Jen Collette

Mom. Hockey fan. Foodie. Proud public servant. Flawed human being. Opinions are my own.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

People don’t blindly perpetuate toxic leadership. They emulate it when they lack concern for others.

Data: after having an abusive boss, people who prized kindness broke the cycle. Those who idealized selfishness didn't.

The role models we choose are a reflection of our values.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

When considering a new role, the most important question isn't "can I do it?" It's "do I want it?"

It's up to the employer to decide whether you're qualified. Only you can gauge whether you're motivated.

Values should align with the job. Skills can be learned on the job.

@bymariandrew

[Jen Collette @JenWongCollette]

@propergandiste check it out!!! Seen at the local cinema

[Jen Collette @JenWongCollette]

@lefebvrenator Yes! And we won the Women’s Recreational Challenge. Three more races tomorrow!

[Jen Collette @JenWongCollette]

YEAH! Girls on Fire!

[Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival @ottdragonboat]

Adrenaline rushes, victory awaits! Race #21 Results:
1st: Girls On Fire @ 2:30.96
2nd: Cascades @ 2:32.10
3rd: Blade Babes 2:35.66

#dragonboat #ottawa #paddlers #races #festival

[Jen Collette @JenWongCollette]

@DaoKonate Félicitations!!

[World Meteorological Organization @WMO]

Prof. Celeste Saulo, director of @SMN_Argentina, has been appointed as WMO Secretary-General. She will take office on 1 January 2024. She is the first woman to hold the position.
She won the requisite 2/3 majority of votes at #MeteoWorld

[Chris Forbes @ChrisWForbes]

On May 5th, we recognize #RedDressDay. This day honours the memory of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. Let's show our support for Indigenous communities and work towards ending this epidemic. #IndigenousHistoryMonth

[Canada in Cameroon @CanadaCameroon]

Canada in Cameroon: Productive meeting between the High Commissioner of Canada🇨🇦 @Lorraine_Canada and H.M. Tchoua Kemajou Vincent, King of the Bazou to learn more about the rich cultural heritage of the Bazou people and their contribution to the development of Cameroon🇨🇲.

[Eric Shoesmith @EricRShoesmith]

Just read 'The Future We Choose.' Interesting #climate calls to action and question at the end... What would I need to do in order to reduce GHGs in my life by 50% by 2030, and to be #NetZero by 2050? (Acknowledging systems change needed too). https://t.co/LN2noqXZfR

[Wendy Garland @wendygarland.bsky.social @dancelibrarian]

5th graders are talking about assumptions. This class in particular went deep.

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

There are hundreds of cognitive biases, but most of them stem from a failure to recognize that our beliefs are subject to biases.

Defending our views stalls learning. Questioning them stimulates growth.

The only belief worth cherishing is the belief that you might be wrong.

[Jen Collette @JenWongCollette]

I have the privilege today of working with some of the amazing women in the Secretariat supporting Canada’s #NetZero Advisory Body. #InternationalWomensDay #EmbraceEquity #ECCCfamily

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

Being professional is upholding high standards in low moments.

It's caring to do a good job even in jobs we don't love; treat others with respect even if we're disrespected; and do right even if we're wronged.

We earn trust by refusing to compromise on competence or character.

[Simon Sinek @simonsinek]

The joy of leadership comes from seeing others achieve more than they thought they were capable of.

[Monica Morrill @MMorrillArt]

North Sky
12x12 acrylic on canvas

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

It's not ambition that holds women back. They're punished for violating gender stereotypes as warm & submissive.

Data: ambitious men and women get promoted. Aggressive women are penalized more than men.

End the double standard: if you accept it in men, don't reject it in women.

[Vince Ngan 🇨🇦 @vince_ngan]

Delegates representing 192 countries will spend the next two weeks in Montreal, hammering out a once-in-a-decade agreement that will aim to build a more sustainable relationship between humans and nature at the UN biodiversity summit, known as #COP15.
https://t.co/doiMTMxFAm

[Net-Zero Advisory Body @NZAB_Canada]

We are looking for Canadian English-speaking youth participants between ages 17-22 to take part in a #netzero design thinking opportunity. Interested? Register here: [email protected] https://t.co/iW5Dr1wOZw.”