Do You Mind Being Trained?
Successful trainers take a page from a powerful insight that philosophers, psychologists, and humorous commercial creators have known for quite some time: people decide whether they like something much much earlier than they think they do.
In fact, most people decide whether they like something within seconds of being exposed to it. And if they like something, then theyll very often interpret things in a positive way; theyll simply see more that they like in the situation. On the...
Everything I Needed To Learn About Training I Learned in Kindergarten
Some experts believe that the first few years of life are the most formative. Others suggest that the early teens are the most influential. Personally, Im not so sure; there seems to be some good logic in both views. However, regardless of whether my personality was crafted as an infant or a teen, I can say one thing with confidence: I learned some very important things about training in kindergarten. Heres my favorite three.
Kindergarten/Training Principle #1: Dont Make Me Cry,...
Leads: It's Not (Just) in the Cards
One of the most enjoyable professional experiences is the aha moment that erupts when youre able to provide a business contact with a lead. Its a tremendously enjoyable, productive, and effective way to network.
That is, its all of these things when it actually occurs.
The thing is, these peak aha moments are quite infrequent; and, apparently, much less common than most people think. In truth, because these experiences can be so memorable (for all of the reasons noted above),...
Training is Not an Option
Those that understand the importance of training absolutely know this to be a fact. Its not a belief or an opinion, or a preference. Its certainly not an attitude. Its a cold hard fact: training is important.
But theres a strange problem here; and you probably know what it is, either directly or indirectly.
Many people know that training is important because, at one time or another, and in one form or another, weve all been valuably trained in something, or trained someone...
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