Former child soldier and now global music sensation, humanitarian and all-round epic humble human being, Emmanuel Jal has more than a few things to teach us all about humanity and teamwork. I sat down with him recently to interview him for my monthly Learning and Development Roundtable (link to … [Read more...] about What a former child soldier has to teach us all about teamwork and humanity
Yoga matts, each with a patterned pillow, were laid out in rows, which made the room look like a wildly colourful game of tic tac toe. My stomach bumped up against my ribs as I settled my nerves. I’m used to doing yoga at home in private, but I was there to see the world premier of the documentary … [Read more...] about Emmanuel Jal & Yogadishu; what’s fought in your mind & won in your heart?
If you didn't catch all the posts this month simply peruse & click what's below. Here's the Rock.Paper.Scissors' monthly training & development round up for the month of October. Learn well in the training & development learning well. Dive deep into the learning well or take a small … [Read more...] about Training & development learning well October blog post round up
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I interview Mozambican treasure, the musician Wazimbo & get his thoughts on culture, change & creativity. (That's he & I above.) Stay tuned for the next blog post where I'll share some resources related to those themes, both serious & … [Read more...] about Culture, change & creativity, an interview with Mozambican musician Wazimbo
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?!?'
In this month's Rock.Paper.Scissors' newsletter I review the Heath brothers book 'Switch - how to change things when change is hard'. It's a keeper. Check out the blog post where I review the book, continue reading for resources related to the theme of change &/or keep an eye out for the next … [Read more...] about Change management resources related to 'Switch – how to change things when change is hard,' by the Heath brothers
This post is especially relevant as I'm super excited to announce I'm working with Emmanuel Jal, former child soldier, international hip hop artist & activist, on several upcoming peace conferences & concerts. Changing perspective. From war to peace. From guns to doves. From … [Read more...] about Changing perspective – from war to peace
Sit up, take notice & look back before looking forward to next month. 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 February blog post round up
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The trick is for the (scissor) blades to learn to work smoothly together, so as not to cut each other.
— Mary Jo Putney
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.
— Amelia Earhart
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There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them.
— Friedrich Nietzsche
