Two Simple Tools for Creating More Impactful Content

Contrary to what many people think, our brains do not work like video recorders. Just because you say something doesn’t mean people will remember it – not even close! To create a memorable experience you’ve got to know how memory works.

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 10, 2019

“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” - Benjamin Franklin We´ve made it around to another Friday and the sounds of spring are starting to awake as I´m wrapping this up early this morning. I hope that whatever lies ahead of you today and this weekend brings you peace and happiness. Now itContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 10, 2019"

No Coding Required: Now Anyone Can Build a Custom Mobile App

Surf the wave of 'no code' apps I recently found a super slick mobile app creation tool called Glide. It works by presenting data from a Google Sheet in a nicely polished, easy to use app for your smartphone.  In the past, I’ve tried a few others that work similarly, but none of them are anywhere near as easyContinue reading "No Coding Required: Now Anyone Can Build a Custom Mobile App"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 3, 2019

¨May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.¨ -Nelson Mandela I am super excited to share that Bianca Baumann (@biancabaumann) and I will be doing our DevLearn pre-conference workshop ¨L&D Strategies from the Marketing Playbook¨ again this year. We´re tweaking a few things that will make it even better than last year´s version. IfContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | May 3, 2019"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 26, 2019

“A fit body, a calm mind, a house full of love. These things cannot be bought — they must be earned.” -Naval Ravikant Happy Friday! I really love what I do yet sometimes you are just glad to make it to the end of the work week. I´m looking forward to some family time this weekend andContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 26, 2019"

How to Link Images for Super Fast Content Updates

Simple Solution for AutoUpdating Office Content Sometimes a solution for a problem is hiding right under your nose. For example, I recently started working on an enterprise software roll-out and one of the challenges we'll face is building content before the system is completed. The software vendor has provided a lot of documentation and otherContinue reading "How to Link Images for Super Fast Content Updates"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 19, 2019

Stop being impressed by money, fame & status. Instead, be impressed by those who treat other human beings well, in both good times & bad. — Warren Buffet (@warrenbuffet99) Spring is in the air here in Columbus this week. I´m excited to be outside and see all the colors coming back into the world. HereContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 19, 2019"

Building Your Professional Portfolio & Online Presence

A collection of great advice on creating a professional portfolio and building your online presence.

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 12, 2019

 “If you are deliberately trying to create a future that feels safe, you will willfully ignore the future that is likely.” - Seth Godin The news of the week is that I’ve started a new gig, consulting with Change 4 Growth. First up is a big enterprise software platform rollout that looks like will haveContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 12, 2019"

Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 5, 2019

“To attain knowledge, add things everyday. To attain wisdom, remove things every day.” -Lao Tzu The video below is from my son’s 7th grade science class. His school has an amazing set of teachers which has been inspiring to watch and has totally changed the way my son views school.  Mr Canterbury has converted theContinue reading "Friday Finds: The Best of Learning, Design & Technology | April 5, 2019"