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.
Scratch to do lists. What's on your not to do list?
Chances are if I ask what's on your to-do list you'll be able to pull 1 (or 10) out of your Blackberry, IPhone, daytimer and/or nightstand. Or out of your brain matter if you're not the scribing type. Chances are your list is long. Chances are it weighs you down. What about lightening … [Read more...] about Scratch to do lists. What's on your not to do list?
Stop in the name of sanity; see what’s on Danielle LaPorte’s & other’s ‘no way Jose’ list
Stop in the name of ... love? Peace? Sanity? Self-preservation? Yes. Stop. Third in a series, this post collects some wonderful musings of what some equally wonderful folk want to stop doing. Far from filling up their plates with more to-do's, these are things they want to take off their … [Read more...] about Stop in the name of sanity; see what’s on Danielle LaPorte’s & other’s ‘no way Jose’ list
The 'to-continue' lists of some very interesting folk
Wondering what this year will bring to your door? Wondering which paths to embark on and which to pass? Based on a series of posts I did last year on my to-do, to continue doing, to stop doing, not to do, to-done, and to'odle lists, this year I thought I'd ask which particular paths a bunch of my … [Read more...] about The 'to-continue' lists of some very interesting folk
Peek at the to-do lists of some right interesting folk
Last year round about now I did a series of posts on my to-do, to continue doing, to stop doing, not to do, to-done, and to'odle lists. (See below for a quick summary of each and a link to download a template to create your own.) This year I thought I'd ask some right interesting folk what's on … [Read more...] about Peek at the to-do lists of some right interesting folk
Learning about learning with tuiles
I recently wrote about an example of what not to do if you want your learners to feel included and your content to be accessible. It had to do with differentiated learning and not being told upfront what that meant. Harumph! (e.g. I'm tired, it's the end of a long day and you, the presenter, have … [Read more...] about Learning about learning with tuiles
I've returned to high school, a harumphing bad example of access/inclusion
I'm back in school. High school that is. A few evenings ago I found myself perched on a somewhat tottering chair, holding handouts in one hand and a cookie in the other. I was peering over my reading glasses at the figure in the distance, the principal, as he spoke into the darkened room to a … [Read more...] about I've returned to high school, a harumphing bad example of access/inclusion
What do I do? Here's my 'perfect pitch' a la Dyana Valentine
Ever been stuck (in an elevator or not) when been asked So what do you do anyway? Unless you produce widgets (e.g. something infinitely easy to describe) you'd best spend some time crafting an intriguing answer. We all 'pitch' ourselves - whether we're an ensconced employee or freelancer, stay at … [Read more...] about What do I do? Here's my 'perfect pitch' a la Dyana Valentine
Don’t be a parrot or a human ventriloquist
Ever get the sense you're listening to a talking head, someone who is is parroting someone else's words? Does your boss ever expect you to be a human ventriloquist with him or her pulling the strings and you voicing their stuff? Welcome to the world of unengaged employees. Of staff caught in … [Read more...] about Don’t be a parrot or a human ventriloquist
