I checked this story on Snopes & turns out it's an urban legend, however, it's too cute nonetheless. It's a great example of how, when your perspective is different (that of a child) things can get turned around in the most hilarious of ways. I've been teaching now for about fifteen years. I … [Read more...] about The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
Trait vrs Fate: Grandma's Experiences Leave a Mark on Your Genes (via Discover Magazine)
For those of us intrigued by influence (whether that form of influence comes via learning & development, organizational development, change management, etc.) the article which I've included excerpts below, is a fascinating look at a newly discovered type of influence. Darwin and Freud walk into … [Read more...] about Trait vrs Fate: Grandma's Experiences Leave a Mark on Your Genes (via Discover Magazine)
Women multiply
If you're a frequent reader you know the Life Lenses® blog is all about perspective how we see things & how that view affects who we are, how we act & what we prioritize as important. Our perspective affects what comes onto our radar easily, naturally & comfortably, as well as what … [Read more...] about Women multiply
Rock Paper Dynamite
And now for something completely different ... This caught my attention, well, because it shares the name of my company. I don't know who this guy is but he made me snort with laughter. His absolute sincerity.  His complete seriousness. His total fascination with facts. If you liked that … [Read more...] about Rock Paper Dynamite
I put the lime in the coconut … now what?
If you know the song 'Put the lime in the coconut' by Harry Nilsson, then this graphic (by Mike Rilestone) is pretty darn funny. If you don't know the song, then it will leave you scratching your head. Like perspective. Sometimes illuminating, sometimes confounding, always interesting. ~~TGIF- each … [Read more...] about I put the lime in the coconut … now what?
Training & development learning well July blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts last month simply peruse & click what's below. Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of July. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well July blog post round up
A parent's perspective on their teen
Okay, I know, I know, teens get a lot of flack. I have one myself (a teen that is) so I hear stories about some of the grief he goes through. And... I think this sign is hilarious. It flips the switch on perspective. And that's always illuminating. (Thanks to my friend & colleague Roman for … [Read more...] about A parent's perspective on their teen
Training & development learning well June blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts last month simply peruse & click what's below. Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of June. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well June blog post round up
Oh Canada- this one's for you
Even though I'm about as far away as you can get from Canada, without leaving the planet, my heart lives in Canada. Thinking about home. Thinking about how the concept of home has changed since I've been living in Kenya. Thinking about what others think about my home. Thinking about culture. Oh … [Read more...] about Oh Canada- this one's for you
Don't be a scaredy cat – watch your back as a trainer
I'm very honoured to be in the middle of doing some Training of Trainers for UNDP Somalia. I'm also very sobered, considering the recent attack on the UN compound in Mogadishu. It's made me think about watching your back as a trainer. That of course can mean many things - from personal safety to … [Read more...] about Don't be a scaredy cat – watch your back as a trainer
Insatiable – the good, the bad, the ugly (a la Seth Godin)
Creative Commons licensed on Flickr by: kevin dooley Seth Godin wrote an interesting post called insatiable (see below). As his posts often do, it got me thinking. I think he got it wrong. Yes, insatiability can lead to all things nasty if it means a never ending dissatisfaction &/or an … [Read more...] about Insatiable – the good, the bad, the ugly (a la Seth Godin)
How you define things (including calories) affects your perspective (& your reality distortion field)
My good friend Roman Rollnick sent this (even though he's in the communications field he's conspicuously not on the web, hence no hyperlink). I laughed. Then I thought about the effects definitions have on us. How we define things sets the parameters of our thinking. From whose fault it is that … [Read more...] about How you define things (including calories) affects your perspective (& your reality distortion field)
