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Learning and... Blog by Lori Ann Roth PhD
The Power of Gratitude
Gratitude, the simple act of acknowledging and appreciating what we have, has been gaining significant attention in recent years. Since Thanksgiving is around the corner, I thought this would be a great time to share some insights. Research has consistently shown that...
From Accidental to Confident Trainer
Have you ever been tapped to train others on something you're incredibly good at? Congratulations! But wait, what? You've never actually trained anyone before? Welcome to the world of the accidental trainer! Don't panic. With a little preparation and the right...
July is for Journaling: in Meetings
Have you heard the story about the three blind men and the elephant? That is exactly what happens each time you go into a meeting without taking notes. Sure, some meetings are fantastic - everything goes as planned and agendas are...
Happy Pride Month: Sharing What I Learned from Teaching Safe Zone Classes
June is National Pride Month in the United States, and I wanted to take this opportunity to share some of my experiences facilitating Safe Zone Classes. My co-facilitator and I recently wrapped up five online Safe Zone LGBTQ+ classes for a nationwide...
7 Ways to Supercharge Your Leadership Retreat (Before Summer steals your Team away)
Leadership retreats are critical to team bonding and personal and professional development. With the second quarter winding down, summer vacations looming, and the potential for scattered schedules, now's the perfect time to start planning your leadership retreat....
Why Leadership Retreats Are a Win-Win for Your Team
Leadership retreats are always a question for today’s leaders and their budgets. Are they worth the expense? In today's fast-paced business environment, leaders are constantly bombarded with emails, meetings, and urgent tasks. This leaves little room for strategic...
Sharpen Your Saw: Why Leadership Training Matters
Before diving headfirst into leading a team, taking the time for leadership training can make all the difference. In Stephen R. Covey's timeless book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, he shares a powerful story that perfectly illustrates this point. Let me...
Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Leadership Training in Organizations
Organizations that invest in leadership training reap numerous benefits, from increased employee morale to enhanced productivity and innovation. In the ever-evolving landscape of today's business world, effective leadership is not just a desirable trait; it is a...
The Power of One Word and One Feeling
The new you in the new year. Set your word and feeling for the year.
Mastering the Art of Self-Improvement: Actionable Strategies for a Flourishing You
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AI Misconceptions
There are many misconceptions about AI. When I told my 80-ish-year-old mother that I took some classes and am playing with some AI apps. She exclaimed, “Artificial Intelligence! Isn’t that dangerous?” What had she been...
How to Create Effective Vision Boards: Secrets for Success
Don't you want to know how to Create Effective Vision Boards? In a recent workshop held in Manatee County, government workers from diverse departments gathered to explore the transformative world of vision boards. The Secrets of Vision Boards workshop shed light on...
11 ways to become more Self Aware
Being self-aware leads to success. According to Forbes.com a Cornell Study reported that "A high self-awareness score was the strongest predictor of overall success." We all wish to be successful in business and life. First, let’s define...
A little help from my Friend
I am so lucky to have a best friend who is so similar to me. Yes, we have our differences, however, we have similar values and that is so important in a friendship relationship. She was distraught when she called me at the beginning of the year. "We have to set our...
The Ugly Truth I had to Face
We all have many dimensions to our personality, to our soul, to our lives. According to many models such as the Johari Window. We have sides we don't even know about. The sides that others see and we don't see, or even sides that no one ever sees. The blind and...
Micro-aggressions and Unconscious Bias
Do I say comments to my friends unintentionally or unconsciously that are microaggressions? A Microaggression is a “statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination against members of...
Skin Color and White Women
There are folks that are discriminated against because of sex, age, religion or other categories, however, nothing is as showing as skin color. It is easy to see skin color. I believe that the color of people’s skin should not matter because physically...
Racism: The Talk and White Privilege
The talk is different very different for white and black Americans. White privilege and systemic racism are always present when a police officer stops you. Most people, even cops may not be aware of this bias. I am not proud to say that I was not aware of it until...
Racism When Karen Cries… Wolf
This is my third blog on racism. Having a Karen cry "Wolf!" is one of the racist lessons I've learned recently and wish to share with you. What is a “Karen”? I had no idea, but I knew it was not good. Whenever I hear a new slang term my first move is to google and...
The NFL, Racism, and me
What does NFL football have to do with racism? I have always loved football and was more than excited that the first 2020 season games are starting. Due to COVID we missed the pre-season and the football camps did not include fans. But the recent racism news did not...
My Expedition into Racism
I chose the word expedition because I visualize myself exploring the controversial and possibly dangerous territory of racism. Racism and white people are two terms that educated, progressive, and compassionate white people may think only apply to the KKK or white...
Change and Chaos
Protesters may be creating chaos; however, they expect great change. If you are not protesting by marching and carrying signs, you may still wish for change. After years of studying organizational development and change, I would like to share a...
