'The inner voice is at once our greatest danger and an indispensable help.' Carl Jung (1875-1961), Swiss psychiatrist Heart Life Lenses® heed the call of their inner voice, their intuition - they listen to it loud and proud. It's an internal guidance system, an early warning, a leap beyond … [Read more...] about Intuition's gift and downfall
From Bureaucrats to Bandwidth, a Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of a United Nations Social Media Strategy
I'm headed to the Social Media Strategies Summit in London to present From Bureaucrats to Bandwidth, a Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of a United Nations Social Media Strategy with my lovely colleague Mohamed El Sioufi. By the time you're reading this I'll have just about touched down.I'll … [Read more...] about From Bureaucrats to Bandwidth, a Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of a United Nations Social Media Strategy
A creative kid's take on a mouth – a cool perspective
My kid loves to draw. He'll often pick up a pencil & sketch.As a result I find all sorts of interesting drawings around the house. Like the one above. I love how he made a mouth out of nothing. Literally. He ripped the paper to make the figure's mouth.He's got a knack for finding a new … [Read more...] about A creative kid's take on a mouth – a cool perspective
Training & development learning well October blog post round up
If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply peruse & click what's below.Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of October.Learn well in the training & development learning well.Dive deep into the learning well or take a small … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well October blog post round up
What's odd about these oddfellows?
I picked up this postcard from the same-named restaurant when I was out with some good pals in Seattle.Do you think these fellows are odd? How do you think they'd view you? It's all a matter of perspective. What's one person's trash is another's treasure. What's normal to you may be off the scale … [Read more...] about What's odd about these oddfellows?
3 lessons from a cheeky email – here's the initial bumpf
When I asked about information on the urban resilience index, I got this back from a UN colleague: 'Here's the initial bumpf.''Huh? What's a bumpf,' I thought.Here's what he said when I asked... Bumpf (bumf, or bumph): It’s an expressive and pithy word for all the dross that comes in the mail. … [Read more...] about 3 lessons from a cheeky email – here's the initial bumpf
What's your problem? Much ado about everything
'No man thinks there is much ado about nothing when the ado is about himself.' Anthony Trollope (1815-82), Victorian novelistAnd with that one short phrase we have an incisive look into the human condition.When something is an issue for us, we believe it's an issue for everyone.When … [Read more...] about What's your problem? Much ado about everything
If curiousity killed the cat, look what it (+ creativty) did to the chimp!
Being a professional trainer, I'm pretty particular when I go to see someone speak. At a recent WING night (Women's International Networking Group), here in Nairobi, I had the delightful pleasure of hearing Doug Cress speak, the head of GRASP (the UN's Great Apes Survival Partnership).He was … [Read more...] about If curiousity killed the cat, look what it (+ creativty) did to the chimp!
We leak our Life Lenses® – even with our computer bags
My (Carrot Life Lens®) approach: gleefully I dove into finding new homes for my things, creating new systems, organizing and tucking away with utter satisfaction.My partner's (Mountain Life Lens®) approach: harumphing, he reluctantly transferred things over. It was a chore. Not fun. He wanted … [Read more...] about We leak our Life Lenses® – even with our computer bags
Resources on culture, change & creativity, from an interview with Mozambican musician Wazimbo
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I interview Mozambican treasure, the musician Wazimbo & get his thoughts on culture, change & creativity. (That's him above.) In this second blog post, I've included some resources related to the themes in our interview, including creativity, … [Read more...] about Resources on culture, change & creativity, from an interview with Mozambican musician Wazimbo
Kids on god – talk about interesting perspective
Here's to the illuminating effects on perspective that kids have. Naturally. Wholeheartedly.On simple appreciation ...On socio-economic and access / inclusion issues ...On inter-cultural sensitivity ...On the challenges of love ....On the importance of rest ....On the need to … [Read more...] about Kids on god – talk about interesting perspective
Culture, change & creativity, an interview with Mozambican musician Wazimbo
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I interview Mozambican treasure, the musician Wazimbo & get his thoughts on culture, change & creativity. (That's he & I above.) Stay tuned for the next blog post where I'll share some resources related to those themes, both serious & … [Read more...] about Culture, change & creativity, an interview with Mozambican musician Wazimbo
