My body went rigid with frustration when, as I closed my fridge, the attached freezer door popped open and stayed open. It happened again .... and again. I took a quick look in the freezer to see if something was preventing it from closing. Nope. I gave up. I came into the kitchen a while later … [Read more...] about Tipsy fridges that tip learning over the top
What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
No matter if the journey (Journey Life Lens®) is a strong preference of yours or if you avoid it all costs (preferring to get to the point, the destination - Destination Life Lens®) we've all got to deal. Deal with the open road and the horizon that beckons. Find our own path that works. For … [Read more...] about What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
What kind of learning can happen in a library with no books? Turns out a lot
I love learning. Soaking up learning from the wide variety of books I read and taking the odd continuing education course from time to time (right now I'm taking a mixed media course) are my idea of bliss. Forget Calgon, I don't need no bubbles to carry me off to faraway places and new ways of … [Read more...] about What kind of learning can happen in a library with no books? Turns out a lot
How do you cross the street? Depends on your perspective
What could be easier than moving from one side of the street to the other? Look left Look right When there's no oncoming traffic, cross the street Right? Not so fast. Crossing the street, like many other daily rituals in our lives, is influenced by that massive lens through which we see the … [Read more...] about How do you cross the street? Depends on your perspective
Getting real with Dyana Valentine; is being on track and being true to yourself antithetical?
Dyana Valentine describes herself as dark chocolate chili peppers. She’s sweet and has a kick when she’s helping self-starters self-finish one project at a time. Dyana’s a coach in the very best sense of the word. She’s also a professional instigator, she takes what’s already there and turns … [Read more...] about Getting real with Dyana Valentine; is being on track and being true to yourself antithetical?
The art of being an unconventional trainer (with a nod to Chris Guillebeau)
I saw Chris Guillebeau speak recently, the author of The Art of Non-Conformity. He thinks instead of looking for efficiency we should be looking for adventure. I agree and as an adventure seeker when it comes to learning and development here's my 10 point take on how a conventional trainer stacks up … [Read more...] about The art of being an unconventional trainer (with a nod to Chris Guillebeau)
Three funny resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The recent Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter includes an interview with Dyana Valentine and explores whether being true to yourself and being on track is antithetical. If you're a regular reader of our monthly newsletter you'll know that they include an article, some resources and then, well, some … [Read more...] about Three funny resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
Some free resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The recent Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter includes an interview with Dyana Valentine and explores whether being true to yourself and being on track is antithetical. Check out the following resources to help you do both - be on track and be true to yourself. Need to create some space to reflect … [Read more...] about Some free resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
'Don't fake it – you gotta feel it' Mr. B. to his PS 22 Chorus at the Oscars
Mr B is the phenomenal teacher and conductor of PS22 Chorus, the choir that's taken Youtube by storm. A recent Time Magazine article describes them as having a tendency to skip traditional chorus tunes in favor of exuberant renditions of pop songs. Mr B recently gathered his charges, from … [Read more...] about 'Don't fake it – you gotta feel it' Mr. B. to his PS 22 Chorus at the Oscars
The biggest bird on the block in terms of building nest know-how still have to manage their flock, lessons from problem managers
A recent survey in the Canadian HR Reporter, by Claude Balthazard, reported on human resource professionals' take on problem managers. Cleaning up after them. Sometimes repeatedly. The article had some interesting things to say about some organizational cultures tolerating problem behaviour. A … [Read more...] about The biggest bird on the block in terms of building nest know-how still have to manage their flock, lessons from problem managers
Take time to to'odle and you'll reach your dreams faster
I love lists. I covet lists. I crave making lists. Lists relax me. They keep my delusion of being in control of my world firmly in place. I have a confession to make however. At the end of a bad day, my eyes will skittishly wander towards a list only to streak away faster than you can say … [Read more...] about Take time to to'odle and you'll reach your dreams faster
What's on your to done list? Yep, your to done list.
Have lots of time on your hands? More than enough resources to do what you want to do? Do you regularly feel in charge, competent, controlled? Is relaxed your middle name? Yes? Then please send me the name of the deserted island you're living on. No? Then welcome to the rest of the … [Read more...] about What's on your to done list? Yep, your to done list.
