Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Foolish Thoughts are produced by A Fool for Learning (www.afoolforlearning.com), covering topics on learning, management, leadership, 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

Episodes

June 25, 2024 2 mins

Thank you and see you in September.

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It is so important to recognize good work. 

#feedback #motivation #ownyourperformance #reputation #business #learning #training #recognition 

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You may have heard of one of these, but I doubt you have heard of both.  And, maybe, just maybe, you may have even experienced one or both of them.

#remoteworking #zoom #zoombombing #zoommeeting #business #work #technology

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June 13, 2024 2 mins

Is this a real issue/problem or is this overblown?  Don't know what it is?  Then have a listen. 

#selfconfidence #shame #confidence  #fearoffailure #anxiety #technology #insecurity  #genz #millenials #business

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June 11, 2024 3 mins

Have you ever been offered a DRY PROMOTION?  Bet you have and bet you accepted!  Most of us have.  Don't know what it is?  Well then, have a listen.

#promotion  #workhard #leadership #supervisor #business #corporate #job  #talent

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An interesting management technique but one that I would not necessarily recommend.

 

#paper #proposal #solution #management #business #leadership

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No matter where you are training -- a standard training room or a general purpose room -- there are certain things you need to do to ensure that the participants have a positive learning experience.

 

#training  #learning  #classroom #directions #odors #learningstrategy  #trainingstrategy  #trainingsetup

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It seems that Gen-Zers like to thank everyone in public for everything they do, even if it is minor.  Is this your experience?  Hear about my friend Stella and and her experience.

#GenZ #dress #zoomers #businesstips #ThankYou #Thanks #thankeveryone #businesslife #business
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Do Gen-Zers (aka Zoomers) know how to dress appropriately for work?  Hear about my friend Stella and her experience in dealing with Gen-Zers.

 

#GenZ #dress #workattire #dressappropriate #training #learning #zoomers #businesstips
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In the last episode, I discussed three reasons why you should use movies in training. 

In this episode, I examine the things you need to do and keep in mind, that if you do decide to use movies in training.

#moviescenes #Movies #Training #learning #LearningJourney #Trainingmethods #Learningmethods  
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Many training courses include movie clips.  However, including movie clips for the sake of including them is a waste of time.  Learn three reasons why you should include them.  

#movie #moviescene #learning #training #movieclips #learningstrategy #trainingstrategy
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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
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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

 

 

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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    
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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
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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

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April 30, 2024 3 mins

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

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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

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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
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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

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