Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Hear about the latest business jargon/trend sweeping the workplace.  

Learn about the latest business trend, but not in the US.  Not yet but who knows.  

Have a brief listen to my continued retirement journey.

500 Episodes.  A Milestone.  Have a listen to where I go from here!

The CURSE OF KNOWLEDGE is one of the latest business phrases making the rounds.  Come hear about it and see if you have fallen to it!    

If you are offered free money, take it.  Don't leave it on the table.  #retirement #retirementlife #pension 

How do I keep track of my online inventory and sales?  Have a listen.   #ResellingSuccess  #EcommerceStrategies  #RetailReseller  #ResellBusiness  #ResellingTips  #ResellToProfit #resellers #ebaylife #reselling #ebayseller #resell #reseller #ebay 

I have experienced it to some extent.  Have you?   #meeting #meetinghangover

Have a listen to a recent training/learning term I learned about.  Is this really a new concept or is it simply an old concept in a new wrapper?   #learning #training #shadowlearning #onthejoblearning #shadowing #informal 

Although I am retired, I still like to look at job postings.  Have a listen to an unbelievable one I found!   #jobposting  #employement  #jobopportunity

A few months ago, I read an article of the nine things you need to do to begin a successful presentation.  I want to share with you, what I consider to be the top three. #presentation  #speech #presentationtips  #preparation

Recently, I came across a sidebar in TD Magazine regarding four myths about older workers.  As an older worker, I wanted to share my thoughts.  Thanks. #olderworker  #olderemployee  #myths #employee

Recently, I came across a sidebar in TD Magazine regarding four myths about older workers.  As an older worker, I wanted to share my thoughts.  Thanks.   #olderworker  #olderemployee  #myths #employee

Have a listed to my connection (and that of my family) with a little known, but acclaimed at the time, documentary.  

In reselling, simply taking photos is not enough to sell.  Have a listen to what I do in order to sell, in regards to the use of photos.     #ResellingSuccess  #EcommerceStrategies  #RetailReseller  #ResellBusiness  #ResellingTips  #ResellToProfit #resellers #ebaylife #reselling #ebayseller #resell #reseller #ebay 

When reselling, you come across all types.  Hear about one such person.    #ebaylife #reselling #resellercommunity #resellers #resellerlife #resellingcommunity #reseller #resell  #craigslist 

When you are reselling, you come across all types.  Hear about one such person.    #ebaylife #reselling #resellercommunity #resellers #resellerlife #reseller #ebayseller #craigslist

In the last episode, we defined Quiet Cracking.  Now, let's have a listen to some of the possible ways to reduce it in the workplace.      

Have you heard of "Quiet Cracking?"  You have probably experienced it but don't even know it.  So, have a listen and learn all about it.   #QuietCracking #EmotionalStruggles #EmotionalWellbeing  

Do you have "frolleagues?" You probably do but don't even know it.  So, have a listen!    

Have a listen about a recent article I read describing the best practices every training consultant should have.   #bestpractices #success #smallbusiness #strategy #business #credibility #businesstips #entrepreneur #consulting

Hear about my experience when I took some unknown organization up on their offer to provide me with a free analysis of my website!   #webdesign #socialmedia #website #business #design #websitedesign 

Hear about my experience when I took some unknown organization up on their offer to provide me with a free analysis of my website!   #webdesign #socialmedia #website #business #design #websitedesign 

Have a listen to my experience with BoardSi and why I say BoardNo.  

The title says it all. 

