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
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Foolish Thoughts #403: Recognition is Important
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It is always so important to recognize good work. #appreciation #goodwork #goodworksmakeadifference #recognitionAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #402: Deleting Contacts
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I just deleted a number of contacts. Do you ever do so? Have a listen to as why I did. #contacts #cleaninghouse #networkingAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #401: It's September and you know what that means!
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Yes, it is September and that means the dropping of new episodes. Have a listen to what is coming up for the next few weeks. #podcast #podcasting #businesslife #consulting #consultinglifeAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #400: Thank You and See You in September
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Thank you and see you in September.Autor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #399: Recognition is Important
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It is so important to recognize good work. #feedback #motivation #ownyourperformance #reputation #business #learning #training #recognitionAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #398: Zoom Bombing & Background Bombing
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You may have heard of one of these, but I doubt you have heard of both. And, maybe, just maybe, you may have even experienced one or both of them. #remoteworking #zoom #zoombombing #zoommeeting #business #work #technologyAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Is this a real issue/problem or is this overblown? Don't know what it is? Then have a listen. #selfconfidence #shame #confidence #fearoffailure #anxiety #technology #insecurity #genz #millenials #businessAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Have you ever been offered a DRY PROMOTION? Bet you have and bet you accepted! Most of us have. Don't know what it is? Well then, have a listen. #promotion #workhard #leadership #supervisor #business #corporate #job #talentAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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An interesting management technique but one that I would not necessarily recommend. #paper #proposal #solution #management #business #leadershipAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #394: Staging the Classroom
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No matter where you are training -- a standard training room or a general purpose room -- there are certain things you need to do to ensure that the participants have a positive learning experience. #training #learning #classroom #directions #odors #learningstrategy #trainingstrategy #trainingsetupAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #393: Thanking Everyone in Public (The Stella Saga)
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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 #businessAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #392: Dressing Appropriately (The Stella Saga)
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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 #businesstipsAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #391: Movies in Training (Part 2)
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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 #LearningmethodsAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #390: Movies in Training (Part 1)
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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 #trainingstrategyAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #389: It is a Miracle, He is Alive!
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In January 2024, I received a letter from NYC Department of Personnel. I could not believe that he was alive! #NYC #NYC2024 #work #W2Form #DeathAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #388: 100 Little Ideas
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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 #RulesAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #387: Hijacking a Meeting (Part Two)
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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 #GenZAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #386: Hijacking a Meeting (Part One)
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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…
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Foolish Thoughts #385: The ME BOX Revisited
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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 #teambuildinggamesAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #breaktimeAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #383: Free Art (Images)
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Looking for free images to use in your videos, presentations, etc. I have two sites for you. #images #freeimages #imagesforwork #freeart #free #powerpoint #presentations #graphicsAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #382: Old Age Friendly?
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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 #worklifebalanceAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #381: Saying Goodbye to LinkedIn
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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 #retirementAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Coffee Badging. Know what it is? If not have a listen and maybe, just maybe it is more hype than reality. #coffee #coffeebadging #worklifebalance #workingfromhome #workculture #workexperience #workenvironmentAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #379: The Buy Out - Five Years Later (Part Four)
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It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In this final episode, I will take a look at my decision to become a training/learning consultant. #buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospective #consultant #consultantlifeAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #378: The Buy Out - Five Years Later (Part Three)
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It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In Part Three, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones. #buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospectiveAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #377: The Buy Out - Five Years Later (Part Two)
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It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In Part Two, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones. #buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospectiveAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #376: The Buy Out - Five Years Later (Part One)
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It has been five years since the "buy-out" from the organization I worked at for almost 28 years. In Part One, I will take a look at some of the decisions made at the time to see if they were the correct ones. #buyout #leaving #goodbye #retrospectiveAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #375: Thank You and A Short Break
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As I always say, it is so important to not only say THANK YOU but to periodically recap the last few months. Also, I will take a short break and be back on April 2nd! #thankyouforyoursupport #thankyou #thankful #podcastinglife #podcasting #recap #thanksAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Being on a budget means that you need to find "free" items. Have a listen to where you can obtain "free" audio files. #free #freebie #audio #freeaudio #music #freemusicAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #373: Suggestions for Efficient Meetings
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Let's get back to basics with some suggestions for running efficient meetings! #meetingmanagement #meetings #meetingfacilitation #meetingsmatter #meetingplanningAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #372: Don't Let the "Let Down" Get You Down!