Re-evaluating work during the COVID Quarantine 5 Important Scenarios Mindful Managers Should Anticipate
During this COVID quarantine many people are out of work and re-evaluating their employment options. Business owners have lost gigs and customers, others are “laid off”, some have been “let go” because the business went under. For those of us who...
Five ways to deal with Uncertainty
Are you worrying? Are you afraid? I wouldn’t blame you. These are crazy times. There is so much uncertainty. “Now, I just need to figure out how to sleep through the night. I wake up around 3 – 4 for no good...
Coronavirus and the Change Curve
This change curve model helps us understand more about our feelings and emotions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Do overs are OK!
February 31, 2020. I didn’t think a do over would work, but I was wrong. I told my husband not to get me anything for Valentine’s day. “We are on a budget”, I stated. Then, I found the card I had given him last year. It...
Feeling for the Year
Many of us set goals for the new year. I usually start in December, just so I can have my goals crystal clear by January 1 of the new year. This year I’ve been slow setting my goals because I want to get something...
I’m fixin’ to do that… Setting Goals Now
I used to hate that saying! I heard it for the first time when I moved to Plano, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. To me the saying meant that I am thinking about doing that – maybe. It is even worse than procrastinating. It is planning to plan. My...
Staying Current with Professional Development
There is no doubt that we need to stay current on the latest in our industry. Are you too busy working in your job and not on your own job? Do you have many responsibilities in your personal life to even think about taking the time to improve at work? There are...
Feedback for Gen Y and Gen Z
It has been said that the latest generations require more feedback than previous generations. I am not a GenY or GenZ employee but I have worked with many. I also get quite a bit of feedback from all generations during the classes I teach. I ask...
Forget the Golden Rule: It’s all About Platinum
We all know the Golden Rule: Treat others as you would like to be treated. According to Wikipedia, the Golden Rule can be “found in some form in almost every ethical tradition”. Most people in the US have heard of it from the Bible. “You shall not take vengeance...
Common Sense is NOT Common Anymore
“That is just plain common sense” said one of the participants in my Business Professionalism class. “Everyone knows not to do that.” I heard another person snicker. Is this true? Does every employee in your organization know what to do and what not to...
Sharing a unique Relationship
“She’s a real piece of work. Very unique.”, Debbie said as she described the relationship with her cousin. “But she lives in Sarasota and knows the area. You should meet her.” That was was my first introduction to Karen, a daunting first impression. Little did I...
Focus: 9 tips to help you stay on track
Why can't I focus? Have you asked yourself that question? I have been hearing the word FOCUS over and over in the classes that I facilitate and from my coaching clients. Many people have been telling me lately that they don't even try to do one thing at a time....
I died again
I died again I put down the joystick and look out the window The blue sky is mocking me You should be happy, go outside I go outside The sunshine burns my skin The birds are in chorus You should be singing, free as a bird I look in the pond My reflection shows a...
Thinking about Change and Purpose
I just can’t understand how a person would never consider why they are on this earth. Since I was a young girl I have always wondered, “Why am I here? What is my purpose in life. I’ve read so many self-help books… How to find your purpose in life. What is your...
What is refreaving?
Refreaving? What is that? I was a military brat for 13 years from birth. Dad was a marine and we were never in one state for more than 2 or 3 years. That made it difficult to keep friends and I was not one to write letters or think of relationships at that young...
YET Mindset
As most of you know I am a goal setter. I set goals in December/January for the entire year. Last year I set too many goals, but this year I have only 4. I help employees learn about SMART goals and daily tasks. I thought I had adequate knowledge and skills in this...
Dog Fight brings about Adult Learning
Adult learning on Christmas morning? It would never be the same. I woke up before my early-bird husband, brushed my teeth, took a shower, got dressed, and quietly opened the bedroom door. Angel, my husband, is always awake before I even think of opening an eye, so...
Who cares what I have to say?
I was at a Mexican restaurant in Texas having dinner with my friend Larry. We were catching up on our jobs, families, and our lives since we had not seen each other in over a year. Larry and I worked together at two different organizations in Texas. Larry and I...
Its’s all about your Mindset
I had to go to the conference. I was speaking in a concurrent session. I was also presenting a scholarship with a sponsor who was flying in from Texas. But, I knew that some people who were running the conference did not want me to be there. When I volunteered to...
How do you challenge yourself to change?
(MBTI Thinking vs Feeling; stretching my preferences) I decided to intentionally do something different. I have been going to the ATD International Conference and Expo for about 12 years and this year I changed my game plan. Usually, during the conference,...
Leadership Class; sharing a more meaningful life?
