The Hub Halifax is an open place. It is a place for software developers, environmental and social activists, artists, engineers and everyone else (including lawyers) who wish to leave their home office, meetings at coffee-shops or structured office environment for an open-floor concept (with private conference rooms in the back). It is a place of few right angles but many colours. It is a place for sharing ideas, knowledge and inspiration.
The nest was laid by four dear friends: Joanne Macrae, Tracy Boyer Morris, Rob MacArthur and Sera Thompson. With their warmth, openness and action, I can’t think of better people to connect spokes in the Halifax wheel.
I attended an international meeting in Madrid on their behalf in April 2008 and had the pleasure of meeting, and learning much from, others forming Hubs all over the world. An example of such learning:
where I would have suggested that the group vote in a hands-up/hands-down fashion (i.e. yes or no), the suggestion of the group was different. Instead, one of the walls in the room was labeled as the ‘yes’ wall and the opposite wall was labeled as the ‘no’ wall. Individuals were asked to physically stand between the walls in the spot that best represented how strongly they leaned to a particular wall. Decisions are seldom black and white. It was incredible to physically see how close everyone was (i.e. in the center of the room), despite the fact that some leaned to one wall and others to the other. I expect that my yes/no vote would have focused on the differences, not the similarities.
Halifax is full of doers. I expect many big things to come out of Halifax in the next 5-10 years and that many of such things will come out of the Hub.
April 8, 2009 at 1:26 am |
Nice website Chris! Your practice sounds very inspiring. Especially during exams, it’s good to know someone who is happy with what they are accomplishing with their degree!
April 12, 2009 at 5:20 pm |
After articling with Chris, I came to appreciate his unique brilliance and ability to identify new and innnovative solutions and perspectives. Congratulations on your new practice.
April 12, 2009 at 8:29 pm |
Chris, congratulations and best of luck on this endeavor! I trust in your ability to meet and help people, and I know that you will thrive. The website looks great.
April 13, 2009 at 12:04 am |
Chris,
Great site and a heck of a concept for your own business. Way to break free of the mold.
April 13, 2009 at 4:14 pm |
You are an inspiration, Chris, and I’m so proud of you. You are clearly awakening to your life’s purpose, and I know this new endeavour will be a success in every sense of the word. We miss you in Calgary!
April 13, 2009 at 9:49 pm |
Congratulations Chris!! Most of us live our lives wondering ‘what if?’ You found the courage to follow your ‘what ifs?’ and your convictions..success will continue to follow you…all the best!
Aunt Anne
April 17, 2009 at 9:50 pm |
Congraulations Chris. Great concept and webpage. I wish you all the best.
April 20, 2009 at 6:14 pm |
Hey Chris,
Congratulations – I’m so happy and proud for you for stepping out of the box and blazing your own path. I wish you nothing but success in your new venture.
May 14, 2009 at 12:31 am |
Congratulations Chris! Your present and future clients are fortunate to have a lawyer with your intelligence and heart working on their matters. I wish you every success with your new venture.
June 15, 2009 at 7:33 pm |
Wow, looks really interesting Chris, can’t wait to tour the hub
Congrats
David
January 7, 2010 at 7:37 am |
Nice article found your site searching in aol I think you could have taken a more neutral view.
July 24, 2010 at 6:36 pm |
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