Author Archives: Mike Taylor

Sponsored by iSpring “Conversation is the best learning technology ever” — Jay Cross My excitement level is starting to ramp up as I start packing for my trip to the NZATD conference in New Zealand. It’s going to be an incredible experience filled with new adventures, breathtaking landscapes, and meeting lots of fascinating people. TheContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds — Critical Ignoring, Behavioral Design Pros, Slide Docs”

Sponsored by iSpring “Nothing can make our life, or the lives of other people, more beautiful than perpetual kindness.” — Leo Tolstoy Holy cow, I can’t believe it? College visits are already happening for our oldest kiddo! It feels like just yesterday we were teaching him how to tie his shoes and ride a bike.ContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds — Brain Myths, Desirable Difficulties, Curation Tools”

Sponsored by iSpring ” “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe This week we’ve had a few warmer-than-normal days that have let me get out to run on the winding trails through the woods that are just a stone’s throw from my frontContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds — Global L&D Survey, Design for Course Creators, Visual Design Rules”

Sponsored by iSpring ” “One sign that determination matters more than talent: there are lots of talented people who never achieve anything, but not that many determined people who don’t.” — Paul Graham Wow, I can’t believe it! Eduflow has included me on their list of top 100 learning influencers. I have no idea howContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds — Curated Consumption, Learning Pathways, Behavior Triggers”

Sponsored by iSpring ” Over time, the person who approaches life with an openness to being wrong and a willingness to learn outperforms the person who doesn’t. Hey there, friends! It’s been a bit frigid around here this week (12F degrees). But it’s been full of energy and inspiration, in large part to a wonderfulContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds — Science of Attention, How New Ideas Arise & Yes, Training Works!”

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 lotsContinueContinue 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 someContinueContinue 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 andContinueContinue 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. LotsContinueContinue 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 previousContinueContinue reading “Friday Finds — That’s a wrap!”