Some days the world just comes together and I feel like I really made a difference in people’s lives. Helping adults learn and grow is always rewarding but this particular experience was mesmerizing and special. I was teaching a leadership class to faculty and...
Olympic dreams driven by Affirmations
Louise Hay is the queen of affirmations. I am motivated by the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Yes, the Olympics teaches us so many things about human behavior, motivation, and discipline. I am amazed by the tales of athletes thrills and agony. Every two...
Better not Bitter – forgiveness
Recently, I was teaching a class on emotional intelligence (EQ) and one of the participants asked if forgiveness was a part of EQ. I thought about the answer but, as an experienced facilitator, I did not give an answer. I instead asked, “What do you think?” This...
What is Organizational Development anyway?
What is organizational development? Years ago I was working as a trainer/instructional designer for a small company when my supervisor, the Operations VP remarked that our employees did not seem to have loyalty to the organization. This was a small start up tech...
Word for the Year 2018
Each year I choose a word or phrase that I think about for the entire year. This word helps me to focus more specifically on my goals. I learned about the one word from my business coach, Sheri Kaye Hoff. Then, I researched on Google to see if this is a "thing"...
Just Be – Feeling Grace
I could not sleep the other night. I kept waking up, tossing and turning. Next, I would try to relax myself with good thoughts and meditation. Then, I finally felt wide awake and got out of bed at 4:30 am. I went downstairs, got my dog out of her crate and went to...
Never Worry Again!
Hurricane Irma really took a toll on Florida. Not only was there physical damage, there was emotional damage. Most people do not like change and evacuation was quite a change. Many people in Florida are still reacting to these changes even though the hurricane...
Hurricane Irma: a lesson in Flexibility
Everyone I know in Florida, including myself, has still not returned to “normal”. Between the Hurricane Harvey, media, and people in the “north”, Floridians have had a most interesting experience. This occurrence has tested our flexibility. ...
Don’t you EVER think before you speak? Said an extrovert – never
Don't you EVER think before you speak? All of my life my mother has always asked me this question. It was only after I took the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) training at OKA that I realized why I was programed to speak with out "thinking". Actually, I speak to...
Open Heart Breathing – a great exercise to bring joy and healing
They say that what does not kill you makes you stronger. After time has passed, I am now inclined to agree. When my heart was broken years ago I felt so vulnerable. I was crying in the bathroom at work. Sobbing from a broken heart. It took me a few months to heal...
Is she drowning? Ethics on the beach. What would you do? Part 2 of 2
In my last blog I told the story of my very strange and scary 4th of July experience. I was sitting on the beach with my boyfriend and my wine watching the sunset. I noticed a woman dressed in shorts and a bikini top. She had long brown hair that was loose down her...
Is she drowning? Ethics on the beach. What would you do? Part 1 of 2
I had no idea that ethics would play a part in my holiday. It was the 4th of July and I went to the beach to see the sunset - yes - and the fireworks; Little did I know that I would be tested with an ethical dilemma. My man and I took our beach chairs and sat down...
20 ways to write an Affirmation, Intention or Opportunity Story
An affirmation? What is it? After watching the movie The Last Holiday with Queen Latifah and LL Cool J, I was taken with the idea of a book of Possibilities. Queen L's character created a book of possibilities. It had pictures of what she wanted in her life. A book...
Heart intelligence – Not Emotional intelligence…what is it?
Heart intelligence is just as important as emotional intelligence. "I don't love you like I did before - it's all different now - I'll leave in the morning", he stated with no emotion at 2am in a hotel room. He didn't love me anymore. He told me then left. My heart...
Retirement Coach – Certification needed!
"What is a retirement coach?" asked Susan at a recent networking event. I was stunned. Isn't it pretty self-explanatory? Coaching is a relatively new profession; I get that. Many people are not completely sure if they can trust "coaching" unless you are wearing a...
12 Benefits of Journaling
What are some benefits of Journaling? It all started when I was 12 years old and my parents left me in the car as they went shopping for two hours. I had to entertain myself (yes, they could do that back then). I had purchased a small book with a horse on the cover...
Self-Awareness Training…I know someone who needs THAT!
When I describe what I teach, so many people say that they know someone who needs this training. I hear stories such as "My co-worker is so awkward that he shared with our boss that he (the co-worker) is lazy and only does the minimum" or "Joe is always yelling - his...
What is your greatest strength? – Strangest Answer
What is your greatest strength? Marcus Buckingham said, "Teams that use strengths, massively and consistently out preform teams that don't use their strengths every day even if you are slightly positively deluded as to what your strengths are - it doesn't...
Harassment! 30 Years and NO progress! Or Drifting all alone…
Harassment makes this is the most difficult blog that I have written because it is so personal and evokes horrible feelings. It started when Woz, a friend from college, messaged me for some help. Her daughter, lets call her Karen, was having some problems in the...
