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Marathon Training Also Trained My Stress Tolerance—Here’s How

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Learning resilience on the Camino de Santiago My mindset changed this summer when I walked the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain, with only a backpack. The mental image fascinated me; I had never thought to train myself for a higher stress tolerance.

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Some Companies Are Asking Employees to Pay for Training to Increase Buy-in. But Does It Work?

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You make it through hurdle after hurdle, from multiple interviews to onboarding, and you are ready to start training. And then, you are asked to sign a Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPs) agreement. I don’t think there are really advantages to this for the employee.

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How Do You Train And Retain Tech Talent? Use Podcasts, Says CEO Jen Grogono

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People don’t read as much as they used to, many dislike meetings, and audio-based communication increases understanding 500% vs text-based learning resources. . By serving employees podcasts over PowerPoints, employees can listen anytime they want, using a familiar application that doesn’t require any ramp-up or training.

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Apprenticeships Are Making a Comeback—Here’s Why

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The term “apprentice” might conjure up images of blacksmiths training young teens in the “olden days,” or maybe former President Donald Trump on the 2004 premiere of the show by the same name. Apprentices are generally those who are new to a field and interested in learning more about the specifics of how to do a certain job within it.

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Ep 231: Maggie Olson – Former Chief of Staff at T-Mobile and Founder of the CoS Certification Course

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She recently was Chief of Staff to the President of T-Mobile’s business group. With the unique ability to walk into an unfamiliar business, quickly learn and assess how to improve the team and execute lasting changes, this is exactly what Maggie has been doing year after year throughout her career.

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5 Reasons It’s Crucial To Invest In Your Managers

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This could involve providing training in areas such as strategic planning, decision-making, communication, and emotional intelligence. Managers play a pivotal role in influencing employee engagement and retention. A well-trained manager can foster a positive workplace culture. Here’s why: 1.

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Ep 265: Wesley Tran on Seeking Learning Opportunities as an Assistant

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Visit leaderassistant.com/nova to learn more and secure your spot! ––– THE LEADER ASSISTANT PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP To learn more about how you can join growth-minded Leader Assistants, check out our Leader Assistant Premium Membership for ongoing training, coaching, and community. His personal mission is to empower others.