• How do I effectively train audience members or learners who instantly "tune out?"

• What can I do to remain productive and increase my value when work is slow?

• How do I boost my performance at work and keep my edge at the top?

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Handle With Care - Just like friends and family, your employees, coworkers and clients have inherent personality traits and learning styles. All of these folks can be fairly typical learners — or they can be extreme learners. Think hyperimpulsive, hypersensory, hypervisual, hyperdistractible and even hyperactive! Read how to successfully train these difficult-to-reach learners and accommodate their unique learning styles.

Productivity Jolt - As you know, productivity is a typically key factor used to measure an employee’s success. It’s probably on your performance evaluation, and it may even be used to calculate your income. But how can you remain highly productive when work isn’t piling up on your desk? Here are the ten top ways to stay productive when work is slow.

Avoid Chair Butt - You’re good at what you do. You have the right work ethic and you always strive to go above and beyond. What else can you do to improve your performance at work? Get fit and get ahead. According to a study published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), quality of work, mental performance and time management improve by about fifteen percent on days workers exercise.

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