Best friend at work – good or bad or generational?
Does having a best friend at work increase productivity? I was teaching a class today and this item came up in conversation. Gallup's research says "yes". Having a best friend at work means workers are more likely to report that they are recognized, listened to and...
5 Skills and Attitudes Technical Professionals should invest in for the Future
Being a technical professional is no excuse for not honing skills. Years ago I worked for a SAN software (and hardware) Engineering company. I taught SAN software engineers how to rack and stack the equipment, how to configure a switch and other equipment...
Are you a Motivational Listener?
Are you a motivational listener? "I need to keep my mouth shut", Debbie said as we were discussing talking to people of all nationalities and backgrounds on our trip to Cuba. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Debbie is one of the most nurturing,...
Dream Big and Choose Joy!
Dream Big! Happy New Year 2017! It seems that everyone that I talk to is so excited and looking forward to a new start this year. 2016 was challenging for most of us. My year was particularlly difficult because I set my goals high and I had some...
Happy Holidays – be joyful
Learning and Reflective Growth is not just the name for my company, it is my passion. My number one strength according to Gallup's Strengthsfinder (C) is Learner. My wonderful business coach suggested that I put pictures on my blog - people are visual. My first...
Outrageous Abundance
Yes, self-development is my "thing". As I was researching "Mission in Life", "what is your purpose in life" and other such topics I happened upon a daily quote application from Ester and Jerry Hicks (Abraham). I've read a lot of their books and materials so I opted...
I almost died surfing on South Beach
or how emotional intelligence can save your life I was teaching a class on Emotional Intelligence to a group of men who were various ages. The Amygdala hijack and the pause between stimulus and response (Viktor Frankel) were the topics of the moment....
Time Management – I’ll eat that Frog with a side of Big Rocks
Time management has never been an issue for me until recently. I find myself getting lost doing the "fun" things and not wanting to do the "boring" things that I really need to do for my business. So what does a frog and big rocks have to do with time...
Goals: Setting and Getting
Many people talk about goal setting but I wish to discuss goal getting. Sure there are millions of articles and coaches who have given us ways to set goals. There is a ton of literature about goal setting. I do believe that you must set a goal...
The meaning and purpose of life
Recently, I have been on a month's challenge to meditate and exercise each day. I have noticed that for some reason I am listening other's messages better than I ever have before. Waiting to hear all of what someone is saying - clarifying if i don't understand and...
Do you know your strengths?
Recently I was teaching life and communication skills to inmates at a Jail in south Florida. The Sheriff's office decided that this would be a great idea to learn these skills before they were released. I have facilitated many audiences in my day (30 years) but this...
Fishing for Self-awareness
Last week, Wednesday, I was surprised when I looked out my office window to see my neighbor and his buddies fishing in the lake. "It is 10am. They should be working. Oh, maybe they had the day off and there really must be some fish in that lake. " My thoughts were...
Teams and Trust
Recently, I was working with a team of people and they did not know each other personally or professionally. There was a lack of trust because they had no idea how their jobs related with their "team mate's" jobs. This is so amazing to me but once I...
Not wind, nor rain, nor Hurricane
Yes, I did get the hurricane at my home in Florida. The weather service said that the worse of the storm will be from Thursday night into Friday. On Wednesday I was alone in the house working when the storm hit. Boy, did she hit. Wind and rain...
Relaxed “Action”
Are you one of those people who just cannot relax. Doing, doing, doing??? If you are not, YOU, my friend are one of the lucky ones. I have a to-do list. Yes, I am a list maker. I print it out each evening for the next day. It is pretty special too! There...
Don’t be afraid of yourself
What do you know about yourself? Are you independent or are you comfortable asking for help? Let's use the example of emotional intelligence; there is a teeter-totter effect. I don't want to be to independent and I do not wish to be too dependent. I...
Starting Over – Transition
What would you do if you were told my your email host that they deleted all of your emails and folders for the last 17 years. That all you have is a brand new email starting today? Well that is exactly what happened to me. How did I handle it? Disbelief - there...
Connectedness via Technology
So, I still do not have email folders yet on Sunday morning, however, they got my email to work on my computer. Well, email from Saturday only. I am not updating my phone yet because I can still see my folders there - but email does not work. I...
Technology: It is great when it works…
So, my email has been down since 4:25am on Friday. That means that all day on Friday I had no email!!! So, I have been doing other things such as working on this blog. I usually don't use that much email on the weekends, however, I was surprised how...
I’m so excited
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Lori Ann Roth Ph.D. CPTD interviews experienced trainers. Watch these experienced professionals tell their stories about how they started and where they are now. Learn tips, tricks and fun facts. Great for a new trainer starting out or an experienced trainer who needs a bit of motivation. These stories are fun, exciting and educational. |