Committed to the Journey: Reflections on Equity and Power
At the heart of what Hollyhock does is human connection. Our leadership conferences, for example, have been so successful because they connect people of diverse backgrounds – across [...]
Measuring Out My Life in Coffee Spoons
I have a confession. I love coffee. I have been drinking it since I was 7 or 8 years old – a little splash of brown elixir in warm milk, a sacrament of morning to share with my parents at [...]
Aspiring to Right Relations: Understanding Cultural Appropriation
Cultural Appropriation. It’s a term that can raise some very heated discussion, and it’s a topic that we’re deeply engaged with at Hollyhock. Over the last season we have started to discuss the [...]
Swimsuits Required – Power, Culture, and Safety
This season Hollyhock implemented a new swimsuit policy in the hot tubs. Hollyhock CEO, Peter Wrinch, reflects on the change. The hot-tubs at Hollyhock hold a special place in the hearts of many [...]
On vulnerability, transparency, and accountability – musings of a new CEO
Oh the joy of being a CEO. What should I focus on? How should fill my days? Should I get into the weeds? Should I focus on the traditional pieces of the work (strategy, program, finance, [...]
Cortes Island Wetland and Wildlife Corridor Further Protected by New Conservation Covenant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 48-acre campus of Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre now under permanent protection The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) and Hollyhock Leadership Learning Centre (Hollyhock) [...]