'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
You make sex boring – 3 resources about speaking & training from Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
The new issue of the monthly Rock.Paper.Scissors' e-newsletter describes my interview Scott Berkun, author of ‘Confessions of a Public Speaker’. It's a great book and a must read for anyone who finds themselves in front of groups, whether to give a speech or an interactive training. Here are some … [Read more...] about You make sex boring – 3 resources about speaking & training from Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
You make sex boring – getting intimate about speaking and training with Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
Setting the Stage: You make sex boring, is one eye-catching item on Scott Berkun’s short list of big things not to do when you’re public speaking. In other words anyone can kill a topic by speaking in a monotone voice, looking disinterested, picking uninspired examples and behaving like you … [Read more...] about You make sex boring – getting intimate about speaking and training with Scott Berkun, author of Confessions of a Public Speaker
Tipsy fridges that tip learning over the top
My body went rigid with frustration when, as I closed my fridge, the attached freezer door popped open and stayed open. It happened again .... and again. I took a quick look in the freezer to see if something was preventing it from closing. Nope. I gave up. I came into the kitchen a while later … [Read more...] about Tipsy fridges that tip learning over the top
What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
No matter if the journey (Journey Life Lens®) is a strong preference of yours or if you avoid it all costs (preferring to get to the point, the destination - Destination Life Lens®) we've all got to deal. Deal with the open road and the horizon that beckons. Find our own path that works. For … [Read more...] about What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
What kind of learning can happen in a library with no books? Turns out a lot
I love learning. Soaking up learning from the wide variety of books I read and taking the odd continuing education course from time to time (right now I'm taking a mixed media course) are my idea of bliss. Forget Calgon, I don't need no bubbles to carry me off to faraway places and new ways of … [Read more...] about What kind of learning can happen in a library with no books? Turns out a lot
The art of being an unconventional trainer (with a nod to Chris Guillebeau)
I saw Chris Guillebeau speak recently, the author of The Art of Non-Conformity. He thinks instead of looking for efficiency we should be looking for adventure. I agree and as an adventure seeker when it comes to learning and development here's my 10 point take on how a conventional trainer stacks up … [Read more...] about The art of being an unconventional trainer (with a nod to Chris Guillebeau)
'Don't fake it – you gotta feel it' Mr. B. to his PS 22 Chorus at the Oscars
Mr B is the phenomenal teacher and conductor of PS22 Chorus, the choir that's taken Youtube by storm. A recent Time Magazine article describes them as having a tendency to skip traditional chorus tunes in favor of exuberant renditions of pop songs. Mr B recently gathered his charges, from … [Read more...] about 'Don't fake it – you gotta feel it' Mr. B. to his PS 22 Chorus at the Oscars
