I sold women’s shapewear on TV in Iran. You read that sentence right. A while back, Obaid Samadian, a learner from my LinkedIn Learning courses, reached out when he saw a commercial on his local TV station. An Iranian “Spanx” company used ME as a spokesperson in their commercial for body shaping undergarments. They lifted … Continue reading “How to found humor and save time with a productive mindset.”
Want to build trust? Follow through on your commitments.
Nothing breaks trust faster than a broken promise. And nothing builds trust faster than promises kept. Trust is a key component for success, in both your work and personal life. The best way to build a foundation of trust is by following through on your commitments consistently. Here are some quick tips for ensuring you … Continue reading “Want to build trust? Follow through on your commitments.”
Why you need to be aware of your unconscious bias
“Frat guys want to party more than they want to work.” We’re often unaware when we make a biased decision. So, how do you stop something you’re doing subconsciously? I reached out to a fellow LinkedIn Learning instructor, Stacey A. Gordon, to discuss this issue. Stacey’s course, Unconscious Bias, offers several solutions on how to avoid making these … Continue reading “Why you need to be aware of your unconscious bias”
How to continue your LinkedIn Learning course during your commute
Do you like squeezing in a little audio learning while you drive? If so, you might like this cool trick! LinkedIn Learning is available in audio format! In this video, I show how I set this up using my Android phone and an Android Auto-compatible car. You can also use Bluetooth or Apple to get … Continue reading “How to continue your LinkedIn Learning course during your commute”
Thoughtful questions lead to constructive conversations
“Here’s what you should do…” Telling others what to do may seem efficient, but often it has the opposite effect. If you find yourself in a rush to give orders: …SLOW…DOWN. Encourage a conversation by pausing and asking a question instead. Thoughtful questions: • Lead to exploration • Help people find their own solutions • … Continue reading “Thoughtful questions lead to constructive conversations”
