Joseph Barone

Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Business EN ↓ 526 episodes

Foolish Thoughts are produced by A Fool for Learning (www.afoolforlearning.com), covering topics on learning/training, management, leadership, consulting and whatever other foolish thoughts come to mind. Podcasts are usually published on Tuesday and Thursdays, but it really depends on how foolish Joseph Barone feels. To learn more about Joseph and what he does, go to: afoolforlearning.com

Author

Joseph Barone

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Business

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Latest episode

Feb 17, 2026

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Episodes

Foolish Thoughts #271: No Soap - A Customer Service Story (Business/Consulting Tip) 19.01.2023

Listen about my experience, late last year, at a hotel without soap and how this should/could have been handled.

Foolish Thoughts 270: Nota di Ringraziamento (Suggerimento per gli affari) 17.01.2023

Se vuoi essere ricordato, ricordati di utilizzare un metodo "vecchia scuola", ovvero il biglietto di ringraziamento.

Foolish Thoughts #270: The Thank You Note (The Business Tip) 17.01.2023

Do you want to stand out from the rest, then use a more traditional way to communicate.

Foolish Thoughts 269: Online Learning - La Necessita di Valutare 12.01.2023

In questo podcast, il mio terzo e ultimo della serie sull'apprendimento online, vorrei raccomandare vivamente di incorporare una valutazione nel programma online.

Foolish Thoughts #269: Online Learning - Evaluate (Training Tip) 12.01.2023

If you are promoting online learning, then you need to ensure that it is meeting the objective of helping the business.  The best way to do that, is to conduct an evaluation.

Foolish Thoughts #268: Aprendmento online - Ping’Em (Italian) 10.01.2023

Anche se gli utenti possono imparare in qualsiasi momento del giorno o della notte, molti rimanderanno il completamento dell'apprendimento online fino alla fine, se lo fanno. Ascolta alcune semplici cose che puoi fare per assicurarti che completino il loro incarico in tempo.

Foolish Thoughts #268: Online Learning - Remind Them (Training Tip) 10.01.2023

Even though users can learn anytime of the day or night, many will put off completion of online learning until the very end, if they do so at all.  Listen to some simple things you can do to help ensure that they complete their assignment on time.  

Foolish Thoughts #267: Appredimento Online - Imporre una Scadenza 05.01.2023

Anche se l'apprendimento online esiste da molti anni, è davvero esploso nel 2020.  Tuttavia, una cosa che devi fare per gli utenti è imporre una scadenza per il completamento. Ascolta i miei pensieri su questo.

Foolish Thoughts #267: Online Learning - Impose a Deadline (Training Tip) 05.01.2023

Even though online learning has been around for many years, it really exploded in 2020.  However, one thing that you need to do for users is to impose a completion deadline.  Listen to my thoughts about this. 

Foolish Thoughts#266: Non abbiamo sinergia (Italian Translation) 03.01.2023

Ascolta un'esperienza che ho avuto con un potenziale cliente nel 2021. Il vecchio adagio "Hai solo una possibilità per fare una buona prima impressione" si applica sicuramente qui.

Foolish Thoughts #266: We Have No Synergy (Consulting Tip) 03.01.2023

Listen to an experience I had with a potential client in 2021.  The old adage of "You only have one chance to make a good first impression," certainly applies here.

Foolish Thoughts - Thank You, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 20.12.2022

There are many things to be grateful for in 2022, so have a listen. 

Foolish Thoughts #265: How to Reduce Quiet Quitting (Business Tip) 15.12.2022

Over the last few months, "Quiet Quitting" has been a phase which has popped up in newspapers, social media, etc.  Take a few minutes to not only learn what it is, if you don't already know, but one person's suggestions for reducing it.

Foolish Thoughts #264: Remote Learning - Two Tips to Ensure Success (Training Tip) 13.12.2022

Remote learning, especially through the use of "breakout rooms," has exploded in use since 2020.  However, even with the increase in usage, you still need to put some effort into ensuring that they are used properly.  Listen to two tips that you can use to help ensure the success of breakout rooms. 

Foolish Thoughts #263: Remote Learning - The Need to Increase Engagement (Training Tip) 08.12.2022

Remote Learning via the use of Breakout Rooms has taken the world by storm since 2020.  However, in order to ensure that they are used effectively, you need to do a couple of things to ensure participant engagement.  Listen to my four tips. 

Foolish Thoughts #262: Hybrid Onboarding (Training Tip) 06.12.2022

With more and more people on-boarding remotely, has it been a blessing or more like the same old orientation but with a new twist.

Foolish Thoughts #261: Holiday Blunders - Part Two (Business Tip) 01.12.2022
Foolish Thoughts #260: Holiday Blunders- Part One (Business Tip) 29.11.2022

As we move into the holiday season, it is so important not to make these mistakes. 

Foolish Thoughts#259: Thank You (Thanksgiving 2022) 17.11.2022

There are so many things that I am thankful for, as we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving 2022 in the US. 

Foolish Thoughts #258: Do Your Best (Training Tip) 15.11.2022

It is so important to do your best when training.  Hear about two recent experiences I had, because I "Did my best."

Foolish Thoughts #257: Overspecing (Business Tip) 10.11.2022

Do you ever read a job description and wonder: They want someone to do all of that for how much?

Foolish Thoughts #256: True False Questions (Training Tip) 08.11.2022

Listen to a recent experience I had in reviewing an assessment for a client, in regards to the true/false questions. 

Foolish Thoughts #255: Multiple Choice Questions (Training Tip) 03.11.2022

Hear about an assessment I was asked to review a while back, and the issues regarding the multiple choice questions. 

Foolish Thoughts #254: Group Dynamics (ConsultingTip) 01.11.2022

Hear about a meeting I attended for a previous client and the group dynamics.    

Foolish Thoughts #253: Stresslaxing (Consultant Tip) 27.10.2022

Stesslaxing.  Do you know what it is?  Do you do it?  Can you overcome it?   #consultinglife  #consultingtip  #learning  #worklife

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