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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I grew up in NYC and saying "NO" was a pretty straightforward thing. However, in the business world, you can't always do that. Have a listen to a couple of ways to say "NO" without saying "NO". #sayingno #no #howtosayno #businessculture #companyculture #sayingnoisokayAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Have a listen to one of the recent business trends/terms. #WorkStyle #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProductivityTips #CareerGrowth #workAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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We all have that one problem employee. So, don't move the problem. #EmployeePerformance #WorkplaceCulture #PerformanceManagement #LeadershipSkills #ToxicWorkplaceAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Once more, we have another story from Stella, my Gen X friend and her Gen Z staffer. #GenX #GenZ #workhabits #WorkplaceEfficiency #ProfessionalDevelopmentAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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According to an online article, there are three groups of questions you can ask during an tech job interview. In this episode, we will focus on the second group of questions. #interview #interviews #interviewtips #Interviewing #interviewquestions #interviewadviceAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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According to an online article, there are three groups of questions you can ask during an tech job interview. In this episode, we will focus on the first group of potential questions. #interview #interviews #interviewtips #Interviewing #interviewquestions #interviewadviceAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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In this episode, we will review two additional methods by which you may be able to overcome resistance by staff to training. #training #Trainingtips #trainingprogram #trainingsplan #traininggoalsAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Do you have staff who have a difficult time completing training? Then have a listen to two possible methods to overcome staff resistance to required training. #training #Trainingtips #trainingprogram #trainingsplan #traininggoalsAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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In this the last of a three part podcast, Sylvester Giustino discusses the skills you need to get the gatekeepers to "open the gates." Mr. Giustino is a Government Affairs Consultant with the Bennett Group DC. If you wish to reach him, you may do so on LinkedIn. #gatekeeper #gatekeepers #networkingAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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In this episode, Sylvester Giustino will discuss the "roadblocks" or "gates" that one will encounter with gatekeepers and the strategies you can use to open those gates. Mr. Giustino is a Government Affairs Consultant with the Bennett Group DC. If you wish to reach him, you may do so on LinkedIn. #gatekeeper #networking…
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In this episode, the first of three, we will explore the concept of a "Gatekeeper" with Sylvester Giustino. Mr. Giustino is a Government Affairs Consultant with the Bennett Group DC. If you wish to reach him, you may do so on LinkedIn. #gatekeeper #gatekeepers #communication #networkingAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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I like to use humor in training, but it can be dangerous. Have a listen to a couple of techniques which can be used to inject humor in training. #training #learning #trainingdelivery #humor #presentations #baddadjokesAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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I wanted to share a story about a long time volunteer and what happened when he left his organization. #volunteer #VolunteerLife #VolunteerAppreciation #thankyou #appreciationAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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It is always so important to recognize good work. #appreciation #goodwork #goodworksmakeadifference #recognitionAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #networkingAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #consultinglifeAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Thank you and see you in September.AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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It is so important to recognize good work. #feedback #motivation #ownyourperformance #reputation #business #learning #training #recognitionAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #technologyAFoolforLearning 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 #businessAFoolforLearning 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 #talentAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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An interesting management technique but one that I would not necessarily recommend. #paper #proposal #solution #management #business #leadershipAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #trainingsetupAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #businessAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #businesstipsAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #LearningmethodsAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #trainingstrategyAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #DeathAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #RulesAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #GenZAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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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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 #teambuildinggamesAFoolforLearning 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 #breaktimeAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #graphicsAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #worklifebalanceAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #retirementAFoolforLearning 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 #workenvironmentAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #consultantlifeAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #retrospectiveAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #retrospectiveAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #retrospectiveAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #thanksAFoolforLearning 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 #freemusicAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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Let's get back to basics with some suggestions for running efficient meetings! #meetingmanagement #meetings #meetingfacilitation #meetingsmatter #meetingplanningAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #goalsettingAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #trainingdeliveryAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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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 #firingAFoolforLearning 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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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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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 #learningdevelopmentAFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone
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