Do you receive scam calls?  I do.  Have a listen to one that I received recently using AI.  #ScamCallAwareness  #FraudPrevention  #ScamAlert  #PhoneScamSafety  #FraudulentCalls  #ScamCallEducation #scamcall

When I resell, I selectively offer "local pick-up".   Have a listen to what I do, when I offer local pick-up. #ResellingSuccess  #EcommerceStrategies  #RetailReseller  #ResellBusiness  #ResellingTips  #ResellToProfit 

Over the last 15 to 20 years, we have seen the rise of ANTI-PERKS.  If you don't know what an anti-perk is, then have a listen. #EmployeeEngagement  #Benefits  #InnovationInWorkplace #EmployeePerks  #WorkplaceBenefits #JobPerks #TalentAttraction  #CompanyCulture

Have a listen to a recent survey which identified the least "thanked" jobs.  Will you agree? #thankful #motivation #appreciation #gratitude #appreciate #grateful #thanks #thankyou 

Hear what is considered currently the most useless email phrase.  Do you agree?   #business #emails #emailsuccess #emailtips #stupid #worthless #useless

Are you a member of the Snippet Generation?  Do you even know what that is?  Then have a listen! #trend #lifestyle #life #generationz #genz #youth

Have a listen to the survey results of 800 HR professionals regarding colleges not preparing future employees.  And, I chime in with some of my Foolish Thoughts on the matter.   #hiring #hr #work #staffing #business #education #humanresources #jobs #recruitment #career #employment 

A recent survey of 800 recent graduates claims that many of them earned the wrong degree.  Have a listen as to why they believe this. #college #collegeeducation #collegedegree #studentsuccess #success #degree #university

Are you a classroom teacher?  Have you ever thought about making a career change?  Have you ever thought about going into the world of corporate training?  Then have a listen about making that jump! #education #training #teacher #teaching #learning #classroom  #educators

Have a listen to a gentleman who ran out of space on his email account and the advice I provided to him. #emailtips #emails #business #emailmanagement

Did you hear about The Toilet Paper Resignation? Have a listen to learn all about it and some questions that I have, #management #employee #resigning #quitting #employment #resign #employer #resignation

Have a listen to a criticism I have about a recent article on learning objectives. #learningobjective  #goals #trainingobjectives  #training  #understanding

When you retire, you begin to reminisce about things. Hear about one game, which I played when I was child.   #games #childhood #childhoodmemories #childhoodlife #childhoodmemory

When you retire, you begin to reminisce about things. Hear about one game, which I played when I was child. #games #childhood #childhoodmemories #childhoodlife #childhoodmemory

When you retire, it may be difficult to "de-link" from your profession or other interests/activities. Hear about what I did to begin the process of "de-linking". #remove #delink #professionallife #professional 

In previous episodes, I discussed a number of "places" you might source or find items, which you may sell on eBay and other platforms. In this episode, I will discuss one which some have had success. #resellers #ebaylife #ebaycommunity #reselling #ebayseller #resell #reseller #ebay #garagesales

When you observe a trainer in action, do so in a stealth manner.  Hear about a time when I was observed, and it was anything but.   #training #learning #observation #ProfessionalDevelopment #TrainingAndDevelopment #SkillEnhancement  

There are many things you can do to simplify your lifestyle in retirement.  Hear about one way but you will need to change your expectations.   #retirement #retirementlife #simplification

When you retire, this is one of the things you should.  However, many do not necessarily think of doing this. Note: No episodes will be published on April 15 and April 17, 2025.   #cleanout #delete #files #digitalfiles #digital #retirement #retirementlife

Once I decided to retire, I was determined not to simply watch the grass grow.  Hear about the first thing I did.   #LifeAfterWork  #RetirementGoals  #RetirementLifestyle  #FuturePlanning  #EnjoyingRetirement  

Have you heard about "Special Interview" Tests?  Do you know what they are?  Do you give them?  Have a listen as to what they are and why they are given. #JobInterview  #InterviewTips  #InterviewPreparation  #JobSearch  #InterviewSuccess  

Have a listen to ten ways to know if your training has been effective.  These will truly resonate with anyone in the learning/training profession. #business #training #inspiration #teaching #success #motivation #life #leadership #skills #classroom 

"Learn Something New Each Day" can and should be done by everyone, especially by someone you might least expect.    

Looking to sell on eBay or one of the many other platforms, then learn how you can "Source from the Dead." #reselling #ebaylife #resellers #resellerlife #estatesales #ebay

In this continuation from the last episode, learn how you can source at no or low cost. #ebayreseller #reseller #ebaylife #resellercommunity #ebaystore #ebay #reselingl