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Spring Ahead -by Joel Arnold, TTNLearning

On March 14^th at 2 AM, while many of us slept, the clock made its annual leap forward to accommodate Daylight Saving Time. Although it might seem like we’re losing a precious hour of sleep, we can look forward to longer hours of daylight. In fact, Daylight Saving Time was introduced during WWI to take advantage of the sunlight in order to reduce the costs of energy needed to build all the gear and weapons that were needed. After implementing this plan again for WWII, the idea – with a few exceptions – stuck. 

Are you ready to ‘spring ahead’ in your life? Is there something stopping you from bounding over the obstacles impeding your way? Perhaps Daylight Saving Time is the perfect time to take a deep breath, adjust your watch, and take that giant leap forward that will get you so much closer toward reaching your goals.  

Besides, you can always get that extra hour of sleep next fall! 

ZigOn: Making Good Choices

One foolish or careless mistake can give your life and/or career a huge setback or derail it completely. It could even cost you your health and/or your life.

As I write these words, I am thinking about all the publicity "spring break" has received over the past few weeks, in both print media and television news. Stories of young men and women who drink an excessive amount of alcohol and end up in an accident or in sexual activity leading to many of the sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies or worse. One fling, which some kids describe as a "rite of passage" or just "part of college life," can produce disastrous results.

The choices we make throughout our lives are important. You may have lived an exemplary life; been a good, productive, morally sound person with a bright future. Then an ill-advised decision: getting into a car with a stranger; drinking and driving; making unwise character choices; and it's all over.

I remember one case of a man on a career path in a large company who attended a party where much alcohol was served and consumed. He had begun a rapid rise to the top, but under the influence of the environment and too much alcohol, playfully patted the boss' wife inappropriately. His career there ended at that moment.

Message: Be careful about the choices you make, because the choices you make in life go with you wherever you are. Legendary coach John Wooden stated he wanted to know how his players practiced, but he was even more concerned about what they did between today's practice and tomorrow's practice. He recognized that what his players did away from practice had a huge impact on how they performed in practice and, consequently, in the games that counted.

Fact: What you do off the job, regardless of what the job is, plays a major role in how far you will go on the job. A good night's sleep will prepare you for a good performance at home and on the job. A drunken orgy will change the formula drastically. It could lead to long-term negative results. Even consistently staying up late will affect your performance on the job and sometimes impact relationships as a result of lack of rest, bringing on impatience, even anger. Think about it. Every choice has an end result.

As you make your choices in life, I encourage you to evaluate what will happen "if I follow through on this choice." That choice can be good and enhance every facet of your life, or it can be a bad one and inhibit or destroy your relationships, your career, and your life. Think about it. Ponder your choices. Make good ones, and I'll see you at the top!

Focus on Assessments

“Assessment Tools are a huge part of measuring successful learning. Having an evaluation tool that can aid employers to better understand the way their employees learn and work is highly beneficial. ” ~ Sarah Chapman, New Products Editor
 

Assessments are becoming very important in the online learning experience. The December/January edition of Elearning! Magazine featured a section focusing on assessment tools. It showcased 10 assessment tool products. Total Training Network’s assessment tool was  highlighted in the feature article.

Learn about Elearning! Magazine

Say What?

Training culture is constantly changing to meet the needs of employees and businesses alike. Staying ahead, let alone keeping up, can prove to be a headache for anyone.

A recent TTN study has been tracking the most popular courses viewed by users… the result? Communication is in! Courses that cover topics on listening, speaking, and better understanding are on the rise.

Top TTN Courses by Subject

                    Nov 19, 2009- Jan 19, 2010                             Jan 8, 2010- March 8, 2010

If these results fit your needs, please contact us for further information on additional communication courses from SkillSoft.

Life Lifters

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