Before our appointment was over, this professional . . .
* jumped to multiple conclusions
* leveled unfounded accusations regarding our integrity and
motives, and
* successfully pushed one emotionally and physically weary human
being to the brink, resulting in more emotional pain and tears.
His assumptive approach succeeded in what most assumptions do best…
Yes, I was so looking forward to the presentation.
The American Society of Training and Development’s annual statewide conference was on campus at the University of Tulsa. Having submitted my presentation proposal, I was honored to be selected. My presentation title: “How to Take the Donkey out of Training”.
Imagine the work required to move a large solid wood dining room table, chairs, and all the other pieces of furniture out of the dining room. Imagine unload book shelves, desk, and piano out the study-office. Imagine the mess created to tear out the wood floor laid only 2-3 years ago.
Imagine the mess and noise created as new wood floor is installed and sanded. Imagine the smell that comes from re-staining; being driven out of your home as the finish coat(s) are applied to the new wood floor.
