear today.” Your story will do that for someone else.” ~ Unknown
- [Profile of Indigenous Athlete: Jesse Cockney](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/profile-of-indigenous-athlete-jesse-cockney/) - The month of June is National Indigenous History Month. BMG will highlight the Month with a series of feature articles on the BMG web site, which will also be posted to the BMG FaceBook and BMG Twitter accounts. In this issue we profile Indigenous Athlete, Jesse Cockney.
- [National Indigenous People’s Day](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/national-indigenous-peoples-day-2/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is pleased to acknowledge the many contributions and the rich cultural heritage of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada on June 21 - National Indigenous People’s Day.
- [June is Pride Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/june-is-pride-month/) - In addition to be being National Indigenous History Month, June is also Pride Month, celebrating 40 years of the diversity and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ community is now symbolized with more than 30 different flags. The one picture here is the “Progress” version including the well-known six rainbow colours along with the
- [Humility!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/humility/) - “Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.” ~ Confucius “Be humble in your confidence yet courageous in your character.” ~ Melanie Koulouris “Small acts of humility can slowly change the world.” ~ Unknown “It takes great
- [Profile of Indigenous Artist: Alanis Obomsawin](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/profile-of-indigenous-artist-alanis-obomsawin/) - The month of June is National Indigenous History Month. BMG will highlight the Month with a series of feature articles on the BMG web site, which will also be posted to the BMG FaceBook and BMG Twitter accounts. In this issue we profile Indigenous Artist, Alanis Obomsawin. Alanis Obomsawin is a prominent First Nations documentary
- [BMG Statement on the Murder of London Muslim Family](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-statement-on-the-murder-of-london-muslim-family/) - A memorial at the intersection of Hyde Park and South Carriage roads in London near the scene of Sunday's attack that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called an ‘act of terrorism.' (Evan Mitsui/CBC) BMG is saddened by the recent premeditated murder of the Afzaal family. According to CBC News, the Muslim family identified as the
- [Winging it!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/winging-it/) - “At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair should be messy and your eyes sparkling.” ~ F.Henti “I’ve come to the realization that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing half the time.” ~ David Bowie “But
- [BMG PRIMER: The Road to Reconciliation](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-primer-the-road-to-reconciliation/) - By: Marion Roberts, BMG Senior Indigenous Lead, Child Welfare Consultant The month of June is National Indigenous History Month. BMG will highlight the Month with a series of feature articles on the BMG website, which will also be posted to the BMG FaceBook and BMG Twitter accounts. In this issue, Marion Roberts provides a historical
- [Days of Summer!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/days-of-summer/) - “Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us." ~ Maya Angelo “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” ~ Sam
- [Introduction: June 2021 National Indigenous History Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/marion-roberts-bmg-senior-indigenous-child-welfare-consultant/) - The month of June is National Indigenous History Month. BMG will highlight the Month with a series of feature articles on the BMG web site, which will also be posted to the BMG FaceBook and BMG Twitter accounts. The content and idea for this month-long series of articles was provided by Marion Roberts, BMG’s Senior
- [Storm is Brewing!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/storm-is-brewing/) - “When the storm rips you to pieces you get to decide how to put yourself back together again.” ~ Bryant McGill “When you come out of the storm you won’t be the same person that walked in. That’s what the storm is about.”
- [The Messenger and The Message](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-messenger-and-the-message/) - “Listen with curiosity. Speak with honesty. Act with integrity. The greatest problem with communication is we don’t listen to understand. We listen to reply. When we listen with curiosity, we don’t listen with the intent to reply. We listen for what’s behind the words.” ~ Roy T. Bennett “We
- [Rear-View!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/2890-2/) - “May all your problems be in your rear-view mirror – far enough to forget, but close enough to guide.” ~ Unknown “To develop foresight you need to practice hindsight.” ~ Jane McGonigal “You do not move ahead by constantly looking in the rear-view mirror. The past is a rudder to guide
- [When We Forget](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/when-we-forget/) - “It’s all fine to say, “Time will heal everything, this too shall pass away. People will forget” — and things like that when you are not involved, but when you are there is no passage of time, people do not forget and you are in the middle of something that does not change.”
- [Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls -  May 5, 2021](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls-may-5-2021/) - Hundreds of donated red dresses have been displayed in public spaces across Canada, including the Canadian Museum of Human Rights. May 5 is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) in Canada. We acknowledge the 231 calls for justice directed at all governments, sectors, and people in society in the "Reclaiming Power
- [Spring Clean](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/spring-clean/) - “Your mind is a garden, your thoughts the seeds, you can grow flowers or weeds.” ~ Unknown “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ~ Albert Einstein “Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes.” ~
- [Spring Snow!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/spring-snow/) - “O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?” ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley “The snow must give way to the will of the spring.” ~ Pepper Blair “Despite the forecast, live like it's spring.”
- [So What About Older Queer People in Long-Term Care?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/so-what-about-older-queer-people-in-long-term-care/) - Seeing the word “Queer” might be alarming to some. At one time a pejorative term, more recently the term queer has been reclaimed by the LGBTQ community in much the same way as other marginalized communities have reclaimed language once seen as derogatory as an expression of strength and resilience. For those not familiar with
- [Today ~ How's it going?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/today-hows-it-going/) - “Life has many ways of testing a person’s will either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen at once.” ~ Anonymous “You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” ~ Timber Hawkeye
- [Beyond Safety to Lives of Meaning: Reforming Long-Term Care Based on the Values and Goals of Residents](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/beyond-safety-to-lives-of-meaning-reforming-long-term-care-based-on-the-values-and-goals-of-residents-2/) - Oh reason not the need! Our basest beggars are in the poorest thing superfluous. Allow not nature more than nature needs, man’s life’s as cheap as beast’s. We frequently talk about ‘meeting the needs’ of older persons who are frail or have complex needs – and in the context of long-term care during a pandemic,
- [Rethinking Long-Term Care: Changing Mindsets, Valuing Older Adults](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/rethinking-long-term-care-changing-mindsets-valuing-older-adults/) - As the ravages of COVID-19 press on and the dire shortcomings and tragic consequences of life – and death – in long-term care homes are laid bare, what is also apparent, if we are willing to look it in the eye, is the importance of giving more time and consideration to the voices of the
- [April Showers bring May Flowers!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/april-showers-bring-may-flowers-2/) - “Sweet April showers do spring May flowers.” ~ Thomas Tusser “Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.” ~ Doug Larson “Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach
- [Five Common Fears of Service Integration](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/five-common-fears-of-service-integration/) - Introduction: In autumn 2020, BMG welcomed MSW placement students from the University of Windsor. MSW student Eileen Lam conducted research and analysis on service integration, and participated in an integration learning session for community agencies in the Ottawa area. We asked Eileen to identify the greatest barriers to more integrated human service delivery. She offered
- [Message in the Wind!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/message-in-the-wind/) - “The wind of change, whatever it is, blows most freely through an open mind.” ~ Katherine Whitehorn “The wind is us, it gathers and remembers all our voices, then sends them talking and telling through the leaves and the fields.” ~ Thurman Capote “To most human
- [Three Ways Technology Can Improve Service Integration](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/three-ways-technology-can-improve-service-integration/) - Introduction: In autumn 2020, BMG welcomed MSW placement students from the University of Windsor. MSW student Eileen Lam conducted research and analysis on the barriers to effective service integration. We asked Eileen whether she felt technology might facilitate more integrated human service delivery. She offered the following insights. It does not necessarily reflect the views
- [Sunny, Warm Weather!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/sunny-warm-weather/) - “If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm.” ~ Frank Lane “I want to lay down, let the sun hit my face and forget about absolutely everything.” ~ Unknown “May you always walk in sunshine. May
- [“Sometimes it can appear as if we are just another case file,  another policy issue.”](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/sometimes-it-can-appear-as-if-we-are-just-another-case-file-another-policy-issue/) - Introduction: On February 12th, 2021, Barnes Management Group convened a discussion of former participants in the youth leaving care advocacy project. The project was supported by the Office of Child and Youth Advocate for Ontario, and worked closely with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. The purpose of this discussion was to bring together
- [Gathering!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/gathering-2/) - “That is always our problem, not how to get control of people, but how all together we can get control of a situation.” ~ Mary Parker Follett “The best way to do ourselves good is to be doing good to others; the best way to gather is to scatter.”
