Author Archives: Mike Taylor

Sponsored by iSpring “ “If you would thoroughly know anything, teach it to others.” — Tryon Edwards Hey there, friends! I hope you’re all doing well and feeling good! I, myself, just got over a never-ending cold, and let me tell you, it’s so nice to be back to my usual self again. There’s been lotsContinue reading “Friday Finds — Memory, Pain Points, 10 Book Rule”

Sponsored by iSpring “Almost everything will work again if you unplugit for some time, including you.”— Anne Lamott Happy Friday! I had the honor of kicking off the new year with our local ATD chapter on Wednesday at the beautiful Dublin library. It was so energizing to see so many old friends and make someContinue reading “Friday Finds — NoCode Websites, AI Content, Slow Data”

Sponsored by iSpring “In a competition between someone who knows the most and someone who is willing to learn the most, the edge usually goes to the curious and empathic professional, not the one who is simply protecting what’s already known.”— Seth Godin Happy Friday! Around here we’ve left the holiday phase of winter andContinue reading “Friday Finds — Good News, Learning Out Loud, ChatGPT”

Sponsored by iSpring “A year from now, you will wish you had started today.”— Karen Lamb Happy Friday! I hope you’re new year is off to a great start. I’m very grateful for our holiday activities this year. I was able to visit Karl in Louisville, explore Cincinnati, discover some authentic Belgian waffles and watch our kids (from afar) march at Disney. LotsContinue reading “Friday Finds — Learning Design 3.0, PowerPoint Graphics, AI Content”

Sponsored by iSpring “New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way.” — Oscar Auliq-Ice Happy Friday! I hope this year end newsletter finds you well and that you’re feeling good as we wrap up another year. I enjoy looking back on the previousContinue reading “Friday Finds — That’s a wrap!”

Sponsored by iSpring “Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, and stupid people already have all the answers.”– Socrates Happy Friday! As I reflect on the year that was, I can’t help but feel grateful and even optimistic for the year ahead. For this penultimate newsletter of 2022, I’ve roundedContinue reading “Friday Finds — Best of 2022”

Sponsored by iSpring “Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.”– Tecumseh Happy Friday! It’s that time of year again: the season of mistletoe, hot cocoa, and good cheer. And what better way to spread some festive joy than withContinue reading “Friday Finds — L&D Automation, Behavioral Science Reading List, Transfer of Learning”

Sponsored by iSpring “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault Happy Friday!  A heartfelt thanks to everyone who replied to my query into whether anyone reads this space. I see you all and be forewarned that there may be a dadContinue reading “Friday Finds — Plain Language, AI Content Tools, Hook Points”

Sponsored by iSpring “You cannot do a kindness too soon becauseyou never know how soon it will be too late.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson Happy Friday! I often wonder if anyone reads the stuff I write in this opening blurb. What do you think? Do you read it? Should I just skip it altogether and get on with theContinue reading “Friday Finds — Habit-Based Learning, Content Strategy, Usability Testing”