We have chains around our brains. These chains limit our thinking. They box us in, hold us down, reign us in. The chains often come in the form of assumptions. Assumptions we make without even knowing it. Assumptions kill creativity. Assumptions keeps us in our own dogged perspective, our own … [Read more...] about Out of the mouths of babes … come an entirely different perspective
Training & development learning well July 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 July. 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 July blog post round up
A parent's perspective on their teen
Okay, I know, I know, teens get a lot of flack. I have one myself (a teen that is) so I hear stories about some of the grief he goes through. And... I think this sign is hilarious. It flips the switch on perspective. And that's always illuminating. (Thanks to my friend & colleague Roman for … [Read more...] about A parent's perspective on their teen
Your choice: overwhelming, intimidating, confusing, barrage or adventurous, educational, exciting ride
It used to be that if I wanted to get in touch with you I'd call. Or walk over to your house or office & chat in person. Then faxes arrived. (I remember sending my first fax. To Japan from Vancouver. It was truly magic. Confession time: I thought that the paper somehow dissolved into … [Read more...] about Your choice: overwhelming, intimidating, confusing, barrage or adventurous, educational, exciting ride
What's your take on Stop Life Lenses®? Clean or messy? Blockage or clearing?
Creative Commons licensed on Flickr by: Rev Dan Catt I love this image. There are at least two ways to interpret it. In no particular order... 1. Being a Stop Life Lens® messes you up. It causes unnecessary mess by being overly cautious. Stop Life Lenses® cause blockages, they bring things to a … [Read more...] about What's your take on Stop Life Lenses®? Clean or messy? Blockage or clearing?
Training & development learning well June 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 June. 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 June blog post round up
Where do you start – your head or your heart?
Where do you start - from your head or from your heart? Do you honour your intuition above all? Have you honed your gut feelings like a finely aged wine? Are your spidey senses are sharp as a tack? If so you're likely a Heart Life Lens®. Or ... Do you prioritize what you can prove? Is what's … [Read more...] about Where do you start – your head or your heart?
Oh Canada- this one's for you
Even though I'm about as far away as you can get from Canada, without leaving the planet, my heart lives in Canada. Thinking about home. Thinking about how the concept of home has changed since I've been living in Kenya. Thinking about what others think about my home. Thinking about culture. Oh … [Read more...] about Oh Canada- this one's for you
How do you want it all to feel? sensuous goal refinement + emotional magnetizing
Danielle LaPorte is pure genius at getting us to think differently, to try on a new way of being, of feeling. With her permission I've reposted one of her blog posts below. Speaking of feelings, 'how do you want to feel,' says the Heart Life Lens® to the Head Life Lens®. Feelings are magnetic. So … [Read more...] about How do you want it all to feel? sensuous goal refinement + emotional magnetizing
Don't be a scaredy cat – watch your back as a trainer
I'm very honoured to be in the middle of doing some Training of Trainers for UNDP Somalia. I'm also very sobered, considering the recent attack on the UN compound in Mogadishu. It's made me think about watching your back as a trainer. That of course can mean many things - from personal safety to … [Read more...] about Don't be a scaredy cat – watch your back as a trainer
In Praise of Older Women by Frank Kaiser
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
