Teachers should prepare the student for the student’s future, not for the teacher’s past. -Richard Hamming If you have ever attended our Transformational Trainer course you are aware of the power of a properly constructed story. Science shows us that stories are one of the most powerful tools that a trainer can use to most …
“Clean, clean windows.” Walt Disney During my time in the Army, the most dreaded phrases to come out of my platoon leader’s mouth included the acronym PMCS. When any of us heard that phrase we knew that tedious and, in least our mind, useless work was about to commence. My “favorite” included drawing my assigned …
Confession time – this is where my dorkiness is about to be displayed front and center. With that said I was on a plane this week. As usual I had my headphones on and was listening to music. My playlist is varied to say the least and at one point “The Ride” by David Allan …
We have all been there. The training that everyone is mandated to attend. No one is really sure why it’s necessary. Heck, even the instructors question the need for it. But, deep down we all know why we were there – because there was a box to be checked. Checkbox training – we’ve all attended …
Things are tough right now. I can hear you thinking right now, “Why do I need this chucklehead to tell me that? Things suck right now.” And, truth be told, you don’t need me to tell you that right now. So, why did I tell you that? Because as trainers you need to understand that …
If you’ve never met him, you really ought to. I’m referring to an incredible leader and a thought-provoking instructor – Joe Willis. I am fortunate to call Joe my friend. I appreciate friends who are motivated and challenge me to better myself. That’s Joe. This week Joe posted a question that really got me thinking …
The class just won’t end. Looking at the clock for what seems to be the millionth time shows that it has moved only mere seconds since the last time I looked at it. “So, this is what it feels like? This is what is feels like to be bored to death.” And the worst part …
Government budgets are taking a hit – correction, a big hit. One of the byproducts of this economic fallout, created in large part by the Covid pandemic, is the reduction of police training budgets. Of course, it seems that training budgets always take a hit when money is taken away from law enforcement agencies. But …
In August 2019, the Army Times announced that the United States Army would be introducing a new firearms qualification program. Todd South wrote in the article that the new program would be replacing one that has been in place since 1956. According to the author, soldiers have until October 2020 to learn the new program …
The training order you’ve been hoping for finally comes out and your name is on it. You have been trying to get to this training session for what seems like forever – and you’re finally going! But, during your first break in the class you’re a little concerned. The speaker isn’t even close to what …