If only the line between speaker and receiver, between mouth and ear and between intention and reception was so clear!Is it hot air or is it bacon?Communication gaffes and gaps are full of missed perspectives.Depends on your perspective (and sense of humour).Perceptive ... go get … [Read more...] about Is it bacon or is it hot air? – the fine line in miscommunication
Results of 'What % of the time is the leading scorer on the winning World Cup team? And what does it have to do with organizational culture?!?'
Last week I wrote a post about 'What percent of the time is the leading scorer on the winning World Cup team? And what does it have to do with organizational culture?!?,' Spoiler alert! Now for the results....(Didn't get a chance to cast your interactive vote? Simply head over there now before … [Read more...] about Results of 'What % of the time is the leading scorer on the winning World Cup team? And what does it have to do with organizational culture?!?'
Are you my drummer or am I your singer? Seth Godin on the Stones
I was struck by this post by Seth Godin. Are you my drummer or am I your singer? It's all in the perspective. Notice how the perspective dramatically shifts.... Keith Richards tells a great story about Charlie Watts, legendary drummer for the Stones. After a night of drinking, Mick saw Charlie … [Read more...] about Are you my drummer or am I your singer? Seth Godin on the Stones
Sitting is the new smoking & what else you can learn about change management from cardboard boxes & elephants
Hey, have you entered the interactive contest from last post yet? No? Whatcha waiting for. Head here to enter. It's fast, fun & easy. Liz Paterson, an intern with UN-Habitat here in Nairobi, knows a thing or two about small, quick elephants.The Heath brothers, in their fabulous book Switch - … [Read more...] about Sitting is the new smoking & what else you can learn about change management from cardboard boxes & elephants
What percent of the time is the leading scorer on the winning World Cup team? And what does it have to do with organizational culture?!?
A while back I was fortunate to take part in Dave Ulrich's day long workshop for the Institute of Human Resource Management, in Nairobi. One of the most interesting bits was his take on organizational culture.But first, some sports trivia compliments of Dave (note: if you're not a sports fan like … [Read more...] about What percent of the time is the leading scorer on the winning World Cup team? And what does it have to do with organizational culture?!?
Barbie's booty meets Ruby – an illuminating perspective from the Body Shop
Meet Ruby - from an ad by the Body Shop.Illuminating. Thought provoking. Colourful. Educational. Insightful. Creative.The ad was banned in the United States , when Mattel, the makers of Barbie issued a cease and desist order.From Anita Roddick's former blog (founder of the Body Shop) Ruby … [Read more...] about Barbie's booty meets Ruby – an illuminating perspective from the Body Shop
Push for drama – the role of drama in learning & memory
Watching the unwitting people's responses to the drama is almost as funny as the drama itself in the video below.Do we need more drama?Certainly drama captures our attention - like pigeons, with their notoriously bad eyesight, who subsequently bob their heads back & forth to create movement … [Read more...] about Push for drama – the role of drama in learning & memory
Bugs in the bathroom = the problem with Journey Life Lenses®
I was doing my business in the bathroom the other day (hey, learning can happen anywhere) and happened to catch site of a small bug. (I've recently moved to Nairobi, Kenya where on top of luscious foliage, lots of bugs are a reality.) It was doing a crazy dance - imagine the most frenetic two year … [Read more...] about Bugs in the bathroom = the problem with Journey Life Lenses®
Are you the lizard or the termite today?
I currently live in Africa. As a result I share my home with some critters that would be most unexpected back home in Vancouver. Like lizards.Often I'll come into a room & startle a small lizard into fleeing the scene. I find them cute & I frequently say hello.There are times, I'm … [Read more...] about Are you the lizard or the termite today?
Back to the future – what would your former self have to say about your current self
Irina Werning, a brilliant Buenos Aires photographer was inspired to 're-enact' old photos of people. She asked friends and family to turn back time & have themselves photographed as they were in old pictures. The ongoing project is called “Back to the Future.”It got me thinking .... what … [Read more...] about Back to the future – what would your former self have to say about your current self
The difference between awareness and vision
I've been working on revising some training & development curriculum for UN-Habitat, specifically for engaging youth & local leaders. I came across the following work by David Tees & Fred Fisher. It lays out the difference between awareness & vision. Where are you on the … [Read more...] about The difference between awareness and vision
This light never turns green (& other complaints from Go Life Lenses®)
This photo made me laugh out loud - it's a perpetual complaint self-assessed Go Life Lenses® have of Stop Life Lenses®.Do you know someone who always wants to think things over for a loooooong time before taking action? Wants to read just 5 more reports before making a decision? Needs to … [Read more...] about This light never turns green (& other complaints from Go Life Lenses®)
