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In the complex and demanding world of corporate leadership, success is often attributed to strategic vision, decisiveness, and communication skills. Yet, beneath these visible competencies lies a foundational trait that enables all others: self-awareness. For learning and development (L&D) professionals, cultivating self-awareness in leaders is not a soft skill training; it is a strategic imperative. […]

Conflict in the workplace is not a question of if, but when. It’s an inevitable byproduct of diverse personalities, competing priorities, and high-stakes projects. For learning and development (L&D) professionals, the goal is not to eliminate conflict, but to equip leaders with the skills to navigate it effectively. A leader’s ability to handle conflict can

Many organizations aspire to have a “learning culture,” a term that has become so ubiquitous it risks losing its meaning. We often mistake it for a well-stocked learning platform or a generous training budget. But a true learning culture is not a set of resources; it’s a set of prevailing norms, behaviors, and mindsets. It’s

One of the most persistent and frustrating challenges for learning and development (L&D) professionals in large corporations is not a lack of resources or buy-in, but a lack of time. Specifically, the time of the very leaders we are tasked with developing. Leaders, particularly those in middle and senior management, operate in a perpetual state

For decades, learning leaders have been locked in a seemingly endless battle to prove their worth through metrics. We’ve tracked completion rates, smile sheets, and knowledge retention scores, all in an effort to answer the elusive question from the C-suite: “What is the ROI of our learning programs?” While well-intentioned, this focus on lagging indicators

One of the most persistent and frustrating challenges for learning and development (L&D) professionals in large corporations is not a lack of resources or buy-in, but a lack of time. Specifically, the time of the very leaders we are tasked with developing. Leaders, particularly those in middle and senior management, operate in a perpetual state

In today’s corporate landscape, an organization’s success hinges less on its physical assets and more on its human capital. At the very core of this human-centric model is effective leadership. For learning and development professionals, it’s not enough to simply offer training programs; we must champion the indispensable value of leadership development as a strategic

For years, learning and development has been tethered to a system of roles, jobs, and hierarchical progression. We train people for the job they have or the next one on the ladder. But in an era of rapid transformation, where roles can become obsolete and new needs emerge quarterly, this model is no longer just

Introduction: This article is a summary of our recent conversation with David Marquet about his new book, Distancing. David is a graduate of the US Naval Academy.  His previous book, Turn the Ship Around, was a bestseller.  David is a highly sought-after speaker and advisor to companies around the world.  If you are interested in

For corporate learning leaders, especially within a multinational context, the ultimate measure of success for a vibrant learning culture isn’t just about happy employees or innovative programs; it’s about demonstrating a clear, quantifiable impact on the bottom line. While the intrinsic value of growth and development is undeniable, to secure sustained C-suite buy-in and organizational