It's one of those iffy training exercises. Asking a North American audience to use their bodies to form a picture is risky. Eyebrows tend to head north. Question marks (or the equivalent, #$@#$!) dance above participant's heads. We North Americans, especially corporate North America tend to … [Read more...] about A participant's edit to a workshop activity leads to an innovative new twist
Two types of small intentional acts that lead to success (via Leapzone TV)
Intentional questions are a great guide to managing change and development. Here are some I've gleaned from Isabelle Mercier of Leapzone who says small, consistent intentional actions lead to massive results. Isabelle is a pioneer brand builder and performance catalyst. She works with small … [Read more...] about Two types of small intentional acts that lead to success (via Leapzone TV)
A guide to learning via splattered bug guts
I don't like pumping gas. I always get impatient. I'm not really sure why as it doesn't take all that long to fill up my gas tank but nonetheless it's a task I don't like. That's why, when filling up on a road trip recently, I was delighted to find a reason to chuckle as I pumped the gas yet … [Read more...] about A guide to learning via splattered bug guts
Destination Aeron for the WhiteHot Truth
I hold out. I waited seven weeks for my Aeron chair because I wanted grey instead of black. I sat on the floor in my living room for three months because I wanted a couch that was three inches lower than the in-store model. I went four months without any creative-type support because I hadn't found … [Read more...] about Destination Aeron for the WhiteHot Truth
Pulling a rabbit out of your (training & development) hat. Is it magic?
A while back I wrote a post called Learning about learning with tuiles. It was about creating content and delivery methods that are inclusive and welcoming. Bill Ursel commented on the post - 'Hail the Tuiles! I am very jealous and recognize the learning that happened . . . magical when it works … [Read more...] about Pulling a rabbit out of your (training & development) hat. Is it magic?
How you teach is how you do everything – part 8: heeding the call to teach
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, the queens of TeachNow. The essence of the post is an 8 point outline of what it does and doesn't mean to teach with heart and soul. I liked their post so much I've … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 8: heeding the call to teach
How you teach is how you do everything – part 7: an end to learning
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, the queens of TeachNow. The essence of the post is an 8 point outline of what it does and doesn't mean to teach with heart and soul. I liked their post so much I've … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 7: an end to learning
How you teach is how you do everything – part 6: five ways to deal with 'difficult' students
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, the queens of TeachNow. The essence of the post is an 8 point outline of what it does and doesn't mean to teach with heart and soul. I liked their post so much I've … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 6: five ways to deal with 'difficult' students
How you teach is how you do everything – part 5: spontaneity via improvising
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen. The essence of the post is an 8 point outline of what it does and doesn't mean to teach with heart and soul. I've written a post for each point. You can read the … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 5: spontaneity via improvising
How you teach is how you do everything – part 4: Bears? Fireplace in the way? No heat? No problem!
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen. Teaching is an art and a science, a calling and a passion. When done with integrity and attention to access and inclusion issues, magic can and does happen. Kind of … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 4: Bears? Fireplace in the way? No heat? No problem!
How you teach is how you do everything – part 3: humble pie – there's power in humility
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, which I think is hands down, one of the most eloquent pieces on teaching I've read in a long time. The post covers 8 points about teaching, which I'm following up … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 3: humble pie – there's power in humility
How you teach is how you do everything – part 2: be brave & bold
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, which I think is hands down, one of the most eloquent pieces on teaching I've read in a long time. The post covers 8 points about teaching, which I'm following up … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 2: be brave & bold
