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The Curiosity ChamberJoseph Lenard - Illegal PoliticsJoin me in welcoming Joseph Lenard to the show. We discuss the illegal aliens in sanctuary cities issue, 2024 election outcomes, covid, and much more surrounding politics and the current state of the economy.https://www.amazon.com/Terror-Strikes-Coming-Soon-City/dp/1955043663https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phyllismackenzie/episodes/TALK-ABOUT-TERROR-STRIKES-WITH-JOSEPH-LENARD-e1vbt322024-02-051h 20
Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolisht Thoughts 244: Not Enough Clients (Consulting Tip)Hear about my conversation with one young consultant re the number of clients to have.
2022-09-2702 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts 243: Managing the Workload (Consultant Tip)Are you having trouble, as a consultant, managing your workload? Hear some simple advice given to a young consultant.
#workload #client #consulting #consultinglife #business
2022-09-2202 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #242: Turning Down a Client (Consultant Tip)At some point, you are going to have to turn down a client. Hear about one person's story.
#Consulting #consultinglife #client #business
2022-09-2004 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts 241: Regrets, I’ve Had a FewWe all wish that we had acted in a different way or taken a different path. But that should not hold you back.
2022-09-1502 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #240: Coolest Place I have Ever Conducted TrainingA few months ago, you heard me speak about the most unusual place I ever conducted training. Now hear about the coolest place.
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Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts 239: It is Awesome! (Training Tip)If you are a trainer, or even someone who does a fair amount of public speaking, listen to this reminder about "buzz words."
2022-09-0802 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #238: Summer TimeIt is Summer Time! And time for vacation.
2022-06-2302 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #237: Do You Recognize Performance or Presence?Do You Recognize Performance or Presence? Do you know the difference? If yes, should you recognize them?
2022-06-2103 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #236: Take a Popcorn Break!Instead of a coffee break, try something different!
2022-06-1601 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #235: Lead Better MeetingsListen to five simple steps that can help you lead better meetings.
2022-06-1402 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #234: The Office Suck Up (Part Two)As people begin to return to the office, even on a part time basis, the "office suck-up" will also return. Learn about this organizational creature and my experience with it.
2022-06-0903 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #233: The Office Suck Up (Part One)As people begin to return to the office, even on a part time basis, the "office suck-up" will also return. Learn about this organizational creature and my experience with it.
2022-06-0702 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #232: Do you expect to be fed at work?Recently, I learned that a couple of professions expect to be fed at work. Listen to my "foolish thoughts" about this.
2022-06-0202 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #231: Using Humor aka Bad Dad JokesUsing humor in training can be dangerous. However, it can be used, but carefully.
2022-05-2603 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #230: Training in an Unusual Place.Have you conducted training in an unusual place? Hear about where I conducted training recently.
2022-05-2402 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #229: Small Claims Court. Is it worth the effort?When taking someone to Small Claims Court, you need to determine if it is worth the time and effort.
2022-05-1902 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #227: When a Client Does Not Pay (Part 4)The saga continues, so listen in.
2022-05-1701 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #226: Thank You and Some Time OffThe title says it all.
2022-04-2801 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #225: They Won’t Talk With Me!Hear about a conversation I had recently with a friend.
2022-04-2602 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #224: Knowledge Hoarding is Still a ThingListen to an experience of a friend of mine.
2022-04-2103 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #223: They are not your friends.Do you consider those who work with you your friends? Maybe they are not.
2022-04-1902 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #222: Spring is Here. Time for Spring Cleaning.With Spring, comes the time for cleaning. However, do you ever clean your digital files?
2022-04-1402 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #221: When a Client Does Not Pay (Part 3)Hear what happened next in my saga of the non-paying client.
2022-04-1201 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #220: Revenue Stream (Part 3)This is the final episode, where I discuss my part-time revenue stream during the COVID pandemic.
2022-04-0702 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #219: Revenue Stream (Part 2)In this episode, I continue my discussion about my part-time revenue stream during the COVID pandemic.
2022-04-0503 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #218: Revenue Stream (Part 1)Learn about one of my revenue streams during the pandemic.
2022-03-3102 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast 217: No SynergyWe have no synergy.
2022-03-2904 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #216: When A Client Does Not Pay (PartTwo)Hear about my experience when a client does not pay.
2022-03-2404 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #215: When a Client Does Not Pay (Part One)Hear about my experience with my very first client who did not pay me.
2022-03-2202 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #214: A Complaint Means Better Customer ServiceHear about the time I complained about poor customer service and what happened in my subsequent interactions with my auto dealership.
2022-03-1704 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #213: Shoppers as LearnersThe traditional training analogy has three groups of learners. Some use a fourth group. Who are they?
2022-03-1502 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #212: Are you an Explorer, Vactioner, or Prisoner?Listen to an old training analogy, successfully used recently.
2022-03-1002 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #211: An Old AnalogySometimes an old analogy can win over resistant participants.
2022-03-0802 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #210: Dad’s Three Rules to Saying NOHear some wise wisdom from Pat Kilner, author of Find Your Six.
