Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Do you know that small talk costs businesses?  And it is much more than you think!  Listen to the survey results published earlier this year.   #businesscosts  #talk  #talking  #smalltalk

As you know, I had to take a client to court for non-payment.  Have a listen to the things you may need to consider, when taking a client to Small Claims Court.   #consultingtip  #business  #smallclaims  #client  #customer

The saga of the client, who has not paid, has finally come to an end.  Hear about it.   #consultingtip  #smallclaims  #consultinglife

Hear about my story-boarding preference and why I use it.   #training  #learning  #learningdesign  #sotryboards  #trainingdesign  #elearning  #elearningdesign    

At some point, you are going to have to turn down a client.  Hear about one person's story.   Note:  This is the Spotify version and was originally published on other platforms for on Sept. 20, 2022.

We all wish that we had acted in a different way or taken a different path.  But that should not hold you back.  Note: This version is for Spotify users and was originally published on September 15, 2022.

A few months ago, you heard me speak about the most unusual place I ever conducted training.  Now hear about the coolest place. Note:  This is the Spotify version and was originally published for on Sept. 13, 2022.

If you are a trainer, or even someone who does a fair amount of public speaking, listen to this reminder about "buzz words."   Note:  This version is only for Spotify and it has been already published for additional platforms. 

If hiring contract trainers, please treat them equally.  Hear one person's story and why it is important.    #training  #learning  #worklife  #workstrategy

Some say that it is better to focus on one key task at a time, rather than attempting to focus on more than one.  Listen in as to why this is a good idea. #workingtips  #business #consultingtip

It is so important, as a trainer, to clean up after yourself.  Hear about my reasons for doing so and my experience with a much younger, inexperienced trainer. 

Trainers need to be resourceful, in order to make their training a success.  Hear about two recent experiences. 

Hear about my conversation with one young consultant re the number of clients to have. 

Are you having trouble, as a consultant, managing your workload?  Hear some simple advice given to a young consultant.   #workload  #client  #consulting  #consultinglife #business

At some point, you are going to have to turn down a client.  Hear about one person's story.   #Consulting  #consultinglife #client #business

We all wish that we had acted in a different way or taken a different path.  But that should not hold you back. 

A few months ago, you heard me speak about the most unusual place I ever conducted training.  Now hear about the coolest place.

If you are a trainer, or even someone who does a fair amount of public speaking, listen to this reminder about "buzz words."

It is Summer Time!  And time for vacation.

Do You Recognize Performance or Presence?  Do you know the difference?  If yes, should you recognize them?

Instead of a coffee break, try something different!

Listen to five simple steps that can help you lead better meetings. 

As people begin to return to the office, even on a part time basis, the "office suck-up" will also return.  Learn about this organizational creature and my experience with it. 

As people begin to return to the office, even on a part time basis, the "office suck-up" will also return.  Learn about this organizational creature and my experience with it. 

Recently, I learned that a couple of professions expect to be fed at work.  Listen to my "foolish thoughts" about this.