Irina Werning, a brilliant Buenos Aires photographer was inspired to 're-enact' old photos of people. She asked friends and family to turn back time & have themselves photographed as they were in old pictures. The ongoing project is called “Back to the Future.” It got me thinking .... what … [Read more...] about Back to the future – what would your former self have to say about your current self
The difference between awareness and vision
I've been working on revising some training & development curriculum for UN-Habitat, specifically for engaging youth & local leaders. I came across the following work by David Tees & Fred Fisher. It lays out the difference between awareness & vision. Where are you on the … [Read more...] about The difference between awareness and vision
The Really Good Learning Bookshop- resources for experiential, brain-based trainers
I came across the Really Good Learning Bookshop, who are based in London, a while back & have been meaning to write about them since. Here's how they describe themselves: "We believe strongly in training which is brain-friendly, student-centred and experiential. Only by involving students … [Read more...] about The Really Good Learning Bookshop- resources for experiential, brain-based trainers
This light never turns green (& other complaints from Go Life Lenses®)
This photo made me laugh out loud - it's a perpetual complaint self-assessed Go Life Lenses® have of Stop Life Lenses®. Do you know someone who always wants to think things over for a loooooong time before taking action? Wants to read just 5 more reports before making a decision? Needs to … [Read more...] about This light never turns green (& other complaints from Go Life Lenses®)
Rock paper scissors in an infographic
Not that, ahem, I'm biased, but you gotta love this rock paper scissors infographic (Nathan the nerd even got the order of the words right). It's a great example of the power of visual learning. It's fun. It's creative. Three things that our brains love, making it easier to be creative, to … [Read more...] about Rock paper scissors in an infographic
But what are you actually grateful for? It's a question that could change your life.
Backed up by rigorous research, the article below (excerpts from a Huffington post article), highlights the influence our state of mind has on our wellbeing. While you're reading it, I encourage you to think about how this affects you as a person, a colleague, a boss, a trainer, a friend, a parent, … [Read more...] about But what are you actually grateful for? It's a question that could change your life.
Pickled perspective on powers of persuasion & assimilation
Chances are you have a jar of pickles buried at the back of your fridge. Did you know pickles were once at the heart of immigrant identities and cultural tension? If we can be so far off the mark with pickles, imagine how else our perspectives might be narrow and constricting. A century ago in … [Read more...] about Pickled perspective on powers of persuasion & assimilation
A social media training treasure hunt
Today is the first day of a new course I'm teaching called 'Transforming Workplace Learning through Social Media' and I thought I'd let you in on some of the treasures to be found when you incorporate Social Media into your training and development work. (And yes, Social Media deserves to be … [Read more...] about A social media training treasure hunt
3 funny 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 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!©
