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LinksOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency Adult Ed. on About.com ASTD.org FDIC Examinations Resources Google NewsSuggested ReadingThe Right Words at the Right Time   by Marlo Thomas and Friends This is a collection of essays written by Marlo Thomas and ton of other celebrities, including Jennifer Aniston, Jay Leno, Martha Stewert, Oprah Winfrey and Ralph Lauren. It was a New York Times bestseller, and all the proceeds are being donated to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. The stories are all inspirational anecdotes about a piece of advice that changed the author's life. Since most of the stories are only 2 or 3 pages long, this is a great, inspiring book to pick up when you only have a couple of minutes. Buy it!
Carolyn 101: Business Lessons from The Apprentice's Straight Shooter   by Carolyn Kepcher I hate to admit it, but I love reality TV. Carolyn is probably my all-time favorite reality-tv personality, and her book didn't disappoint. Not only is she a successful businesswoman, but she's also a successful wife and mother. In her book, she gives advice about things like how to ask for a raise, how to ace an interview and how to balance work and family. Buy it!
Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude   by Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone This is a favorite of 1st Financial Training Service's President. She's such a fan of the book that she bought a copy for everyone in the company. Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone are both pioneers in the field of self-help books. This is a classic, must-read. "The world-famous book that could be worth millions to you!" Buy it!
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The Training RoomTraining news, tips and ideas for financial institutions from 1st Financial Training Services. Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Training Tips: How much do you know about the BSA?
Does your BSA expertise go beyond just the basics? Take this 1-minute, 5 minute quiz to find out. (Quiz opens in a new window.)
Previous quiz: What training style are you? Wednesday, September 20, 2006 Training Tips: Session Starter RiddlesThe Fall edition of the Members Only page is now available. Here's a sample of what you'll find there. Use these riddles as session starters. Click the riddle to find out the answer: What gets wetter the more it dries? What goes around the world but stays in a corner? What goes up and down the stairs without moving? I can run but not walk. Wherever I go, thought follows close behind. (Riddles from Rinkworks.com) Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Training Tips: And the Award Goes To...
Everyone loves to be recognized, so why not have your own awards presentation? If you have time, let participants vote for the winners. If your time is more limited, you can award the prizes. A few example award categories are:
Tuesday, September 05, 2006 Training Tips: Team Builder: Puzzle Pieces
Before the session, cut a piece of flip-chart paper into a blank puzzle with enough pieces so that each participant gets one. Give each participant a puzzle piece & have them write their names & one thing that they can contribute to the team on it. When everyone is done, assemble the puzzle as a group. A motivational game that demonstrates that each person is an important part of the team.
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