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Foolish Thoughts are produced by A Fool for Learning, covering topics on learning, management, leadership, etc.

AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone


    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Foolish Thoughts #472: The Snippet Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 2:40


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #471: Colleges Not Preparing Future Workers?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 2:17


    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 

    Foolish Thoughts #470: I Got the Wrong Degree

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 4:26


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #469: Teacher to Trainer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 3:42


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #468: Don't Just Scroll. Delete and Unsubscribe.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 3:27


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #467: The Toilet Paper Resignation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 4:25


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #466: Learning Objectives - A Criticism

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:19


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

    Foolish Thoughts #465: Mother, May I?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 3:35


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #464: Red Light, Green Light 1 2 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 3:06


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #463: Professionally De-Linking (Slowly)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 4:47


    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 

    Foolish Thoughts #462: eBay Sourcing (Continued)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 3:29


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #461: Observe in a Stealth Manner (A True Training Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 6:57


    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  

    Foolish Thoughts #460: Retirement - Less Is Better. Get Use To It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 3:31


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #459: Retirement - Clean Out Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 3:17


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #458: Retirement - The First Thing I Did

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 5:07


    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  

    Foolish Thoughts #457: Special Interview Tests

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 3:52


    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  

    Foolish Thoughts #456: Ten Ways to Know Your Training Has Been Effective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 3:05


    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 

    Foolish Thoughts #455: Learn Something New Each Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 3:50


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

    Foolish Thoughts #454: Sourcing from the Dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 4:34


    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

    Foolish Thoughts #453: eBay Sourcing (P2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 4:20


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

    Foolish Thoughts #452: eBay Sourcing (P1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 4:20


    Learn about the fastest and easiest way you can source for selling on eBay. #ebayreseller #reseller #ebaylife #resellers #resellercommunity #resellerlife #reselling #ebay

    Foolish Thoughts #451: Knowing When to Pack It In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 3:08


    One of the things my father would always say that you need to "Know When to Pack It In."  Hear about me doing just that and some changes to this podcast.    

    Foolish Thoughts #450: Eye Contact

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 2:57


    When speaking to a group - large or small - making eye contact is essential.  Have a listen to not only the why but also the how.   #EyeContact   #NonverbalCommunication  #InterpersonalSkills   #EffectiveCommunication  #Connection  

    Foolish Thoughts #449: Why Use Gestures?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 2:33


    Have a listen as to why using gestures is important while you speak.   #Gesture #Gestures #NonverbalCommunication #BodyLanguage #CommunicationSkills #HumanConnection 

    Foolish Thoughts #448: Eliminating Distracting Mannerisms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 3:35


    Do your mannerisms distract from your message?  Have a listen to what you need to do, to help your audience focus on your message. #Mannerisms  #BodyLanguage  #CommunicationSkills  #NonverbalCommunication  

    Foolish Thoughts #447: eBay Selling - Hidden Costs (P2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 5:11


    Every consultant needs to have more than one revenue stream.  Some, like myself, may sell on eBay.  Have a listen to how you can keep some of the hidden costs under control, if you decide to sell on eBay.   #revenuestream #consultingrevenue  #ebayseller #ebay #resellingcommunity #ebaysellerlife #ebayselling

    Foolish Thoughts #446: eBay Selling - Hidden Costs (P1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 4:24


    Every consultant needs to have more than one revenue stream.  Some, like myself, may sell on eBay.  Have a listen to some of the hidden costs you will encounter, if you decide to sell on eBay.   #revenuestream #consultingrevenue  #ebayseller #ebay #resellingcommunity #ebaysellerlife #ebayselling

    Foolish Thoughts #445: Trainers Love Games. But is it appropriate? (P2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 3:21


    Trainers love to use games as part of their workshops/courses.  However, are they appropriate?  Have a listen to some of the questions you need to ask to ensure that they are appropriate for your workshop/course.   #TrainerGuide  #GamePerformance  #GameDevelopment  #boardgames #simulationgame #strategygame

    Foolish Thoughts #444: Trainers Love Games. But is it appropriate? (P1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 3:39


    Trainers love to use games as part of their workshops/courses.  However, are they appropriate?  Have a listen to some of the questions you need to ask to ensure that they are appropriate for your workshop/course.   #TrainerGuide  #GamePerformance  #GameDevelopment  #boardgames #simulationgame #strategygame

    Foolish Thoughts #443: Resume Lying

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 3:10


    A recent survey of job seekers found that a sizable portion lied on their resumes.  Have a listen to the reasons why. #recruiting #business #jobseekers #curriculumvitae #hr #recruitment #resumedesign #resumewriting #resume 

    Foolish Thoughts #442: What's in Your Wallet? (Training Tip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 1:59


    Hear about a very simple ice breaker that you can use! #breaktheice #life #icebreaker #gettingtoknowyou #teambuilding #corporateteambuilding #icebreakers

    Foolish Thoughts #441: Scouting America - A Terrible Rebrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 5:23


