Marie Gervais specializes in helping supervisors learn to lead with confidence by developing their people skills.
Edmonton Alberta
Joined August 2010
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Yay! I could cry.
One of the pieces I edited through my @calgarylibrary / @CBCCalgary writing workshops just got shortlisted for a RTDNA award.
Misbah really put her heart into this piece and it opened such a valuable conversation.
cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/m… #yyc #yycmedia
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Persian poet Rumī said: "Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder."
And yet, not everyone intuitively knows how to choose nurturing words.
Particularly in stressful situations, like working in an int'l context and/or using a 2nd language.
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Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great.
#successquotes
#businesslife
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“Bullying is never fun, it's a cruel and terrible thing to do to someone. If you are being bullied, it is not your fault. No one deserves to be bullied, ever.” #BullyingIsNeverOk #KindnessMatters
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What are the values that you embody and how do you define them? Define the things you want to define you #ABCWellnessSummit
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Excellent and inspiring morning at the Wellness Summit. Good lunch too. #abcwellnesssummit
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We’ve removed all tracking pixels in/at Basecamp. We don’t need to know if you’re opened an email - that’s your business, not ours. Here’s why we did it: m.signalvnoise.com/marking-t…
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“Living in survival mode can strip away your humility, vanity, humanity, dignity and pride. Which is why you see many homeless people begging for a spare dollar, food or drink.” Nadine Chalifoux @EndPovertyYEG
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Learn from each experience. "Success isn't about the end result; it's about what you learn along the way." Vera Wang #NimbleQuotes
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It's Election Day in #Alberta! 📣 Let others know that you made your voice heard and remind them to get out and vote!
Polls will be open tonight until 8:00 PM. Find your designated polling station here 👉 bit.ly/AB-ElectionDay
#ChooseYourAlberta #abvote #ableg #abpoli
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WiM President @allisongrealis says, "The WiM Hall of Fame is dedicated to permanently bringing women vanguards in our industry into the spotlight and celebrating them. We look forward to marking our 10th anniversary with this special celebration of the women who paved the way."
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Equal pay for equal work makes sense, and closing the gender gap could add $150 billion to our economy in the next 10 years. We’ve introduced a plan for federal proactive pay equity – to build a stronger economy & a better future for everyone. #EqualPayDay
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The #APEGAPDConference is happening in #yyc and is open to members & the general public!
Join Marie Gervais, PhD, CEO of Shift Management (@ShiftWorkPlace) to learn how to improve your job search and focus your efforts while avoiding obstacles.
See more: ow.ly/Yj0B50oi9N0
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Leadership is not given to followers. "Don't follow the crowd; let the crowd follow you." Margaret Thatcher #NimbleQuotes
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Starting today, we are launching our second #InclusionMeans campaign, which will run from November 1 to 10. We are asking what #InclusionMeans to you, and to your families, friends and communities. Please share your thoughts with us! – at Tunisia
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#InclusionMeans a more diverse Canada which by welcoming refugees becomes stronger.
Read how Canadians have helped heal the wounds of war ▶️ unhcr.org/from-far-and-wide-…
... and how refugees have contributed to Canada ▶️ unhcr.org/then-and-now.html
Together #WithRefugees – at Ottawa, Ontario
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#InclusionMeans inviting everybody to get involved and listening to what they have to say. Spread the word about this campaign so that we can hear from a broad diversity of voices
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You can always do more than you think you can.~ “The Leadership Gap” via @LollyDaskal amzn.to/2nfhSuL #TheLeadershipGap #Book #Leadership #Management #HR
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WE DID IT! That’s a wrap on this year’s event & we’re SO excited to announce that we reached our $220,000 goal. Thank you to everyone who walked, donated, volunteered, & stepped up! We’re so grateful to live in a city as giving as #yeg. #WaMyeg #ShoppersLOVEYOU
