Ocean Palmer, Author at Ocean Palmer

Working in a Digital World: The 6 Keys to Skill Development

July 4, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Nothing has changed the talent development profession as much as the global recession’s propulsion of a heavily wired, increasingly dependent digital world. Innovation exploded, cost dropped, ease of use took quantum steps forward, and permeation mushroomed. User motivations grew from convenience to necessity. Information is everywhere — too much at times — and the challenge […]

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6 Reasons to Train Your Trainers

July 4, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

It is easy to designate someone a trainer. Some take the job by choice, others based upon departmental need. Some even “fall into it” (a term I heard from a trainer I was coaching) because there was “nowhere else to stick him.” I shook my head at that one; such an explanation is hardly a […]

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The 5 Differences Between an Ordinary Coach and a Great Coach

July 3, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Differences between an ordinary coach and a great coach are revealed quickly. Great coaches, over time, accumulate a tremendous archive of relevant tools. They are thought leaders — vested and invested — who can get parachuted into almost any behavioral situation and methodically disseminate causes, effects, and remedies. They research and write books and whitepapers, share […]

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Writing You Own Obituary: Six Ways to Make it Extraorinary

June 13, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

As I watched the documentary film “Obit” the other day about the New York Times’ three obituary writers, what they shared triggered memories of a module I am passionate about teaching but do not teach often enough. Times being what they are, perhaps now is a good time to revisit the importance of owning the […]

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Donald Trump vs. Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness

May 18, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

I am, by profession, a behaviorist who teaches advanced strategic selling. Here’s my take on how Donald Trump operates as seen through the aperture of both lenses, the behavioral side and selling side. Behaviorally The Hero persona. There are eight types of students I deal with in a classroom. Trump typifies the biggest pain of […]

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Spring Movies: 32 Reviews in One Sentence Each

May 5, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Here are 32 recent and current films summarized in a single sentence on a five-finger scale from 0 (the Dreaded Fist of Badness) to a High Five. High Fives are terrific movies well worth the effort to locate and enjoy. Two Fingers are weak and not worth the money, Three are “just a movie,” and […]

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Findings from “The Impact” are Published as Global Think Tank Whitepaper

March 28, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Last spring I collaborated with MIT grad school professor Dr. Agnis Stibe on a scientific research paper based upon the findings I revealed in my latest book, “The Impact of Technology on Behavior & Happiness.” Earlier this week we learned the paper has been accepted for publication based upon its scholarly merit. This, of course, is […]

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Aligning Head & Heart: How to Do So in 600 Words

March 8, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

After speaking at Colorado School of Mines yesterday about Worry Circle management and The Impact of Technology on Behavior & Happiness, one of the attendees pointed out that I mentioned the importance of keeping heart and heart aligned but didn’t explain how to do so. This was a great reflective point that deserves a written […]

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Where Are All the Good Guys?

February 4, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

As the new president steps in and deftly proves that no one is equipped to take over the world’s most important underpaying job—regardless how much he pretends he is—I watch a nation and world stewing in confused dissatisfaction. The new president has earned his record low transition disapproval ratings. An arrogant yeller and Teflon blamer […]

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December Movie Reviews: 12 in One Sentence Each

January 1, 2017 by Ocean Palmer Leave a Comment

Far and away the best December in years, a wheelbarrow full of terrific movie are out there waiting to be enjoyed. A record four films earned Ocean Palmer’s highest rating this month and that doesn’t include “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which was released in theaters for uncut presentations as originally seen 70 years ago. Films […]

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