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The End of Drama Is the Start of Leadership

By Charlie Sheppard

St. Louis Cardinals: A Great Coaching Lesson

By Tim Hagen, Chief Coaching Officer, Sales Progress & Training Reinforcement Partners I’m an avid Milwaukee Brewers fan, but after the recent game when the Cardinals clinched a fourth berth in the World Series in 10 years, I realized this is not only a great organization, but one that quietly and subtly applies coaching principles needed in the business world. What a wonderful parallel! (And just for the record, I don't hate the Cardinals. I hate the Chicago Cubs.)

Case Study: Nationwide Vision Sees Results with Technology for New Hire Training

When Phoenix-based Nationwide Vision first used the beta version of the Pointmaker CPN-5600 annotation system with iPad control by Tucson-based Boeckeler Instruments, its vision on how to run its future training sessions completely changed. On a spring morning in 2013, trainers and learners were able to draw over multimedia images networked across several iPads in the room, as well as to a projector and screen. According to Sheri Mayes, field training specialist for Nationwide, “It brought us into the new age of engagement.”

The Role of Slides in Today’s Sales Training

By Corey Sommers and David Jenkins “I felt like I was in a war zone. The slides were bombs and the presenters were firing in every direction, but nobody was getting hit. It was just a bunch of loud bangs.” —Business Development Manager, Eastern Region of a large networking firm

When It Comes to Success, Equality Is a Lie

By Gary Keller and Jay Papasan Whether training others to build the competencies needed to improve their work results or focusing on hitting your own objectives, one critical question always comes up: How can I get more done in the time I have?

Integrity: A Non-Negotiable Skill

By Kathleen Brush Following the global financial meltdown, a Wall Street broker was asked how it felt to be in a profession that went from being revered to reviled. He replied, “We didn’t do anything wrong. Show me where we violated the law.” Didn’t do anything wrong?

When Government Training/Recognition Programs Set a Bad Example

By Michelle M. Smith, CPIM, CRP, Member, Board of Directors, Recognition Professionals International

Team Expectations Are NOT Team Goals

By Sean Glaze Although they often are mistakenly used interchangeably, there is a huge difference between team expectations and team goals. Most leaders are familiar with goal setting. There are dozens of programs, books, and suggested methods of setting smart and compelling goalsfor your organization. Goals are your main objectives and the ultimate success that you visualize achieving.

Training’s Online Learning Conference Strikes a Chord

By Lorri Freifeld Attendees of Training magazine’s recent Online Learning Conference were singing the blues—but in a good way. The conference, held September 17-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, kicked off with a special event at Chicago blues landmark Buddy Guy’s Legends, owned by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and five-time Grammy Award-winning bluesman Buddy Guy. Attendees swayed to the beat of Brother John (former Buddy Guy keyboardist) and his band.

Training’s Online Learning Conference Strikes a Chord

By Lorri Freifeld Attendees of Training magazine’s recent Online Learning Conference were singing the blues—but in a good way. The conference, held September 17-19 at McCormick Place in Chicago, kicked off with a special event at Chicago blues landmark Buddy Guy’s Legends, owned by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and five-time Grammy Award-winning bluesman Buddy Guy. Attendees swayed to the beat of Brother John (former Buddy Guy keyboardist) and his band.

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