Change management resources related to ‘Switch – how to change things when change is hard,’ by the Heath brothers

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 post which includes funny [...]

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Sorry you are leaving (the asylum) & other tidbits of wisdom

I originally wanted to send this to my mom after she spent a month visiting us in Africa but then I thought I’d do a blog post on it. It’s from a fabulous site called Beautiful Revolution.  Here’s what it says on the ‘about this project page’: In 2004, I was depressed. In 2005, I [...]

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Time out – a cause for paws to pause – cats playing patty cake

Are you stuck in a rut? How about a cause for paws to pause? Doing the same ol’ same ol’? What’s the view from your sandbox? Need to get out and find another? Pause. Take a page from the Life Lenses™ Stop Life Lenses™ page – stop playing patty cake and start playing your own game. [...]

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The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: funny resources related to interview with Emmanuel Jal, international hip hop star

This month’s Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on what Emmanuel Jal, international hip-hop star & former child soldier had to say when I sat down with him.  Read the entire issue here.  Not on the monthly e-newsletter mailing list?  Sign up for free here. Emmanuel Jal.  If he’s not on your radar, he should be. The following [...]

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The Rock.Paper.Scissors newsletter is out: what a former child solider has to say about forgiveness & more

This month’s Rock.Paper.Scissors e-newsletter focuses on what Emmanuel Jal, international hip-hop star & former child soldier had to say when I sat down with him.  Read the entire issue here or see below for an excerpt.  Not on the monthly e-newsletter mailing list?  Sign up for free here. Emmanuel Jal.  If he’s not on your [...]

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A ludicrously easy, perspective changing way to better tie your shoes

How long have you been tying your shoes? Me – I remember knocking on a neighbours door and then realizing my shoelace was untied. For the first time I tied my shoes all on my own. I was so excited I ran home to tell my home, forgetting about the door I’d just knocked on. [...]

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Training & development learning well October blog post round up

October has come and gone with goblins galore.  If you didn’t catch all the posts this month simply cast a spell and click below. Here they are – laid out like a well carved pumpkin for your perusing – here’s the Rock.Paper.Scissors’ monthly training & development round up. You’ll find all the blog posts for [...]

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You can make a difference. Will you?

  ‘nuf said.

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What type of change are you trying to effect? Does it line up with your core purpose & power relationships?

At a recent workshop I attended, by Steve Waddell, put on by Ashoka, here in Nairobi, Steve displayed a chart about GAN’S (Global Action Networks) work on transformation. I’m fascinated by all things related to change and transformation – how we manage it (or don’t), how we deal (or don’t) and how the same change [...]

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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 businesses to amp up their strategy and growth. Not a small [...]

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