There's a saying in conflict resolution circles that when the going gets rough, we tend to do more of whatever it is that's not working. Kinda like the cute penguins in the video clip below. There's also a saying that goes doing the same thing over and over expecting different results is the … [Read more...] about Penguins playing rock paper scissors = lessons about breaking out
Suck or blow? Power surges & power vacuums
Waaaaay back when, when I used to do leadership training with youth, we'd sometimes play a game called suck & blow. It involved passing a playing card around a seated, circle of people, without using your hands, only by way of mouth to mouth. You could only pass the card by sucking in (holding … [Read more...] about Suck or blow? Power surges & power vacuums
Global perspective – what sound does your heart beat?
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