- [It is and it isn't!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/it-is-and-it-isnt/) - “The world isn’t perfect. That means it isn’t perfectly good; but it isn’t perfectly bad, either. The ease comes with the hardship. Shift the focus of what you see, and your experience of this life will change.” ~ Yasmin Mogahed “When we are no longer able to change
- [Barnes Management Group (BMG) celebrates  International Women’s Day - March 8, 2021](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/barnes-management-group-bmg-celebrates-international-womens-day-march-8-2021/) - IWD 2021 campaign theme: #ChooseToChallenge A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements. Collectively, we can all
- [Seasons:  Spring Ahead!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/seasons-spring-ahead/) - “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes.” ~ Carl Freidrich Gauss “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot
- [Black History Month - An Opportunity to Continue Learning](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/black-history-month-an-opportunity-to-continue-learning/) - While February ends in a matter of days and with it Black History Month 2021, the journey to equity and inclusion continues to move forward. Black History Month is an important time to focus on the contributions that Black People have made in Canada and around the world, however, this kind of learning shouldn’t be
- [Courage!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/courage/) - “Courage is found in unlikely places.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage.” ~ Anais Nin “Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
- [The Wonders of the Woods!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-wonders-of-the-woods/) - “The Wonder of the Woods, lies less in sight than sensing, less in sound than silence.” ~ Dean Cumings “A forest is a living thing like a human body…each part dependent on all the other parts.” ~ Louis L’Amour “Believe me, for
- [BMG Celebrates Black History Month](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-celebrates-black-history-month/) - This month, Barnes Management Group (BMG) joins our national community in celebrating Black History Month. People in Canada celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities who, throughout history, have done so much to make Canada the culturally diverse, compassionate, and prosperous nation it is today. Black History in Canada Black
- [Wellness and Well-being!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/wellness-and-well-being/) - “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.” ~ Buddha “Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind and
- [Beyond Consulting](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/beyond-consulting/) - As if they are not busy enough in their personal and professional lives, four members of the Barnes Management Group (BMG) leadership team have now branched out into another area in their voluntary capacity as Sponsors of Afghani Refugees. The initiative started when William (Bill) Croson, a Health Care Expert at BMG, introduced the fact
- [Say Goodbye](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/say-goodbye/) - “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” ~ Paulo Coelho “Goodbyes make you think. They make you realize what you’ve had, what you’ve lost, and what you’ve taken for granted.” ~ Ritu Ghatourey “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying
- [What Nourishes your Soul?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-nourishes-your-soul/) - “Don't forget to pause and nourish yourself a bit along the way. When you're born to help others sometimes you forget to help yourself.” ~ Paula Heller Garland “We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment for the soul, just as a meal does for the body.”
- [What We Take for Granted?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-we-take-for-granted/) - Appreciate what you have, while you have it, or you’ll learn what it meant to you after you lose it.” ~ Frank Sonnenberg “Take not a minute for granted, because that minute can never be replaced.” ~ Melody Carstairs “Things you
- [Who Am I?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/who-am-i/) - “Be mindful of the words that you use and the actions that you live and who you are and how it is you use your power. Keep clear at all times that you are what you say you are.” ~ Gary Zukav “The hardest question we have to ask ourselves in this life
- [A New Start!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-new-start/) - "What’s done is done. What’s gone is gone. One of life’s lessons is always moving on. It’s okay to look back to see how far you’ve come but keep moving forward.” ~ Roy T. Bennett “Sometimes, you have to look back in order to understand the things that
- [Peace, Joy and Hope!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/peace-joy-and-hope-3/) - “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings PEACE for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie“JOY is the simplest form of gratitude.” ~ Karl Barth“Learn from yesterday, live for today, HOPE for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop
- [What's Important!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/whats-important-2/) - “Set wide the window. Let me drink the day.” ~ Edith Wharton “Make room for the real important stuff.” ~ Tigger “What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it.”
- [Contentment!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/contentment/) - “A contented heart is a calm sea in the midst of all storms.” ~ Anonymous “The difference between darkness and brightness is how you thrive on those moments and how you use such circumstances with goodwill in your spirit.” ~ Angelica Hopes “When one door of happiness closes,
- [December!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/december/) - “All we have is all we need. All we need is the awareness of how blessed we really are.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach “I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” ~ Lao Tzu “It is always the simple that produces the marvelous.” ~
- [Certainty!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/certainty/) - "The present is the only reality and the only certainty." ~ Arthur Schopenhauer “In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted.” ~ Bertrand Russell “When we find
- [Fall Days!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/fall-days/) - “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder“I believe the nicest and sweetest days are not those on
- [A November to Remember!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-november-to-remember/) - “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go; just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and the all the fears you have overcome.” ~ Unknown“What matters in life is not what happens to you but what
- [Remember!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/remember/) - “Remember to breathe. It is after all, the secret of life.” ~ Gregory Maguire “Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.” ~ Brian Tracy “Remember there's no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with
- [The Gifts of October](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-gifts-of-october/) - “October is a symphony of permanence and change.” ~ Bonoro W. Overstreet“My favorite color is October.” ~ Unknown“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald“Bittersweet October, the mellow, messy,
- [Silence](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/silence/) - “Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows.” ~ Native American Proverb“I've begun to realize that you can listen to silence and learn from it. It has a quality and a dimension all its own.”
- [Gratitude](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/gratitude-3/) - “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~ John F. Kennedy“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” ~ Gilbert K. Chesterton“Choosing to be positive
- [Lost Generation?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/lost-generation/) - “Not until we are lost do we begin to understand ourselves.” ~ Henry David Thoreau“Feeling unsure and lost is part of our path. Don’t avoid it. See what those feelings are showing you and and use it.” ~ Louis C. K.“No matter how much light I carry within me, there will always be
- [Lessons From A Storm](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/lessons-from-a-storm/) - “There are some things you can only learn in a storm.” ~ Joel Osteen“Wherever wind visits, there it freshens the air; wherever wisdom visit, there it freshens the mind.” ~ Mehmet Murat Iidan“The wind is us, it gathers and remembers all our voices, then sends them talking and telling through the leaves and
- [Yoga in the Park](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/yoga-in-the-park/) - “Nothing’s Different, but everything has changed.” ~ Charles De Lint“Everything has changed and yet, I am more me than I’ve ever been.” ~ Iaian Thomas“All Great changes are preceded by chaos.” ~ Deepak Chopra“Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything
- [De-clutter](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/de-clutter/) - “Minimizing forces us to confront our stuff, and our stuff forces us to confront ourselves.” ~ Joshua Becker “Clutter is nothing more than postponed decisions.” ~ Barbara Hemphill “Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ~ Albert Einstein My Fall energy is helping me de-clutter the
- [Welcome September](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-september/) - “We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcome summer’s ghost.” ~ Henry Rollins“There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be,
- [Balance](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/balance-3/) - “Balance is the process of holding something(s) steady during change.” ~ Mindy Bacharach“Learn from yesterday, live for today, look to tomorrow, rest this afternoon.” ~ Charles M. Schulz“Balance is the key to everything. What we do, think, say, eat, feel, they all require awareness
- [Nourishment!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/nourishment-2/) - “When you recover or discover something that nourishes your soul and brings joy, care enough about yourself to make room for it in your life.” ~ Jean Shinoda Bolen“Nourishment means a quality of life; consistency in the way we treat ourselves.” ~ Kelis“There
- [Curiosity](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/curiosity/) - “Enjoy every step you take. If you're curious, there is always something new to be discovered in the backdrop of your daily life.” ~ Roy T. Bennett “I think, at a child’s birth, if a Mother could ask a Fairy Godmother to endow it with a useful gift, that
- [Doing Partnership Right – No Easy Task](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/doing-partnership-right-no-easy-task/) - There is a type of verb you see in many strategic plans in the human services sector: leverage, partner, collaborate, convene, and advocate. Organizations reach for these words when they recognize the limits of their own mandates and resources. Agencies work hard to deliver their own services more effectively, efficiently, humanely, and equitably. But leaders
- [Perspective](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/perspective-2/) - “We can always choose to perceive things differently. We can focus on what’s wrong in our life, or we can focus on what’s right.” ~ Marianne Williamson“We see with our eyes. We know with our hearts.” ~ Jim Henson“Your living is determined not
- [BMG Introduces Placement Student, Eileen Lam](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-introduces-placement-student-eileen-lam/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is pleased to have four graduate students starting a placement with us this September. In this profile piece, we would like to introduce you to our fourth student, Eileen Lam. Eileen has over a decade of experience in clinical research project management. Her passion for physical and mental health integration has
- [Find a Reason to Smile!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/find-a-reason-to-smile/) - “A simple smile. That’s the start of opening our heart and being compassionate to others.” ~ Dalai Lama“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh“Use your smile to change the world but don’t let the world change your smile.”
- [BMG Introduces Placement Student, Joanne Riley](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-introduces-placement-student-joanne-riley/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is pleased to have four graduate students starting a placement with us this September. In her own words, we would like to introduce you to our third student, Joanne Riley. What inspired me to get into Social Work?I was drawn to Social Work and particularly social policy because of the many
- [What's Different Today!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/whats-different-today/) - “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” ~ Robert Frost“Look closely at the present you are constructing. It should look like the future you are dreaming.” ~ Alice Walker“When we lose one blessing another is often most
- [Reflections on Contributing to Public Policy](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflections-on-contributing-to-public-policy/) - As a consultant, I work primarily with local non-profit organizations which provide community services. For the Boards and Executive Directors of many of these organizations, “public policy” is “far away, out there”. In my experience, organizations see themselves as constrained, directed and otherwise limited by public policy AND they feel they have very limited capacity
- [Find the Bright Side!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/find-the-bright-side/) - “Once in a while you have to take a break and visit yourself.” ~ Audrey Giorgi“Raise your hand if you need a break from your regular life!” ~ Unknown“Do something nice for yourself today. Find some quiet, sit in stillness, breathe. Put your
- [BMG Introduces Placement Student, Jeevan Thomas](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-introduces-placement-student-jeevan-thomas/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is pleased to have four graduate students starting a placement with us this September. In his own words, we would like to introduce you to our first student, Jeevan Thomas. My name is Jeevan Thomas. My pronouns are He/Him/His. I graduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Social Work degree
- [BMG Introduces Placement Student, Matthew Pascoal](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-introduces-placement-student-matthew-pascoal/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is pleased to have four graduate students starting a placement with us this September. In this profile piece, we would like to introduce you to our second student, Matthew Pascoal. Matthew Pascoal comes from a range of front-line experience and is eager to learn more about the various roles consultants play
- [Leadership Within a COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter World – Do the times make the leader or do the leaders shape the times?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership-within-a-covid-19-and-black-lives-matter-world-do-the-times-make-the-leader-or-do-the-leaders-shape-the-times/) - By Janice Dusek, CEO, JD & Associates and BMG Associate We know that the corona virus disruption and the Black Lives Matter movement are and will continue to create a new business landscape. Where we thought our business was going has shifted. A revolution within the community, health care and beyond is occurring. So how
- [After the Storm!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/after-the-storm-2/) - “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm
- [Resilience](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/resilience/) - “Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive.” ~ James Cascio “Resilience is the ability to become strong, healthy, or successful again after something bad happens.” ~ Unknown “Resilience is based on compassion for ourselves as well as
- [Lead the Way!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/lead-the-way/) - "There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things." ~ Niccolo Machiavelli"Leadership takes many forms and has many common attributes: kindness, sincerity and a never
- [National Indigenous Peoples Day](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/national-indigenous-peoples-day/) - On June 21, Barnes Management group along with all Canadians celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. We acknowledge and celebrate the diverse culture, unique heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples. BMG Indigenous Services click here.
