We’ve undergone tremendous changes in the past couple of years. The learning curve has never been so steep. Our stress levels, anxiety, and fear have risen to all-time highs while our certainty and access to regular routines have plummeted. Our boundaries have changed and become fuzzy. And … [Read more...] about Learning and Development Roundtable: Tips and tools to increase your work-life balance during Covid and beyond
208 seconds. That’s the total amount of time that Captain Sully had to decide what to do when the plane he was flying needed to make an emergency landing. Not even four full minutes. During that time he had to figure out his options. What was and wasn’t possible. It was a … [Read more...] about 208 seconds to a learning mindset (bright red runners recommended but optional)
Checking into the hotel I fill in the line for my name, my address, my citizenship, ... my next of kin. And yikes, my blood type! The line to get here has been anything but straight To get here I took a course to learn about kidnapping (by the way stay calm and don’t resist) and land mines … [Read more...] about Drawing a long, curvy line to Mogadishu, Somalia
As I usually do, I was listening to a podcast before nodding off to sleep. This time it was Debbie Millman’s Design Matters, and she was interviewing Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist. She was talking to him about regret. That perked my interest. Who wants to talk about … [Read more...] about What good is regret? Adam Grant can tell you
When it all feels like a little too much, here are seven simple tools and tips for handling change. Four of them focus on you and three focus on the situation or context. Take a read, pick the ones that pull your attention, and use them to help ease your mind with the plethora of change we’re … [Read more...] about When it all feels like too much: Seven simple tools and tips for handling change
Pssst. Have you ever been tempted (like gobbling up this plate of doughnuts) to use a picture or an image that you found online that you’re not sure you have the right to use? And, not sure about the Images copyright? It’s a common conundrum You’re in a hurry and need a good image for … [Read more...] about The Google Icon right in front of your nose that will bring you so much ease
Imagine I put an unfamiliar contraption in front of you. You have no clue what it does or how to use it. You’re curious and want to figure it out. What is your most likely reaction? Start pushing buttonsRead the manualAsk someone to explain it to you Your answer illuminates … [Read more...] about Discover your learning preference with my learning preference survey
I’m guessing that you may know your love language. But I bet you don’t know your love language when it comes to giving feedback. In case you’re scratching your head in confusion, let me explain. Your love language is a concept created by Dr. Gary Chapman. As a counselor, he … [Read more...] about What’s your (and your team’s) love language when it comes to giving feedback? Here’s how to find out and why it matters
