Life Lenses® is all about building bridges across different perspectives. Bringing appreciation to 'other,' to 'different.' Frequently, when conflict is rife, when tempers are hot, when differences are many, when time is short and resources are low, differences can be the only thing on our … [Read more...] about Everyone smiles in the same language
Home is a pregnant pause & expat 'um'
Kenya is my new home. I've moved here after living my entire life in Canada. I find myself asking people, on a regular basis, where's home? If you've lived overseas for any length of time you'll understand the pregnant pause that happens when you ask someone where's home? A few ums are thrown … [Read more...] about Home is a pregnant pause & expat 'um'
We give what we can, when we can. A very simple story.
I sketch out my future blog posts. Makes it easier to focus when it's time to write them. Today I'd planned to write about a Popular Blended Learning Resources Teachers Actually Use but after the evil at Westgate I'm finding it a hard to focus. So Instead Today It's About A very simple … [Read more...] about We give what we can, when we can. A very simple story.
The 'Middle Wife' by an Anonymous 2nd grade teacher
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
When evil licks your heels- reflections on the Nairobi, Westgate terrorist attack
For the first time evil came (knowingly) close. It's licked my heels & those of friends & family. I could see the smoke billowing from the Westgate mall terrorist attack from my kids' school. For days I kept glued to my phone, SMS & Facebook feed for updates. When I saw someone I … [Read more...] about When evil licks your heels- reflections on the Nairobi, Westgate terrorist attack
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
A perspective on gender identity
This image is from the Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality. I think it speaks volumes. 'nuf said. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our perspective & worldview.~~ … [Read more...] about A perspective on gender identity
Seeking sophrosyne
Sophrosyne: (n) a healthy state of mind, characterized by self-control, moderation, and a deep awareness of one's true self, and resulting in true happiness. Can't you just hear the 'ohmmm' in that? There's a time for rising up & reaching out, for adventure & maximizing opportunities. As … [Read more...] about Seeking sophrosyne
4 Best Apps for Team Collaboration via Mashable
Check out this Mashable post for the full list of 8 Best Apps for Team Collaboration. Here's my take on four of them. Do you have any to add? Have you used any of the ones below? 1. Dropbox The quintessential app for file-sharing and document collaboration. Through Dropbox, you can share PDFs, … [Read more...] about 4 Best Apps for Team Collaboration via Mashable
Fact chimp – just the facts ma'am
Ancient Egyptians believed that onions would keep evil spirits away. The band Duran Duran got their name from an astronaut in the 1968 Jane Fonda movie "Barbarella. In Belgium, there is a museum just for strawberries. Reindeers survive in the extreme cold by eating lots of moss. The moss … [Read more...] about Fact chimp – just the facts ma'am
Social media tools for listening, learning & leading
I recently presented a workshop on Leveraging Social Media to Boost Employee Engagement at the IHRM (Institute for Human Resources Management) HR Technology Conference, co-sponsored by H-Senid (which specializes in HR & Tech & has offices in 5 countries) in Nairobi. Here's the group … [Read more...] about Social media tools for listening, learning & leading
