Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Should you read your emails first thing in the morning?  Or should you focus on something else?

Learn the difference between "custom learning materials" and "tailored learning materials."  

Your learning program needs to be seen as an important and integral part of business, and not just a service.

A thought based on John Maxwell's book, Developing the Leader Within You.

The Power of Habit and Tony Dungy. 

Do you suffer from CPA or Continuous Partial Attention?  Learn what it is and how to simply correct it.

Do you ever feel that you really shouldn't be giving that talk because you don't feel that you are good enough?  Maybe you are experiencing Imposter Syndrome!

For those of you who do not know, Robert Mager was an authority in the field of training and human performance.    He passed away last year, and this is my simple attempt to acknowledge his contribution.

Last November, I presented a series of episodes based on an article by Bob Pike in the September/October issue of Training Magazine.  In the November/December issue, he continued with an additional set of tips.   In this the final episode, I will focus on: (1) The Sounds of Silence; and (2) Choosing Group Leaders. 

Last November, I presented a series of episodes based on an article by Bob Pike in the September/October issue of Training Magazine.  In the November/December issue, he continued with an additional set of tips. In this episode, we will take a brief look at the following tips:  (1) Be Early; (2) The Back-up Plan; and (3) Start and End on Time. 

Last November, I presented a series of episodes based on an article by Bob Pike in the September/October issue of Training Magazine.  In the November/December issue, he continued with an additional set of tips.   This episode will focus on the first two: (1) Project More Energy; and, (2) The Countdown Timer.

Take a listen to how we should focus on ABL and not ABC!  (Think Glengarry Glen Ross.)

In this episode, you will learn that FAIL, really doesn't mean what you think it means!

Recently, I read an article examining how to increase learning consumption.   In this final episode, we will take a look at client feedback. 

Recently, I read an article examining how to increase learning consumption.   In this third episode, I will take a look at the "sandbox."

Recently, I read an article examining how to increase learning consumption.   This is the second of a four part series and will focus on your website, among other thoughts. 

Recently, I read an article examining how to increase learning consumption.   This is the first of a four part series. 

As we move into the holiday season, you don't want to make these blunders at parties and other events.  Even though there may be fewer in-person parties, it is still important that for those you do attend, not to make these blunders, even if they are virtual!

As we move into the holiday season, you don't want to make these blunders at parties and other events.  Even though there may be fewer in-person parties, it is still important that for those you do attend, not to make these blunders, even if they are virtual!

This is the last of a five part series based on a recent article in Training Magazine.   In this episode, we will look at the last tips: User Variety and Quick Energizers.

This is the fourth of a five part series based on a recent article in Training Magazine.   In this episode, we will look at the these tips: (1) virtual breakout and (2) the opener and closer. 

This is the third of a five part series based on a recent article in Training Magazine.   In this episode, we will look at these two tips: (1) practice and (2) develop the flow plan. 

This is the second of a five part series based on a recent article in Training Magazine.   In this episode, we will look at (1) create the flow around the 90/20/4 principle, and (2) the producer.

This is the first of a five part series based on a recent article in Training Magazine.   In this episode, we will look at the first two tips: (1) tool familiarization and (2) start small. 

There are many ways to cause "Death by PowerPoint" but using the proper font style, is one way to help eliminate it.