Thomas Sander, Executive Director of the Saguaro Seminar at Harvard writes an interesting blog post about how socializing expands brain size. Turns out Oxford scholars say the "more social creatures, among them humans, had the most rapidly expanding brain sizes to cope with the complexity of … [Read more...] about Complexity of communication makes for a bigger brain
What if God had an answering machine
My friend Dolly Hopkins sent me an email with examples of what God might record if he/she had an answering machine. The original post is from a blog called Le Padre ver Livre. It's a great example of a different kind of perspective & if you read this blog regularly you know I'm a fan of … [Read more...] about What if God had an answering machine
Those awkward crunchy bits of training & development
My good friend & colleague Melanda Schmid & I just finished doing a 6 day training in Cairo, Egypt. The participants were from 20+ countries & it fell to Melanda to make sure visas were got, tickets were bought & everyone ended up at the right place at the right time. She did a … [Read more...] about Those awkward crunchy bits of training & development
Assumptions – an example for how to id & avoid them
Assumptions. We all make them. All the time. What's worse is we're usually unaware that we're making them. Assumptions that is. They're devilishly difficult to identify. They play with our heads and how we see what's in front of our face and fortune. A great example of id'ing & avoiding … [Read more...] about Assumptions – an example for how to id & avoid them
Risk Management: warning, this area protected by guard dog 3 days/week – you guess which days
I'm writing from Cairo, where I've been training UNHABITAT youth fund recipients in the UN's Locally Elected Leadership Series. The group is also receiving training in project management, which included a segment on risk management. My friend & colleague Shelby Edwards dialed in from Seattle … [Read more...] about Risk Management: warning, this area protected by guard dog 3 days/week – you guess which days
Laugh, learn & lead via God fearing, saved Christian driver
Sitting in infernal Nairobi traffic the other day (or a 'jam' as the locals call it), I saw this sign posted on a building. Do you need a God fearing saved Christian driver? Cultural context: Nairobi traffic being what it is, many (privileged) folks have drivers. If you were looking for a driver … [Read more...] about Laugh, learn & lead via God fearing, saved Christian driver
Training & development learning well February blog post round up
Sit up, take notice & look back before looking forward to next month. 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 the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well February blog post round up
A peek inside UNHABITAT training for Urban Youth Fund Grantees in Cairo
Hello from Cairo! I've just finished day 2 of 6 days of training for the UN. I'm revamping the UN LEL series curriculum for a youth audience & the training participants, from around the world, are participating in a gap & asset assessment to examine how youth can better engage with local … [Read more...] about A peek inside UNHABITAT training for Urban Youth Fund Grantees in Cairo
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: what's on your 'not to do' & 'to done' list?
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on some fabulous folks' to-do lists & includes your very own printable to do list template. (Not on the monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Sign up for free here.) This post is the 3rd in a series (the first one focused on to-do lists, the … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: what's on your 'not to do' & 'to done' list?
Good intentions mean naught to a Go Life Lens®
"Remember, people will judge you by your actions, not your intentions. You may have a heart of gold - but so does a hard boiled egg." Anonymous This perfectly sizes up the strengths of a Go Life Lens® - action's where it's at. Pay attention Stop Life Lens® for this can be your downfall on a bad day … [Read more...] about Good intentions mean naught to a Go Life Lens®
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: what's on your 'to continue doing' & 'to stop doing' list?
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on some fabulous folks' to-do lists & includes your very own printable to do list template. (Not on the monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Sign up for free here.) This post is the 2nd in a series (the first one focused on their to-do … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: what's on your 'to continue doing' & 'to stop doing' list?
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: 3rd annual To do, To done, To not do, To stop doing & To’odle compilation
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on some fabulous folks' to-do lists & includes your very own printable to do list template. (Not on the monthly e-newsletter mailing list? Sign up for free here.) Chances are if I ask you what’s on your to-do list you’d grumble a bit & … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: 3rd annual To do, To done, To not do, To stop doing & To’odle compilation
