I don't like pumping gas. I always get impatient. I'm not really sure why as it doesn't take all that long to fill up my gas tank but nonetheless it's a task I don't like.That's why, when filling up on a road trip recently, I was delighted to find a reason to chuckle as I pumped the gas yet … [Read more...] about A guide to learning via splattered bug guts
Destination Aeron for the WhiteHot Truth
I hold out. I waited seven weeks for my Aeron chair because I wanted grey instead of black. I sat on the floor in my living room for three months because I wanted a couch that was three inches lower than the in-store model. I went four months without any creative-type support because I hadn't found … [Read more...] about Destination Aeron for the WhiteHot Truth
Pulling a rabbit out of your (training & development) hat. Is it magic?
A while back I wrote a post called Learning about learning with tuiles. It was about creating content and delivery methods that are inclusive and welcoming.Bill Ursel commented on the post - 'Hail the Tuiles! I am very jealous and recognize the learning that happened . . . magical when it works … [Read more...] about Pulling a rabbit out of your (training & development) hat. Is it magic?
How you teach is how you do everything – part 8: heeding the call to teach
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, the queens of TeachNow. The essence of the post is an 8 point outline of what it does and doesn't mean to teach with heart and soul.I liked their post so much I've … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 8: heeding the call to teach
How you teach is how you do everything – part 7: an end to learning
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, the queens of TeachNow. The essence of the post is an 8 point outline of what it does and doesn't mean to teach with heart and soul.I liked their post so much I've … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 7: an end to learning
How you teach is how you do everything – part 6: five ways to deal with 'difficult' students
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, the queens of TeachNow. The essence of the post is an 8 point outline of what it does and doesn't mean to teach with heart and soul.I liked their post so much I've … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 6: five ways to deal with 'difficult' students
How you teach is how you do everything – part 5: spontaneity via improvising
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen. The essence of the post is an 8 point outline of what it does and doesn't mean to teach with heart and soul.I've written a post for each point. You can read the … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 5: spontaneity via improvising
How you teach is how you do everything – part 4: Bears? Fireplace in the way? No heat? No problem!
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen. Teaching is an art and a science, a calling and a passion. When done with integrity and attention to access and inclusion issues, magic can and does happen.Kind of … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 4: Bears? Fireplace in the way? No heat? No problem!
How you teach is how you do everything – part 3: humble pie – there's power in humility
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, which I think is hands down, one of the most eloquent pieces on teaching I've read in a long time.The post covers 8 points about teaching, which I'm following up … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 3: humble pie – there's power in humility
How you teach is how you do everything – part 2: be brave & bold
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen, which I think is hands down, one of the most eloquent pieces on teaching I've read in a long time.The post covers 8 points about teaching, which I'm following up … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 2: be brave & bold
How you teach is how you do everything – part 1: How not to suck on fumes
'How you teach is how you do everything' is the title of a recent blog post written by Jen Louden and Michele Lisenbury Christensen. I started to read it with skepticism as I don't usually find a lot of great writing about what it really means to be a teacher - trainer - leaning and development … [Read more...] about How you teach is how you do everything – part 1: How not to suck on fumes
You make sex boring – 2 funny resources about speaking & training from Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
The most recently monthly Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter includes an interview with Scott Berkun, author of ‘Confessions of a Public Speaker’ and 7 tips on speaking and training I pulled from his book.The newsletter also includes 2 funny resources related to speaking & training. Things … [Read more...] about You make sex boring – 2 funny resources about speaking & training from Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
