Frequently (& mistakenly) attributed to Andy Rooney, the article 'In Praise of Older Women' by Frank Kaiser is a great example of a different (as in not mainstream) perspective on aging & particularly of older women. Here's some of what he has to say... When I was 20, I had eyes only for … [Read more...] about In Praise of Older Women by Frank Kaiser
Givers take all: The hidden dimension of corporate culture
The quotes below are from McKinsey & Co - read the full article here. "After the tragic events of 9/11, a team of Harvard psychologists quietly “invaded” the US intelligence system. The team, led by Richard Hackman, wanted to determine what makes intelligence units effective. By surveying, … [Read more...] about Givers take all: The hidden dimension of corporate culture
Where would you put your used kleenex & other odd perspectives
Creative Commons licensed on Flickr by: Pink Sherbet Photography I was working at the United Nations today. A bit snuffly, I blew my nose & put the used kleenex on a dirty cup & saucer. A wait staff came over & angrily asked what 'it' (the kleenex) was. Surprised & taken off guard, … [Read more...] about Where would you put your used kleenex & other odd perspectives
'The little chart that will change your life' compliments of Stephen Covey
Every since I learned about Stephen R. Covey's 4 quadrant time management grid I've been enamoured. The grid falls along two axis - things that are either urgent or not urgent & things that are either important or not. From that falls the four quadrants, which here they are re-visited. See … [Read more...] about 'The little chart that will change your life' compliments of Stephen Covey
What we Canadians have to be proud of
Photo Credit: kennymatic via Compfight cc Perspective comes & worldviews get enhanced when we bump up against 'other.' Finding similarities in 'other' makes us feel at home but it's a risky business if we never venture out past our own doorstep. Here for your viewing pleasure is a different way … [Read more...] about What we Canadians have to be proud of
Training & development learning well May blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts last month simply peruse & click what's below. Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of May. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well May blog post round up
The Rise of the New Groupthink by Susan Cain
Creative Commons licensed on Flickr by: khrawlings I'm a training & development expert. I frequently get up in front of people, from 5 to 500, & facilitate learning opportunities in creative, engaging, sticky ways. It's my passion, it's my calling. I'm also an introvert. My fuel tank gets … [Read more...] about The Rise of the New Groupthink by Susan Cain
Some things are best said in low tones as they travel faster …
'Some things are best said in low tones as they travel faster & wider & linger longer rather than shouted from the rooftops where they are deemed noise & get lost in the howling wind.' ~ Sara Bakata, Sunday Nation. I caught this quote from an article of Sara's & it caught my … [Read more...] about Some things are best said in low tones as they travel faster …
On a scale of 1 to 'too serious for numbers' what's your pain? (Hyperbole & a Half)
On a scale of 1 to 10, what's your pain? This is a standard question asked by doctors when assessing patients. Most patients. But not when it came to Allie Brosh, of Hyperbole & a Half fame, whose boyfriend was asked this question after she took him to the hospital. Allie created a new … [Read more...] about On a scale of 1 to 'too serious for numbers' what's your pain? (Hyperbole & a Half)
Which social media tool are you most comfortable with? Do you most want to learn about?
I'm at the IHRM's (Institute for Human Resource Management) HR Master Class conference today, presenting a workshop on how Social Media is Transforming Learning. Join in by taking the 2 simple polls below, simply click on your choice & you'll see the results in real time. (Note: the results … [Read more...] about Which social media tool are you most comfortable with? Do you most want to learn about?
Insatiable – the good, the bad, the ugly (a la Seth Godin)
Creative Commons licensed on Flickr by: kevin dooley Seth Godin wrote an interesting post called insatiable (see below). As his posts often do, it got me thinking. I think he got it wrong. Yes, insatiability can lead to all things nasty if it means a never ending dissatisfaction &/or an … [Read more...] about Insatiable – the good, the bad, the ugly (a la Seth Godin)
Not A Happy Accident: How Google Deliberately Designs Workplace Satisfaction
I love getting updates from Fast Company. Not heard of them? Their articles are chock-a-block full of creative, current content. Like this one. Check out my summary below &/or click on the link for the full articlie. Not A Happy Accident: How Google Deliberately Designs Workplace … [Read more...] about Not A Happy Accident: How Google Deliberately Designs Workplace Satisfaction