- [Acceptance](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/acceptance/) - “Accept – then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it." ~ Eckhart Tolle“No regrets … just lessens. No worries … just acceptance. No expectations … just gratitude." ~ Unknown“Have
- [Black Lives Matter](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/black-lives-matter/) - Barnes Management Group are saddened by the events that have led up to the protests across the United States and the world. We wish to express our sympathy and support to people of colour and we want to acknowledge that racism exists. Like many people across Canada, the United States and the world, Barnes Management
- [All of us Together](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/all-of-us-together/) - “Each one of us can make a difference. Together we can make change.” ~ Barbara Mikulski “Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.” ~ Ryunosuke Satoro “We are all on this planet together and only together can we make it a better place for all.” ~ Cynthia Jo Lutje
- [A Group of People](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-group-of-people/) - “A small group of determined and like-minded people can change the course of history.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi“A small group of thoughtful people could change the world.” ~ Margaret Mead“We don’t meet people by accident, they are meant to cross our path for a
- [Meaningful Work!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/meaningful-work/) - “If you want a meaningful life for yourself don't ask "What can the world offer to me?" but "What can I offer to the world?” ~ Bangambiki Habyarimana“Whatever great meaningful and impactful work we are doing now is only the beginning, let's keep moving forward for a better tomorrow.”
- [Yarith Ker](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/yarith-ker/) - Barnes Management Group was founded in 2006 by David Barnes and is still shaped by the experiences gained through his career in social work spanning 25 years. In the beginning of his career, David worked in child welfare as a social worker. Through his consistent engagement with families, community agencies and hospitals, David witnessed the
- [Deborah Lavender](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/deborah-lavender/) - Barnes Management Group was founded in 2006 by David Barnes and is still shaped by the experiences gained through his career in social work spanning 25 years. In the beginning of his career, David worked in child welfare as a social worker. Through his consistent engagement with families, community agencies and hospitals, David witnessed the
- [Fernando Saldanha](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/fernando-saldanha/) - Barnes Management Group was founded in 2006 by David Barnes and is still shaped by the experiences gained through his career in social work spanning 25 years. In the beginning of his career, David worked in child welfare as a social worker. Through his consistent engagement with families, community agencies and hospitals, David witnessed the
- [Dino Raddocchia](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/dino-raddocchia/) - Barnes Management Group was founded in 2006 by David Barnes and is still shaped by the experiences gained through his career in social work spanning 25 years. In the beginning of his career, David worked in child welfare as a social worker. Through his consistent engagement with families, community agencies and hospitals, David witnessed the
- [David Barnes](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/david-barnes/) - Barnes Management Group was founded in 2006 by David Barnes and is still shaped by the experiences gained through his career in social work spanning 25 years. In the beginning of his career, David worked in child welfare as a social worker. Through his consistent engagement with families, community agencies and hospitals, David witnessed the
- [Today!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/today-2/) - “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That’s why we call it The Present.” ~ A. A. Milne“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.” ~ Will Rogers“The beginning is always today.”
- [Change for the Better](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/change-for-the-better/) - “With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” ~ J. P. Morgan “Perhaps that is where our choice lies - in determining how we will meet
- [How can we advance the discussion about integration in the non-profit sector?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/how-can-we-advance-the-discussion-about-integration-in-the-non-profit-sector/) - By David Barnes and Barney Savage For years I have felt that the human services field is desperately in need of new models of service and organizational integration. On a recent trip to Hamilton, Ontario, I saw a model in action that offers some hope of fresh thinking and action. Let’s start with the problem:
- [What's Next?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/whats-next/) - “You have to accept whatever comes and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt“Most big transformations come from the hundreds of tiny, almost imperceptible, steps we take along the way.” ~
- [The Courage to Cope!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-courage-to-cope/) - “I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it." ~ Maya Angelou“Hard times, when held with open hands and a tender heart, can prepare us for the future.” ~ Cindee Snider Re “It's funny how,
- [Barnes Management Group Welcomes Graduate Placement Students](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/barnes-management-group-welcomes-graduate-placement-students/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) will now be welcoming graduate-level students on placement.With a view to always expanding its resources, and by taking on placement students, BMG will have access to high-level skills of individuals whose knowledge and interests are relevant to our business, will add value with new ideas and talent, and will develop new
- [BMG Involves Former Youth in Care in Feasibility Study](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-involves-former-youth-in-care-in-feasibility-study/) - Barnes Management Group (BMG) is committed to providing our clients with the best resources and consultants in any project we undertake. BMG prides itself on our ability to create project teams with a mix of skill, sector expertise and even youth / young professional client involvement where possible. Recently, BMG engaged two former youth in
- [Alone, Lonely and Loneliness](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/alone-lonely-and-loneliness/) - “The loneliest moment in someone’s life is when they are watching their whole world fall apart, and all they can do is stare blankly.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald“A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings. Remember that next time you feel alone.”
- [Hope](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/hope/) - “Some see a hopeless end, while others see an endless hope.” ~ Unknown “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one. I hope someday you’ll join us. And the world will live as one.” ~ John Lennon “Hope is
- [How's it going?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/hows-it-going/) - “Life has many ways of testing a person’s will either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen at once.” ~ Anonymous “Sometimes when you ‘re overwhelmed by a situation, when you’re in the darkest of darkness, that’s when your priorities are reordered.”
- [Interview with Nicki Collins Recently Retired as Executive Director of the Maltby Centre](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/interview-with-nickie-collins-the-executive-director-of-the-maltby-centre/) - Earlier this year Nicki Collins as the executive director of the Maltby Centre in Kingston. She previously Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth for almost two decades.
- [Moments of Kindness!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/moments-of-kindness/) - “Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” ~ Bob Kerrey “Because that’s what kindness is. It’s not doing something for someone else because they can’t, but because you can.” ~ Andrew Iskander “What wisdom can
- [This Too Will Pass!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/this-too-will-pass/) - “Sometimes you have to forget what’s gone. Appreciate what still remains. And look forward to what’s coming next.” ~ Will Smith “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.”
- [Worrisome Times!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/worrisome-times/) - “You got to stay strong to be strong in tough times.” ~ Tilman J. Fertitta “Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” ~ Roy T. Bennett “It’s OKAY to be scared. Being scared means
- [Spring Vibes!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/spring-vibes/) - “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” ~ Lao Tzu “Nature always wears the colours of the spirit.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emmerson “Spring is the time of plans and projects.” ~ Leo Tolstoy “Spring: a lovely
- [Potential](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/potential/) - “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” ~ Wilma Rudolph “The only person you are destined to be become is the person you decide to be.” ~ Ralph
- [Do You Know?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/do-you-know/) - “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ~ Aristotle “Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do.” ~ Robert Speck “To know what you know and what you do not know, that is true knowledge.”
- [Tough Decision!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/tough-decision/) - “In leadership, life and all things it’s far wiser to judge people by their deeds than their speech - their track record rather than their talk.” ~ Rasheed Ogunlaru “Decisions is the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothing happens… Decision is the courageous facing of
- [Decisions](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/decisions/) - "The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn." ~ David Russell "Decision is the spark that ignites action. Until a decision is made, nothing happens.... Decision is the courageous facing of issues, knowing that if they are not faced, problems will
- [Interview with Sarah Cannon, Child and Youth Mental Health Services](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/interview-with-sarah-cannon-child-and-youth-mental-health-services/) - After 17 years on the job, Sarah Cannon is stepping down as Executive Director of Parents for Children’s Mental Health (PCMH). Barnes Management Group asked Sarah to speak about what has changed in the child and youth mental health system – and how the service system continues to fail children, youth and families. What is
- [Expectations!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/expectations/) - “To wish was to hope, and to hope was to expect” ~ Jane Austen “If your dream only includes you, it's too small.” ~ Ava DuVernay “Don’t let anyone work harder than you do.” ~ Serena Williams
- [Nourishment!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/nourishment/) - “There are realities we all share, regardless of our nationality, language, or individual tastes. As we need food, so do we need emotional nourishment: love, kindness, appreciation, and support from others.” ~ Goswami Krivananda “Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom.” ~ Francis
- [When Things Go Wrong!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/when-things-go-wrong/) - “My hope is that tomorrow will be fine, but, if tomorrow doesn't go well, I shall still hope to be fine tomorrow!” ~ Ernest Agyemang Yeboah “The good and the bad things are part of life. Accept it. The bad is a learning process, you will surpass it. If
- [Milestones!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/milestones/) - “Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead.” ~ Nelson Mandela “Success is a process … During that journey sometimes there are stones thrown at you, and you convert them into milestones.” ~ Sachin Tendulkar “I’ve discovered that every time I’ve reached
- [Tis the Season!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/tis-the-season-4/) - “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William Arthur Ward “The difference between darkness and brightness is how you thrive on those moments and how you use
- [Icing Sugar!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/icing-sugar/) - “Awareness is a key ingredient in success. If you have it, teach it, if you lack it, seek it.” ~ Michael Kitson “Our awareness is the key. It is our awareness more than our work effort that gets the right results right now.”
