In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. See the this blog post for the full social media post, this one for social media resources or keep reading for some funny social media resources. Read the entire newsletter here or … [Read more...] about 3 funny resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
What's behind door #1? Self-awareness & perspective
My friend Michelle once said in an email ... "'Go where the door is open' and it occurred to me - that - that's what you did Lee-Anne - you opened the door." And as I'm sitting here writing this post, from my new home in Kenya, I'm thinking a lot about doors. Which to say yes and throw open with … [Read more...] about What's behind door #1? Self-awareness & perspective
3 resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. See the last blog post for the full social media post, this one for social media resources or stay tuned for the next blog post where I'll share some resources related to social media, … [Read more...] about 3 resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
3 steps to harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!©
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. Stay tuned for the next two blog posts where I'll share some resources related to social media, both serious & tongue in cheek. Read the entire newsletter here or download a hard … [Read more...] about 3 steps to harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!©
How do you say 'be kind to animals?' It's a matter of perspective.
It's a matter of perspective. If you're rule bound, rigid, needing to cover every possibility, fear based and controlling, you may create a sign such as above. If you're coming from a place of common sense, kindness, flexibility and faith, you may create an entirely different sign. Please be kind … [Read more...] about How do you say 'be kind to animals?' It's a matter of perspective.
Training & development learning well May blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts this 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
Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
When I was doing some research on Un-conferences, I came across a Wikki page that listed a number of facilitation styles, some of which I hadn't heard of before. It's a handy resource to take a peek at for those that might be familiar to you & those that may be new. Here's a few below. Check … [Read more...] about Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
Backward glance = forward thinking (or what this hilarious shampoo prank can teach us about perspective)
When we're in conflict we tend to do more of whatever it is that's not working. Yet simply changing your perspective can change the whole game. What if he'd simply turned around? ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our … [Read more...] about Backward glance = forward thinking (or what this hilarious shampoo prank can teach us about perspective)
We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
You don't have to speak the language of the parent in this video to know that his kid wants to read. Badly. She's mimicking what she's seen around her. Because. Learning is innate. We humans were built to learn. Historically our survival depended on it. Today, our work depends on it, as does … [Read more...] about We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
When it comes to learning, our brains love rhythm – watch!
Remember those late night TV commercials that put their phone number to a sing songy little jingle (& said sing songy jingle then gets stuck in your head)? The writers know something good trainers should know. Our brains not only like rhythm - they LOVE rhythm. Put something to a jingle & … [Read more...] about When it comes to learning, our brains love rhythm – watch!
Oh, that I could shrink the surface of the world (for some perspective)…
Wang Chien (AD 756–835) eloquently wrote the above when he heard his friend was coming back from the war. It came my way from a friend (thanks Michelle for your muse). It got me thinking about what creates distance and what creates closeness. Distance is more than being physically far apart, … [Read more...] about Oh, that I could shrink the surface of the world (for some perspective)…
Creativity doesn't have to mean coming up with something brand new …
When I do creativity & innovation training workshops, I inevitably come across participants who don't think they're creative, who don't believe they have a creative bone in their body. People, if you make it through a day you're creative. If you're breathing you're creative. If you're a … [Read more...] about Creativity doesn't have to mean coming up with something brand new …
