Best AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone Podcasts (2025)

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Foolish Thoughts #461: Observe in a Stealth Manner (A True Training Story) 6:57

4d ago6:57

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 #SkillEnhancementBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #460: Retirement - Less Is Better. Get Use To It 3:31

6d ago3:31

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 #simplificationBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #459: Retirement - Clean Out Time! 3:17

18d ago3:17

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 #retirementlifeBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #458: Retirement - The First Thing I Did 5:07

20d ago5:07

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 #EnjoyingRetirementBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #457: Special Interview Tests 3:52

25d ago3:52

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 #InterviewSuccessBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #456: Ten Ways to Know Your Training Has Been Effective 3:05

27d ago3:05

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 #classroomBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #455: Learn Something New Each Day 3:50

1M ago3:50

3:50

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

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Foolish Thoughts #454: Sourcing from the Dead 4:34

1M ago4:34

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 #ebayBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #453: eBay Sourcing (P2) 4:20

1M ago4:20

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 #reselinglBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #452: eBay Sourcing (P1) 4:20

1M ago4:20

4:20

Learn about the fastest and easiest way you can source for selling on eBay. #ebayreseller #reseller #ebaylife #resellers #resellercommunity #resellerlife #reselling #ebayBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #451: Knowing When to Pack It In 3:08

2M ago3:08

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.By AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #450: Eye Contact 2:57

2M ago2:57

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 #ConnectionBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #449: Why Use Gestures? 2:33

2M ago2:33

2:33

Have a listen as to why using gestures is important while you speak. #Gesture #Gestures #NonverbalCommunication #BodyLanguage #CommunicationSkills #HumanConnectionBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #448: Eliminating Distracting Mannerisms 3:35

2M ago3:35

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 #NonverbalCommunicationBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #447: eBay Selling - Hidden Costs (P2) 5:11

2M ago5:11

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…

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Foolish Thoughts #446: eBay Selling - Hidden Costs (P1) 4:24

2M ago4:24

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 #ebaysellingBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #445: Trainers Love Games. But is it appropriate? (P2) 3:21

2M ago3:21

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 #strategygameBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #444: Trainers Love Games. But is it appropriate? (P1) 3:39

2M ago3:39

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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 #strategygameBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #443: Resume Lying 3:10

2M ago3:10

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 #resumeBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #442: What's in Your Wallet? (Training Tip) 1:59

3M ago1:59

1:59

Hear about a very simple ice breaker that you can use! #breaktheice #life #icebreaker #gettingtoknowyou #teambuilding #corporateteambuilding #icebreakersBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #441: Scouting America - A Terrible Rebrand 5:23

3M ago5:23

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 #exploringBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #440: Likes Paid Off for Me 3:33

3M ago3:33

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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…

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Foolish Thoughts #439: Quiet Vacationing 3:05

3M ago3:05

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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 #worklifebalancedBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #438: Cyberloafing 3:18

3M ago3:18

3:18

Have a listen to the latest trend of white collar workers. #goofingaround #wastetime #timemanagement #dontwastetime #timewasteingBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #437: Hushed Hybrid 2:33

3M ago2:33

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 #EmployeeEngagementBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #436: Incorporate Difficulties in Training (Training Tip) 3:41

3M ago3:41

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 #LearningCultureBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #435: A Huge Waste of Time (A True Story) 5:26

3M ago5:26

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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 #AnneArundelCCBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #434: Ghost Job Offerings 4:08

3M ago4:08

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 #JobSearchBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #433: The Corporate Accent 2:41

4M ago2:41

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 #jargonBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #432: Happy New Year 1:44

4M ago1:44

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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!By AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #431: End of the Year Thoughts 1:38

4M ago1:38

1:38

Some end of the year thoughts and THANK YOU!By AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #430: Succession Planning (Part 3B) 2:51

4M ago2:51

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 #WorkforcePlanningBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #429: Succession Planning (Part 3A) 3:54

5M ago3:54

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 #WorkforcePlanningBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #428: Succession Planning (Part 2B) 2:06

5M ago2:06

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In this third of the five part series, we will continue with the "why" of Succession Planning. #SuccessionPlanning #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessContinuity #StrategicPlanning#WorkforcePlanningBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #427: Succession Planning (Part 2A) 2:20

5M ago2:20

2:20

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

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Foolish Thoughts #426: Succession Planning (Part 1) 2:26

5M ago2:26

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 #WorkforcePlanningBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #425: Thanksgiving 2024 3:06

5M ago3:06

3:06

I am grateful to each of my listeners. I will publish my next episode on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd.By AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #424: Hybrid Meeting Etiquette 3:01

5M ago3:01

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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 #SeamlessCommunicationBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts 433: Stress Bragging 2:50

5M ago2:50

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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 #LivingTheDreamBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #422: Farewell LLC 5:14

6M ago5:14

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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 #FinancialProtectionBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #421: Unbossing 4:02

6M ago4:02

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In many instances of corporate downsizing, mid-level management is one of the first to go. Have a listen about this trend. #JobLoss #WorkplaceChallenges #EmploymentStruggles #MidLevelManagementBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #420: Things to Remember on Tough Days 3:47

6M ago3:47

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Here are a couple of things to keep in mind during tough days, especially when things are not going your way. #LifeLessons #Mindfulness #LifeAdvice #GrowthMindsetBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #419: Body Movements to Avoid When Engaging Others 4:47

6M ago4:47

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What you do (body movements) in a meeting can say just as much about what you are thinking, as when you say it. Have a listen as what not to do. #bodylanguage #bodylanguagematters #BodyLanguageTips #BusinessMeeting #meeting #communication #NonverbalCommunicationBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #418: The Hemingway Trick 3:50

6M ago3:50

3:50

Have you ever come into work in the morning and just can't pick up where you left off, no matter what you do? Then have a listen to this trick! #writersblock #writingprompts businesstips #success #businesslifeBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #417: The Switch Cost Effect 3:33

6M ago3:33

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Have you ever been in working on something, in deep concentration, and are suddenly interrupted by a question or query? What happens when you attempt to get back into the groove of work? #business #interruption #interrupted #howtoovercome #tipstoimprove #businesstips #performance #concentrationBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #416: Saying No Gracefully 3:59

6M ago3:59

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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 #sayingnoisokayBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #415: Chronoworking (Business Trend/Term) 2:55

6M ago2:55

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Have a listen to one of the recent business trends/terms. #WorkStyle #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProductivityTips #CareerGrowth #workBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #414: Don't Move the Problem 2:58

6M ago2:58

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We all have that one problem employee. So, don't move the problem. #EmployeePerformance #WorkplaceCulture #PerformanceManagement #LeadershipSkills #ToxicWorkplaceBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #413: I'm Done, So I Will Read (Stella Saga) 3:16

7M ago3:16

3:16

Once more, we have another story from Stella, my Gen X friend and her Gen Z staffer. #GenX #GenZ #workhabits #WorkplaceEfficiency #ProfessionalDevelopmentBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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Foolish Thoughts #412: Tech Interview Questions (Part 2) 4:46

7M ago4:46

4:46

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 #interviewadviceBy AFoolforLearning aka Joseph Barone

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