Hey , I missed sending an email last week. It's been quite a stir. I'm moving to a new townhome in Alexandria, VA, and just really hate the process of packing and unpacking. Ok, rant over. Here's a list of the best learning and development resources this week!

😟 How To Criticize Coworkers - Feedback matters."..think back to your most pivotal learning experiences. How many of them include surprising feedback? E.g. the time a teacher or parent was proud of you? Or the time you found out you hurt a friend’s feelings? These are short-lived moments that, in some cases, stick with you your whole life". Learn how to give it right.

🧑‍🎓 The Buyer's Guide to Learning Content - Finding the right content is becoming increasingly difficult. Do you buy or create it yourself? If you're exploring the buying route, this in-depth guide walks you step-by-step on how to make sure you don't throw your money into a pit.

➕ Applying Positive Psychology in Coaching: Your Ultimate Guide - Learn how to weave the principles of positive psychology into your coaching strategy using its six key themes:

• Strengths
• Mindset
• Resilience
• Positive emotions
• Relationships
• Personal growth

✒️ The Content Writing Guide: How to Write Blog Posts That Readers Care About - You can create as much learning content as you'd like. If your learners don't care, then what's the point? When writing, you have the power to craft a story that can move people towards action. Though this article focuses on blog writing, you can apply these tips in any L&D strategy.

🙋‍♀️ Why You Should Try Slido - Wonder Tools author, Jeremy Caplan walks through why Slido is his preferred polling tool for live meetings and events. If you use Slido now, reply to this email and let me know if you agree!

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📣 Rezi Resume Writer - AppSumo is offering a lifetime deal to Rezi, an A.I. resume writer. This is a great investment if you're looking for a new L&D job or want to keep your resume current. It's a lifetime deal, so you only pay once. I bought it myself! Plus, with this deal, you get access to 300+ resume and cover letter examples

🤖 Meetgeek.ai - Automatically record, transcribe and highlight your meetings and training with MeetGeek. AppSumo is offering a lifetime deal for $59.

📅 TidyCal - Scheduling should be as simple as possible. Sync your calendar and never double book again. This is like Calendly, but you can get a lifetime deal for $29 on AppSumo.

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Brandon Cestrone

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