Comments for talentsmoothie http://www.talentsmoothie.com Organisation Development Consultants Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:55:28 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Comment on Generation Y: Comparison between Asia and the rest of the World by Jane Green http://www.talentsmoothie.com/articles/2009/02/generation-y-comparison-between-asia-and-the-rest-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-629 Jane Green Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:55:28 +0000 http://talentsmoothie.u139.smoothspace.net/?p=611#comment-629 This is great, and thanks for the full report you sent too. It's so refreshing to see proper insight into Gen Y rather than US or western centric stuff only. This is great, and thanks for the full report you sent too. It’s so refreshing to see proper insight into Gen Y rather than US or western centric stuff only.

]]> Comment on It’s not just big corporates banning social networking sites by Jonathan Gulliver http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2010/01/its-not-just-big-corporates-banning-social-networking-sites/comment-page-1/#comment-579 Jonathan Gulliver Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:24:52 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/?p=1014#comment-579 I'm at home, and I have just come off Facebook where I have been using the instant message facility to go through some work stuff with a colleague who works in Dubai, and therefore works on a Sunday. It surprises me how often I want to ask someone something while at work, and then have to wait until I am home when I can Facebook them. If we believe the pundits, social networking will become progressively more important, so that this occurrence will become more frequent. The natural rebel in us all is more likely to abuse their work time if they feel that they are not trusted than if they feel that the firm has faith in them. Despite this, a very small minority will still abuse the opportunity to use social networking sites, that same minority that are probably doing something other than work now. But if we can measure their internet use, at last we have a quantified means of knowing who they are, and can do something about it. That can't be bad. I’m at home, and I have just come off Facebook where I have been using the instant message facility to go through some work stuff with a colleague who works in Dubai, and therefore works on a Sunday. It surprises me how often I want to ask someone something while at work, and then have to wait until I am home when I can Facebook them. If we believe the pundits, social networking will become progressively more important, so that this occurrence will become more frequent. The natural rebel in us all is more likely to abuse their work time if they feel that they are not trusted than if they feel that the firm has faith in them. Despite this, a very small minority will still abuse the opportunity to use social networking sites, that same minority that are probably doing something other than work now. But if we can measure their internet use, at last we have a quantified means of knowing who they are, and can do something about it. That can’t be bad.

]]> Comment on Delayed gratification by Charlie Walker http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2009/05/delayed-gratification/comment-page-1/#comment-564 Charlie Walker Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:28:49 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2009/05/31/delayed-gratification/#comment-564 We actually did this experiment at my school. Our reward was another marshmallow at the end of the lesson, and just over 50% of my classmates resisted! ;) We actually did this experiment at my school. Our reward was another marshmallow at the end of the lesson, and just over 50% of my classmates resisted! ;)

]]> Comment on Knowledge management and Gen Y by sandrar http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/04/knowledge-management-and-gen-y/comment-page-1/#comment-499 sandrar Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:48:02 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/04/25/knowledge-management-and-gen-y/#comment-499 Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post... nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R. Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

]]> Comment on An opportunity for the leaders of the world by Sally http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2009/02/an-opportunity-for-the-leaders-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-542 Sally Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:43:42 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2009/02/03/an-opportunity-for-the-leaders-of-the-world/#comment-542 Hi Shaun. When Matthew suggested people contributing a year's salary he was talking about the big cheeses who run companies - so they can probably afford it! And he was also saying that it would be an act of contrition. I do agree that it would be great if others decided to do that too, maybe a bit tough for some in this market but I like the principle. Sacrifical leadership doesn't have to come from the top I agree but it's some of those at the top who have got us into this mess! And they are meant to be role models - or at least I believe they should be. Hi Shaun. When Matthew suggested people contributing a year’s salary he was talking about the big cheeses who run companies – so they can probably afford it! And he was also saying that it would be an act of contrition. I do agree that it would be great if others decided to do that too, maybe a bit tough for some in this market but I like the principle.

