Wondering what this year will bring to your door? Wondering which paths to embark on and which to pass?Based on a series of posts I did last year on my to-do, to continue doing, to stop doing, not to do, to-done, and to'odle lists, this year I thought I'd ask which particular paths a bunch of my … [Read more...] about The 'to-continue' lists of some very interesting folk
Peek at the to-do lists of some right interesting folk
Last year round about now I did a series of posts on my to-do, to continue doing, to stop doing, not to do, to-done, and to'odle lists. (See below for a quick summary of each and a link to download a template to create your own.)This year I thought I'd ask some right interesting folk what's on … [Read more...] about Peek at the to-do lists of some right interesting folk
I've returned to high school, a harumphing bad example of access/inclusion
I'm back in school. High school that is.A few evenings ago I found myself perched on a somewhat tottering chair, holding handouts in one hand and a cookie in the other. I was peering over my reading glasses at the figure in the distance, the principal, as he spoke into the darkened room to a … [Read more...] about I've returned to high school, a harumphing bad example of access/inclusion
What do I do? Here's my 'perfect pitch' a la Dyana Valentine
Ever been stuck (in an elevator or not) when been asked So what do you do anyway? Unless you produce widgets (e.g. something infinitely easy to describe) you'd best spend some time crafting an intriguing answer.We all 'pitch' ourselves - whether we're an ensconced employee or freelancer, stay at … [Read more...] about What do I do? Here's my 'perfect pitch' a la Dyana Valentine
Don’t be a parrot or a human ventriloquist
Ever get the sense you're listening to a talking head, someone who is is parroting someone else's words? Does your boss ever expect you to be a human ventriloquist with him or her pulling the strings and you voicing their stuff? Welcome to the world of unengaged employees. Of staff caught in … [Read more...] about Don’t be a parrot or a human ventriloquist
Note to self – what's your sentence?
Me, I turn static into static electricity. … [Read more...] about Note to self – what's your sentence?
3 easy, free, funny planning tools to help you get the year you want part 3
In terms of looking ahead to help unfurl what the new year will bring we've covered the serious stuff - an article on how to get the year you want and 6 resources to help you do just that.Now it's time for the fun and funny.If you need some conviction check out Taylor Mali's video (3:04 min) … [Read more...] about 3 easy, free, funny planning tools to help you get the year you want part 3
6 easy, free planning tools to help you get the year you want part 2
In my last post I wrote an article about looking back over our shoulder, to the year that was, and looking forward to the year that is yet to be.Here are a bunch of resources to help you with your 2011 planning:From Dyana Valentine - what’s your business end tradition. Chris Guillebeau's how … [Read more...] about 6 easy, free planning tools to help you get the year you want part 2
Easy, free planning tools to help you get the year you want
What we see depends mainly on what we look for. ~ John LubbockWhere I work & play, this time of year the daylight hours are short, the wind blows strong & the rain falls frequently (interspersed with the odd snowfall that brings the city to a standstill). It’s a time made for glancing … [Read more...] about Easy, free planning tools to help you get the year you want
Confessions of an introverted trainer
I adore being a learning and development specialist. Being with people. Lots of people. Different and diverse people.And with them, creating a process that unfurls the heads of confusing question marks into tall and proud exclamation marks. I get it! I never thought of it like that. That's … [Read more...] about Confessions of an introverted trainer
Top 100 Tools for Learning in 2010
Since 2007 Jane Hart, of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies, has been putting together an annual list of top learning tools. The completed 2010 list is at the end of this post and the emerging 2011 list is here.I tried out a couple that were new to me;Glogster, for making … [Read more...] about Top 100 Tools for Learning in 2010
Attention! Attention! A test of your attention.
The Heath brothers have written in Made to Stick that our brains are more like a sieve than a sponge. Instead of soaking up what catches our eye, we're more likely to strain out things that don't catch our attention, leaving behind the big chunky bits in the sieve that is our brain. Watch the … [Read more...] about Attention! Attention! A test of your attention.