- [Colleagues!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/colleagues/) - “After mutual respect and understanding are achieved, it is possible to establish real, sincere relationships, which is the foundation of a solid long-term collaboration.” ~ Ron Garan “Be with those who help your being.” ~ Rumi Good colleagues are those who know that
- [I'm Feeling Pushed!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/im-feeling-pushed/) - “Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.” ~ Deepak Chopra “I saw the world in black and white instead of the vibrant colours and shades I knew
- [The Weather!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-weather/) - “Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ~ Anthony J. D'Angelo “Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather.”
- [Restore and Refresh!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/restore-and-refresh/) - “Rest when you’re weary. Refresh and renew yourself, your body, your mind and your spirt. Then get back to work.” ~ Ralph Marston “True restoration takes patience, subtlety, skill and grace." ~ Paul Tripp “Where do we even start on the daily walk
- [Civic Duty!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/civic-duty/) - “There are moments in life when keeping silent becomes a fault, and speaking an obligation. A civic duty, a moral challenge, a categorical imperative from which we cannot escape.” ~ Oriana Fallaci “Civic engagement is very important. We all live here together and we need to look out for
- [Gratitude!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/gratitude-2/) - “Joy is the simplest form of gratitude.” ~ Karl Barth “At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has a cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.”
- [JOY!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/joy/) - “The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” ~ Nicolas Chamfort “When you do things from your soul, you feel a river moving in you, a joy.” ~ Rumi “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your
- [Time!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/time/) - “The truth is, time marches on and you have two choices: You move forward, come what may, and you experience all the sour and sweet things that fly at you from around corners, or you sit still. Don’t sit still.” ~ Suzanne Palmieri “Don’t spend time beating on a
- [Overwhelmed!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/overwhelmed/) - You can’t calm the storm, so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass.” ~ Timber Hawkeye “Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once.”
- [Fall into Place!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/fall-into-place/) - “And all at once summer collapsed into fall … “ ~ Oscar Wilde “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” ~ Unknown “Everything is a learning process: any time you fall over, it's just teaching you to stand up
- [A Chill in the Air!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-chill-in-the-air/) - “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ~ John Steinbeck “When you are inspired in your work, everything seems to fall into place.” ~ Wayne Dyer “Each of us has our own work to
- [September!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/september-2/) - “We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcome summer’s ghost.” ~ Henry Rollins "There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not
- [Well Being!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/well-being/) - “Nurturing yourself is not selfish – it’s essential to your survival and your well-being.” ~ Renee Peterson Trudeau “More compassionate mind, more sense of concern for other's well-being, is source of happiness. “ ~ Dalai Lama “Together, we have the power to inspire,
- [Control (Part Three)!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/control-part-3/) - “To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “Self-control is the chief element in self-respect, and self-respect is the chief element in courage.” ~ Thucydides “You can’t always control the wind, but you can control your
- [Control (Part Two)!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/control-part-two/) - “I cannot always control what goes on outside. But I can always control what goes on inside.” ~ Wayne Dyer “If you lose Self-Control everything will fall.” ~ John Wooden “Got to lose control before you take control.”
- [Hiring an Executive Search Firm?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/hiring-an-executive-search-firm/) - The Canadian workforce is aging and that means more retirements of senior non-profit executives in the coming years. According to Statistics Canada, by 2021, the baby boom cohort will have fully transitioned past the age of 55 and more and more senior leaders will be retiring. Whether your organization is looking at imminent retirements or
- [Child Welfare Systems and Migrant Children: A Cross Country Study of Policies and Practices ~ Bruce Leslie Book Review](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/child-welfare-systems-and-migrant-children-a-cross-country-study-of-policies-and-practices-bruce-leslie-book-review/) - Bruce Leslie is a Child Welfare Consultant specialising in research, knowledge development and planning. He co-authored the chapter for Canada with Professor Sarah Maiter, Social Work Department, York University. Maiter, S. & Leslie, B. Child Welfare and Immigrant Families: Canada. p 179-198. When working with the Catholic Children's Aid Society of Toronto, Bruce was involved
- [The ‘ROI’ on Women Leaders](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-roi-on-women-leaders/) - It is widely held that in the post-industrial era, talent is a key resource and competitive advantage available to organizations to deliver superior service and attempt to resolve increasingly complex dynamics. In this context of the ‘war for talent’, women not being leveraged in senior leadership roles is a missed opportunity for organizations intent on
- [Control (Part One)!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/control-part-one/) - “When you let go of control and commit yourself to happiness, it is so easy to offer compassion and forgiveness. This propels you from the past, into the present.” ~ Shannon Alder “You can’t manipulate people who know how to think for themselves.” ~ Trish Mercer “If you can't control your peanut butter, you can't
- [Your Inner Voice!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/your-inner-voice/) - “Non-judgment quiets the internal dialogue, and this opens once again the doorway to creativity.” ~ Deepak Chopra “When many voices are speaking at once, listen to the one most quiet and gentle. That’s the one worth listening to. ~ Miranda Weisz “Intuition goes
- [Thrive!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/thrive-2/) - “To Thrive in life you need three bones … a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone!" ~ Reba McEntire “All change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and so beautiful at the end.” ~ Robin Sharma “Dreams and dedication are
- [Boundaries!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/boundaries/) - "Everyone has limits. You just have to learn what your own limits are and deal with them accordingly." ~Nolan Ryan "When we have clear boundaries, we permit ourselves, respect." ~ Unknown "NO. Is a complete sentence." ~
- [Summer is Here!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/summer-is-here-2/) - "Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars. To sit on a branch and study the clouds." ~ Regina Brett “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you
- [What it means to WIN!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-it-means-to-win/) - “Winning is about struggle and effort and optimism, and never, ever, ever giving up.” ~ Amby Burfoot “I’m just living in the moment, trying to win every game. That’s all I’m focused on. ~ Kawhi Leonard “There are always new, grander challenges to
- [Job Well Done!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/job-well-done/) - “We were created for meaningful work, and one of life’s greatest pleasures is the satisfaction of a job well done.” ~ John Maxwell “The reward for work well done is the opportunity to do more.” ~ Jonas Salk “Talent means nothing, while experience,
- [When you are just not sure!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/when-you-are-just-not-sure/) - “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” ~ Helen Keller “Positivity, confidence, and persistence are key in life, so never give up on yourself.” ~ Khalid “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. “ ~ Arthur Ashe In a
- [Long Weekend Ahead!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/long-weekend-ahead/) - "The only thing better than a long weekend is that it's followed by a short work week." ~ Unknown “You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens!” ~ Shannon Pucket “Each person deserves
- [Balance!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/balance-2/) - “If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.” ~ Bansky “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes … including you.” ~ Anne Lamott “Sometimes taking a break from work is highly healing and transforming. ~ Yogi Anand “Balance is not better time management, but
- [Think Well of Yourself!  BUT....](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/think-well-of-yourself-but/) - “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” ~ C. S. Lewis “The biggest challenge after success is shutting up about it.” ~ Criss Jami “It is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without
- [Spring Into Action!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/spring-into-action/) - “In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.” ~ Henry Rollins “Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes.” ~ Carl Friedrich Gauss “The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
- [Creativity](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/creativity/) - “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” ~ Maya Angelou “The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” ~ Sylvia Plath “Creativity comes from looking for the unexpected and stepping outside your own experience.”
- [Leadership and Knitting](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership-and-knitting/) - “Knitters use knitting to value-add to the world.” ~Stephanie Pearl-McPhee "To add value to others, one must first value others." ~ John Maxwell "When people talk, listen completely." ~ Ernest Hemingway “I begin with
- [Leadership Outcomes](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership-outcomes/) - “You're going to go through tough times - that's life. But I say, 'Nothing happens to you, it happens for you.' See the positive in negative events.” ~ Joel Osteen “You've got to stay strong to be strong in tough times.” ~
- [Be Yourself](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/be-yourself/) - “Leadership simply begins with the courage to be yourself. So everyone else can be too.” ~ Umair Haque “Leadership is a function of knowing yourself, having a vision that is well communicated, building trust among colleagues, and take effective action to realize your own leadership potential.”
- [Authentic!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/authentic/) - “Authenticity requires a certain measure of vulnerability, transparency, and integrity.” ~ Janet Louise Stephenson “Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true
- [Look Back, Think Forward!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/look-back-think-forward/) - “What's done is done. What's gone is gone. One of life's lessons is always moving on. It’s okay to look back to see how far you’ve come but keep moving forward.” ~ Roy T. Bennett "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're
- [What's Important?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/whats-important/) - “It is more important to go slow and gain the lessons you need along the journey then to rush the process and arrive at your destination empty.” ~ Germany Kent “Rejoice in small things and they will continue to grow.” ~ Slaven
- [Tis the Season!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/tis-the-season-3/) - “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William Arthur Ward “The difference between darkness and brightness is how you thrive on those moments and how
- [Reflection!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflection-2/) - “Sometimes, you have to look back in order to understand the things that lie ahead.” ~ Yvonne Woon "The way we experience the world around us is a direct reflection of the world within us." ~ Gabrielle Bernstein "Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to
- [Good Leadership – Step One](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/good-leadership-step-one/) - “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~ John C Maxwell “With great power comes great responsibility.” ~Anonymous "Practice self-awareness, self-evaluation, and self-improvement. If we are aware that our manners - language, behavior,
- [When it all feels too much!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/when-it-all-feels-too-much/) - “Every adversity brings new experience and new lessons.” ~ Lailah Gifty Akita “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” ~ Duke Ellington “The hardest thing to learn in life is which bridge to cross and which to burn.”
