Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

Foolish Thoughts by A Fool for Learning

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

Episodes

June 26, 2025 3 mins

The title says it all. 

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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

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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 

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June 12, 2025 3 mins

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

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Have a listen to a recent survey which identified the least "thanked" jobs.  Will you agree?

#thankful #motivation #appreciation #gratitude #appreciate #grateful #thanks #thankyou 

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Hear what is considered currently the most useless email phrase.  Do you agree?

 

#business #emails #emailsuccess #emailtips #stupid #worthless #useless

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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

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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 

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Have a listen to a criticism I have about a recent article on learning objectives.

#learningobjective  #goals #trainingobjectives  #training  #understanding

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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

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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

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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 

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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

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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  

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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

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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

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