Who knew a mere couple of months ago that wearing a mask would be THE thing, that’d we’d be working from home and that Zoom would become a permanent part of our vocabulary?! During those few months we’ve learned how to: Juggle working from home Be more comfortable with all the tech that … [Read more...] about Easy, fun virtual team building during Coronavirus
Why oh why do we humans think that online meetings have to be officious and monotonous? That boring, dry, and dull online meetings are the only way? Or that they make any kind of impact? We stab ourselves in the foot when we hold dull meetings period but especially when we hold dull online … [Read more...] about Five simple ways to make your Zoom online meetings more interactive
Are you up to your armpits in Zoom meetings these days? Most of us are working virtually from home which has meant a deep dive into online meetings, webinars and events. Who knew that making sure our background is acceptable, to double check we are wearing pants and that someone’s not … [Read more...] about Six simple tips for running better Zoom meetings
Cream rises to the top. These trying times are an opportunity to rise and be our best self, with an important caveat. We are not aiming for perfection, imbibing far too much chocolate and a few crying jags are expected and fine of course. When we’re able, let’s lead with integrity, … [Read more...] about Leading in the time of Coronavirus
Have you laughed lately? “Sometimes crying or laughing are the only options left, and laughing feels better right now.” ― Veronica Roth Last week I wrote about how to keep our minds and our hearts open by learning in this time of coronavirus. Now it’s time to share resources to … [Read more...] about Laughter in the time of Coronavirus
“He allowed himself to be swayed by his conviction that human beings are not born once and for all on the day their mothers give birth to them, but that life obliges them over and over again to give birth to themselves.” ― Gabriel García Márquez, Love in the Time of Cholera Oh how I’m thinking of … [Read more...] about Love (and connection, learning and leaning) in the time of Coronavirus
Remember that terrific workshop or course you took last year and all your good intentions for putting your learning into action? I’m guessing you may have fallen short by being overwhelmed, forgetting where you put your notes or just simply not having any clue where to start. Don’t worry. … [Read more...] about How to put your learning into action
Habit: a settled or regular tendency or practice. An automatic reaction to a specific situation. Habits. We all have them. In spades. They can help us pull through tough times. Especially now. Think about what body part you wash first, where you put your keys, how you … [Read more...] about Habits; we all need them, especially now
As the door banged open, announcing a late arrival, the instructor motioned us to do what he’d asked us. The sound of 100 feet shuffled as we, other students already in class, got up, turned around and pointed at the now shocked student. “You’re late!” chimed 100 voices. Yes, you read that … [Read more...] about Leave no one behind
