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 #252: Small Talk Can Cost (Business Tip) 25.10.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #251: Taking a Client to Small Claims Court (Consulting Tip) 20.10.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #250: When a Client Does Not Pay - End of Story (Consulting TIp) 18.10.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #249: Storyboarding (Training Tip) 13.10.2022

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

Foolish Thought #242 for Spotify (Consulting Tip): Turning Down a Client 12.10.2022

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.

Foolish Thoughts #241 for Spotify: Regrets I have had a few 12.10.2022

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.

Foolish Thoughts #240 for Spotify: Coolest Place I Ever Conducted Training 11.10.2022

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.

Foolish Thoughts #239 for Spotify: It is Awesome (Training Tip) 11.10.2022

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. 

Foolish Thoughts #248: Treat Your Trainers Equally (Training Tip) 11.10.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #247: Be a Monotasker (Consultant Tip) 06.10.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts 246: Clean Up After Yourself (Training Tip) 04.10.2022

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. 

Foolish Thoughts 245: Using Your Surroundings (Training Tips) 29.09.2022

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

Foolisht Thoughts 244: Not Enough Clients (Consulting Tip) 27.09.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts 243: Managing the Workload (Consultant Tip) 22.09.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #242: Turning Down a Client (Consultant Tip) 20.09.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts 241: Regrets, I’ve Had a Few 15.09.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #240: Coolest Place I have Ever Conducted Training 13.09.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts 239: It is Awesome! (Training Tip) 08.09.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #238: Summer Time 23.06.2022

It is Summer Time!  And time for vacation.

Foolish Thoughts #237: Do You Recognize Performance or Presence? 21.06.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #236: Take a Popcorn Break! 16.06.2022

Instead of a coffee break, try something different!

Foolish Thoughts #235: Lead Better Meetings 14.06.2022

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

Foolish Thoughts #234: The Office Suck Up (Part Two) 09.06.2022

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. 

Foolish Thoughts #233: The Office Suck Up (Part One) 07.06.2022

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. 

Foolish Thoughts #232: Do you expect to be fed at work? 02.06.2022

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

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