Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

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

Foolish Thoughts #381: Saying Goodbye to LinkedIn

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