In our fast-paced world, the apparent ability to multitask is a point of pride. Looking exhausted and frazzled are badges of honor. I say “apparent ability” because we are not really completing more tasks. The only things we are...
We all hear voices in our head. No, humanity is not entirely crazy. The voices we hear are our conscience, like Pinocchio’s Jiminy Cricket, our inspiration, our organizer, and our critic. Here is why you should not always listen...
Divergent thinking: creative, open-ended, spontaneous, unexpected, out of the box. With these unstructured descriptions of divergent thinking, how could this lend itself to eLearning instructional design? In his article titled “Divergent Thinking in eLearning: What eLearning Professionals Should Know,”...
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We live in a world of constant change. The computer you bought today is outdated by the end of the year; self-driving cars are a reality; and who knows what amazing possibilities virtual reality will reveal. Unfortunately, an important...
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“Smell is a potent wizard that transports you across thousands of miles and all the years you have lived.” —Helen Keller The smell of rose-scented hand lotion instantly makes me think of my great-grandmother. I close my eyes, inhale...
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No matter how hard you stare at your computer screen, no matter how long your fingers hover over the keyboard, some days the words refuse to flow. The innovative ideas you fell asleep with at the forefront of your...
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It isn’t PC to have stereotypes, yet when certain attributes are mentioned we cannot help but to form a mental picture. How do you picture a creative person? Do they dress differently, have funky colored hair, tattoos, and piercings?...
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Asking questions can spark innovation. But can it also spark creativity? Absolutely, says Michael Gelb, author of How to Think like Leonardo Da Vinci. He states, “Great minds go on asking confounding questions… Leonardo’s childlike sense of wonder and...
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Valentine’s Day reminds us to appreciate the ones we love, and that special “someone” in our lives. But what about appreciating the “something” we spend 40 hours a week devoted to – our jobs? In professions that require heavy...
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