Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #155: Work Philosophy 20.05.2021 3:39 ↓

About two months ago, I had a conversation with someone I have known for about 40 years.  During this conversation, we began to talk about work and the changing work philosophy/ethic among those enter the workplace over the last five years.  Here our thoughts on this. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast#154: Public Speaking - One Simple Tip 18.05.2021 1:43 ↓

People periodically ask me for tips on how to become a better public speaker.  Here is a fundamental one. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #153: Two Years Out (Part Two) 13.05.2021 3:15 ↓

It has been just a little over two years since I left my organization.  Here are some of the things that I need to do/focus on after leaving my organization. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #152: Two Years Out (Part One) 11.05.2021 4:04 ↓

It has been a little over two years since I left my organization, let me share with you some of my thoughts about what I don't miss.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #151: Virtual Meeting Commandments (Final) 06.05.2021 2:45 ↓

Hear my final thoughts on the ninth and tenth Virtual Meeting Commandments issued by Launch Workplace. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #150: Virtual Meeting Commandments (Part4) 04.05.2021 2:20 ↓

Hear my take on the seventh and eight Virtual Meeting Commandments issued by Launch Workplace.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #149: Virtual Meeting Commandments (Part3) 29.04.2021 3:35 ↓

Hear my thoughts on the fifth and sixth Virtual Meeting Commandments issued by Launch Workplace.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #148: Virtual Meeting Commandments (Part 2) 27.04.2021 2:29 ↓

Hear my thoughts of the third and fourth Virtual Meeting Commandments issued by Launch Workplace.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #147: Virtual Meeting Commandments (Part 1) 22.04.2021 3:44 ↓

Have a listen to my thoughts on the first two Virtual Meeting Commandments published by Launch Workplace. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #146: Promises Made, Promises Kept 20.04.2021 2:25 ↓

Listen in to one of my pet peeves. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #145: I'm Back, What's Next & Thank You! 15.04.2021 3:21 ↓

Have a quick listen as to what I have been up to, the next couple of episodes and a special Thank You!

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #143: The New Consultant - Diversification of Income 30.03.2021 2:30 ↓

Even when starting out, you can't just rely on one income stream.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #142: The New Consultant - Avoiding the Biggest Trap 25.03.2021 1:41 ↓

This is a trap that most new consultants fall into, and one which I fell into. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast 141: The New Consultant -Your Skill Set 23.03.2021 1:59 ↓

Before you begin as a consultant, you need to ask yourself: Is your skill set up to date?

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #140: Don't Stop Networking 18.03.2021 2:36 ↓

In a recent conversation with Andy Morsberger, co-owner of three Minuteman Press locations in Maryland, we discussed the importance of networking not only in bad times, but more importantly, good times!

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #139: An Annoying Trend on LinkedIn 16.03.2021 2:26 ↓

Hear my "rant" about an annoying trend on LinkedIn.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #138: Give Yourself a Perfect eLearning Rating. Not!!! 11.03.2021 2:16 ↓

Listen about my recent experience taking some online learning. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #137: Inadequate Training Leads to a Failed Assignment 09.03.2021 2:17 ↓

When you don't provide proper training to a new employee, the assignment will fail.

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #136: The Wheel of Names 04.03.2021 1:51 ↓

Learn about this free online application, which you use to help liven up all types of events, whether they be learning, training, monthly/weekly meetings, etc. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast #135: The ME Box 02.03.2021 2:24 ↓

The ME BOX is an interesting icebreaker that I recently learned about. 

Foolish Thoughts Podcast 138: Give Yourself a Perfect eLearning Rating. Not! 27.02.2021 2:16 ↓

Listen to a recent experience I had taking some online learning. 

Foolish Thoughts #134: Dealing with Emails (Productivity Tip #4) 25.02.2021 2:55 ↓

Stop processing emails while you are working, and stop working, while you are processing emails.

Foolish Thoughts #133: Dealing with Email (Productivity Tip #3) 23.02.2021 2:01 ↓

Should you read or not read your emails first thing in the morning?

Foolish Thoughts #132: Accomplishment Goals (Productivity Tip #2) 18.02.2021 1:41 ↓

Your daily goals should be more reasonable.