Back in college, I had a professor who would write a quote on the board at the beginning of class. I always looked forward to reading her quote. There were days when the quote was tied to the lecture and times when it had nothing to do with the material. Regardless, she always made sure one was on the board before she began.
I have taken this practice and applied it to my training sessions. I typically don’t draw attention to it, just as my professor had done. The reason is simple: it’s there for the participants to ponder. I notice from time to time that participants write down the quote or simply thank me for sharing it.
One of my goals as a trainer is to provide a learning environment where participants feel inspired to learn. This is why I write a quote on the board every day. I never forgot how this simple gesture influenced and inspired me to carry on this practice.
In my next post, I will share how I make this task easy and simple.
What are your thoughts?
Has someone ever done something so simple that had a profound effect on you? What are ways you inspire your participants?
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