This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on four small gifts designed to lift your spirits for the holidays. Read the entire issue here or see below for an excerpt. Not everyone starts off the season with warm fuzzies. Many are stressed, frazzled & frenetic. Others are on pure … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays through calm inspiration
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on four small gifts designed to lift your spirits for the holidays. It was written from my office in Nairobi, where I can see sun warmed banana, flame & mango trees. Regardless whether your view is similar or decidedly different, I'd like … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays
Social Change for Christmas? How about an ad aimed at reducing terrorism.
Need a reason to celebrate this time of year? Want an extremely creative example of effecting social change? In a coming together of advertising & social responsibility, a Colombian ad agency won the grand prize at a prestigious London ad awards ceremony recently with their ad designed to … [Read more...] about Social Change for Christmas? How about an ad aimed at reducing terrorism.
Playing in the sandbox of perspective: who's 'ami' are we talking about?
I laughed myself silly when I saw the video below. Count the times the guy says 'Miami'. I'll save you some time - it's 6. It takes him 6 times to put himself in the little girl's shoes or rather sandbox. Interestingly she gets it right off - she automatically puts herself in his place. She looks … [Read more...] about Playing in the sandbox of perspective: who's 'ami' are we talking about?
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – trainers can learn from their energy & enthusiasm
Living in Kenya for a year definitely has its benefits. One of the many is getting to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo live in concert. They initially came to the world's attention when they accompanied Paul Simon on 'Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes'. As I grooved to their rhythms, I wrote these … [Read more...] about Ladysmith Black Mambazo – trainers can learn from their energy & enthusiasm
It's a jungle out there- training & development African style
Going on weekend safaris are par for the course living here in Kenya & with it comes learning about African wildlife. I'm borrowing from some of the most amazing animals here & applying it to training & development. Come on a training & development safari with me. Gazelles can … [Read more...] about It's a jungle out there- training & development African style
I'm selling my soul, are you?
I sold my soul. I sold my soul in New York City. I'm still selling my soul. I will always sell my soul. Perspective. It's a tricky thing. It's an intriguing thing. It can be a brick wall or a wide open window. The number one hit on 'selling your soul' is selling your soul to Satan- a how to … [Read more...] about I'm selling my soul, are you?
Speaking English kills you (& other ways evaluations can go sideways)
Program evaluation can leave you feeling like you don't know if you're coming or going. I do a lot of program evaluation work because it's often so painful for my clients that I'm eager to show how it can be done with ease & even creativity & humour. I was particularly proud to be asked by … [Read more...] about Speaking English kills you (& other ways evaluations can go sideways)
Tips on how to use Twitter before, during & after your training workshops
I had a blast recently, teaching a brand new course called Transforming Workplace Learning through Social Media. Of all the Social Media tools we talked about, Twitter was the one that caused the most perplexed brows. A couple of people requested more information on how to use Twitter in … [Read more...] about Tips on how to use Twitter before, during & after your training workshops
Communication skills 101 (or how to posture with a moose)
Communication skills 101 is about how we hold ourselves. What our bodies say about us. Posturing = power dynamics + lack of awareness. Posturing def'n = a particular way of behaving that is intended to convey a false impression. When someone is posturing they're trying to hide how they feel … [Read more...] about Communication skills 101 (or how to posture with a moose)
Training & development learning well November blog post round up
November has wrapped her winds around the last of the leaves, making way for December and all its celebrations. If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply blow through the list below and click as you wish. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well November blog post round up
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: funny resources related to John Medina's Brain Rules book
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is a review of John Medina's wonderful Brain Rules book, where he talks about what our world could be like if our businesses & boardrooms matched how our brains work (instead of going against the gray matter). Check out the entire e-newsletter here … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: funny resources related to John Medina's Brain Rules book
