From a global perspective, what song does your heart beat? Something with choreographed symbols and full on symphony or are you more African beat and wild abandon? Perhaps the husky, whiskey soaked hue of the blues or the smoky eyes and dark night blues? Take a look, lend an ear. And repeat: … [Read more...] about Global perspective – what sound does your heart beat?
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: funny resources related to interview with Emmanuel Jal, international hip hop star
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on what Emmanuel Jal, international hip-hop star & former child soldier had to say when I sat down with him. Read the entire issue here. Not on the monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Sign up for free here. Emmanuel Jal. If he’s not on … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: funny resources related to interview with Emmanuel Jal, international hip hop star
Training & development learning well January blog post round up
The first month of the new year is about to slip by. Sit up, take notice & look back before looking forward. If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply usher yourself down to the well & click as you wish. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well January blog post round up
Freedom for creativity? Freedom from creativity? Is this a playground or a jail?
Freedom? Restrictions? Limitations? Guidelines? Safety? Security? Sanctions? Sanctimonious? The signs surrounding the playground that swam by me as I jogged my way around Washington Square in New York City a while back got me thinking. Do we need rules to set us free? Is this a safe space … [Read more...] about Freedom for creativity? Freedom from creativity? Is this a playground or a jail?
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: resources related to Emmanuel Jal, former child soldier
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on what Emmanuel Jal, international hip-hop star & former child soldier had to say when I sat down with him. Read the entire issue here. Not on the monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Sign up for free here. Emmanuel Jal. If he’s not on … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: resources related to Emmanuel Jal, former child soldier
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: what a former child solider has to say about forgiveness & more
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on what Emmanuel Jal, international hip-hop star & former child soldier had to say when I sat down with him. Read the entire issue here or see below for an excerpt. Not on the monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Sign up for free … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: what a former child solider has to say about forgiveness & more
A ludicrously easy, perspective changing way to better tie your shoes
How long have you been tying your shoes? Me - I remember knocking on a neighbours door and then realizing my shoelace was untied. For the first time I tied my shoes all on my own. I was so excited I ran home to tell my home, forgetting about the door I'd just knocked on. Opportunity knocks in … [Read more...] about A ludicrously easy, perspective changing way to better tie your shoes
What is culture? 5 ways people from different countries learn differently (& 5 ways we all learn the same)
There will always misinterpretations of culture (like the photo above). I've done training & development work in Canada, the U.S., India, the Philippines, the Arctic, Japan, Mexico, Kenya, Saskatchewan, Uganda, Tanzania, Brazil, Spain, France, China and soon, Egypt with workshop participants … [Read more...] about What is culture? 5 ways people from different countries learn differently (& 5 ways we all learn the same)
Fresh perspective = creativity + words that dance
What if words could dance? What if content could sing? What if training & development could taste? A whole lot more creativity, that's what. Here's what can happen when you bust out & think out loud, out of the proverbial box.... Creativity. Never gonna give you up. It's a must. A 'gotta … [Read more...] about Fresh perspective = creativity + words that dance
Learning enhancing yogurt
Learning. It's possible to do it even in the wee hours of the morning. Before a ridiculously self-imposed early morning flight from New York to Vancouver this past fall I found myself grabbing the above yogurt for the plane ride. When I pulled it out to eat I was greeted with a delightful … [Read more...] about Learning enhancing yogurt
It's IS (not) my job & other reasons (not) TO change (or learn)
I recently wrote a post called It's not my job & other reasons not to change (or learn).  I thought I'd turn it around for this post. Won't you join me? Here are my reasons to change. My goal is to hit 50. I'll add more as time goes on. What are yours? Feel free to add them in the comment … [Read more...] about It's IS (not) my job & other reasons (not) TO change (or learn)
We all have n.u.t.s (nagging, underlying to'dos) but don't let them drive you nuts
You know those thoughts you have, the fleeting impressions or sensory sneakers that flit across your awareness before you're conscious of them? They come & go faster than the chocolate that graced my kids' Christmas stockings. It's enough to make you nuts. I've been spending time teasing them … [Read more...] about We all have n.u.t.s (nagging, underlying to'dos) but don't let them drive you nuts