Sacrifical leadership doesn’t have to come from the top I agree but it’s some of those at the top who have got us into this mess! And they are meant to be role models – or at least I believe they should be.

]]> Comment on An opportunity for the leaders of the world by Shaun http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2009/02/an-opportunity-for-the-leaders-of-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-541 Shaun Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:39:09 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2009/02/03/an-opportunity-for-the-leaders-of-the-world/#comment-541 Hey Sal! THIS is the kind of post I love from the blog. Love the idea. What would happen if everyone decided to contribute the equivalent of 1 years wages to charity? Perhaps that's a bit much...maybe one month, one week or one day? One day's wages. Imagine what a difference that would make! Would you? Sacrificial leadership doesn't have to come from the top you know! Hey Sal! THIS is the kind of post I love from the blog. Love the idea. What would happen if everyone decided to contribute the equivalent of 1 years wages to charity? Perhaps that’s a bit much…maybe one month, one week or one day? One day’s wages. Imagine what a difference that would make! Would you? Sacrificial leadership doesn’t have to come from the top you know!

]]> Comment on A few observations by Sally http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/a-few-observations/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Sally Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:47:15 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/09/a-few-observations/#comment-536 Ed - I agree totally - reciprocal mentoring is such a great way to promote knowledge sharing and understanding between the generations. In a recession, more than any other time we need people to have access to every ounce of knowledge and wisdom possible. Reciprocal mentoring schemes that incorporate action learning principles can be very powerful. Of course the other major plus is that generally people of all generations really enjoy the relationships and dialogue that reciprocal mentoring promotes. Of course they have to learn about what great mentoring conversations look like in the first place, but that is all part of the design of a great scheme. Ed – I agree totally – reciprocal mentoring is such a great way to promote knowledge sharing and understanding between the generations. In a recession, more than any other time we need people to have access to every ounce of knowledge and wisdom possible. Reciprocal mentoring schemes that incorporate action learning principles can be very powerful.

Of course the other major plus is that generally people of all generations really enjoy the relationships and dialogue that reciprocal mentoring promotes. Of course they have to learn about what great mentoring conversations look like in the first place, but that is all part of the design of a great scheme.

]]> Comment on A few observations by Ed Fox http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/a-few-observations/comment-page-1/#comment-533 Ed Fox Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:33:00 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/09/a-few-observations/#comment-533 Hi Alison/Sally, To build on your hopes for us all in the recession, I'd add that Gen Y are natural collaborators and sharers of information. Technology that they are au fait with facilitates this - Facebook, Google and Twitter. This collaboration has the potential to facilitate the innovation in the workplace that will carry us through this recession. The development and success of one generation does not have to mean that the generations ahead of it will be sidestepped. This new age needs to harness the talents the rich diversity of knowledge in all generations. Reciprocal mentoring schemes are exactly the initiatives that will weave this collaborative style of working and learning into our organisations. Another initiatives would be action learning projects in which a Senior Mentor oversees the delivery of a project, leading more junior levels of talent. Hi Alison/Sally,

To build on your hopes for us all in the recession, I’d add that Gen Y are natural collaborators and sharers of information. Technology that they are au fait with facilitates this – Facebook, Google and Twitter. This collaboration has the potential to facilitate the innovation in the workplace that will carry us through this recession.

The development and success of one generation does not have to mean that the generations ahead of it will be sidestepped. This new age needs to harness the talents the rich diversity of knowledge in all generations.

Reciprocal mentoring schemes are exactly the initiatives that will weave this collaborative style of working and learning into our organisations. Another initiatives would be action learning projects in which a Senior Mentor oversees the delivery of a project, leading more junior levels of talent.

