I saw this 'good deed feed' in the UK Metro newspaper & had to share it. If you had your own good deed feed what would you put on it in the world of work? In the world of play? What you look for may be just what you find. Here are some examples from a July 2012 issue. To the girl who put a … [Read more...] about Good Deed Feed – what you look for may be just what you find
What would you do with 148 bad boys?
Check your perspective at the door. Literally. Watch the clip below up to 58 seconds. Then stop. Ask yourself what you'd do. Then continue. Perspective - it's a noose around our neck or a world enhancing view. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com … [Read more...] about What would you do with 148 bad boys?
Change your seat, change your view – how about this chair?
We have an unparalleled ability to analyze, create, cogitate and ruminate. That very ability can get us in trouble if our view or perspective is slanted. Take a look. What do you see? ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing … [Read more...] about Change your seat, change your view – how about this chair?
25 years of cataloguing 137,000 Moghul documents
Since 1961 a team has been hard at work in India cataloguing 137,000 documents from the Moghul era (Moghuls are descendants of Genghis Khan). The team has dwindled in size to only 4, because there are only 4 people who can read them. In an article in the Globe & Mail Stephanie Nolen says “It is … [Read more...] about 25 years of cataloguing 137,000 Moghul documents
See ME! Relate to ME! A guide for managing change thanks to Puma
My son & I bought some new soccer equipment for him the other day. Afterwards he was ogling his new purchases, including the box that the soccer shoes came in (see said box above). If you take a closer look, the cleverly designed box compares your shoe size to other things. If, for example, … [Read more...] about See ME! Relate to ME! A guide for managing change thanks to Puma
A creative ode to the linoleum temple (thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert & Balkan Beat Box)
Elizabeth Gilbert, in her book Committed: a Love Story, calls the kitchen the 'linoleum temple.' Love it. Here's the linoleum temple in all it's musical, yes musical, glory (see video below). It's an ode to creativity. Notice the elements of surprise & the unusual use of everyday objects. … [Read more...] about A creative ode to the linoleum temple (thanks to Elizabeth Gilbert & Balkan Beat Box)
Is it bacon or is it hot air? – the fine line in miscommunication
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
