Spontaneous and heartfelt is how I'd describe the fabulous Jen Louden. I was listening to her on a teleseminar a while back. In an inspired moment of brilliance she said, describing herself, I shoot from the hip and the heart. Flashbulbs went off for me. It's a perfect combination of Go Life … [Read more...] about Spontaneous heartfelt Jen Louden shoots from the hip AND the heart
It's not my job & other reasons not to change (or learn)
I come across a lot of resistant folk in my line of work (training & development). This graphic, which I found on Doug Ragan's facebook page, encapsulates resistance perfectly. I call resistance the 'yes but, no but, rabbit'. As in: yes, but marketing will never go for it no, we don't have … [Read more...] about It's not my job & other reasons not to change (or learn)
Training & development interests, skills & opportunities a la Scott Belsky
"The greatest achievements happen in the overlap of three things: Your genuine interests, skills, and opportunities. To find success, work within your overlap," says Scott Belsky in a Fast Company article Work Smart: how to find your sweet spot (check him out in the video below). I'm often asked … [Read more...] about Training & development interests, skills & opportunities a la Scott Belsky
Training & development learning well December blog post round up
December is about to bid farewell & with that, usher in a new year. If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply usher yourself down to the well & click as you wish. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small sip. … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well December blog post round up
Perspective – you can't have it if your head is down
Perspective. It's what we miss when our head is down. ...when we're so focused on our Blackberry or IPhone that nothing else matters. ...when we're so focused on our next step that we don't see an easier path ahead. It's amazing what can happen to our perspective if we lift up our head and look. … [Read more...] about Perspective – you can't have it if your head is down
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays through hope
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on four small gifts designed to lift your spirits for the holidays. Read the entire issue here or see below for an excerpt. Not everyone starts off the season with warm fuzzies. Many are stressed, frazzled & frenetic. Others are on pure … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays through hope
The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays through calm inspiration
This month's Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on four small gifts designed to lift your spirits for the holidays. Read the entire issue here or see below for an excerpt. Not everyone starts off the season with warm fuzzies. Many are stressed, frazzled & frenetic. Others are on pure … [Read more...] about The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: seeking happy holidays through calm inspiration
Social Change for Christmas? How about an ad aimed at reducing terrorism.
Need a reason to celebrate this time of year? Want an extremely creative example of effecting social change? In a coming together of advertising & social responsibility, a Colombian ad agency won the grand prize at a prestigious London ad awards ceremony recently with their ad designed to … [Read more...] about Social Change for Christmas? How about an ad aimed at reducing terrorism.
Playing in the sandbox of perspective: who's 'ami' are we talking about?
I laughed myself silly when I saw the video below. Count the times the guy says 'Miami'. I'll save you some time - it's 6. It takes him 6 times to put himself in the little girl's shoes or rather sandbox. Interestingly she gets it right off - she automatically puts herself in his place. She looks … [Read more...] about Playing in the sandbox of perspective: who's 'ami' are we talking about?
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – trainers can learn from their energy & enthusiasm
Living in Kenya for a year definitely has its benefits. One of the many is getting to see Ladysmith Black Mambazo live in concert. They initially came to the world's attention when they accompanied Paul Simon on 'Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes'. As I grooved to their rhythms, I wrote these … [Read more...] about Ladysmith Black Mambazo – trainers can learn from their energy & enthusiasm
I'm selling my soul, are you?
I sold my soul. I sold my soul in New York City. I'm still selling my soul. I will always sell my soul. Perspective. It's a tricky thing. It's an intriguing thing. It can be a brick wall or a wide open window. The number one hit on 'selling your soul' is selling your soul to Satan- a how to … [Read more...] about I'm selling my soul, are you?
Speaking English kills you (& other ways evaluations can go sideways)
Program evaluation can leave you feeling like you don't know if you're coming or going. I do a lot of program evaluation work because it's often so painful for my clients that I'm eager to show how it can be done with ease & even creativity & humour. I was particularly proud to be asked by … [Read more...] about Speaking English kills you (& other ways evaluations can go sideways)
