Rock is dead, long live paper & other funny perspectives on a classic game
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Humor & comedy
I found the cartoon above when I was looking for credit for the image below. I couldn’t find the latter but I’m happy that it led to the discovery of the former. Always thought provoking & perspective enhancing. Step out of your frame & enjoy the view. Thanks to my colleague Jean du Plessis who […]
Tags: humour, perspective
The benefits of seeing clearly- a funny video from Living Social
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Communication, Humor & comedy
I spoke at the Social Media Strategies Summit in London, where Philip Briffett from Living Social showed this video as part of his presentation. I laughed & then I quickly searched for it on the web so I could share it with you. I completely relate, having reading glasses scattered throughout my home, office & […]
Tags: humour, perspective
Surprise … German style
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Humor & comedy
I went to an adeaters festival here in Nairobi & laughed out loud at some of the award winning ads, including the one below. It must have been written by a Carrot Life Lens™. Ahhhh those details! ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing […]
Tags: adeaters, humour, persepctive
Can friendship be reduced to an algorithm? Yes! Says Sheldon of the Big Bang Theory
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Diversity & culture, Humor & comedy
One of my kids got me into watching the tv show ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ If you’ve not seen it it’s a bunch of uber, over the top, academically smart students trying to make it in a world of confusingly, erratic, unscientific, unpredictable, human behaviour. The Heart Life Lens™ world of subtle emotions & intuitive […]
Tags: big bang theory, humour, perspective
Robotic hand beats you at your own game, every time
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Change management & wellness, Humor & comedy
“A robotic hand designed by scientists at the University of Tokyo, Japan, will beat a person at rock-paper-scissors every single time, says The Daily Telegraph. “Rather than any magic or mathematical algorithm, the robotic hand in fact cheats its way to victory by ‘seeing’ which of the three hand-shapes its human rival is about to […]
Tags: humour, perspective, play, robot
Airplane Safety Talk a la Dr. Seuss
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Humor & comedy, Training & development
If you’ve ever been an airplane you’ll have, no doubt, sat through the requisite safety talk. The one you’re supposed to pay attention to. After all, what could be more important than knowing how to get out of the plane in an emergency? Plenty. Folks ignore the safety talk plenty. Enter creative ways to get […]
Tags: creativity, Dr. Seuss, safety, training & development
Breaking News: You’re not being oppressed when another group gains rights you’ve always had
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Diversity & culture, Humor & comedy
Best responses (never mind the added bonus it’s short & snappy) to the issue of so called ‘reverse discrimination.’ From Someecards.
Tags: discrimination, humour, oppression, someecards
Is the glass half full or empty? Or all full (a la 9gag.com)
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Diversity & culture, Humor & comedy
This from 9gag.com, is a great example of perspective. What you look for is what you see. ~~TGIF- each Friday I rejig & re-post a blog entry from my www.life-lenses.com blog, which is about enhancing our perspective & worldview.~~
Tags: glass half full, perspective
A new twist on having a ‘bun in the oven’
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Creativity & innovation, Humor & comedy, Training & development
What does a bun in the oven mean to you? As someone who graduated, got engaged, got married, got pregnant & gave birth without the power of the internet behind me, I find it fascinating how people are using technology to share, teach, delight, surprise & confound… For those of us in learning & development, […]
Tags: creativity, humour
Sometimes it’s just plain difficult (tho not impossible) to get stuff done (thanks to angry cats)
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Conflict resolution, Humor & comedy
Even when the path is clear an angry cat can hang you up. Even when you’ve got it all together sharp claws can tear you apart. Even when the goal is in sight & within reach it can seem far away. Even when you’re doing the right thing, frustration & hurdles can prevail. But. With […]