    On February 8, 2025 the Boy Scouts of America will rebrand itself to Scouting America.  Have a listen as to why I think it is a terrible rebrand. #boyscoutsofamerica #orderofthearrow #wosm #eaglescout #scouting #cubscouts #beprepared #boyscout #scoutsbsa #scoutingamerica #venturing #exploring

    Foolish Thoughts #440: Likes Paid Off for Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 3:33


    Do you "like" the postings by various business?  Has it every benefited or hurt you?  Have a listen to a story about liking a business and something you may consider doing, if you do not do so.   #like #follow day #comment #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessmarketing #business #businessowners #businesstip #inspiration #businessmarketing

    Foolish Thoughts #439: Quiet Vacationing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 3:05


    Have a listen to what some employees are doing: Quiet Vacationing!  I am a little surprised by it. #business #productivity #mentalhealth #worklife #remotework #work #timemanagement #workfromhome #jobs #worklifebalanced 

    Foolish Thoughts #438: Cyberloafing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 3:18


    Have a listen to the latest trend of white collar workers. #goofingaround #wastetime #timemanagement #dontwastetime #timewasteing

    Foolish Thoughts #437: Hushed Hybrid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 2:33


    Your company wants you to go back to the office five days a week?  Hear about what some are doing to oppose that.   #HybridWorkModel   #FutureOfWork  #WorkplaceFlexibility  #RemoteAndInOffice  #WorkLifeBalance #EmployeeEngagement  

    Foolish Thoughts #436: Incorporate Difficulties in Training (Training Tip)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 3:41


    It is important, when designing training, to ensure that learners aren't simply and always getting the perfect client/customer/situation.   #ProfessionalDevelopment #WorkplaceTraining  #ContinuousLearning #TrainingAndDevelopment #LearningCulture  

    Foolish Thoughts #435: A Huge Waste of Time (A True Story)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 5:26


    Hear about the time I got hired and it was a huge waste of time.  And, yes, I name the organization!   #ProfessionalEtiquette #WorkplaceGhosting  #ghosting  #CandidateExperience #TalentAcquisition  #AnneArundelCC

    Foolish Thoughts #434: Ghost Job Offerings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 4:08


    Have a listen to what some organizations are actually doing when they post a job.  It is actually quite shameful!   #JobOpportunities  #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment  #Hiring #Careers #JobSearch

    Foolish Thoughts #433: The Corporate Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 2:41


    Depending upon where you are from, you may have an accent.  But did you know, there is a Corporate Accent? #accent   #EffectiveCommunication #GlobalBusiness  #ProfessionalLanguage #CorporateJargon #jargon

    Foolish Thoughts #432: Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 1:44


    Welcome Back!  In this very short episode, have a listen to a couple of the episodes planned for the next few weeks. And as always, Happy New Year!

    Foolish Thoughts #431: End of the Year Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 1:38


    Some end of the year thoughts and THANK YOU!    

    Foolish Thoughts #430: Succession Planning (Part 3B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 2:51


    Have a listen to the final episode, which finishes up the parts or sections of a good Succession Plan. #SuccessionPlanning  #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessContinuity  #StrategicPlanning  #WorkforcePlanning

    Foolish Thoughts #429: Succession Planning (Part 3A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 3:54


    In this fourth episode, we will look at the parts or sections which make up a successful Succession Plan. #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessContinuity #StrategicPlanning #WorkforcePlanning

    Foolish Thoughts #428: Succession Planning (Part 2B)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 2:06


    In this third of the five part series, we will continue with the "why" of Succession Planning. #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment  #BusinessContinuity #StrategicPlanning #WorkforcePlanning

    Foolish Thoughts #427: Succession Planning (Part 2A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 2:20


    In this second of a five part series, we will look at the "why" of succession planning.   #SuccessionPlanning   #LeadershipDevelopment  #BusinessContinuity  #StrategicPlanning   #WorkforcePlanning

    Foolish Thoughts #426: Succession Planning (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 2:26


    In this five part series, we will take a look at Succession Planning.  This episode will focus on defining Succession Planning. #SuccessionPlanning  #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessContinuity  #StrategicPlanning  #WorkforcePlanning

    Foolish Thoughts #425: Thanksgiving 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 3:06


    I am grateful to each of my listeners. I will publish my next episode on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd.

    Foolish Thoughts #424: Hybrid Meeting Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 3:01


    Hybrid meetings have been a staple of the business world since 2019/2020.  However, they can disintegrate into a bit of a mess, unless you follow a couple of simple communication rules. #HybridMeetings  #VirtualCollaboration  #MeetingInnovation  #SeamlessCommunication 

    Foolish Thoughts 433: Stress Bragging

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 2:50


    Do you have a co-worker who constantly tells you how busy they are?  Do you constantly tell everyone how busy you are? #BusyBragging  #stressbragging #LivingTheDream

    Foolish Thoughts #422: Farewell LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 5:14


    To maintain an LLC, there is a cost.  Have a listen to why I have decided to shut down my Limited Liability Company (LLC) in Maryland. #LimitedLiabilityCompany   #BusinessFormation  #Entrepreneurship  #SmallBusiness  #BusinessOwnership  #CompanyRegistration  #BusinessStrategy  #FinancialProtection  

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