Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Once more, we have another story from Stella, my Gen X friend and her Gen Z staffer.    #GenX #GenZ #workhabits #WorkplaceEfficiency #ProfessionalDevelopment  

According to an online article, there are three groups of questions you can ask during an tech job interview.  In this episode, we will focus on the second group of questions. #interview #interviews #interviewtips #Interviewing #interviewquestions #interviewadvice 

According to an online article, there are three groups of questions you can ask during an tech job interview.  In this episode, we will focus on the first group of potential questions. #interview #interviews #interviewtips #Interviewing #interviewquestions #interviewadvice

In this episode, we will review two additional methods by which you may be able to overcome resistance by staff to training.    #training #Trainingtips #trainingprogram #trainingsplan #traininggoals

Do you have staff who have a difficult time completing training?  Then have a listen to two possible methods to overcome staff resistance to required training.  #training #Trainingtips #trainingprogram #trainingsplan #traininggoals

In this the last of a three part podcast, Sylvester Giustino discusses the skills you need to get the gatekeepers to "open the gates." Mr. Giustino is a Government Affairs Consultant with the Bennett Group DC.  If you wish to reach him, you may do so on LinkedIn .   #gatekeeper #gatekeepers #networking

In this episode, Sylvester Giustino will discuss the "roadblocks" or "gates" that one will encounter with gatekeepers and the strategies you can use to open those gates.  Mr. Giustino is a Government Affairs Consultant with the Bennett Group DC.  If you wish to reach him, you may do so on LinkedIn .     #gatekeeper #networking

In this episode, the first of three, we will explore the concept of a "Gatekeeper" with Sylvester Giustino.  Mr. Giustino is a Government Affairs Consultant with the Bennett Group DC.  If you wish to reach him, you may do so on LinkedIn .    #gatekeeper #gatekeepers #communication #networking

I like to use humor in training, but it can be dangerous.  Have a listen to a couple of techniques which can be used to inject humor in training. #training  #learning  #trainingdelivery #humor #presentations  #baddadjokes

I wanted to share a story about a long time volunteer and what happened when he left his organization. #volunteer  #VolunteerLife #VolunteerAppreciation #thankyou #appreciation

It is always so important to recognize good work.    #appreciation #goodwork #goodworksmakeadifference #recognition

I just deleted a number of contacts.  Do you ever do so?  Have a listen to as why I did. #contacts #cleaninghouse #networking

Yes, it is September and that means the dropping of new episodes. Have a listen to what is coming up for the next few weeks.   #podcast  #podcasting  #businesslife  #consulting #consultinglife

Thank you and see you in September.

It is so important to recognize good work.  #feedback #motivation #ownyourperformance #reputation #business #learning #training #recognition 

You may have heard of one of these, but I doubt you have heard of both.  And, maybe, just maybe, you may have even experienced one or both of them. #remoteworking #zoom #zoombombing #zoommeeting #business #work #technology

Is this a real issue/problem or is this overblown?  Don't know what it is?  Then have a listen.  #selfconfidence #shame #confidence  #fearoffailure #anxiety #technology #insecurity  #genz #millenials #business

Have you ever been offered a DRY PROMOTION?  Bet you have and bet you accepted!  Most of us have.  Don't know what it is?  Well then, have a listen. #promotion  #workhard #leadership #supervisor #business #corporate #job  #talent

An interesting management technique but one that I would not necessarily recommend.   #paper #proposal #solution #management #business #leadership

No matter where you are training -- a standard training room or a general purpose room -- there are certain things you need to do to ensure that the participants have a positive learning experience.   #training  #learning  #classroom #directions #odors #learningstrategy  #trainingstrategy  #trainingsetup

It seems that Gen-Zers like to thank everyone in public for everything they do, even if it is minor.  Is this your experience?  Hear about my friend Stella and and her experience. #GenZ #dress #zoomers #businesstips #ThankYou #Thanks #thankeveryone #businesslife #business

Do Gen-Zers (aka Zoomers) know how to dress appropriately for work?  Hear about my friend Stella and her experience in dealing with Gen-Zers.   #GenZ #dress #workattire #dressappropriate #training #learning #zoomers #businesstips

In the last episode, I discussed three reasons why you should use movies in training.  In this episode, I examine the things you need to do and keep in mind, that if you do decide to use movies in training. #moviescenes #Movies #Training #learning #LearningJourney #Trainingmethods #Learningmethods  

Many training courses include movie clips.  However, including movie clips for the sake of including them is a waste of time.  Learn three reasons why you should include them.   #movie #moviescene #learning #training #movieclips #learningstrategy #trainingstrategy

In January 2024, I received a letter from NYC Department of Personnel.  I could not believe that he was alive!  #NYC #NYC2024 #work #W2Form #Death