Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Have a listen to the latest trend of white collar workers. #goofingaround #wastetime #timemanagement #dontwastetime #timewasteing

Your company wants you to go back to the office five days a week?  Hear about what some are doing to oppose that.   #HybridWorkModel   #FutureOfWork  #WorkplaceFlexibility  #RemoteAndInOffice  #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeEngagement  

It is important, when designing training, to ensure that learners aren't simply and always getting the perfect client/customer/situation.   #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceTraining  #ContinuousLearning #TrainingAndDevelopment #LearningCulture  

Hear about the time I got hired and it was a huge waste of time.  And, yes, I name the organization!   #ProfessionalEtiquette #WorkplaceGhosting  #ghosting  #CandidateExperience #TalentAcquisition  #AnneArundelCC

Have a listen to what some organizations are actually doing when they post a job.  It is actually quite shameful!   #JobOpportunities  #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment  #Hiring #Careers #JobSearch

Depending upon where you are from, you may have an accent.  But did you know, there is a Corporate Accent? #accent   #EffectiveCommunication #GlobalBusiness  #ProfessionalLanguage #CorporateJargon #jargon

Welcome Back!  In this very short episode, have a listen to a couple of the episodes planned for the next few weeks. And as always, Happy New Year!

Some end of the year thoughts and THANK YOU!    

Have a listen to the final episode, which finishes up the parts or sections of a good Succession Plan. #SuccessionPlanning  #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessContinuity  #StrategicPlanning  #WorkforcePlanning

In this fourth episode, we will look at the parts or sections which make up a successful Succession Plan. #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessContinuity #StrategicPlanning #WorkforcePlanning

In this third of the five part series, we will continue with the "why" of Succession Planning. #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment  #BusinessContinuity #StrategicPlanning #WorkforcePlanning

In this second of a five part series, we will look at the "why" of succession planning.   #SuccessionPlanning   #LeadershipDevelopment  #BusinessContinuity  #StrategicPlanning   #WorkforcePlanning

In this five part series, we will take a look at Succession Planning.  This episode will focus on defining Succession Planning. #SuccessionPlanning  #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessContinuity  #StrategicPlanning  #WorkforcePlanning

I am grateful to each of my listeners. I will publish my next episode on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd.

Hybrid meetings have been a staple of the business world since 2019/2020.  However, they can disintegrate into a bit of a mess, unless you follow a couple of simple communication rules. #HybridMeetings  #VirtualCollaboration  #MeetingInnovation  #SeamlessCommunication 

Do you have a co-worker who constantly tells you how busy they are?  Do you constantly tell everyone how busy you are? #BusyBragging  #stressbragging #LivingTheDream

To maintain an LLC, there is a cost.  Have a listen to why I have decided to shut down my Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Maryland. #LimitedLiabilityCompany   #BusinessFormation  #Entrepreneurship  #SmallBusiness  #BusinessOwnership  #CompanyRegistration  #BusinessStrategy  #FinancialProtection  

In many instances of corporate downsizing, mid-level management is one of the first to go.  Have a listen about this trend.   #JobLoss #WorkplaceChallenges #EmploymentStruggles #MidLevelManagement  

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind during tough days, especially when things are not going your way. #LifeLessons #Mindfulness #LifeAdvice #GrowthMindset  

What you do (body movements) in a meeting can say just as much about what you are thinking, as when you say it.   Have a listen as what not to do.   #bodylanguage #bodylanguagematters #BodyLanguageTips  #BusinessMeeting  #meeting #communication #NonverbalCommunication  

Have you ever come into work in the morning and just can't pick up where you left off, no matter what you do?  Then have a listen to this trick!   #writersblock #writingprompts businesstips #success #businesslife 

Have you ever been in working on something, in deep concentration, and are suddenly interrupted by a question or query?  What happens when you attempt to get back into the groove of work?   #business #interruption #interrupted #howtoovercome #tipstoimprove #businesstips #performance #concentration

I grew up in NYC and saying "NO" was a pretty straightforward thing.  However, in the business world, you can't always do that.  Have a listen to a couple of ways to say "NO" without saying "NO". #sayingno #no #howtosayno  #businessculture #companyculture #sayingnoisokay

Have a listen to one of the recent business trends/terms. #WorkStyle #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProductivityTips #CareerGrowth  #work

We all have that one problem employee.  So, don't move the problem.  #EmployeePerformance #WorkplaceCulture #PerformanceManagement #LeadershipSkills #ToxicWorkplace