Whether you’re under the magnifying glass being sussed out for a new position or the one holding the magnifying glass, recruitment is a big issue these days. Recruiting is expensive and mistakes more so. For this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors Inc. e-newsletter I invited Catherine VanAlstine, … [Read more...] about Recruitment tips from one of the largest executive search firms in the world, Odgers Berndtson
A participant's edit to a workshop activity leads to an innovative new twist
It's one of those iffy training exercises. Asking a North American audience to use their bodies to form a picture is risky. Eyebrows tend to head north. Question marks (or the equivalent, #$@#$!) dance above participant's heads. We North Americans, especially corporate North America tend to … [Read more...] about A participant's edit to a workshop activity leads to an innovative new twist
Two types of small intentional acts that lead to success (via Leapzone TV)
Intentional questions are a great guide to managing change and development. Here are some I've gleaned from Isabelle Mercier of Leapzone who says small, consistent intentional actions lead to massive results. Isabelle is a pioneer brand builder and performance catalyst. She works with small … [Read more...] about Two types of small intentional acts that lead to success (via Leapzone TV)
A guide to learning via splattered bug guts
I don't like pumping gas. I always get impatient. I'm not really sure why as it doesn't take all that long to fill up my gas tank but nonetheless it's a task I don't like. That's why, when filling up on a road trip recently, I was delighted to find a reason to chuckle as I pumped the gas yet … [Read more...] about A guide to learning via splattered bug guts
Destination Aeron for the WhiteHot Truth
I hold out. I waited seven weeks for my Aeron chair because I wanted grey instead of black. I sat on the floor in my living room for three months because I wanted a couch that was three inches lower than the in-store model. I went four months without any creative-type support because I hadn't found … [Read more...] about Destination Aeron for the WhiteHot Truth
What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
No matter if the journey (Journey Life Lens®) is a strong preference of yours or if you avoid it all costs (preferring to get to the point, the destination - Destination Life Lens®) we've all got to deal. Deal with the open road and the horizon that beckons. Find our own path that works. For … [Read more...] about What kind of journey are you on – measured, secure & contained or wild with risk & opportunities?
How do you cross the street? Depends on your perspective
What could be easier than moving from one side of the street to the other? Look left Look right When there's no oncoming traffic, cross the street Right? Not so fast. Crossing the street, like many other daily rituals in our lives, is influenced by that massive lens through which we see the … [Read more...] about How do you cross the street? Depends on your perspective
Getting real with Dyana Valentine; is being on track and being true to yourself antithetical?
Dyana Valentine describes herself as dark chocolate chili peppers. She’s sweet and has a kick when she’s helping self-starters self-finish one project at a time. Dyana’s a coach in the very best sense of the word. She’s also a professional instigator, she takes what’s already there and turns … [Read more...] about Getting real with Dyana Valentine; is being on track and being true to yourself antithetical?
Three funny resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The recent Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter includes an interview with Dyana Valentine and explores whether being true to yourself and being on track is antithetical. If you're a regular reader of our monthly newsletter you'll know that they include an article, some resources and then, well, some … [Read more...] about Three funny resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
Some free resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The recent Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter includes an interview with Dyana Valentine and explores whether being true to yourself and being on track is antithetical. Check out the following resources to help you do both - be on track and be true to yourself. Need to create some space to reflect … [Read more...] about Some free resources to ensure being on track and being true to yourself isn't antithetical
The biggest bird on the block in terms of building nest know-how still have to manage their flock, lessons from problem managers
A recent survey in the Canadian HR Reporter, by Claude Balthazard, reported on human resource professionals' take on problem managers. Cleaning up after them. Sometimes repeatedly. The article had some interesting things to say about some organizational cultures tolerating problem behaviour. A … [Read more...] about The biggest bird on the block in terms of building nest know-how still have to manage their flock, lessons from problem managers
Take time to to'odle and you'll reach your dreams faster
I love lists. I covet lists. I crave making lists. Lists relax me. They keep my delusion of being in control of my world firmly in place. I have a confession to make however. At the end of a bad day, my eyes will skittishly wander towards a list only to streak away faster than you can say … [Read more...] about Take time to to'odle and you'll reach your dreams faster
