Two Minute Talks

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Your personal pitch – perfected. LifeHikes participants give a two-minute presentation on any topic, personal or professional, to showcase their personality, style, expertise and new skills.

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Learning and development (L&D) has experienced a giant wake-up call. No longer is one way of training—the traditional way—enough. Today’s L&D prioritizes what needs to be learned and how adults learn.

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Adult Learning In A Virtual World

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In today’s digital era, the way we learn is undergoing a seismic shift. With the global e-learning market estimated to reach a staggering $345 billion by 2025 (Smith & Johnson, 2022), virtual education has become an indispensable part of our lives. In this post, we explore the realm of adult learning in the virtual world, showcasing the power of technology to enhance educational outcomes. Join us as we navigate through the theories, advantages, and challenges of online learning, providing valuable insights for adults seeking to embrace the opportunities of virtual education.

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The Power of Connection: Learning In Community

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There’s a place for every type of learning in the business world. Each modality has its advantages and disadvantages. Four professionals deeply immersed in learning and development (L&D) methodologies identify some distinct advantages to interactive group learning.

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The Key To Inclusive Leadership: Love With Your Ears

An instructor sang a refrain from an African American spiritual directly related to that day’s history lesson. A student filmed and posted to social media. In reaction to the viral video, the administrators required sensitivity training for the instructor.

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4 Steps To Consider When Setting Personal Goals

Many of us embark on the age-old new year’s tradition of setting resolutions — however, how often do we actually stick to the commitments we hope to accomplish? Roughly 80 percent of people who create well-intentioned yearly resolutions have abandoned them by the second week of February.

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Feedback: The Gift That Keeps Giving

Here at LifeHikes®, we say that feedback is a gift. During our professional training, we encourage everyone to not only ask for feedback on their presentations but to demand it. Insights from others are important because they can help us see elements of our communication style – verbal and nonverbal – that we cannot always see.

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Every Employee Needs Communication Training

“Communication is at the very core of our society. That’s what makes us human.” – Jan Koum
We couldn’t agree more with the co-founder of WhatsApp, who went from a life on food stamps to selling his company to Facebook for $19 billion.

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A Little Tip From Big Wilt

How can I make the not-fun parts of my job (or life) a little better? Have you ever heard Wilt Chamberlain’s bellhop story? You may know who Wilt is. Famous basketball player, two meters tall, crazy strong, averaged 50 points a game one year.

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3 Tips On How To Ace Your Next Interview

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The past few years disrupted our lives and the workplace experienced a shift – opportunities suddenly decreased, competition became more intense, and there was time for reflection on your career path. This year, the workforce is slowly improving and many companies are posting job openings and beginning to recruit new people.

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