- [You Have a Voice!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/you-have-a-voice/) - "When the whole world is silent, even one voice becomes powerful." ~ Malala Yousafzai “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. “Do your homework. Find your voice. Be
- [Leadership - When Things Get Difficult](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership-when-things-get-difficult/) - “The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is how you use them.” ~ Unknown “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” ~ Joshua J. Marine “We must meet the challenge rather than wish it
- [Peace, Joy and Hope!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/peace-joy-and-hope-2/) - Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings PEACE for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~ Melody Beattie JOY is the simplest form of gratitude. ~ Karl Barth Learn from yesterday, live for today, HOPE for tomorrow. The important thing
- [Planning!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/planning/) - “If you don’t have a plan, you become part of somebody else’s plan.” ~ Terence McKenna “It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien “Without leaps of imagination
- [Get Organized!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/get-organized/) - “It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt “All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” ~ Earl Nightingale “Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it,
- [Remember to Learn and Lead](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/remember-learn-and-lead/) - "We must welcome the future, remembering that soon it will be the past; and we must respect the past, remembering that it was once all that was humanly possible." ~ George Santayana "Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else." ~ Margaret Mead
- [Your Best!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/your-best/) - “A problem is a chance for you to do your best.” ~ Duke Ellington “Do right. Do your best. Treat others as you want to be treated.” ~ Lou Holtz “Perfection is impossible; just strive to do your best.”
- [In Disguise!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/in-disguise/) - “Leadership simply begins with the courage to be yourself. So everyone else can be too.” ~ Umar Haque “Our true self is being who we are.” ~ Lailah Gitty Akita “Ride the energy of your own unique spirit.” ~ Gabrielle Roth “Learn to be what you are, and learn
- [The Elusive Sweet Spot!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-elusive-sweet-spot/) - “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ~ Will Durant “Life is too short to do the things we don’t love doing.” ~ Bruce Dickinson “Too much hurry will bury your goals. Too much haste will make you waste. Too quick race will
- [Change in the Wind!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/change-in-the-wind/) - “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” ~ Jimmy Dean “The wind of change, whatever it is, blows most freely through an open mind.” ~ Katherine Whitehorn “The wind is us, it gathers and remembers all our voices, then
- [Leadership Gratitude!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership-gratitude/) - “In life, one has a choice to take one of two paths: to wait for some special day — or to celebrate each special day.” ~ Rasheed Ogunlaru “Choosing to be positive and having a grateful attitude is going to determine how you’re going to live your life.” ~ Joel Osteen
- [Leadership Impact!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership-impact/) - “Don’t ever underestimate the impact that you may have on someone else’s life.” ~ Anonymous “Recognize that every interaction you have is an opportunity to make a positive impact on others.” ~ Shep Hyken “Everything you do has some effect, some
- [Times of Uncertainty](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/times-of-uncertainty/) - “Knowledge is an unending adventure at the edge of uncertainty.” ~ Jacob Bronowski “Progress daily in your own uncertainty. Live in awareness of the questions.” ~ Bremer Acosta “Don’t’ be afraid to take an unfamiliar path. Sometimes they’re the ones that
- [Is it time to Go?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/is-it-time-to-go/) - “There’s never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” ~ Bill Watterson “Our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.” ~ William Shakespeare “The best time to start thinking about
- [Change!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/change/) - “When in doubt, choose change. ~ Lily Leung “Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights.” ~ Pauline R. Kezer “The reality is that the only way change comes is when you lead by example.” ~ Anne Wojcicki “Change cannot
- [September!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/september/) - “We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcome summer’s ghost. ~ Henry Rollins “Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul... but I must confess that I love you only because you are a prelude to my beloved
- [Moments of Bliss!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/moments-of-bliss/) - “Today is one of your millions of moments of bliss." ~ Kimberley Blaine "Don't be discouraged. It's often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.” ~ Unknown “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” ~
- [Balance!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/balance/) - “Balance is the key to everything. What we do, think, say, eat, feel, they all require awareness and through this awareness we can grow." ~ Koi Fresco “Life is all about balance. You don’t always need to be getting stuff done. Sometimes it’s perfectly okay, and absolutely necessary, to shut down, kick back,
- [Another Beautiful Day!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/another-beautiful-day/) - “The best things in life are often waiting for you at the exit ramp of your comfort zone.” ~ Karen Salmansohn “This day is the most recent set of events to define you. Every day changes your life. Every last one.” ~ Richelle E. Goodrich “You are far too smart to be the
- [Do It Now!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/do-it-now/) - “Don’t wait. The Time will never be just right.” ~ Napoleon Hill “You can dance in the storm. Don't wait for the rain to be over because it might take too long. You can can do it now. Wherever you are, right now, you can start, right now; this very moment.”
- [Be Present](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/be-present/) - “When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Zen Proverb “The future depends on what you do today.” Mahatma Gandhi "The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present."
- [Do No Harm](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/do-no-harm/) - “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” ~ Dalai Lama “Do no harm and leave the world a better place than you found it.” ~ Patricia Cornwell
- [Uncertainty](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/uncertainty/) - “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” ~Buddha “What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us.” ~ Henry David Thoreau “The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.”
- [It is what it is!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/it-is-what-it-is/) - What comes, when it comes, will be what it is. ~ Alberto Caeiro It is what it is, it is what you make it. ~ James Durbin Life is as it is, we take it to be hard or easy. It’s all about our perception, attitude and level of gratitude. ~ Geraldine Vermaak
- [Summer is Here!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/summer-is-here/) - “I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.” ~ Kellie Elmore “Smell the sea, and the feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly.” ~ Van Morrison ‘Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.”
- [View from a different window!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/view-from-a-different-window/) - “Better keep yourself clean and bright; you are the window through which you must see the world.” ~ George Bernard Shaw “if a window of opportunity appears, don’t pull down the shade.” ~ Tom Peters “Standing, looking out of the window makes me wish that I had a door.” ~
- [First Steps](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/1339-2/) - “The way to get started is to take the first step with dream-powered optimism.” ~ Debasish Mridha “They blew out a breath and did the thing all heroes must do—they took that terrifying first step.” ~ Chloe Neill “Most times, the
- [It's a Beautiful Day!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/its-a-beautiful-day/) - "A beautiful day begins with a beautiful mindset. When you wake up, take a second to think about what a privilege it is to simply be alive and healthy. The moment you start acting like life is a blessing, I assure you that it will start to feel like one. Time spent living is time
- [Transition!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/transition/) - “Any transition is easier if you believe in yourself and your talent.” ~ Priyanka Chopra “Learn to embrace a change in your work and personal life and make the transition to a better you.” ~Anonymous “Light precedes every transition. Whether at
- [Transition Part 2!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/transition-part-2/) - “Transitions themselves are not the issue, but how well you respond to their challenges.” ~ Jim George “Honor the space between no longer and not yet.” ~ Nancy Levin “Never take a path that has no heart in it. You can’t
- [Take a Break!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/take-a-break/) - “Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.” ~ Maya Angelou “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few moments …
- [Keep Memories Close!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/keep-memories-close/) - “Preserve your memories, keep them well, what you forget you can never tell.” ~ Louisa May Alcott “Take care of all your memories for you cannot relive them.” ~ Bob Dylan “Nothing is ever really lost to us as long as we remember it.”
- [The Sum Total!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-sum-total/) - “You are the sum total of everything you've ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot - it's all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.” ~ Maya Angelou “Everyone is the sum total of
- [Everyday Epiphanies!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/everyday-epiphanies/) - ‘An epiphany enables you to sense creation not as something completed, but as constantly becoming, evolving, ascending.’ ~ Abraham Kook ‘Always remember, it’s simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.’ ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach ‘Do not go where the path may lead,
- [Time for Renewal](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/time-for-renewal/) - “Problems can be experienced as... a chance for renewal rather than stress.” ~ Marilyn Ferguson “There are some things one can only achieve with a deliberate leap in the opposite direction.” ~ Franz Kafka "Nobody can go back and start a
- ['Stormchips!'](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/stormchips/) - “She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her away, she adjusted her sails.” ~ Elizabeth Edwards “There are some things you can only learn in a storm.” ~ Joel Olsteen “Life isn’t about waiting for the
- [Gathering!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/gathering/) - “This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive.” ~ Alice Waters “The best way to do ourselves good is to be doing good to others; the best way to gather is to scatter.”
- [Show Up!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/show-up/) - “Show up in every single moment like you’re meant to be there.” ~ Mari Forleo "I feel strongly about showing up and being prepared and not taking the opportunity for granted and being conscientious about my fellow co-workers." ~ Paul Schneider “Show up authentically and synergy will meet you there.” ~ Sanio Jendayi
- [Responsibility!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/responsibility/) - "As a leader, it's a major responsibility on your shoulders to practice the behavior you want others to follow." ~ Himanshu Bhatia “True leaders always practice the three R’s; Respect for self, Respect for others, Responsibility for their actions.” ~ Anonymous
- [Hold it Together](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/hold-it-together/) - “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” ~ Unknown “To succeed, you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.” ~ Tony Dorsett “The conflict of forces and the struggle of opposing
- [Tough Days](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/tough-days/) - “It is the hard days, the days that challenge you to your very core, that will determine who you are. You will be defined not just by what you achieve, but by how you survive.” ~ Sheryl Sandberg “Tough times don’t last, tough people do.”