2022-03-0302 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts 209: Do I have your EAR?Hear about an acronym that every trainer should remember.
2022-03-0101 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #208: Slow Down Your DeliveryLearn why slowing down your virtual learning presentation is beneficial.
2022-02-2402 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #207: Why does training fail?Hear some of the reasons why training classes and programs fail, according to TD Magazine.
2022-02-2203 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts 206: Training Expenditures & Hours 2021. And the survey says...How much was spent on training/learning in 2021, as well as, hours of learning completed? Listen to the results from Training Magazine's 2021 Survey.
2022-02-1702 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast 205: Corporate Podcasting. And the survey says...A recent survey in Training Magazine (Nov. 2021) mentions the state of Corporate Podcasting. It may not be what we all thought.
2022-02-1501 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast 204: How much does a learning/training professonal earn? And the survey says...Hear about the potential earnings for learning/training professionals, as shown from Training Magazine's November 2021 Survey.
2022-02-1003 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #203: Pandemic Training Challenges. And the Survey Said...Listen to the top three challenges and one that was not, faced by learning professionals according to Training Magazine's 2021 Survey. And the survey says...
2022-02-0802 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast 202: The NO To-Do ListDo you know what a NO To-Do List is? If not, then have a listen.
2022-02-0303 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #201: Behaviours Confident People AvoidBased on an article from December 2019, here about four behaviors that confident people avoid.
2022-02-0105 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #200: There are many paths to success or winning.A Hindu Proverb.
As this is my 200th podcast, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who has listened, to one or all of them.
2022-01-2701 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast 199: Do you have a short and long term plan?Listen to my experience with one of my revenue streams.
2022-01-2502 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast 198: Meeting with the ClientHaving problems meeting with your contracted client? Here is one way to overcome it.
2022-01-2003 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast#197: Going Back to the Office, Some Public Speaking RemindersMany have told me that they are heading back to the office sometime this month. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind some public speaking tips.
2022-01-1805 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #196: Speak Confidently and Remain CalmListen to some of my tips to help me speak confidently and remain calm in front of large groups of people.
2022-01-1302 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #195: Training FadsHas your manager and/or clients ever approached you to say: You should use this new product. It will revolutionize your training efforts!
2022-01-1103 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #194: Tips for Hybrid TrainingHere are a couple of things to keep in mind, when conducting training in a hybrid environment.
2022-01-0603 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #193: Corporate PodcastsMay not seem very new or innovative, but corporations have become interested in podcasting.
2022-01-0402 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts 192 - FIND YOUR SIXFIND YOUR SIX is an exciting new book, dealing with finding those key influencers, who can help you generate business. It is a different way of thinking than the standard networking options.
To learn more about FIND YOUR SIX and the author Pat Kilner, go to www.findyoursix.com
2021-12-2202 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcst #191: Bringing in Temporary HelpHear about the issue that one previous client faced when bringing temporary help, and some possible solutions.
2021-12-1602 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #190: Just Say I Am Not InterestedDon't keep leading people on, who wish to do business with you. Just say: "I am not interested."
2021-12-1404 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #189: Holiday Networking Blunders (Part Two)Hear about the final three common networking blunders during the holiday season.
2021-12-0903 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #188: Holiday Networking Blunders (Part One)Hear about three common networking blunders during the holiday season.
2021-12-0702 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts 187: The Five Steps to Independent Problem SolvingHear about the Five Steps as presented by TD Magazine in June 2021.
2021-11-3002 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thought Podcast #186: Happy Thanksgiving and Thank You2021-11-2301 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #185: Sweat the Small Stuff and Don‘t Let it Get Old and Moldy!If you are not sweating the small stuff, then you are probably failing at the bigger things. Hear a recent experience.
2021-11-1802 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #184: Don‘t Create Poor Job AidsPoor job aid design makes for a difficult and frustrating work assignment.
2021-11-1603 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts #183: At What Point Do You OutsourceMoney? Time? Frustration? Expertise? A combination? When do you outsource things?
2021-11-1103 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #182: Forgetting WordsA friend of mine commented that he is forgetting words and phrases. Hear my thoughts as to why.
2021-11-0902 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #181: Now on the WISDOM AppThe title says it all.
2021-11-0401 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #180: The Best Time of the DayProductivity = The Best Time of the Day!
2021-11-0202 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #179: Curating. Some Additional Thoughts.Focus on curating your business life, just like your personal life.
2021-10-2801 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast 178: You Need to Pay the PriceIf you want to be successful, find out what that price is, and then pay for it. Scott Adams.
2021-10-2601 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #177 - Being UnreliableDon't be unreliable.
2021-10-2101 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #176: Learning Guides for ManagersDo you curate learning for your managers and their staff? If not, here is one way you can do it.
2021-10-1902 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #175: I Feed MyselfWhat you take in can define you.
2021-10-1401 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast 174: Can we do this in thirty minutes?Don't try to rush a recommendation.
2021-10-1202 minFoolish Thoughts by A Fool for LearningFoolish Thoughts Podcast #173: TerribleWhat is your response when someone asks you: How are you doing today?
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