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 Podcast #106: Don't Hide, Use a Background! 03.11.2020

Don't hide during virtual meetings.  Be out there and use a background. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast 105: How valuable is the learning function? 29.10.2020

As with any business, you need to be able to measure what you do, to determine how valuable you are to the organization.  The way to do that, for management, is via numbers.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast 104: Who are your learning clients? 27.10.2020

Who are your learning clients?   In this episode, we will review a couple of basic questions to think about. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #103: Why Do People Not Perform? 22.10.2020

We will take a look at some of the reasons at why people do not perform, according to John Maxwell.  Of course, there is a link to training/learning.

Foolish Thoughts 102: How Long is Your Podcast? 20.10.2020

Here is one that I had recorded about 5 months ago, and forgot to put it into the rotation.   The title says it all!      

Foolish Thoughts Podcast 101: Know What to Overlook 15.10.2020

Many of us focus on the inconsequential things. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast#100: Does Your Environment Distract You? 13.10.2020

Working from home does present challenges and distractions. Interested in learning how I might be able to assist you with your learning needs?  Please visit my webpage at: www.afoolforlearning.com   Note:  You will probably hear some "popping" during the recording.  I am having some issues but did want to get a new podcast out.  Am working on resolving it.  Thank you for your understanding.    

Foolish Thoughts Podcast 99: The Style Guide 08.10.2020

Do you have a Style Guide?  Not certain what it is, then take a few minutes to learn.   Interested in learning how I might be able to assist you with your learning needs?  Please visit my webpage at: www.afoolforlearning.com   Note:  You will probably hear some "popping" during the recording.  I am having some issues but did want to get a new podcast out.  Am working on resolving it.  Thank you fo...

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #98: How Employers Can Better Introduce Technoloy 06.10.2020

Hear about a recent survey taken of employees, regarding the rollout of technology by employers and my thoughts.    Interested in learning how I might be able to assist you with your learning needs?  Please visit my webpage at: www.afoolforlearning.com   Note:  You will probably hear some "popping" during the recording.  Been having some issues but did want to get a new podcast out.  Am working on...

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #97: Customer Training Drives Loyalty (Part Two) 01.10.2020

Many companies have increased their training/learning to their customers/clients over the last few years.   However, it is not without challenges.   Interested in learning how I might be able to assist you with your learning needs?  Please visit my webpage at: www.afoolforlearning.com   Note:  You will probably hear some "popping" during the recording.  I have had some issues with the audio but di...

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #96: Customer Training Drives Loyalty (Part One) 29.09.2020

Many companies have increased their training/learning to their customers/clients over the last few years.   Learn what this means for them.   Interested in learning how I might be able to assist you with your learning needs?  Please visit my webpage at: www.afoolforlearning.com   Note:  You will probably hear some "popping" during the recording.  Been having some issues but did want to get a new p...

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #95: Self-Discipline 24.09.2020

In order to be self-disciplined, you need to be organized.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #94: Self Discipline 22.09.2020
Foolish Thoughts Podcast #93: Gaze Awareness 17.09.2020

Gaze Awareness is much more than "staring out into space."      

Foolish Thoughts - Podcast #92: Masie's Pandemic Learning Lessons 15.09.2020

Elliot Masie published on article on his lessons learned from the pandemic.  Have a listen to what I think are the top three.

Foolish Thoughts - Podcast#91: My Zoom Closet 10.09.2020

The rise of online meetings has given way to a term "Zoom Shirt."  I don't have a Zoom Shirt, I have a "Zoom Closet."

Foolish Thoughts - Podcast #90: Dressing Appropriately 08.09.2020

While many of us are still working from home, we throw on anything and get to work.  But is this the most appropriate thing to do?

Foolish Thoughts - Podcast #89: The Hippo Effect 03.09.2020

Although many of us do not know what the HIPPO Effect is, I bet we have experienced it a few times in our lives. 

Foolish Thoughts - Podcast #16: Everything Old is New Again 10.07.2020

Hear about a great new initiative at one business.  But is it really new, or is it simply a new wrapper, on of an old tactic.   #learning  #training  #innovation  #oldisnew

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #88: Micro-Learning Strategy 25.06.2020

Hear about the three key things you need to do, if you decide to go "micro-learning."

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #87: Co-Facilitiation 23.06.2020

Hear about a recent article which talks about the Co-Facilitation of training/learning sessions. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #86: The Buyout (Episode 3B) 18.06.2020

In this series of podcasts, we will focus on what do you need to think about, if offered a buyout. This episode will focus on what happens the day after you leave your company. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #85: The Buyout (Episode 3A) 16.06.2020

In this series of podcasts, we will focus on what do you need to think about, if offered a buyout. This episode will focus what happens the day after, you have left your organization. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #84: The Buyout (Episode 2B) 11.06.2020

In this series of podcasts, we will focus on what do you need to think about, if offered a buyout. This episode will focus what happens when you say "yes" and put your signature on the dotted line.  This episode will focus on what happens to your workload.  #work  #business

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #83: The Buyout (Episode 2A) 09.06.2020

In this series of podcasts, we will focus on what do you need to think about, if offered a buyout. This episode will focus what happens when you say "yes" to the buyout, and put your name on the dotted line.   #colleagues #organization  #fear  #buyout    

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