In some of the training I do for organizations, I begin my sessions with “assumptions.”   This is usually a list of “well, duh, common sense” observations, just to remind all participants of our common starting point.  For example, in my Time Management training, here are the first two of a list of five assumptions: Assumptions: [.]. MORE >>

Only Steve Jobs can train himself to be the next Steve Jobs. ask the right questions BNET BNET newsletters BusinessWeek Can You Train Yourself to Be the Next Steve Jobs? Here is an article written by Donna Fenn for BNET, The CBS Interactive Business Network. Ignore the dumb title. Jobs [.]. MORE >>

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Every business wants employees who have world-class skills, who are well trained and eager to learn more.  Trouble is, obedience, diligence, and competence are becoming global commodities.  You can buy these human capabilities just about anywhere in the world, and in places like India and China, they can be bought for next to nothing… If [.]. MORE >>

Randy's blog entries feedback set-up-to-fail set-up-to-succeed trainingThe set-up-to-fail syndrome “is self-fulfilling and self-reinforcing – it is the quintessential vicious circle…”  High expectations or low expectations both influence other people’s performance.  Only high expectations can encourage the heart. James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. MORE >>