Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

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

I wanted to share with you five little ideas (an effect, a bias, two fallacies, and a saying) from Morgan Housel's February 2020 article.  Thought you might find them interesting.   #Effect #Ideas #fallacy #bias #sayings #principles #Rule #Rules    

In my last episode, I shared a story about Stella and her younger (Gen-Z) co-worker and how the younger worker "hijacked" a meeting.  In this episode, I discuss thoughts on what needs to be done about the "hijacker." #meeting #meetings #corporatelife #etiquette #rules #Agenda #hijack #GenZ    

Recently, I was talking with Stella, who is a friend of mine.  She told me about a younger colleague (GenZer) who "hijacked" a meeting.  Have you ever heard of anyone "hijacking" a meeting?  If you haven't, then have a listen to this episode.   #meeting #meetings #corporatelife #etiquette #rules #Agenda  #hijack  #GenZ

I am revisiting an episode from March 2021.  The ME BOX is a great idea and thought I would share it with you again.  Enjoy!   #icebreaker #icebreakergames #orientation #teambuilding #teambuildinggames

Not only do you need to take a break, but when you do, you need to "Get Up and Out!"   #break #nocellphones #walking #takeabreak #takeawalk #takeawalkoutdoors  #breaktime

Looking for free images to use in your videos, presentations, etc.  I have two sites for you.   #images #freeimages #imagesforwork #freeart #free #powerpoint #presentations #graphics

As many of us know, the older you get, not only are organizations less likely to value you, but so are your co-workers.  Hear about a survey from late 2023 on this. #oldage #organization #seniorworker #agefriendly #Respect #organizationchallenge  #worklifebalance

Saying "goodbye" to LinkedIn is not something you may want to do but it may be necessary.  Hear about one man's experience, as he come to the end of this professional career.   #linkedin #linkedincommunity #linkedinengagement #profile #business #businessadvice #businessbranding  #retire  #retirement

Coffee Badging.  Know what it is?  If not have a listen and maybe, just maybe it is more hype than reality.   #coffee #coffeebadging #worklifebalance #workingfromhome #workculture #workexperience #workenvironment

It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In this final episode, I will take a look at my decision to become a training/learning consultant.  #buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective #consultant #consultantlife 

It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In Part Three, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones.  #buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective

It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In Part Two, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones. #buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective

It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years.  In Part One, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones. #buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective

As I always say, it is so important to not only say THANK YOU but to periodically recap the last few months.  Also, I will take a short break and be back on April 2nd! #thankyouforyoursupport #thankyou #thankful #podcastinglife #podcasting #recap #thanks  

Being on a budget means that you need to find "free" items.  Have a listen to where you can obtain "free" audio files.   #free #freebie #audio #freeaudio #music #freemusic

Let's get back to basics with some suggestions for running efficient meetings! #meetingmanagement #meetings #meetingfacilitation #meetingsmatter #meetingplanning

Do you remember having a great success and then feeling a bit "down" immediately afterwards?  Have a listen to one person's experience and the advice given to get him out of the "let down". #success #successmindset #successjourney #goal #goalsetting    

Farewell to the overhead projector, which at one time ruled classrooms and training rooms across the US! #overhead #projector #training #learning #oldschool #trainingdelivery

In January 2024, a young woman recorded her termination and it eventually went viral.  Have a listen as to what happened and my thoughts on the event. #termination #layoff #layoffs #firing  

Do you an idea for a product that you believe will make you millions and a household name.  But, don't know where to begin?  Have a listen to my guest Derek Ferramosca, who has been involved in sales in the manufacturing sector for over a decade.  He will discuss the overall steps you need to take to get your idea made into a real product.    #sales #salesexecutive #selling #sellingskills #selling...

Have you ever said:  I can sell anything to anyone and make lots of money?  Well, have a listen to my guest Derek Ferramosca who has been in the sales for over a decade. His niche is the Aerospace, Defense and Automotive industries. In this episode, hear him describe the type of personality traits you need, where to begin, and your career path.  #sales #salesexecutive #selling #sellingskills #sell...

For most of us in training/learning, dealing with a Subject Matter Expert (SME), one of the most common comments we receive is:  Everything is important!  But is it really?   #subjectmatterexpert #subjectmatterexperts #training #trainingdesign #trainingdevelopment #learning #learningdevelopment

Whenever I meet with a client, the two most asked questions are:  "How long will it take?" and "How much will it cost?"  This episode will focus on a study estimating the time it takes to create learning.    #learning  #training  #learningdevelopment  #trainingdevelopment  #trainingprogramdesign #learningdesign 

Do you RAGE APPLY?  Do you know what it is?  If you don't, have a listen!   #jobsearch #jobseekers #jobseeking #annoy #rage #jobchange #jobhunting