Oof! What another upside-down, topsy turvy year. Congratulations! You’re still standing. Or maybe sitting. Or in need of a nap. Wherever you’re at, I’ve got you covered with a turn of the calendar page and a continuation of the tradition of twelve wishes, one for … [Read more...] about My 2022 wishes for you, one for every month
Raise your right arm up high, my United Nations of readers. Breathe deep. And pat yourself on the back. I am celebrating you for making it through another trial by fire kind of year. You matter to me. You stood your ground when it felt like fireballs were whizzing through … [Read more...] about Celebrating you, yes you, with a special gift!
How much attention do you pay to learning? I mean, how do you learn? What enhances and encourages your learning? What helps you actually use your learning? I’m guessing these Q and A’s aren’t really on your radar. We pay so much attention to WHAT we’re learning that we forget … [Read more...] about Make your learning count by using my QU.I.T.E. worksheet
Drum roll, please...this week I’m going to offer you four simple steps to make you feel Epic in your workplace. I’ve always loved the work of Chip and Dan Heath. Their “The Power of Moments” book is one of my favourites. I’ve used their E.P.I.C. framework (acronym mine) as … [Read more...] about Here’s a remarkably straight path from eww to epic
This is part two of "How to massage almonds and other critical Covid Skills." Keep reading to figure out what the heck I'm talking about. Repeat after me … amygdala (uh·mig·duh·luh). You now know how to say the word ‘almond’ in Greek. Which is a critical skill for managing yourself and your … [Read more...] about How to massage almonds and other critical Covid skills part two
Learn how to massage almonds and other critical Covid skills. Keep reading to figure out what the heck I'm talking about. Repeat after me … amygdala (uh·mig·duh·luh). You now know how to say the word ‘almond’ in Greek. Amygdala is the Greek word for almond. You have two almonds, or … [Read more...] about How to massage almonds and other critical Covid skills
Would you like to know why the colour gray is critical for resolving conflict? Keep reading to find your answer. I’m working on designing several courses on conflict management, collaborative negotiation and collaboration for several UN peacekeeping agencies, and in honour of the International … [Read more...] about Why the colour gray is critical for resolving conflict
As I mentioned a post or two ago, I’m reading Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser. It got me thinking about the Hero’s Journey which I wrote a post about - how to use the journey to help you and your team (including an editable … [Read more...] about Remember the time when…… Storytelling and the Hero’s Journey Part Two
I’m reading Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes by Elizabeth Lesser. It is fantastically fabulous. In it Elizabeth says, “Storytellers are the meaning makers in a society, therefore they have a weighty influence and the ability to move humanity … [Read more...] about Remember the time when…… Storytelling and the Hero’s Journey Part One
