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What can Pittsburgh's transformation teach us in Hamilton? Pittsburgh and the City Of Hamilton share a common history in their industrial pre-eminence in steel in the mid 1900's. Carnegie Steel, U.S. Steel, Dofasco and Stelco. Giants of their era. Dominant in their regions. Strategic employers. Philanthropic pillars. But the decline in the steel industry devastated both regions in the inevitable job losses, rapid decline of the local economies and urban decay. What happened next in both communities shared some early similarities in the slow pivot to education and health care. But in Pittsburgh's case far more progress was made. Our respective communities are in markedly different positions today. The reasons are many and varied and, in Pittsburgh's case the subject of a great deal of research and writing (and worth exploring if you're interested). Much harder to pin down are the reasons for our struggles. But whatever the reasons, we're at a cross roads (again). But this time we have in our grasp the potential to achieve and exceed what Pittsburgh has accomplished in the coming decades for reasons that PJ Mercanti and I touch on with Mike Fortune. Beyond on our remarks here, let me share what I see from my work in the area that leaves me optimistic about our region's future: 💪 The Oak View Group's investment with Live Nation Entertainment in collaboration with HUPEG in our City's key downtown asset, centered as it is on entertainment - particularly music and performance - will yield massive economic local economic impacts and not just in the infrastructure investment, but in ongoing retail and hospitality spend, employment and skills training, local procurement and international civic brand recognition. 💪 We're Canada's biggest small town. Our leadership in every sector is deeply connected. We know each other. Not always collaborative or high functioning - but possessing that potential. And OVG is the kick in the pants we all need. 💪 Our region is insanely well positioned geographically as the connecting node btw the GTA and the US market. 💪 Lets not forget about the City of Burlington right next door. One of Canada's most livable cities. Widely recognized as a jewel. Led by a future focused Mayor (Marianne Meed Ward (C.Dir.) and Council. And is itself on the cusp of massive infrastructure transformation in the coming years owing to the efforts of its largest land owner and developer Alinea Land Corporation whose proposed projects in Aldershot, Appleby and Bronte Creek will soon burst into public view offering the prospect of new amenities, a remarkable inventory of housing and a magnet for the retention and attraction of talent. Not unlike Austin Texas, we have a quirky, creative, disruptive, iconoclastic, irreverent heart. And with that the opportunity to lean into the creative industries in music, film, food, art and sports. Its now about execution and grit. We can do this. 🌟

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This is why receiving a late diagnosis of #ADHD is comparable to grief. It’s like your whole life has been one big lie , and all the times you’ve been told you need to focus more or work harder, stop interrupting or be more organised have chipped away at your self esteemand confidence in yourself to be able to hold down a job. All the times you’ve tried to advocate for your support needs without being overwhelmed or labelled as ‘too sensitive’ or ‘overreacting’ have caused you to burnout or shrink so you don’t stand out from the crowd and you mask to fit in. When you find out that it’s because you have a physical difference in how your brain is functioning and it’s exacerbated by hormones that fluctuate and intensify your symptoms, and your other diagnoses are not why you have felt so low and anxious all of your adult life, it’s hard not to get angry, sad and frustrated at what could have been if you were seen and understood earlier in life and given the support you needed to thrive. So, if you have someone in your life who has just found out that they are neurodivergent, treat them with kindness and compassion as it’s a lot to process and a new identity that could be tough to get used to, but can also bring liberation from a lifetime of trauma and struggle .

As a person who has spent a large portion of their life being a square peg trying to fit into round holes, this resonates so much with me! When I joined the Drake team, I walked in battered, bruised and burnt out but ready to learn and embrace change. What I never expected was the support I got from day one - I often asked my colleague Niven if I was getting punked, half expecting all the positivity and encouragement to vanish at any moment. Spoiler: it never did. Instead, I found a leader and a team who embraced me - warts and all - from the second (and even before) I joined Drake. I was encouraged to learn and engage in ways that worked for ME, rather than trying to squeeze myself into a cookie-cutter mold that I had struggled with my entire life. Of course, there are stats to meet and processes to follow, but what set this experience apart is that I was encouraged to find my OWN voice - to experiment, get creative, learn from failures, and innovate toward the outcomes we were striving for. Challenges became opportunities for creative brainstorms. Problems were solved collaboratively, not through rigid, prescriptive approaches. For the first time in my professional life, I felt seen, heard, and empowered to truly own my role. My neurospicey heart just SANG! Drake didn’t just give me a job - they gave me the space to thrive as my authentic self. And that has made all the difference. Claire, your unwavering support and guidance has been nothing short of life-changing. I’m so grateful to have such a brilliant mentor and leader in my corner! You are SO appreciated and I have so much respect for all that you are and everything that you do! To anyone who feels like a square peg trying to fit into round holes - there are spaces out there where you don’t have to change who you are to succeed. You just need to find the people who see your value and amplify it. Here’s to being unapologetically ourselves—and thriving because of it, not in spite of it! #recruiterlife #justrecruiterthings #drakeUK #teamleadershipdoneright #DE&I #Neurospicey #ADHD

Did you know that Olney has been the birthplace or home to many notable people over the last few hundred years? 🤔 From Clem Curtis to John Newton, read our blog, linked below, to learn more about 5 local famous figures. 👇

We recently shared Liz Pemberton's 4 Es framework with our first-year students studying as part of our Principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion degree module.   This module forms the basis of a thread of equality and inclusion that runs through each module our students study and explores the meaning of these topics, the policies that underpin early years practice of #inclusion, how #diversity can be valued and celebrated, and how #EarlyYears practitioners can uphold the rights of children and families.   Our Principles of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion #EarlyChildhood module was also recently explored in our Norland Unwrapped degree taster session with module lead Tara Nolty, exploring themes of the topic including identities, stigmas, bias and more.   To find out more, you can watch our latest Norland Unwrapped session on our website. Link below 👇

This video by Liz Pemberton is compelling! It aligns closely with the work we do at Musicbuds; aiming to deepen the DEI awareness of all educators and caregivers of young children. It passionately emphasises that anti-racism begins with us - the adults shaping children’s earliest experiences. She advocates for proactive steps to instil values of respect and belonging, not just in young learners, but in ourselves too. The video spotlights key concepts like tolerance, acceptance, and unconscious bias, revealing how small, everyday actions can unintentionally reinforce injustice. By recognising and understanding these challenges, we can drive meaningful change toward a more inclusive environment. As Liz advises: “𝗗𝗲-𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀.” We can’t go wrong if we start here! #EarlyYearsEducation #DiversityEquityInclusion #AntiRacism #InclusiveEducation

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