Not that, ahem, I'm biased, but you gotta love this rock paper scissors infographic (Nathan the nerd even got the order of the words right).It's a great example of the power of visual learning. It's fun. It's creative.Three things that our brains love, making it easier to be creative, to … [Read more...] about Rock paper scissors in an infographic
But what are you actually grateful for? It's a question that could change your life.
Backed up by rigorous research, the article below (excerpts from a Huffington post article), highlights the influence our state of mind has on our wellbeing. While you're reading it, I encourage you to think about how this affects you as a person, a colleague, a boss, a trainer, a friend, a parent, … [Read more...] about But what are you actually grateful for? It's a question that could change your life.
Pickled perspective on powers of persuasion & assimilation
Chances are you have a jar of pickles buried at the back of your fridge. Did you know pickles were once at the heart of immigrant identities and cultural tension? If we can be so far off the mark with pickles, imagine how else our perspectives might be narrow and constricting.A century ago in … [Read more...] about Pickled perspective on powers of persuasion & assimilation
A social media training treasure hunt
Today is the first day of a new course I'm teaching called 'Transforming Workplace Learning through Social Media' and I thought I'd let you in on some of the treasures to be found when you incorporate Social Media into your training and development work.(And yes, Social Media deserves to be … [Read more...] about A social media training treasure hunt
3 funny resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. See the this blog post for the full social media post, this one for social media resources or keep reading for some funny social media resources. Read the entire newsletter here or … [Read more...] about 3 funny resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
What's behind door #1? Self-awareness & perspective
My friend Michelle once said in an email ..."'Go where the door is open' and it occurred to me - that - that's what you did Lee-Anne - you opened the door."And as I'm sitting here writing this post, from my new home in Kenya, I'm thinking a lot about doors. Which to say yes and throw open with … [Read more...] about What's behind door #1? Self-awareness & perspective
3 resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. See the last blog post for the full social media post, this one for social media resources or stay tuned for the next blog post where I'll share some resources related to social media, … [Read more...] about 3 resources for harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!
3 steps to harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!©
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I look at how we can harness social media for training purposes. Stay tuned for the next two blog posts where I'll share some resources related to social media, both serious & tongue in cheek. Read the entire newsletter here or download a hard … [Read more...] about 3 steps to harnessing social media for training. Lights, camera, action!©
How do you say 'be kind to animals?' It's a matter of perspective.
It's a matter of perspective.If you're rule bound, rigid, needing to cover every possibility, fear based and controlling, you may create a sign such as above.If you're coming from a place of common sense, kindness, flexibility and faith, you may create an entirely different sign.Please be kind … [Read more...] about How do you say 'be kind to animals?' It's a matter of perspective.
Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
When I was doing some research on Un-conferences, I came across a Wikki page that listed a number of facilitation styles, some of which I hadn't heard of before. It's a handy resource to take a peek at for those that might be familiar to you & those that may be new. Here's a few below. Check … [Read more...] about Facilitation means to bring ease- Speed Geeking, Dotmocracy anyone?
Backward glance = forward thinking (or what this hilarious shampoo prank can teach us about perspective)
When we're in conflict we tend to do more of whatever it is that's not working. Yet simply changing your perspective can change the whole game.What if he'd simply turned around?~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our … [Read more...] about Backward glance = forward thinking (or what this hilarious shampoo prank can teach us about perspective)
We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
You don't have to speak the language of the parent in this video to know that his kid wants to read. Badly.She's mimicking what she's seen around her.Because. Learning is innate.We humans were built to learn. Historically our survival depended on it. Today, our work depends on it, as does … [Read more...] about We humans were built to learn. What have you learned lately?
