Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

I am grateful to each of my listeners.

I will publish my next episode on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd.

Hybrid meetings have been a staple of the business world since 2019/2020.  However, they can disintegrate into a bit of a mess, unless you follow a couple of simple communication rules.

#HybridMeetings  #VirtualCollaboration  #MeetingInnovation  #SeamlessCommunication 

Do you have a co-worker who constantly tells you how busy they are?  Do you constantly tell everyone how busy you are?

#BusyBragging  #stressbragging #LivingTheDream

To maintain an LLC, there is a cost.  Have a listen to why I have decided to shut down my Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Maryland.

#LimitedLiabilityCompany   #BusinessFormation  #Entrepreneurship  #SmallBusiness  #BusinessOwnership  #CompanyRegistration  #BusinessStrategy  #FinancialProtection  

In many instances of corporate downsizing, mid-level management is one of the first to go.  Have a listen about this trend.

#JobLoss #WorkplaceChallenges #EmploymentStruggles #MidLevelManagement  

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind during tough days, especially when things are not going your way.

#LifeLessons #Mindfulness #LifeAdvice #GrowthMindset  

What you do (body movements) in a meeting can say just as much about what you are thinking, as when you say it.   Have a listen as what not to do.

#bodylanguage #bodylanguagematters #BodyLanguageTips  #BusinessMeeting  #meeting #communication #NonverbalCommunication  

Have you ever come into work in the morning and just can't pick up where you left off, no matter what you do?  Then have a listen to this trick!

#writersblock #writingprompts businesstips #success #businesslife 

Have you ever been in working on something, in deep concentration, and are suddenly interrupted by a question or query?  What happens when you attempt to get back into the groove of work?

#business #interruption #interrupted #howtoovercome #tipstoimprove #businesstips #performance #concentration

I grew up in NYC and saying "NO" was a pretty straightforward thing.  However, in the business world, you can't always do that.  Have a listen to a couple of ways to say "NO" without saying "NO".

#sayingno #no #howtosayno  #businessculture #companyculture #sayingnoisokay

Have a listen to one of the recent business trends/terms.

#WorkStyle #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProductivityTips #CareerGrowth  #work

We all have that one problem employee.  So, don't move the problem. 

#EmployeePerformance #WorkplaceCulture #PerformanceManagement #LeadershipSkills #ToxicWorkplace  

Once more, we have another story from Stella, my Gen X friend and her Gen Z staffer. 

#GenX #GenZ #workhabits #WorkplaceEfficiency #ProfessionalDevelopment  

According to an online article, there are three groups of questions you can ask during an tech job interview.  In this episode, we will focus on the second group of questions.

#interview #interviews #interviewtips #Interviewing #interviewquestions #interviewadvice 

According to an online article, there are three groups of questions you can ask during an tech job interview.  In this episode, we will focus on the first group of potential questions.

#interview #interviews #interviewtips #Interviewing #interviewquestions #interviewadvice

In this episode, we will review two additional methods by which you may be able to overcome resistance by staff to training. 

#training #Trainingtips #trainingprogram #trainingsplan #traininggoals

Do you have staff who have a difficult time completing training?  Then have a listen to two possible methods to overcome staff resistance to required training. 

#training #Trainingtips #trainingprogram #trainingsplan #traininggoals

In this the last of a three part podcast, Sylvester Giustino discusses the skills you need to get the gatekeepers to "open the gates." Mr. Giustino is a Government Affairs Consultant with the Bennett Group DC.  If you wish to reach him, you may do so on LinkedIn.  

#gatekeeper #gatekeepers #networking

In this episode, Sylvester Giustino will discuss the "roadblocks" or "gates" that one will encounter with gatekeepers and the strategies you can use to open those gates.  Mr. Giustino is a Government Affairs Consultant with the Bennett Group DC.  If you wish to reach him, you may do so on LinkedIn.  

#gatekeeper #networking