Entries by taylortrain

MBTI Digital Delight 

WOW.  I just had the most delightful digital MBTI experience. Even though I know it is duck soup for many, taking a valid and reliable assessment (like the MBTI) on my iPhone is almost too good to be true for me. After loping along with a formerly well/designed website for TOO long, we engaged the […]

TaylorTrain Launches a New Website

Since 1991, we’ve attempted to offer excellence in on-site training. These  early efforts took different forms and shapes and happened in different places. YOU learned anyway.  WE learned anyway. Through the past 25 years we’ve attempted to connect with you in many different ways. Even the jazzy music on the last generation website was an […]

Celebrating 25 by Giving Back

Amy and I are excited to launch a very special 360 Program.  This one, with 9 officers chosen by the Lexington Police Department, will commemorate our 25 years of service to the training and development needs of Lexington NC and beyond.  As we searched for a unique way to give back to our local community […]

GETTING CLEAR…Steven’s Story
#2 in the series

Steven came reluctantly to the coaching suite. A 15-year manager, he was accustomed to being on top of his facility and making things happen. With a solid production record, Steven provided stable leadership and demonstrated the requisite technical skill. His leadership team had a good mix of talent and worked together with a minimum of […]

GETTING CLEAR…Lina’s Story
#3 in the series

She had worked successfully – and consistently – throughout her life. When she was very young her jobs revolved around the food industry. From food she moved into hospitality and then eventually, sales and service. Lina’s career took her into new cities and states, but she spent her entire career (25+ years) in the south […]

GETTING CLEAR…Miguel’s Story#4 in the series

I was floored to find out that an anonymous employee had contacted my boss with some disturbing news. Allegations were made concerning my job performance that I could hardly believe. Poor communicator? No follow through? No way!!! ~ I didn’t get to be a supervisor without being able to handle this stuff. Where were they […]

GETTING CLEAR …Jack’s Story
#5 in the series

He knew exactly how he got there. Jack’s career path was one that clearly reflected the one his own father chose. He never felt pushed by his dad to follow in his footsteps. In fact, Jack initially pursued another career. But a deep pull toward what would become their mutual vocation rose up within him, […]