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Completion rates don’t equal impact. They only tell you who finished the program, not who changed because of it. Every week, I talk with L&D leaders across industries. Some have large, mature programs. Others are just getting started. Almost all ask the same question: “How can I prove the value of learning to the business?” It’s the right question. But to answer it, you have to separate three kinds of value: Engagement → Are people participating and finding value? Impact → Are they applying what they learned and performing differently? ROI → Is that change driving measurable business results? At Big Think+, we see the L&D functions that stand out don’t just track completion. They connect participation, impact, and ROI to build a clear story of how learning moves the business forward. I recently shared a few thoughts on how L&D teams can start connecting these dots in my latest article. You can read it here: https://hubs.li/Q03V3mVD0

AI is reshaping the world—is your organization keeping up? With curated playlists from Big Think+, you can equip your leaders with the tools necessary to succeed in the age of AI…featuring experts like Ethan Mollick, Ginni Rometty, Gary Vaynerchuk, Cal Newport, Tiffani Bova, Michael Watkins , Eric Siegel, Daniel Dennett, Alex Edmans and more! Request your demo today: https://hubs.li/Q02QBWNw0

Are you equipping your teams with the skills AI will never replace? Preparing people to succeed in an AI-driven world requires a shift in how they learn. It is not about adding more technology. It is about using technology better to drive real business outcomes. Learning must be short, practical, and tied to measurable results. Big Think+ brings insights from the world’s biggest thinkers directly into the flow of work. Lessons are short, expert-led, and designed to build AI literacy while strengthening the human skills that technology cannot replace. Learn AI skills from the best: Ethan Mollick, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tiffani Bova, Michael Watkins, Eric Siegel, Alex Edmans, Ginni Rometty, and hundreds more shaping the future of work. See how Big Think+ can help you future-proof your workforce: https://hubs.li/Q03zlrwv0

Frontline workers don’t chase corporate KPIs. They show up for one another. Community is everything in the deskless workplace. It drives retention, engagement, and performance. ✅ Relationships foster trust. ✅ Trust fosters teamwork. ✅ Teamwork drives results. But community doesn’t just happen. It must be built intentionally, with frontline managers leading the way and HQ backing them up. My new Big Think+ article explores how frontline managers tip the balance between a thriving community and a burned-out team. Read 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5eMqSig Thanks to Big Think+ for the opportunity to share my perspective on frontline work! 👏

Every era brings new ideas that promise to redefine how we work. Some prove transformative. Others fade as quickly as they arrive. The challenge for leaders is knowing the difference and building organizations that can thrive through both. In his latest Big Think+ feature, Josh Bersin explores what makes companies truly endure. His decades of research show that lasting success has less to do with chasing the newest innovation and more to do with how leaders design systems around their people. Enduring organizations share a common mindset: ➛ They focus on work, not rigid job titles ➛ They reward growth, not promotion ➛ They create environments where learning happens continuously For L&D leaders, Bersin’s insights are a reminder that resilience starts with people. When you invest in growth, performance follows. Read the full article: https://hubs.li/Q03QwXcD0

If I asked, "What does your company believe about how people develop?" — could you answer that question? 🕺🏻 I bought this super festive shirt in Madrid this summer. Then wore it while talking Learning Philosophies & Culture with Hannah Beaver 😅 Earlier this year, I joined Big Think+ on their 'How To Make A Leader' podcast and shared that most L&D teams are building programs, yet the best ones are also building philosophies. A brand's Learning Philosophy is a North Star. It's a shared belief system about how people grow. And it repositions your L&D team from content creators to Cultural Amplifiers. 🚀 ⌚️ Worth 22 minutes if you're in L&D and ready for your work to land with intention. Or if you're leading a team and know there's a gap between training completed and culture lived. We covered: ➤ Learning Culture vs. Learning Philosophy ➤ The three realms every L&D program ideally serves ➤ The SPARK framework (from my time leading L&D at On ☁️🏃➡️) ➤ How to get leadership buy-in 🔗 I'll link to the full episode in the comments. P.S. — 🎶 My first career as a professional artist comes up. If you’re curious, next week I'll share how that shapes the work I do now.