- [The Past is the Past?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-past-is-the-past/) - “The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live." ~ Unknown “There comes a time when you have to choose between turning the page and closing the book." ~ Unknown “We are made wise not by the recollection of our past,
- [Putting the Pieces Together!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/putting-the-pieces-together/) - “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters … compared to what lies within us.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson “We are all pieces of the big puzzle. Just be the piece you are so you’re doing your part."
- [Team!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/team/) - “You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins.” ~ Jim Stovall “We are not a team because we work together, we are a team because we
- [Leadership](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership/) - “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” ~ John Maxwell "To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart." ~ Eleanor Roosevelt "A leader isn't someone who forces others to
- [A Story!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-story/) - “Story telling is about connecting to other people and helping people to see what you see.” ~ Michael Margolis “Stories tell us of what we already knew and forgot, and remind us of what we haven’t yet imagined.” – ~ Anne L.
- [The Right Time!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-right-time/) - “Success is simple. Do what’s right, the right way, at the right time.” ~ Arnold H. Glasgow “The time is always right to do the right thing.” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. “It’s not about waiting for the right time, it is about making the time right.” ~ Unknown “I am in
- [Clarity!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/clarity/) - “If you need to step back and get away from things for a bit, do exactly what you need to do for you to gain clarity again.” ~ Unknown “Clarity comes from action, not thought.” ~ Marie Forleo “Clarity has purpose and strength and brings with
- [Connection to Community](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/connection-to-community/) - ‘Human connections are deeply nurtured in the field of shared story.’ ~ Juan Houston ‘People crave comfort, people crave connection, people crave community.’ ~ Marianne Williamson ‘The size of your community doesn’t matter as much as the depth of your connection with them.’ ~ Chris Pirillo ‘A community that learns together excels
- [Positive Change!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/positive-change/) - “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” ~ Amelia Earhart “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” ~ Helen Keller “What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ~ Jane Goodall “When we
- [A Start!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-start/) - “Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” ~ Carl Bard “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt Do not wait
- [The Quiet!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-quiet/) - ‘In quiet moments when you think about it, you recognize what is critically important in life and what isn’t. Be wise and don’t let good things crowd out those that are essential.’ ~ Richard G. Scott ‘Listen and Silent are spelled with the same letters. Think about it.’ ~ Unknown ‘Listen to silence.
- [Peace, Joy and Hope!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/peace-joy-and-hope/) - Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings PEACE for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~ Melody Beattie JOY is the simplest form of gratitude. ~ Karl Barth Learn from yesterday, live for today, HOPE for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.
- [To Give or Receive](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/to-give-or-receive/) - “When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.” ~ Maya Angelou “People who give the best are those who give of themselves – your time, talents, words, knowledge.” ~ Omokhuana Anthonia "If you want to touch the past, touch
- ['Tis the Season](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/tis-the-season-2/) - “Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” ~ Hamilton Wright Mabie “Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give.” ~ Unknown “We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and
- [Gratitude for Community!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/gratitude-for-community/) - “As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” ~ John F. Kennedy “Devote yourself to your community around you and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” ~ Mitch Albom “Feeling gratitude and not
- [Join Us!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/join-us/) - “Sometimes you gotta create what you want to be part of.” ~ Geri Weitzman “There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.” ~ Idowu Koyenikan “Individually, we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.” ~ Ryunosuke Satoro Are you
- [BMG Community](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-community/) - “I want to work for a company that contributes to and is part of the community. I want something not just to invest in, I want something to believe in.” ~ Anita Roddick “There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” ~ Margaret J. Wheatley “In
- [Community](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/community/) - Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community. ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing. ~ Rollo May The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members, a heart of grace and soul
- [What Happens When We Stumble?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-happens-when-we-stumble/) - Surrender to what is. Let go to what was. Have faith in what will be. ~ Sonia Ricotti Sometimes we fall, sometimes we stumble, but we can't stay down. We can't allow life to beat us down. Everything happens for a reason, and it builds character in us, and it tells us what we
- [Happening!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/happening/) - "Inspiration comes from within yourself. One has to be positive. When you're positive, good things happen." ~ Deep Roy "Don’t talk, just act. Don’t say, just show. Don’t promise, just prove." ~ Unknown “Eventually all things fall into place. Until then, laugh at the confusion, live for the moments, and know everything happens
- [Being!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/being/) - “Everything comes by being.” ~ Bryant McGill “Authenticity requires vulnerability, transparency and integrity.” ~ Janet Louise Stephenson “Authenticity is when you say and do the things you actually believe.” ~ Simon Sinek "To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's
- [Gratitude!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/gratitude/) - Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~ Melody Beattie Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a
- [What's in a Storm!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/whats-in-a-storm/) - “When you come out of the storm you won’t be the same person that walked in. That’s what the storm is about.” ~ Haruki Murakami “When the storm rips you to pieces you get to decide how to put yourself back together again.” ~ Bryant McGill “There are some things you can only
- [The View!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-view/) - “It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see.” ~ Henry David Thoreau “The only thing you sometimes have control over is perspective. You don't have control over your situation. But you have a choice about how you view it.” ~ Chris Pine “If you change the way you look
- [Reflection!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflection/) - “Self-Reflection is the school of wisdom. ~ Baltasar Gracian “What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create. ~ Buddha “The more reflective you are, the more effective you are.” ~ Hall and Simeral Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come
- [Fall Gathering!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/fall-gathering/) - This is the power of gathering: it inspires us, delightfully, to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful: in a word, more alive. ~ Alice Waters “Love the trees until their leaves fall off, then encourage them to try again next year.” ~ Chad Sugg “Fall has always been my favorite season. The
- [Happy September New Year!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/happy-september-new-year/) - We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer’s wreckage. We will welcome summers’s ghost. ~ Henry Rollins New Month, New Beginnings, New Mindset, New Focus, New Start, New Intentions, New Results. ~ Unknown Summer is over, and the fall brings fresh beginnings and new possibilities.
- [Move to Action!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/move-to-action/) - “Move and the way will open.” ~ Zen Proverb “Nothing will work unless you do." ~ Maya Angelou “You need to have faith in yourself. Be brave and take risks. You don't have to have it all figured out to move forward.” ~ Roy T. Bennett This is my last week ‘at
- [Transformational Change!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/transformational-change/) - “Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.” ~ William Pollard “Extraordinary change requires building extraordinary relationships, and at some level this requires gathering together diverse people representing diverse views so they can speak and
- [Leadership in Work Place Culture!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leadership-in-work-place-culture/) - “Choose Positivity, default to transparency, focus on self-improvement, be a no-ego doer, listen first, then listen more, communicate with clarity, make time to reflect, live smarter, show gratitude, do the right thing! ~ Robyn Stratton-Berkessel (Buffer Core Values) “Our only security is our ability to change.” ~ John Lilly “Culture is the
- [Changing Leadership!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/changing-leadership/) - “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” ~ Peter Drucker “You can have all the right strategy in the world; if you don’t have the right culture, you’re dead.” ~ Patrick Whitesell “Culture does not change because we desire to change it. Culture changes when the organization is transformed; the culture reflects the
- [Change is Possible!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/change-is-possible/) - “Change starts in your thoughts.” ~ Unknown “Transformation is often more about unlearning then learning.” ~ Richard Rohr “All it takes is the desire to change. The determination to start and the dedication to continue.” ~ Ben Timmis Summer was a long time coming, but it is here and once again I
- [Be Prepared!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/be-prepared/) - “It’s better to be prepared for an opportunity and not have one than to have an opportunity and to be prepared.” ~ Les Brown “To be ready to fail is to be prepared for success.” ~ Jose Bergamin “By Failing to prepare you are preparing to fail.” ~ Benjamin Franklin Last week
- [Let Go](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/let-go/) - “You only lose what you cling to.” ~ Buddha “The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” ~ Steve Maraboli “Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what
- [Thrive!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/thrive/) - “To Thrive in life you need three bones … a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone!” ~ Reba McEntire “All change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and so beautiful at the end.” ~ Robin Sharma “Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination.” ~ William Longgood “My mission in
- [After the Storm!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/after-the-storm/) - “And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm
- [The Sudden Onset of a Storm!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-sudden-onset-of-a-storm/) - “There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.” ~ Willa Cather “If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you'll never enjoy the sunshine.” ~ Morris West “That's the way things come clear. All of a sudden. And then you realize how obvious they've been all
- [Recovery, Rebuild, Resilience!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/recovery-rebuild-resilience/) - “The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow.” ~ Unknown “I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.” ~ T.D. Jakes “She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her away, she
- [Right and Wrong!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/right-and-wrong/) - “In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The worst thing you can do is nothing.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt “I follow three rules: Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care.” ~ Lou Holtz “You do the right thing even
- [Winging it Again!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/winging-it-again/) - “At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair should be messy and your eyes sparkling.” ~ F.Henti “I’ve come to the realization that I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing half the time.” ~ David Bowie “But I'd rather help than watch. I'd rather have a heart
- [The Challenges of Meaningful Work!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-challenges-of-meaningful-work/) - “We were created for meaningful work, and one of life’s greatest pleasures is the satisfaction of a job well done.” ~ John Maxwell “To do meaningful work is to contribute – to create value in society.” ~ Charles Kock “Work hard at work worth doing.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt “The
- [Why Blog?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/why-blog/) - “To Blog – To Share, To Connect, To Create, To Inspire.” ~ The Gingerbread Gem “My blog is a collection of answers people don’t want to hear to questions they didn’t ask.” ~ Sebastyne Young “There is too much negativity in the world. Do your best to make sure you aren't contributing to
- [What will today bring?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-will-today-bring/) - “Never give up. Today is hard, tomorrow will be worse, but the day after tomorrow will be sunshine.” ~ Jack Ma “Change your life today. Don't gamble on the future, act now, without delay.” ~ Simone de Beauvoir “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” ~
- [Time to Lighten Up!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/time-to-lighten-up/) - Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is! ~ Anne Frank To be the salt, you also need to be the shaker. To shake the
