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, you can find out via Linkedin.
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, you can find out via Linkedin.
Episodes
May 30, 2024
May 30, 2024
5 min
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
May 30, 2024
5 min
May 28, 2024
May 28, 2024
5 min
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
May 28, 2024
5 min
May 23, 2024
May 23, 2024
2 min
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
May 23, 2024
2 min
May 21, 2024
May 21, 2024
3 min
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
May 21, 2024
3 min

May 16, 2024
May 16, 2024
4 min
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
May 16, 2024
4 min
May 14, 2024
Foolish Thoughts #388: 100 Little Ideas
May 14, 2024
May 14, 2024
3 min
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
May 14, 2024
3 min

May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024
4 min
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
May 9, 2024
4 min
May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024
5 min
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
May 7, 2024
5 min

May 2, 2024
Foolish Thoughts #385: The ME BOX Revisited
May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024
3 min
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
May 2, 2024
3 min

Apr 30, 2024
Foolish Thoughts #384: Get Up and Out
Apr 30, 2024
Apr 30, 2024
3 min
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
Apr 30, 2024
3 min

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