How to walk in another’s shoes or rather horseshoes
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Communication, Diversity & culture
I’m fascinated by blinders. By recognizing the blinders we wear. The filters that affect our perception, our ability to communicate and relate. So much so that I developed an assessment to identify your blinders called Life Lenses™. It’s hard enough to relate to that annoying co-worker who doesn’t see things ‘your’ way or your boss […]
Tags: blinders, Dolly Hopkins, life lenses, perspective
29 ways to stay creative … when you’re training (part 2 of 3)
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Creativity & innovation, Training & development
I came across this great video (see below) from Tofu Design called 29 ways to stay creative. I really like the title because it assumes you and me are creative to start with, which is my mantra. Creativity is in our DNA – some of us just have to dig deeper for it if we’ve […]
Tags: collaboration, creativity, danielle laporte, Dolly Hopkins, dyana valentine, feedback
The results are in (again): the collated creativity E.S.C.A.P.E. assessment (where do you measure up?)
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Creativity & innovation
How creative are you? I wrote a blog post back in July because any and all humans can afford to be more creative (that includes us trainers). Creativity is the numero uno ingredient for success. Doing the same ol’ same ol’ doesn’t work anymore (not sure it worked ever). The post included a short assessment […]
Tags: assessment, creativity assessment, Dolly Hopkins, escape
The results are in: the collated creativity E.S.C.A.P.E. assessment (where do you measure up?)
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Business & organizational development, Creativity & innovation
How creative are you? Recently I wrote a post ’cause whether you’re a top notch exec, a front line staff or out on your own we’ve all got to delve deep into our creative juices these days. It’s the numero uno ingredient for success. Doing the same ol’ same ol’ doesn’t work anymore (not sure […]
Tags: assessment, creativity & innovation, creativity assessment, Dolly Hopkins
Thanks for the gifts: grace under grit and reducing baggage
Posted by Lee-Anne Ragan | Filed under Change management & wellness, Communication, Travel
‘Tis the season to sweat about gifts. What to buy for who. Bumping elbows in sardine packed malls is the norm. For many, later today recycling bins will be overflowing with torn gift wrap. Piles of gifts will have been opened. Stuffed stomachs will vie for space on couches equally stuffed with visiting family […]
Tags: baggage, change management, Christmas, Dolly Hopkins, Doug Ragan, Dr. Seuss, gifts, Marrakech, Oh the places you'll go