]]> Comment on A few observations by Alison http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/a-few-observations/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Alison Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:55:18 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/09/a-few-observations/#comment-535 Sally, you are not that old yourself! A few years older than me, granted. I agree with your comments. I am concerned that this generation Y will suffer the same problem as the new entrants to the workplace between 1990 and 2000 in Japan, the lost generation. Living in Japan during the years from 1998 to 2000 and now again, I see this at first hand and what a problem it is and it has resulted in a very strange workforce make up. The amount of temporary staff is really quite increadible. This has provided a weird mix of skills, expectations, wishes and of course has a detrimental effect on loyalty. I do believe that creativity is the key to surviving and actually growing in this recession. Sally, you are not that old yourself! A few years older than me, granted. I agree with your comments. I am concerned that this generation Y will suffer the same problem as the new entrants to the workplace between 1990 and 2000 in Japan, the lost generation. Living in Japan during the years from 1998 to 2000 and now again, I see this at first hand and what a problem it is and it has resulted in a very strange workforce make up. The amount of temporary staff is really quite increadible. This has provided a weird mix of skills, expectations, wishes and of course has a detrimental effect on loyalty. I do believe that creativity is the key to surviving and actually growing in this recession.

]]> Comment on A few observations by Sally http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/a-few-observations/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Sally Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:32:36 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/09/a-few-observations/#comment-534 Hi Alison You raise a good question about the recession - we have done some research on this - what we are hearing from some companies is that they are still feeling the effects of cutting back on recruitment, training and development in the last recession. Namely skills gaps that have caused big gaps in organisational capability. Gen Y themselves are saying that they realise they no longer have the choices that they had and will not leave a job without something else to go to (as they would before the credit crunch really hit). I would argue that it it crucial to make the most the of the people you have right now and to make sure they they are motivated and productive. Mentoring in times like these is more important than ever. And innovative. flexible and creative organisations are the most likely to be recession-proof. Those qualities only come about if learning and good quality conversations are taking place. We have seen some marvellous results with the reciprocal mentoring programmes that we have put in place - all generations have benefited. A lot of what Gen Y want are things that us older people would have liked to but we were conditioned not to expect them. Excellent quality mentoring is one of those things. You are absolutely right - we should not give up on the Boomers or the other generations. The key is to nurture and develop the talents and wisdom of all generations. Sally Hi Alison

You raise a good question about the recession – we have done some research on this – what we are hearing from some companies is that they are still feeling the effects of cutting back on recruitment, training and development in the last recession. Namely skills gaps that have caused big gaps in organisational capability. Gen Y themselves are saying that they realise they no longer have the choices that they had and will not leave a job without something else to go to (as they would before the credit crunch really hit).

I would argue that it it crucial to make the most the of the people you have right now and to make sure they they are motivated and productive. Mentoring in times like these is more important than ever. And innovative. flexible and creative organisations are the most likely to be recession-proof. Those qualities only come about if learning and good quality conversations are taking place.

We have seen some marvellous results with the reciprocal mentoring programmes that we have put in place – all generations have benefited. A lot of what Gen Y want are things that us older people would have liked to but we were conditioned not to expect them. Excellent quality mentoring is one of those things.

You are absolutely right – we should not give up on the Boomers or the other generations. The key is to nurture and develop the talents and wisdom of all generations.

Sally

]]> Comment on A few observations by Alison http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/a-few-observations/comment-page-1/#comment-532 Alison Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:33:22 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/12/09/a-few-observations/#comment-532 How do you think Generation Y will cope in the economic downturn and do you think that companies will look for ways to accomodate Generation Y when the companies themselves are looking for ways to survive? Do you think that Generation Y have the answers? Mentoring generation Y may seem like an extravagence at the moment. This is of course unfortunate, short sighted and dangerous, as it appears from what you have said earlier, this is a generation that needs mentoring. Your work on Generation Y is interesting but I hope that the country and society do not give up on the wonderful capabilities and benefits that the baby boomer generation still provide. Paul Smith is a wonderful example of how creativity and innovation is not just the preserve of the very young. How do you think Generation Y will cope in the economic downturn and do you think that companies will look for ways to accomodate Generation Y when the companies themselves are looking for ways to survive? Do you think that Generation Y have the answers? Mentoring generation Y may seem like an extravagence at the moment. This is of course unfortunate, short sighted and dangerous, as it appears from what you have said earlier, this is a generation that needs mentoring.
Your work on Generation Y is interesting but I hope that the country and society do not give up on the wonderful capabilities and benefits that the baby boomer generation still provide. Paul Smith is a wonderful example of how creativity and innovation is not just the preserve of the very young.

