"The Simple Training Hack to Save Time and Scale Faster" - Here’s a powerful clip from my interview with Ed Waggoner, Owner and Founder of Empire Property Management: - You're going to train your employees anyway. You'll sit in front of them, explain the processes, and guide them on how to do the job. - But here’s the secret: If you record those sessions, they become a perpetual resource for future employees. No more starting from scratch every time someone new joins the team. - 🎁 Recently, I compiled a powerful Independent Business Case Study Kit, including: - ✅ A 1-hour Tell-All Interview ✅ Audio, Transcript, and Checklist ✅ 3-Part Video Series + Masterclass ✅ On-Demand Training (valued at $297). - And here’s the best part—it’s FREE. 🚀 - 💬 Want the Case Study Kit? Just reply with “case study” in the comments, and I’ll send it to you.

At a recent seminar, an attorney asked me: “What litigation skills still serve you most today?” Two things you wouldn't expect:   1. Resourcefulness → Being willing to make 50 calls, dig through endless research, and track down the one answer that unlocks the case. 2. Simplification → Learning how to be ready for 10 trials at once by building a binder system. Figuring out how to condense 50 phone calls into 1 prepared call.   Those same skills fuel me now: Simplifying frameworks for lawyers to handle stress. Speaking to audiences who need clarity, not clutter. Training for endurance events where resourcefulness matters more than talent. The skills that carry you furthest aren’t the flashy ones. They’re the ones that teach you to keep going and make things simple. What skills have made the biggest difference in your career? Follow Jonathan Z. Cohen for posts on mindset, fitness, and personal growth.

"Does that make sense to you?" I end every answer in my class with this question. It's too easy for meaning to get lost between speaker and listener. I need to check that I've answered the right question, that they're satisfied with the answer. Often, when the question is garbled, I'll repeat it back. Sometimes I understood them. Sometimes I haven't, and they'll rephrase. This continual checking—hearing what they mean, not just what they're saying—is critical to their learning. I've learned it's not really about the answer. It's about showing them I care about their questions. That creates psychological safety. And psychological safety is where real learning happens. What question are you not asking in your meetings?

Conflict resolution... It's a major concern at all workplaces. How you are handling it? Share your thoughts in the comments section below #nagnuggets #softskills #training #businesswisdom #thursday

Here's something most EQ practitioners don’t like to talk about: There’s a dark side to emotional intelligence. EQ is like IQ—it's not inherently virtuous. Just like a very intelligent person can use their abilities to help (a brilliant and benevolent doctor), they can also use their abilities to harm (a fraudulent hacker). In the same way, a highly emotionally intelligent person can use abilities like empathy and trust to build long-term relationships that are mutually beneficial. Or, they can use their EQ to deceive, pressure, and manipulate others into doing things they'll later regret (or would regret if they could see more clearly). But this is just one more reason we all need to continue training *your* emotional intelligence—to protect yourself from the bad actors who are using it to harm you. *** ➡️ What do you think: Have you ever heard of the dark side of EQ? Leave a comment below, and I'll be sure to respond. ♻️ Please consider reposting if you found this valuable! *** 👋 I'm Justin. I use simple yet powerful stories, tools, and frameworks to help you and your people build emotional intelligence, make better decisions, and become the best version of yourself. ➡️ TAKE MY FREE COURSE Get an emotional intelligence lesson delivered straight to your inbox, each day for a week. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/g2wFrS-q

In today’s workplace, skills aren’t enough. What sets you apart is consistency. Anyone can: Learn a new tool Attend a training Share an idea But not everyone can: Show up every day Deliver on promises Keep improving quietly Consistency is what builds trust. Trust is what builds opportunities. If you want growth in your career, start by becoming the person people can rely on. What’s one professional habit that has helped you the most?

From Trainer to Snitch? Let's Not Go There. Phones are out. Someone's scrolling. You're losing the room... Now what? ⚠️ The Bad Idea "Keep it up and I'll tell your manager...or the state." That's not training. That's tattling. 🚫 Why That Backfires - Turns adults into rebellious teenagers. - Builds fear, not focus. - Makes YOU look less credible. 🤔 Remember Your Role You're a trainer, not a snitch. Your job: spark learning, not hand out detention slips. 👍 Do This Instead ✅ Set ground rules upfront. ✅ Make it worth paying attention! ✅ Redirect with respect, not threats. Be honest - What's your go-to move when learners zone out? Share your best (non-snitch) strategies 👇

Today's toolbox'   - Every skill we learn or refine can make us better at life, better at work, better with family and friends' and simply more knowledgeable and better-rounded people.   Today's skill - Analysis'   Simply defining what is and analysing a situation or a plan to make something happen is where analysis initially sits'   So, a good way to understand and use analysis can begin with a practical example of how we can become better at what we need to improve upon and recognising what we are already good at'   Jot down on a bit of paper' Three things you are good at and why Three things you aren't good at and why   Take one of the things you would like to improve upon. Now look at it do I need training /more experience / do I need someone to mentor me for a deeper understanding. Keep asking the questions you will be surprised that often the answers are right in front of you.

“If you let it slide, they’ll keep disrespecting you.” That line hit me. From one of our testimonial stories in Arrow Up’s Harassment Prevention course - simple, real, and absolutely right. Check out this quick clip. Because these lessons aren’t just work skills. They’re life skills. Knowing when to speak up, and how to have someone’s back when they do. That’s what we’re here to teach and reinforce. ARROW UP TRAINING

Professionalism in the early childhood workplace is essential for ensuring that children not only learn but thrive. By cultivating positive relationships, committing to ongoing professional development, upholding ethical standards, and creating an enriching environment, educators can truly make a difference in the lives of young learners. If you're new to the field or looking to refine your approach, remember that professionalism is a journey, one that continuously evolves throughout your career. Check out our course Level Up Your Professionalism: Professional Communication and Conduct for Early and Mid-Career Educators: Professionalism is easy to identify when you see it – but sometimes hard to explain or emulate. This course will help early and mid-career educators put their best professional foot forward in the workplace, through professional communication, relationship-building, and conflict management. Polish your professional behaviors and review professionalism “deal breakers” that could be holding you back in your career. https://lnkd.in/gcSfjZQk Read today's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4oqf4WX