The countdown continues. This is my 998th blog post. All thanks to you dear reader.My first blog post in 2009 was “From my first African nocturnal visitor to my first Blog post.”See this post for top blog posts from 2010 to 2013And for the next four years, the most popular … [Read more...] about 998! The countdown continues to my 1000th blog post, and a chance for you to win
The countdown continues. This is my 997th blog post. All thanks to you dear reader.My first blog post in 2009 was “From my first African nocturnal visitor to my first Blog post.”For the next four years, the most popular blog posts were:2010If you hit this sign you'll … [Read more...] about 997! The countdown continues to my 1000th blog post, and a chance for you to win
I can’t quite believe this is my 996th blog post. I’m so grateful for having you along on this intriguing journey.Looking back, the year was 2009 and I decided to take the plunge and start blogging.My first blog post was “From my first African nocturnal visitor to my first Blog … [Read more...] about 996! The countdown is on to my 1000th blog post, and a chance for you to win
Oof! What another upside-down, topsy turvy year. Congratulations! You’re still standing. Or maybe sitting. Or in need of a nap.Wherever you’re at, I’ve got you covered with a turn of the calendar page and a continuation of the tradition of twelve wishes, one for … [Read more...] about My 2022 wishes for you, one for every month
Drum roll, please...this week I’m going to offer you four simple steps to make you feel Epic in your workplace.I’ve always loved the work of Chip and Dan Heath. Their “The Power of Moments” book is one of my favourites. I’ve used their E.P.I.C. framework (acronym mine) as … [Read more...] about Here’s a remarkably straight path from eww to epic
There’s so much learning to do for non indigenous people about power, privilege, race etc. I’ve written two other posts in this series; one about a simple theory of change and the second about individual ways to effect change. This post is about ten ways to effect change on a … [Read more...] about Learning in honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples part three
There’s so much learning to do for non-indigenous people about power, privilege, race, etc. Last week I wrote about a simple theory of change as an introduction to this three-part series.Again, if you carry any privilege, such as the colour of your skin, your level of education, access to … [Read more...] about Learning in honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples part two
This year’s theme for the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is Leaving No One Behind: Indigenous peoples and the call for a new social contract.There’s so much learning to do. Some of it isn’t so easy. Some of it is pure heartbreak and heartache. Such as the … [Read more...] about Learning in honour of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
This is part two of "How to massage almonds and other critical Covid Skills." Keep reading to figure out what the heck I'm talking about.Repeat after me … amygdala (uh·mig·duh·luh). You now know how to say the word ‘almond’ in Greek. Which is a critical skill for managing yourself and your … [Read more...] about How to massage almonds and other critical Covid skills part two
Learn how to massage almonds and other critical Covid skills. Keep reading to figure out what the heck I'm talking about.Repeat after me … amygdala (uh·mig·duh·luh). You now know how to say the word ‘almond’ in Greek.Amygdala is the Greek word for almond. You have two almonds, or … [Read more...] about How to massage almonds and other critical Covid skills
Would you like to know why the colour gray is critical for resolving conflict? Keep reading to find your answer.I’m working on designing several courses on conflict management, collaborative negotiation and collaboration for several UN peacekeeping agencies, and in honour of the International … [Read more...] about Why the colour gray is critical for resolving conflict
Last week we talked about tips for how to amp up your motivation (especially if it’s in the dumps right now). On today’s menu are mountains, mediums, and molehills.We’re still in the early stages of 2021, and so it’s a great opportunity to think about taking the reigns and directing the … [Read more...] about Mountains, Mediums, and MoleHills – Your Recipe for Serious Success
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
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
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