Michael Gibson

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Cooperative housing - Part of Canada’s housing future

Sep 26, 2024 | lexology.com | Michael Gibson

What’s the Issue? With the ongoing housing crisis in recent years in most major cities in Canada, many jurisdictions are looking to find solutions to expand affordable housing options. One such proposal is to increase new development of non-profit housing cooperatives.
Abuse is The Gateway to Suicide

Jul 6, 2024 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

Abuse comes in many forms, each carrying its own profound and often devastating impact on individuals. While physical abuse might leave visible scars, other forms such as emotional, psychological, and self-abuse can inflict deep, unseen wounds. Tragically, abuse serves as a significant gateway to suicide, a reality that underscores the critical need for understanding and intervention. Abuse, in its various forms, is a major pathway leading individuals to contemplate or commit suicide.
Improving Dynamics CRM with the help of ChatGPT

Jun 26, 2024 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

Introduction Microsoft Dynamics is a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) platform which helps organise customer details, inventory, and other records for a business. In Kainos, Dynamics is used to manage client projects and awards, ensuring bids are tracked successfully. The platform itself is hosted on Microsoft's 365 platform, meaning it can utilise cloud functionality such as storage and processing.
A Weight off My Creativity

Mar 15, 2024 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

I’ve been starting and stopping projects lately. When I imagine doing art, or writing, or even research, I find myself looking into the future and seeing myself upset with whatever results might come from my time. And so I can’t start. Because why would I, if I’m going to be unhappy? But that future isn’t real. It exists solely in my head. This is what I’m only starting to recognize. Sign up to discover human stories that deepen your understanding of the world. FreeDistraction-free reading. No ads.
I’ve Joined Three Death Cults This Year: And So Can You!

Jan 10, 2024 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

Social media has become the new “Death Cult” of our era. Historically, Death Cults, like certain branches of Christianity, have promised some form of existence beyond the physical world. This idea of permanence has been a compelling and comforting aspect for believers. Fast forward to the present day, and we see a secular equivalent emerging through social media platforms. The internet, with its seemingly eternal memory, offers a modern form of immortality.
Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love PornHub

Nov 20, 2023 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

In the early days of the internet, it was a wild, untamed jungle of ideas. Digital nomads roamed free, exploring the vast expanse of creative freedom. It was a digital Renaissance, a boundless canvas of expression. Or so we like to think. More realistically, it's perhaps more accurate to remember it as the digital equivalent of a small town's public library - immensely valuable, yes, but more pragmatic than poetic.
The Moral Imperative of Transformative Leadership

Nov 15, 2023 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

A delicate balance must be struck between advocating for your team and aligning with the broader strategic goals set by upper management. That's simply reality. It's important that we establish that up front. My career journey, stretching back to 2010, has been a testament to this challenging equilibrium.
A Recipe for Success

Sep 5, 2023 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

If you've spent any time in a kitchen with Kristen and I - or watched a movie about fine dining - you've probably heard about the "Five Mother Sauces" of classical French cuisine. Just as these fundamental sauces serve as the foundation for countless culinary creations, there are foundational strategies that serve as the "Mother Sauces" of marketing. Yes, I am writing today's content prompt while hungry. Intrigued? Let's dig in.
User Journeys and Share Language

Aug 21, 2023 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

Kristen and I recently started up a small creative services and storytelling consultancy, and with our newest prospect, we're diving into some market fit conversations right away. I love startups, but I'm well past equity only, thanks!Given her strength in systems thinking, it made sense that our first joint project should be creating a shared set of definitions, to put us on the same page when dealing with this client.
A ChatGPT Persona Solves its Own Eco-Friendly Startup Prompt

Aug 15, 2023 | medium.com | Michael Gibson

I asked my personal ChatGPT persona, HIVE, how it "wanted" me to provide prompts, to maximize efficiency. It went back and assessed all our previous interactions, and provided a sample prompt structure which I then had it actually complete. I've provided both portions of the exchange here, unedited for your enjoyment and assessment.