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Bad vibes from Amsterdam

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 05:58:03 -0400

Last week I flew home to Belfast from Amsterdam. After settling down for the relatively short...

Have been trying to enthuse my kids on the joys of photography,...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 05:19:04 -0400

Have been trying to enthuse my kids on the joys of photography, was really pleased to see my son explaining to his sister how the timer worked on the camera. Peer learning in action…

Secrets from the Science of Persuasion by @RobertCialdini & Steve Martin

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 03:34:00 -0500

See on Scoop.it - Leadership, Influence and Selling with Impact Great Animation describing the...

The Seven Learning Styles Teachers should Be Aware of

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 02:00:32 -0500

See on Scoop.it - Engaging Learners in the ClassroomDiversity is the spice of life and for us in...

What really happens when you die?

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:51:51 -0400

Yesterday, while walking past a local graveyard I asked my eight year old son what he thought the...

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 03:17:25 -0400

Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

The Value of Perspective… Today was a challenge, came...

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:54:00 -0400

The Value of Perspective…

Today was a challenge, came in from the office feeling weary and weighed down. The dishes had not been done from the morning and dinner unprepared. To have a focus I cleaned up and sorted out dinner, feeling like I wanted to crawl under a rock.

My son came and asked me to install a mod on Minecraft. Generally this regularly ends up in me spending ages re-installing the original software, an unhappy kid and a stressed out dad. True as nuts, the mod crashed the program and I had to reinstall.

Just when things could not get worse, they started to get better. My wife was really pleased I had cleaned the kitchen, after re-installing I was able to install a random mod that was a huge hit. My son was so ecstatic he hugged me enthusiastically proclaiming loudly that he was lucky to have such an awesome dad.

It reminded me of what is important in life and how it helps to remember that we all have our own perspectives on things. It also seems that by giving we are able to receive more than we would otherwise.

The first time I held an iPad in my hands, the sense that...

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:30:27 -0400

The first time I held an iPad in my hands, the sense that handheld learning would never be the same again was clear. Now, it still feels like we are on the threshold of new applications of the technology in learning. Am currently using it in a course with Cornell University. Using this device makes information exponentially more accessible and engaging.

Bringing innovative thinking into a situation may add value,...

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:24:23 -0400

Bringing innovative thinking into a situation may add value, but, the real trick is to ignite enthusiasm into action.

With the constant drive towards creating momentum, I need to...

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:41:40 -0400

With the constant drive towards creating momentum, I need to remember this advice…

"If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first hour sharpening the axe. Abraham Lincoln"

Sat, 23 Jun 2012 07:01:06 -0400

“If I had six hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first hour sharpening the axe. Abraham...

Hannah was thrilled to receive a letter from Her Majesty, Queen...

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 15:32:42 -0400

Hannah was thrilled to receive a letter from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in response to her letter telling her all about the Brownies princess party.

Habits: Why We Do What We Do

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 11:38:33 -0400

See on Scoop.it - Leadership, Influence and Selling with Impact Charles Duhigg, reporter for The New...

8 Leadership And Management Lessons Onboard The Starship Enterprise

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 18:17:26 -0400

See on Scoop.it - Leadership, Influence and Selling with ImpactIf you are a Star Trek fan, you will...

Logic+Emotion: How To Think And Communicate Visually

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 02:54:06 -0400

See on Scoop.it - Business Growth through Online MarketingOriginally posted on Edelman Digital...

Education Rethink: Classroom Leadership: From Compliant Kids to Ethical Thinkers

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 03:10:54 -0400

See on Scoop.it - Leadership, Influence and Selling with ImpactA student walks in late to my class...

Leading Blog: A Leadership Blog: The Twelve Absolutes of Leadership

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:10:51 -0400

See on Scoop.it - Leadership, Influence and Selling with ImpactGary Burnison considers leadership to...

My son fell quite hard, his friend was quick to help him up.

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:30:08 -0400

My son fell quite hard, his friend was quick to help him up.

The Ten Habits of Passionate People

Fri, 18 May 2012 22:20:39 -0400

See on Scoop.it - Leadership, Influence and Selling with ImpactWhen you find your passion, you’ll...

"Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.” Gen Colin Powell"

Tue, 15 May 2012 15:25:32 -0400

““Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.” Gen Colin Powell”