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

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #441: Scouting America - A Terrible Rebrand
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
On February 8, 2025 the Boy Scouts of America will rebrand itself to Scouting America. Have a listen as to why I think it is a terrible rebrand.
#boyscoutsofamerica #orderofthearrow #wosm #eaglescout #scouting #cubscouts #beprepared #boyscout #scoutsbsa #scoutingamerica #venturing #exploring

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #440: Likes Paid Off for Me
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Do you "like" the postings by various business? Has it every benefited or hurt you? Have a listen to a story about liking a business and something you may consider doing, if you do not do so.
#like #follow day #comment #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessmarketing #business #businessowners #businesstip #inspiration #businessmarketing

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #439: Quiet Vacationing
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Have a listen to what some employees are doing: Quiet Vacationing! I am a little surprised by it.
#business #productivity #mentalhealth #worklife #remotework #work #timemanagement #workfromhome #jobs #worklifebalanced

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #438: Cyberloafing
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Have a listen to the latest trend of white collar workers.
#goofingaround #wastetime #timemanagement #dontwastetime #timewasteing

Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #437: Hushed Hybrid
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Your company wants you to go back to the office five days a week? Hear about what some are doing to oppose that.
#HybridWorkModel #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceFlexibility #RemoteAndInOffice #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeEngagement

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #436: Incorporate Difficulties in Training (Training Tip)
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
It is important, when designing training, to ensure that learners aren't simply and always getting the perfect client/customer/situation.
#ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceTraining #ContinuousLearning #TrainingAndDevelopment #LearningCulture

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #435: A Huge Waste of Time (A True Story)
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Hear about the time I got hired and it was a huge waste of time. And, yes, I name the organization!
#ProfessionalEtiquette #WorkplaceGhosting #ghosting #CandidateExperience #TalentAcquisition #AnneArundelCC

Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #434: Ghost Job Offerings
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Have a listen to what some organizations are actually doing when they post a job. It is actually quite shameful!
#JobOpportunities #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #Hiring #Careers #JobSearch

Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #433: The Corporate Accent
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Depending upon where you are from, you may have an accent. But did you know, there is a Corporate Accent?
#accent #EffectiveCommunication #GlobalBusiness #ProfessionalLanguage #CorporateJargon #jargon

Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Foolish Thoughts #432: Happy New Year
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Tuesday Jan 07, 2025
Welcome Back! In this very short episode, have a listen to a couple of the episodes planned for the next few weeks.
And as always, Happy New Year!

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