- [That Rainy day Feeling!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/that-rainy-day-feeling/) - “When life throws you rainy days, play in the puddles.” ~ Piglet, A.A. Milne “Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet.” ~ Roger Miller “If you want to see the sunshine, you have to weather the storm.” ~ Frank Lane “When the sun is shining I can do anything;
- [Listen to the silence!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/listen-to-the-silence/) - Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech. ~ Plutarch We must have reasons for speech but we need none for silence. ~Proverb “Listen to the wind, it talks. Listen to the silence, it speaks. Listen to your heart, it knows.” ~ Native American Proverb “Never miss a
- [April Showers bring May Flowers!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/april-showers-bring-may-flowers/) - “Sweet April showers do spring May flowers.” ~ Thomas Tusser “Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.” ~ Doug Larson “Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach
- [Leading the Way!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/leading-the-way/) - " Leadership takes many forms and has many common attributes: kindness, sincerity and a never give up attitude, just to name a few. They truly realize that the people they serve, (their internal and external customers), are their most valuable assets." ~ Marlene Blaszczyk " Big thinkers are specialists in creating positive, forward-looking, optimistic
- [Looking Forward!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/looking-forward/) - “I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward.” ~ Charlotte Bronte “I'm really looking forward to, not more of the same, but a continual growth.” ~ Ben Harper "It's not the decisions you make when everything is rosy that usually shapes your future.” ~ Akanbi Adedamola
- [Let your Visions Guide You!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/let-your-visions-guide-you/) - “Visions are different from dreams. A vision is a picture that comes from the soul and comes out through the heart. ~ Melody Beattie “Good leaders have vision and inspire others to help them turn vision into reality. Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own.” ~ Roy Bennett
- [Spring Forward!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/spring-forward/) - “In winter, I plot and plan. In spring, I move.” ~ Henry Rollins “Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes.” ~ Carl Friedrich Gauss “Take the first step in faith. You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~ Dr. Martin
- [Today!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/today/) - “If you fell down yesterday, stand up today.” H.G Wells “Today you are you! That is truer than true! There is no one alive who is you-er than you!” Dr. Seuss “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” Warren Buffett “Gratitude makes sense
- [When you question your own commitment!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/when-you-question-your-own-commitment/) - “If you build the guts to do something, anything, then you better save enough to face the consequences.” ~ Criss Jami, Killosophy “Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose - and commit myself to - what is best for me.” ~ Paulo Coelho, The Zahir The only limit
- [The World Around Us!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-world-around-us/) - “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the
- [The Gloom of Winter!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-gloom-of-winter/) - “I am in the world feeling my way to light 'amid the encircling gloom.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi “Remember that happiness is as contagious as gloom. It should be the first duty of those who are happy to let others know of their gladness.” ~ Maurice Maeterlinck “Even the strongest blizzards start with a
- [It is not always easy to do the right thing!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/it-is-not-always-easy-to-do-the-right-thing/) - “Don't do the right thing for the wrong reasons. It is the "why" that keeps us committed to our choices and defines our character.” ~ Shannon L. Alder “You do the right thing even if it makes you feel bad. The purpose of life is not to be happy but to be worthy of happiness.”
- [Where does time go?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/where-does-time-go/) - “Time gives good advice.” ~ Spanish proverb “Time brings all things to pass. ~ Aeschylus “Time does not change us. It just unfolds us.” ~ Max Frisch “Three things you cannot recover in life: the word after it’s said, the moment after it’s missed, and the time after it’s gone.” ~ Unknown
- [Changing of the Guard!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/changing-of-the-guard/) - “Things happen every day. You can't spend your whole life trying to guard against something happening. If you do that, in my opinion, you've wasted your life.” ~Tony Stewart “You can choose not to sit on the fence. You can choose not to criticize. You must stand as guard at the door of your
- [Transformation!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/transformation/) - “We need to realize that our path to transformation is through our mistakes. We're meant to make mistakes, recognize them, and move on to become unlimited.” ~ Yehuda Berg “We are often unaware of the gradual decline and the erosion in our lives but not unaware of the gnawing feeling it brings.” ~ Eric
- [Strong and Steady!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/strong-and-steady/) - “Stride forward with a firm, steady step knowing with a deep, certain inner knowing that you will reach every goal you set yourselves, that you will achieve every aim.” ~ Eileen Caddy “Nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose - a point on which the soul may fix its
- [End of a Year!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/end-of-a-year/) - “The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” ~ Melody Beattie “Let our New Year's resolution be this: we will be there for one another as fellow members of humanity, in the finest sense of the word.”
- [What is important to you today?](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/what-is-important-to-you-today/) - “Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us - a time when we can look back on the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead.“ David Cameron “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day
- [The Resilience of People!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-resilience-of-people/) - Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive. ~ Jamais Cascio “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for
- [Tis the season!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/tis-the-season/) - “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” ~ Aesop “A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” ~ William Arthur Ward “The difference between darkness and brightness is how you thrive on those moments and how you use such circumstances with goodwill in your spirit.” ~ Angelica Hopes
- [You win some, you lose some!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/you-win-some-you-lose-some/) - The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand. ~ Vince Lombardi Win or lose, I'll feel good about myself. That's what is important. ~ Mary Docter Sometimes
- [Achievement: Anything is Possible!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/achievement-anything-is-possible/) - “The starting point of all achievement is desire.” ~ Napoleon Hill “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” ~ Golda Meir “You are not here
- [Human Spirit!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/human-spirit/) - We are all different. There is no such thing as a standard or run-of-the-mill human being, but we share the same human spirit. ~ Stephen Hawking “Once we believe in ourselves, we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight, or any experience that reveals the human spirit. ~ e. e. cummings “The human spirit is a
- [Think before you speak!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/think-before-you-speak/) - “Be Impeccable With Your Word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.” ~ Don Miguel Ruiz “Its often not what you say, but how you say it
- [Inspiration ~ all around us!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/inspiration-all-around-us/) - Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success. ~ Swami Sivananda “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” ~ Amelia Earhart My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so
- [You are talking and we hope you are listening!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/you-are-talking-and-we-hope-you-are-listening/) - "Give me the gift of a listening heart." ~ King Solomon “Communication - the human connection - is the key to personal and career success.” ~ Paul J. Meyer “Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.” ~ Rollo May “Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on
- [Welcome Change, Take a Chance!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/welcome-change-take-a-chance/) - View change as a chance because it is a chance to do something better. ~ Karen Salmansohn Continuity gives us roots; change gives us branches, letting us stretch and grow and reach new heights. ~ Pauline R. Kezer Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and
- [The HeartS of BMG ~ Change of Seasons!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-hearts-of-bmg-change-of-seasons/) - “You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. That is something you have charge of.” ~ Jim Rohn “When the seasons shift, even the subtle beginning, the scent of a promised change, I feel something stir inside me. Hopefulness? Gratitude? Openness? Whatever
- [The HeartS of BMG ~ A Good Thing!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-hearts-of-bmg-a-good-thing/) - “Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” ~ Henry James Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret
- [The HeartS of BMG ~ A Gathering!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-hearts-of-bmg-a-gathering/) - A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit. ~ Arnold H. Glasow When you're surrounded by people who share a passionate commitment around a common purpose, anything is possible. ~ Howard Schultz Life is a gift, and it offers us
- [The HeartS of BMG ~ Yarith Ker](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/the-hearts-of-bmg-yarith-ker/) - It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come. ~ Dalai Lama To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have
- [Reflections from the Rideau cont. ~ Going Home](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflections-from-the-rideau-cont-going-home/) - It's a funny thing coming home. Nothing changes. Everything looks the same, feels the same, even smells the same. You realize what's changed, is you. ~ Eric Roth You can never go home again, but the truth is you can never leave home, so it's all right. ~ Maya Angelou The prospect of
- [Reflections from the Rideau cont. ~ Present Moment](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflections-from-the-rideau-cont-present-moment/) - “Forever is composed of nows.” ~ Emily Dickinson “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.” ~Buddha “The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the
- [Reflections from the Rideau cont. ~ Floating/Stillness!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflections-from-the-rideau-cont-floatingstillness/) - “I learned that the interior of life was as rewarding as the exterior of life, and that my richest moments occurred when I was absolutely still.” – Richard Bode “Be still Stillness reveals the secrets of eternity” ~ Lao Tzu “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher
- [Reflections from the Rideau cont. ~ Spiritual Experiences!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflections-from-the-rideau-cont-spiritual-experiences/) - “Spirituality is not adopting more beliefs and assumptions but uncovering the best in you.” ~ Amit Ray You're a spiritual being having a human experience. ~ Wayne Dyer You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own
- [Reflections from the Rideau cont. ~ A Life Well Lived!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflections-from-the-rideau-cont-a-life-well-lived/) - May I remind you ~ Reflection ~ thought, thinking, consideration, contemplation, deliberation, pondering, meditations, musing, rumination ~ as defined by Wikipedia and for my purpose allows me to throw just about anything your way. Reflections from the Rideau Lake continue this week as I managed to survive the heat and humidity without air conditioning. I
- [Life is better at the Lake ~ Reflections from the Rideau!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/life-is-better-at-the-lake-reflections-from-the-rideau/) - “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.” ~ Confucius “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to
- [Mentorship Matters!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/mentorship-matters/) - “Who you are can depend on who you meet.” ~ Unknown “Don’t walk behind me, I won’t lead. Don’t walk in front of me, I won’t follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” ~ Albert Camus “If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go
- [Simply put ~ mentorship matters!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/simply-put-mentorship-matters/) - "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin "The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving
- [Dialogue and Connections](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/dialogue-and-connections/) - “A real conversation always contains an invitation. You are inviting another person to reveal herself or himself to you, to tell you who they are or what they want.” ~ David Whyte “Soul connections are not often found and are worth every bit of fight left in you to keep.” ~ Shannon
- [Life, Work, Balance … legacy!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/life-work-balance-legacy/) - “Some people live where they work. Others just visit.” ~ Seanan McGuire “What are you doing for others?” ~ Martin Luther King Jr. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” ~ Mohammed Ali “Life is a balanced system of learning and evolution. Whether pleasure or
- [Burst of Summer at BMG](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/burst-of-summer-at-bmg/) - Summer is the annual permission slip to be lazy. To do nothing and have it count for something. To lie in the grass and count the stars. To sit on a branch and study the clouds. ~ Regina Brett One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by.