]]> Comment on Don't doubt it – Gen Y are different! by Jennifer Williams http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/dont-doubt-it-gen-y-are-different/comment-page-1/#comment-528 Jennifer Williams Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:52:38 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/18/dont-doubt-it-gen-y-are-different/#comment-528 Cool blog. A related issue is Obama’s membership in Generation Jones (between the Boomers and Generation X). I’ve seen numerous very credible experts emphatically insist that Obama is part of GenJones; if Obama’s generational identity is of interest to you, click this link…it goes to a page filled with lots of articles and videos of famous people discussing Obama’s identity as a GenJoneser, and the many implications of this for his Presidency: http://www.generationjones.com/2008election.html Cool blog. A related issue is Obama’s membership in Generation Jones (between the Boomers and Generation X). I’ve seen numerous very credible experts emphatically insist that Obama is part of GenJones; if Obama’s generational identity is of interest to you, click this link…it goes to a page filled with lots of articles and videos of famous people discussing Obama’s identity as a GenJoneser, and the many implications of this for his Presidency: http://www.generationjones.com/2008election.html

]]> Comment on Obama, passion and youth by Sally http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/obama-passion-and-youth/comment-page-1/#comment-526 Sally Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:16:48 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/11/obama-passion-and-youth/#comment-526 Andrew - oh I do the "jolly well ought to" thing too. I guess I think that young people (and us older ones for that matter) have not had too much to be inspired about in recent years when it comes to political leaders. So whilst I am sad about apathy I can understand where it comes from. I hope that people show interest in big picture politics as well as the important issues that you mention. Not sure about breakdancing though... Andrew – oh I do the “jolly well ought to” thing too. I guess I think that young people (and us older ones for that matter) have not had too much to be inspired about in recent years when it comes to political leaders. So whilst I am sad about apathy I can understand where it comes from. I hope that people show interest in big picture politics as well as the important issues that you mention. Not sure about breakdancing though…

]]> Comment on Obama, passion and youth by Andrew Carey http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/obama-passion-and-youth/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Andrew Carey Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:05:52 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/11/obama-passion-and-youth/#comment-525 Hi Sally, I like the post and yet find I'm quibbling, as usual. Here's my quibble. While I instinctively agree that it's heartening to see young people feeling engaged and enthusiastic about politics, I also think that reflects a prejudice of my own - that people 'jolly well ought' to be interested in politics. One of the many things that the Internet, social networking, clusters, etc. make possible is engagement by groups of like-minded people on small or focused or specialised 'micro-issues'. If this is possible (and it is), it's surely reasonable to suppose that people will generally be more enthusiastic about those narrow concerns that really interest them than about a national political party/leader dealing with many issues that they/we don't find personally interesting. So, in the broader scheme of things, I think people will (and perhaps should) move away from concern with large scale party politics and general elections. But it would be good for society if they stayed interested and active in something: (say poverty or drinking water or poetry or AIDS or vegetable growing or breakdancing). Because those are all politics too. Hi Sally, I like the post and yet find I’m quibbling, as usual. Here’s my quibble. While I instinctively agree that it’s heartening to see young people feeling engaged and enthusiastic about politics, I also think that reflects a prejudice of my own – that people ‘jolly well ought’ to be interested in politics.
One of the many things that the Internet, social networking, clusters, etc. make possible is engagement by groups of like-minded people on small or focused or specialised ‘micro-issues’. If this is possible (and it is), it’s surely reasonable to suppose that people will generally be more enthusiastic about those narrow concerns that really interest them than about a national political party/leader dealing with many issues that they/we don’t find personally interesting.
So, in the broader scheme of things, I think people will (and perhaps should) move away from concern with large scale party politics and general elections. But it would be good for society if they stayed interested and active in something: (say poverty or drinking water or poetry or AIDS or vegetable growing or breakdancing). Because those are all politics too.

