Tag Archives: Reflection

Another Open Letter to Tony Bingham, ASTD Board of Directors and ASTD Employees

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

Dear Tony, I posted my first open letter to you on May 8th asking you and ASTD/ATD to listen. Now I need to publicly thank you, Brandon, Kristen, Justin, Cris and many other ASTD/ATD employees for listening. I know this … Continue reading →

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How I Learned that Shannon Tipton is AMAZING at Feedback!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

I used to work for Shannon Tipton. On Twitter I called her #BossLady. Although it was a brutal commute – over 50 miles each way – it was worth every hour spent on the Chicago roadways. I wasn’t kidding about … Continue reading →

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Showing My Work: The Ugly

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

I train customers on our products. We do this by providing elearning followed by a facilitated virtual classroom. Last week I got my first HORRIBLE reviews on my facilitation skills. I know, it happens. I ask you, who wants to … Continue reading →

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How I Learned a FOURTH Unexpected Reason to Submit a Speaking Proposal

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

The inspiration for this post is David Kelly of the eLearning Guild and his blog post,  Three Unexpected Reasons to Submit a Speaking Proposal. It made me mutter aloud to myself as I was reading it. You see, I recently … Continue reading →

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Tribute to My Mom

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Tricia Ransom

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Instead of a card and flowers, I paid tribute to my mom on Facebook by sharing her wisdom. I heard these phrases repeatedly throughout my life – and she still says them. This is my core … Continue reading →

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