Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Foolish Thoughts #391: Movies in Training (Part 2)

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
 

Foolish Thoughts #390: Movies in Training (Part 1)

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

Foolish Thoughts #389: It is a Miracle, He is Alive!

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

Foolish Thoughts #388: 100 Little Ideas

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
 
 

Foolish Thoughts #387: Hijacking a Meeting (Part Two)

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
 
 

Foolish Thoughts #386: Hijacking a Meeting (Part One)

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

Foolish Thoughts #385: The ME BOX Revisited

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

Foolish Thoughts #384: Get Up and Out

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

Foolish Thoughts #383: Free Art (Images)

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

Foolish Thoughts #382: Old Age Friendly?

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