]]> Comment on Obama, passion and youth by Shaun http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/obama-passion-and-youth/comment-page-1/#comment-524 Shaun Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:33:30 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/11/obama-passion-and-youth/#comment-524 I, like many others, was delighted to see Obama elected President in the recent elections. He reached out and connected with millions using new technology and in doing so established the internet as a powerful political tool. My hope is that his administration will embrace the tools he used to connect with the electorate so successfully during his campaign and continue to use them to full effect when he's in office. His is the first true internet presidency, and will undoubtedly usher in a new level of engagement in politics if it continues the way it started. I, like many others, was delighted to see Obama elected President in the recent elections. He reached out and connected with millions using new technology and in doing so established the internet as a powerful political tool. My hope is that his administration will embrace the tools he used to connect with the electorate so successfully during his campaign and continue to use them to full effect when he’s in office. His is the first true internet presidency, and will undoubtedly usher in a new level of engagement in politics if it continues the way it started.

]]> Comment on Obama, passion and youth by Sally http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/obama-passion-and-youth/comment-page-1/#comment-523 Sally Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:56:09 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/11/obama-passion-and-youth/#comment-523 Thanks for your comment. Generation is definitely an attitude not an age and I increasingly find that people appoint themselves into the generation that they feel most affinity with. Thanks for your comment. Generation is definitely an attitude not an age and I increasingly find that people appoint themselves into the generation that they feel most affinity with.

]]> Comment on Obama, passion and youth by EyesOnTrends http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/obama-passion-and-youth/comment-page-1/#comment-522 EyesOnTrends Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:54:47 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/11/11/obama-passion-and-youth/#comment-522 Interesting post and blog. Relevantly, many prominent experts and publications have pointed out that Obama is part of Generation Jones, born 1954-1965, between the Boomers and GenXers. This link takes you to a page you may find interesting: it has, among other things, excerpts from publications like Newsweek and the New York Times, and videos with over 25 top pundits, all talking specifically about Obama’s identity as a GenJoneser: http://www.generationjones.com/2008election.html Interesting post and blog. Relevantly, many prominent experts and publications have pointed out that Obama is part of Generation Jones, born 1954-1965, between the Boomers and GenXers.
This link takes you to a page you may find interesting: it has, among other things, excerpts from publications like Newsweek and the New York Times, and videos with over 25 top pundits, all talking specifically about Obama’s identity as a GenJoneser:
http://www.generationjones.com/2008election.html

]]> Comment on Why training our leaders needs to be the number one priority by Sally http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/05/why-training-our-leaders-needs-to-be-the-number-one-priority/comment-page-1/#comment-506 Sally Tue, 26 Aug 2008 07:50:38 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/05/23/why-training-our-leaders-needs-to-be-the-number-one-priority/#comment-506 Hi Paul, I know that poem (and love the Liverpool poets!). This is such a big topic. I think that if a leader is a great leader then he/she is certainly pivotal, if not then the follower's skills, wherewithal, resourcefulness etc are key to making sure that they get the rght support for themselves. You are right that leadership and followership are both very important. I think perhaps the difference with Gen Y is that they expect good leadership and we are finding that they vote with their feet if they don't get it. Hi Paul, I know that poem (and love the Liverpool poets!).

