Learners Don’t Ask This Question

Personal Accountability — as taught in the QBQ! book — may seem antiquated, even quaint to some people. Like my tape, though, it is never out-of-date, never passé. It did, does, and will always work. Principles such as Personal Accountability (responsibility, ownership) are forever valuable and worth practicing in my life.

Just as kindness, courtesy, respect, service, contribution, and forgiveness are, too. They can and do live on no matter what’s happening in our world. In fact, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems many folks have returned to these “old school” values more than ever. That’s a good thing.

As we teach in the QBQ! book, the old stuff is the good stuff!

The Question Learners Don’t Ask

Learning is also a value/principle that should never die. I mean, anytime before I leave this Earth, can’t I still learn? Absolutely. But …

Also in QBQ! is a critical Incorrect Question (IQ), one that learners should never ask: “When will we hear something new?” It’s always better to ask the QBQ, “How can I apply what I’m hearing?”

Quick refresher on IQ/QBQ methodology: QBQ! Tutorial

Trust me, in the training field since 1986, I’ve heard that question. Whether we’re attending an outside seminar, listening to an internal trainer, or simply reading a book recommended by management, at best it’s a cynical question, at worst it defeats learning. You see, the only thing that matters is — AM I USING WHAT I AM HEARING?

Nothing else matters.

Do You Do?

Knowing and doing are miles apart. As we say at QBQ, Inc. — we must translate knowing what to do into doing what we know.

Do you dismiss an idea, concept, or principle because you’re heard it before? Learners do not, so I bet you don’t. Learners take full accountability for applying, executing, and utilizing what they hear. Learners do.

Are you a learner? Comments always welcome! ??