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
Imagine this. You’ve carved out precious time to take a workshop, a webinar, or attend a conference. And you were wowed by a speaker. So much so that a while later you go to find that speaker’s name and your seminar notes from what you learned annnnnnnnnd ….. nothing, nada, niet. You … [Read more...] about Play your H.A.R.P. and make learning pop
Last week I wrote about receiving a wonderful email from a Learning and Development Roundtable member asking me for my top Learning and Development books. It gave me a great opportunity to dive into 30+ years of my learning resources and share them with you. Last week I shared fifteen … [Read more...] about My top Learning and Development books – 30+ years worth (Part Two)
I had a wonderful email from a Learning and Development Roundtable member recently asking me for my top Learning and Development books. She wrote: “I wanted to ask if you have any recommendations for books/ training manuals for working with vulnerable youth (in an international context) or any … [Read more...] about My top Learning and Development books – 30+ years worth (Part One)
When I accomplish a goal it’s like I have a tiny parade of cheerleaders racing through my blood shaking their pom-poms. It feels great. Like I’ve summited a mountain. When I achieve a goal I’ll often realize I have a sloppy grin on my face. From ear to ear. It feels soo good! But … [Read more...] about 3D your way to achieving your goals with these three easy steps
A Canadian and a Kenyan walk into a bar. A Canadian woman and a Kenyan man. An older, Canadian woman with a disability and a younger, gay Kenyan man….. Hang in there with me. Have you ever felt like a cauldron of doom was boiling when it seemed like a colleague was speaking to you in … [Read more...] about One size doesn’t fit all; six tools for intercultural communication and intercultural conflict resolution
I frequently do Working Better Together / Team Building workshops for a variety of clients, mostly UN agencies and other social change-oriented organizations. I typically survey the team ahead of time to see what their assets and gaps are. One thing that consistently rises to the top … [Read more...] about High Five to the H.A.(n)D.S. Feedback Technique
What did you eat for breakfast this morning? Who did you check in with when you had some good news this week? What music did you listen to today? I bet I can guess all three. Ready? You ate something familiar to you. You checked in with someone familiar to you. And then, … [Read more...] about Four ways to stay out of the familiar/similar trap and four reasons why that’s important
Need to give a workshop? A presentation? Sales pitch? Do yourself a favour and use the four C’s from The Moth - one of my all-time favourite resources. If you’ve not heard of them before, the Moth is all about live storytelling done incredibly well about almost any topic you can … [Read more...] about Like moths to a flame – draw your audience in with these Four C’s
