I was recently interviewed for Tricia Hollyer's Brave Leaps. It was an intriguing task - reflecting on the footsteps that have led me to this wild, tropical path, this time & place, living in Africa. What's a brave leap? In part it's a process of 'navigating hope & fear.' "As someone who … [Read more...] about Brave Leaps – create the life you want
'I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.' Friedrich Nietzsche
Photo Credit: AlicePopkorn via Compfight cc Not many things come to mind that are as entrenched in opinion & perspective as religion. Entrenched as in I'm right, you're wrong. Opinions such as My God rules, yours isn't even on the radar. Dichotomous. Black & white. Yes or no. Right or … [Read more...] about 'I would only believe in a God who knew how to dance.' Friedrich Nietzsche
Learning concierge anyone? (via Jane Hart)
Below is an excerpt from Jane Hart's blog post: Modernising the L&D function: From learning gatekeeper to learning concierge. Love her concept of a learning concierge someone who facilitates other's self-organized learning (for those not yet able to do this for themselves). I’ve already … [Read more...] about Learning concierge anyone? (via Jane Hart)
Everyone smiles in the same language
Life Lenses® is all about building bridges across different perspectives. Bringing appreciation to 'other,' to 'different.' Frequently, when conflict is rife, when tempers are hot, when differences are many, when time is short and resources are low, differences can be the only thing on our … [Read more...] about Everyone smiles in the same language
Disruptive technology via blended learning
Since I was 21 teaching 15-18 year olds how to teach 9-12 year olds I've been a huge fan of learning & development methods that have access & inclusion issues at their core. That's why I'm so keen on using social media tools for learning & development. That's also why my attention was … [Read more...] about Disruptive technology via blended learning
Home is a pregnant pause & expat 'um'
Kenya is my new home. I've moved here after living my entire life in Canada. I find myself asking people, on a regular basis, where's home? If you've lived overseas for any length of time you'll understand the pregnant pause that happens when you ask someone where's home? A few ums are thrown … [Read more...] about Home is a pregnant pause & expat 'um'
We give what we can, when we can. A very simple story.
I sketch out my future blog posts. Makes it easier to focus when it's time to write them. Today I'd planned to write about a Popular Blended Learning Resources Teachers Actually Use but after the evil at Westgate I'm finding it a hard to focus. So Instead Today It's About A very simple … [Read more...] about We give what we can, when we can. A very simple story.
The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
I checked this story on Snopes & turns out it's an urban legend, however, it's too cute nonetheless. It's a great example of how, when your perspective is different (that of a child) things can get turned around in the most hilarious of ways. I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I … [Read more...] about The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
When evil licks your heels- reflections on the Nairobi, Westgate terrorist attack
For the first time evil came (knowingly) close. It's licked my heels & those of friends & family. I could see the smoke billowing from the Westgate mall terrorist attack from my kids' school. For days I kept glued to my phone, SMS & Facebook feed for updates. When I saw someone I … [Read more...] about When evil licks your heels- reflections on the Nairobi, Westgate terrorist attack
Trait vrs Fate: Grandma's Experiences Leave a Mark on Your Genes (via Discover Magazine)
For those of us intrigued by influence (whether that form of influence comes via learning & development, organizational development, change management, etc.) the article which I've included excerpts below, is a fascinating look at a newly discovered type of influence. Darwin and Freud walk into … [Read more...] about Trait vrs Fate: Grandma's Experiences Leave a Mark on Your Genes (via Discover Magazine)
Women multiply
If you're a frequent reader you know the Life Lenses® blog is all about perspective how we see things & how that view affects who we are, how we act & what we prioritize as important. Our perspective affects what comes onto our radar easily, naturally & comfortably, as well as what … [Read more...] about Women multiply
Rock Paper Dynamite
And now for something completely different ... This caught my attention, well, because it shares the name of my company. I don't know who this guy is but he made me snort with laughter. His absolute sincerity. His complete seriousness. His total fascination with facts. If you liked that … [Read more...] about Rock Paper Dynamite