- [Technology ~  a Vital Part of BMG](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/technology-a-vital-part-of-bmg/) - The human spirit must prevail over technology. ~ Albert Einstein The whole idea is not about the choice between using or not using technology. The challenge is to use it right. ~ Unknown Technology is important to BMG. Most importantly, BMG is providing technology services to our clients and making sure you get
- [‘Celebrating Developmental Challenges’ ~ Don Walker Executive Director, Mary Centre of the Archdiocese of Toronto](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/celebrating-developmental-challenges-don-walker-executive-director-mary-centre-of-the-archdiocese-of-toronto/) - We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future. ~ George Bernard Shaw When it comes to human dignity, we cannot make compromises. ~ Angela Merkel Today BMG is turning our spotlight on a recent client, Mary Centre of the Archdiocese of Toronto (Mary
- [Technology Services ~ an integral part of our lives](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/technology-services-an-integral-part-of-our-lives/) - Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. ~ Arthur C. Clarke The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art. ~ John Lasseter R2-D2, you know better than to trust a strange computer. ~ C-3PO, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back The most important thing about a
- [BMG Future Vision ~ A work in Progress](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-future-vision-a-work-in-progress/) - “Big thinking precedes great achievement." ~ Wilferd Peterson “In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.” ~ Dalai Lama “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” ~ Melody Beattie The Team at BMG gathered today for a
- [BMG Authentic Engagement (AE) Services](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bmg-authentic-engagement-ae-services/) - “The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation.” ~ Deborah Tannen “To be able to ask a question clearly is two-thirds of the way to getting it answered.” ~John Ruskin BMG Authentic Engagement (AE) Services is led by Managing Director Peter Hughes. Peter
- [Finding the Leaders of today ~ Our Executive Search Services](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/finding-the-leaders-of-today-our-executive-search-services/) - If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ~ John Quincy Adams Presenting leadership as a list of carefully defined qualities (like strategic, analytical, and performance-oriented) no longer holds. Instead, true leadership stems from individuality that is honestly and sometimes imperfectly expressed… Leaders
- [Summer is around the corner!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/summer/) - “You don't always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens!” ~Shannon Pucket “Each person deserves a day away in which no problems are confronted, no solutions searched for. Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us.” ~
- [Work Life Balance ~ Fernando Saldanha, BMG Managing Director](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/work-life-balance-fernando-saldanha-bmg-managing-director/) - Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill. ~ Buddha Surround yourself with good people. People who are going to be honest with you and look out for your best interests. ~ Derek Jeter Today’s blog turns our spotlight,
- [A conversation with Glen Walker, Executive Director of Positive Living Niagara](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-conversation-with-glen-walker-executive-director-of-positive-living-niagara/) - You can do anything as long as you have the passion, the drive, the focus, and the support. ~ Sabrina Bryan What I enjoy is a collaboration. Working with other like-minded people. People who have brilliant minds and big hearts. ~ Julian Ovenden Today BMG is turning our spotlight on a recent
- [An Introduction to: Marcia O’Connor, BMG Managing Director](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/an-introduction-to-marcia-oconnor-bmg-managing-director/) - “Teamwork is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results.” ~ Unknown “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead Today’s blog turns our spotlight, internally, on Marcia O’Connor, Managing Director, Barnes Management
- [Reflections from David Barnes, President of Barnes Management Group](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/reflections-from-david-barnes-president-of-barnes-management-group/) - A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. ~ John C. Maxwell To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt Today’s blog turns our spotlight, internally, on David Barnes, Principal, Barnes Management Group. Contact David at: david.barnes@barnesmanagmentgroup.com;
- [A Conversation with Heather Sproule, Executive Director of Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS)](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/a-conversation-with-heather-sproule-executive-director-of-central-toronto-youth-services-ctys/) - There are three constants in life... change, choice and principles. ~Stephen Covey A single conversation across the table with a wise (wo)man is better than ten years mere study of books. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Today BMG is turning our spotlight on Central Toronto Youth Services (CTYS) a client of BMG. The following
- [Testimonials ~ our commitment to you is our success](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/testimonials-our-commitment-to-you-is-our-success/) - Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement. ~ Golda Meir Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. ~ Henry Ford In the coming weeks, BMG will spotlight clients ~ their work, their commitment to their work,
- [Motivation and Enlightenment from Within](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/motivation-and-enlightenment-from-within/) - In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can. ~ Nikos Kazantzakis Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground. ~ Theodore Roosevelt With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt BMG is more than a traditional consulting firm: we
- [WE will discover, organize, capture and leave you informed of what can lie ahead!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/we-will-discover-organize-capture-and-leave-you-informed-of-what-can-lie-ahead/) - Life stands before me like an eternal spring with new and brilliant clothes. ~ Carl Friedrich Gauss The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder. ~ Ralph W. Sockman Knowledge transfer is like a road map with knowledge coming from all directions. It involves knowing who knows what,
- [WE are in it together!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/we-are-in-it-together/) - We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community... Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own. ~ Cesar Chavez No matter how chaotic it is, wildflowers will still spring up in the middle of
- [Change is in the air!](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/change-is-in-the-air/) - ‘If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.’ ~Anne Bradstreet I would say that the anticipation of Spring is indeed building. The end of this week will bring daylight savings, the birds seem to sing louder
- [Spring Blog](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/spring-blog/) - Anytime new insight replaces an old assumption or a fossilized perception is the spring. New understandings sprout, new tolerances appear, and new curiosity draws you to previously dark places. Just as the sun shines earlier and longer in the spring, changes that seemed impossible appear to be possible with each new insight ~ Gary Zukav
- [Open Space (Technology) In Facilitation](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/open-space-technology-in-facilitation/) - For the skeptics and type A personalities, Open Space (Technology) seems an impossible fluff process. But when all is said and done, the process of Open Space (Technology) leaves the nay sayers speechless indeed. Recently, Barnes Management Group (BMG) facilitated a day of discussion and collegial banter for the City of Toronto, City Planner Divisions.

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- [Bill Croson](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/bill-croson/) - Health Care Expert Over the course of his working life, Bill has observed that what gives meaning to the work he does has changed. And this seems appropriate to Bill, as he has changed over the course of his working life. What has remained consistent to Bill, is the desire to be useful and of
- [Barney Savage](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/barney-savage/) - Policy Development and Insight Barney derives meaning from work well done, with colleagues he respects, that serves a purpose that is greater than any individual. The essence of the work Barney does is gathering information, conducting analysis, organizing it in a coherent and useful manner, and deploying it to improve organizations, public policy, and services
- [Dino Radocchia](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/dino-radocchia/) - Indigenous Consultation, Policy and Insight Dino brings critical thought leadership, policy and planning insight, and community engagement strategies for the public sector, not-for-profit and Indigenous organizations. As a member of Ontario’s senior management team, Dino has led multi-disciplinary and cross-departmental teams to deliver complex infrastructure and affordable housing projects across Ontario, working with all three
- [Stuart Barnes](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/stuart-barnes/) - Operation Support, Recruitment Research & Proposal Coordination Stuart provides proposal coordination and recruitment research for Barnes Management Group. His experience with cold calling customers in a call centre environment is vital to performing the research duties necessary to build candidate databases for the various recruitment projects he has worked on. Stuart gained much experience working
- [Lauren Bates](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/lauren-bates/) - Policy Analysis and Development, Public Consultation and Project Management Lauren brings almost 30 years of experience in policy analysis and development, public consultation and project management. Her background as a lawyer gives her a strong understanding of legislative and policy frameworks, while her history of community connections grounds her in the lived experience of law
- [Fernando Saldanha](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/fernando-saldanha/) - Communications, Child Welfare, Experience in Not for Profit and Corporate Sectors Fernando is an experienced and versatile consultant, with more than 25 years in the not-for-profit and corporate sectors. He has developed and delivered communications, marketing, business development, public and media relations and charitable fund development programs aimed at increasing awareness, public education and funds.
- [Deborah Lavender](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/deborah-lavender/) - Blogger, Former Executive Director, Violence Against Women, Health, Social and Community Services, Criminal Justice Deborah demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the betterment of others as the guiding principle behind almost everything she does. Her personal mantra is that it matters not what you do, but rather how you do it! With this in mind, Deborah
- [David Barnes](https://barnesmanagementgroup.com/david-barnes-2/) - BMG Founder David brings more than 30 years of experience providing leadership, strategic thinking and management consulting to organizations in the non-profit and public sector. He has worked with government ministries both in Ontario and the Yukon, educational institutions, community mental health agencies, child welfare and mental health agencies, as well as many other non-
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