Sometimes training is just what’s needed, and sometimes, not so much. When should we employ training? When not? So, what makes training good? How do we anchor it so that it will help us meet our goals? Here are brief descriptions of eight essentials. The “Why” Matters. The reason for our training is to help… Continue Reading
What to do when you’re trying to get people motivated to learn something? A colleague and I were just teaching a 2-day class for adults in a large organization. They are all trainers or training evaluators, and we were teaching them how to use a new rubric for evaluating instructors. The rubric is based on… Continue Reading
Sometimes, just when we need them, just the right things show up as reminders. I’ve been missing a friend who passed away a few days ago. She was only 51, which seems too soon to have to say goodbye. She was a lovely person, and her family and friends are missing her so much. Today… Continue Reading
Years ago, a friend of mine went to traffic school. Afterward, she said she learned something useful: Most red lights last no longer than 3 minutes. Armed with that small revelation, she said she would stop for them sooner in the future. Since then, I’ve used this same logic to help with little things I… Continue Reading
By Prochaska, Norcross, and DiClemente After decades of clinical research, Prochaska, Norcross & DiClemente discovered a consistent process that successful “self-changers” use to overcome bad habits. One way they were able to identify this process was by studying people who quit smoking on their own. The six-stage program works for a wide range of behaviors,… Continue Reading
After months of walking many times on most streets within an hour of my front door, I wanted some different scenery. Photo © Jeanne Farrington I started driving a little way to enjoy the architecture and gardens of houses in a quaint older neighborhood. One area had such lovely homes and yards that I systematically… Continue Reading
Let’s say you’ve come to the end of your talk or the end of a training module. You want to know if anybody has questions. Here’s a question people ask all the time, and usually, it’s the wrong thing to ask: “Do You Have Any Questions?” Here’s why: this is a “closed-ended” question. It asks… Continue Reading
Michael Hyatt | PsyBlog | Greater Good One of my friends asked me to write about some of my favorite blogs. Here are three that I read regularly. Michael Hyatt: Intentional Leadership After a long & successful career in publishing, Michael Hyatt now speaks, blogs, podcasts, and offers seminars about personal development, leadership, productivity,… Continue Reading
When I was still in grade school, I read Anne Frank’s diary. After that, I started to write. I kept it up through childhood, boyfriends, university days, family changes, work life, and the general ups and downs of the past many years. Photo © Jeanne Farrington Journaling is great for (at least) these things: learning,… Continue Reading
Last month I decided to walk at least 48 miles for exercise. I needed a boost, and setting a goal and tracking progress seemed a good remedy. I came up with 7 steps to make it happen. Photo © Jeanne Farrington Walking. As soon as I set the goal, I wanted to beat it. And… Continue Reading