This is such a big topic. I think that if a leader is a great leader then he/she is certainly pivotal, if not then the follower’s skills, wherewithal, resourcefulness etc are key to making sure that they get the rght support for themselves. You are right that leadership and followership are both very important. I think perhaps the difference with Gen Y is that they expect good leadership and we are finding that they vote with their feet if they don’t get it.

]]> Comment on Why training our leaders needs to be the number one priority by Paul Ellis http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/05/why-training-our-leaders-needs-to-be-the-number-one-priority/comment-page-1/#comment-505 Paul Ellis Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:03:38 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/05/23/why-training-our-leaders-needs-to-be-the-number-one-priority/#comment-505 I'm surprised by Sally's post because it seems to reinforce the view that leaders are pivotal in making the difference and I'm not so convinced. It reminds my of a poem by I think one of the Liverpool poets which goes something like this: "I wanna be the leader, the leader Can I be the leader, the leader Hooray I'm the leader Now what do I do?" The paradox in leadership development is that it is both about the leader and not about the leader. Perhaps what we need to think about is how we educate people to be effective followers? And that also means the leaders need to know too. If the person below you has the bright idea then how do you as a leader follow their idea and them? In future organisational structures, perhaps Gen Y will have transitory leadership, people who lead for just a short time (maybe months, even years) but then will step down back into a followership position (no I'm not going to say "subordinate role" because that implies the leaders are superior and they aren't) and someone else will take over. A suppose its a chicken and an egg question, what came first the leader or the followers? :) I’m surprised by Sally’s post because it seems to reinforce the view that leaders are pivotal in making the difference and I’m not so convinced. It reminds my of a poem by I think one of the Liverpool poets which goes something like this:

“I wanna be the leader, the leader
Can I be the leader, the leader
Hooray I’m the leader
Now what do I do?”

The paradox in leadership development is that it is both about the leader and not about the leader. Perhaps what we need to think about is how we educate people to be effective followers? And that also means the leaders need to know too. If the person below you has the bright idea then how do you as a leader follow their idea and them? In future organisational structures, perhaps Gen Y will have transitory leadership, people who lead for just a short time (maybe months, even years) but then will step down back into a followership position (no I’m not going to say “subordinate role” because that implies the leaders are superior and they aren’t) and someone else will take over.

A suppose its a chicken and an egg question, what came first the leader or the followers? :)

]]> Comment on Generation Y and learning by Ed Fox http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/06/generation-y-and-learning/comment-page-1/#comment-509 Ed Fox Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:27:49 +0000 http://www.talentsmoothie.com/blog/2008/06/08/generation-y-and-learning/#comment-509 Learning plays a key part in personal growth. Keep your faith in us Chetan. We value training as a means to develop us to do our jobs more effectively, but we also recognise that without continuous learning we will lose a sense of purpose. Purpose is key to this generation. For those of us lucky enough to have identified a purpose, learning is a focussed quest to learn more and pursue work that makes a difference. For those of us who have not found their purpose yet, we are driven by the search for meaning and it is learning that drives this. This learning may not be visible. It happens in the frustrations we experience that help us identify our values. It happens in the touching conversations we have with loved ones. It happens in our reaction to what we see on the news, on the street and as we travel the world. Our opportunities for learning are everywhere and we're making the most of them. Learning plays a key part in personal growth. Keep your faith in us Chetan. We value training as a means to develop us to do our jobs more effectively, but we also recognise that without continuous learning we will lose a sense of purpose. Purpose is key to this generation. For those of us lucky enough to have identified a purpose, learning is a focussed quest to learn more and pursue work that makes a difference. For those of us who have not found their purpose yet, we are driven by the search for meaning and it is learning that drives this. This learning may not be visible. It happens in the frustrations we experience that help us identify our values. It happens in the touching conversations we have with loved ones. It happens in our reaction to what we see on the news, on the street and as we travel the world. Our opportunities for learning are everywhere and we’re making the most of them.

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