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Do you remember having a great success and then feeling a bit "down" immediately afterwards? Have a listen to one person's experience and the advice given to get him out of the "let down". #success #successmindset #successjourney #goal #goalsettingAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #371: Farewell Overhead Projector Farewell
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Farewell to the overhead projector, which at one time ruled classrooms and training rooms across the US! #overhead #projector #training #learning #oldschool #trainingdeliveryAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #370: Recording Your Termination
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In January 2024, a young woman recorded her termination and it eventually went viral. Have a listen as to what happened and my thoughts on the event. #termination #layoff #layoffs #firingAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #369: I got an idea for a product, and can make millions. But, where do I begin?
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Do you an idea for a product that you believe will make you millions and a household name. But, don't know where to begin? Have a listen to my guest Derek Ferramosca, who has been involved in sales in the manufacturing sector for over a decade. He will discuss the overall steps you need to take to get your idea made into a real product. #sales #sal…
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Foolish Thoughts #368: I wanna sell and make lots of money!
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Have you ever said: I can sell anything to anyone and make lots of money? Well, have a listen to my guest Derek Ferramosca who has been in the sales for over a decade. His niche is the Aerospace, Defense and Automotive industries. In this episode, hear him describe the type of personality traits you need, where to begin, and your career path. #sale…
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Foolish Thoughts #367: All of these topics are important!
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For most of us in training/learning, dealing with a Subject Matter Expert (SME), one of the most common comments we receive is: Everything is important! But is it really? #subjectmatterexpert #subjectmatterexperts #training #trainingdesign #trainingdevelopment #learning #learningdevelopmentAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #366: How Long and How Much?
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Whenever I meet with a client, the two most asked questions are: "How long will it take?" and "How much will it cost?" This episode will focus on a study estimating the time it takes to create learning. #learning #training #learningdevelopment #trainingdevelopment #trainingprogramdesign #learningdesign…
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Do you RAGE APPLY? Do you know what it is? If you don't, have a listen! #jobsearch #jobseekers #jobseeking #annoy #rage #jobchange #jobhuntingAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Do you work with anyone from the Gen Z generation? Do they annoy you? Have a listen to one of the things that they do to annoy people but is it much different than others have done in the past? #annoy #irritate #antagonize #irk #annoyanceAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #363: Do You Cite Sources?
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Do you give credit where credit is due? Or do you simply take the idea and take credit for it? Have a listen about my take on citing sources. #citation #citations #acknowledge #acknowledgement #kudos #hattipAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #362: Microcredentials and Badges
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Do you know what a microcredential or a digital badge is? Do you know if they are popular or even used? Have a listen and learn. #microlearning #learning #training #badges #learningstrategy #upskillingAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #361: Lunch and Learn (Part 2)
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Listen to a couple of additional suggestions to make your "Lunch and Learn" successful. #lunchandlearn #training #learning #trainingmatters #learningmatters #trainingsolutions #learningsolutionsAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #360: Lunch and Learn (Part 1)
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Many of us have attended "Lunch and Learns". Some have been good and some have been bad. Listen to a couple of suggestions which may make your next Lunch and Learn a success. #lunchandlearn #training #learning #trainingmatters #learningmatters #trainingsolutions #learningsolutionsAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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I normally do not do live shows, however, I met Gina of LMS Radio on her show one Saturday evening (EST) and decided to interview her. Thanks to all who listened and liked. Who knows, maybe I will do another in the future!Autor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #359: Dealing with Vendors (Part 2)
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Many of us deal with vendors on a daily basis. However, have you had to manage a vendor relationship. Hear my foolish thoughts in this second and final part of the series. #vendors #vendormanagement #consulting #vendordevelopment #vendorriskmanagement #vendorpartnershipsAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #358: Dealing with Vendors (Part 1)
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Many of us deal with vendors on a daily basis. However, have you had to manage a vendor relationship. Hear my foolish thoughts in this first of two parts. #vendors #vendormanagement #consulting #vendordevelopment #vendorriskmanagement #vendorpartnershipsAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts #357: Why Recruiters Ghost
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Have you been "ghosted" by a recruiter? Would you like to know the possible reasons why? Have a listen according to one author, for the reasons why recruiters ghost. #recruiting #ghosting #businesstip #recruiters #jobhunting #jobapplication #jobhunt #employement #jobhiringAutor: AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Foolish Thoughts 356: Been Ghosted? What to do. (Business Tip)
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Have you been "ghosted"? I have. However, as much as we don't like it, there are really only four common sense things that you can do in this situation. Why don't you have a listen! #ghosting #business #businesslife #consulting #consultinglife #recruiters #recruiterslife #jobhunt #jobhunting #employement #jobhiring…
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Foolish Thoughts #355: CybersecurityTraining Tips - Part Two (Training)
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Almost everything we do is controlled by technology. What happens when something goes wrong? How can we train our employees to be careful? Have a listen to our second episode on training tips. #learning #training #learningstrategy #trainingstrategy #cybertraining #cybersecurity #cybersecurityawareness…
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