Leadership Launchpad
By Matt Gjertsen - Better Every Day Studios
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Welcome to the Leadership Launchpad where we help technical managers improve themselves, their teams, and their organizations. Host Matt Gjertsen — former Air Force instructor pilot and head of training and development at SpaceX — brings hard-won lessons from the world's most demanding organizations to help new managers lead with clarity and confidence. Each episode cuts through the noise with practical frameworks, real stories, and straight talk on what it actually takes to build high-performing teams in aerospace, defense, and beyond. Whether you're managing engineers, navigating organizational chaos, or just trying not to let your team down, Leadership Launchpad gives you the tools to get better every day.
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The Real Job of Leadership in Technical Teams with Nancy Cable
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May 12, 2026 |
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The Real Job of a CEO with Matt Gialich
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May 05, 2026 |
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Why Leadership is Limiting Our Future
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Where's the Line Between Pushing People and Being an A*hole?
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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The Real Price of Moving Fast in Aerospace with Hans Koenigsmann
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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The Data Problem No One Solved with Austin Spiegel
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Why Constraints Make Teams Better with Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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How the Best Teams Drive Innovation with Matt Gjertsen
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Going from Buddy to Boss with Brian Ippolito
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Why Management Is Still the Hardest Problem with Casey Handmer
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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How to Set Clear Expectations For Employees
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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3 Questions to Help Develop Your Employees
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Why Managers Need to Stop Talking
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Servant Leadership That Drives Results with Ajay Gnanasekaran
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Human Factors That Drive Team Success with Susan Charlesworth
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Transparent Leadership for High-Impact Teams with Paul Keutelian
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Focus, Repetition, and Time: Leadership Essentials with Lauren Waldman
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Identifying the Root Cause of Team Challenges with Jess Almlie
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Dec 26, 2025 |
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Empower Your Team With Effective Support with Jen Recla
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Data-Driven Leadership for Real Impact with Dr. Alaina Szlachta
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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The Manager’s Role in Employee Growth with Brandon Carson
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Training That Transforms Business Outcomes with David James
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Aligning Training to Business Goals with Ryan Austin
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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How Managers Boost Workplace Performance with Kevin Yates
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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The Manager’s Role in Continuous Learning w/Debbie Richards
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Inspiring Teams to Solve Hard Problems with Eric Berger
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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How to Avoid "Check Box" Training Mistakes
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Creating Collaborative Cultures in Tech with Lucie Nurdin
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Going from Industry Laggard to Industry Leader with Andrea Wanerstrand
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Do this if you want to break free of bureaucracy
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Managing Teams Through Constant Change with Yaron Alfi
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Building Culture and Morale as a Leader with Warren Ernst
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Empowering Candidates in the Hiring Process with Tom Kelly
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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What Does High Performance Engineering Look Like with Chris Kaufield
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Turning Engineer Superpowers into Management Strengths
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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The Power of Vulnerability in Leadership with Julia Allen
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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How AI Is Transforming Leadership Roles with Elena Agaragimova
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Elevating Team Performance with Coaching with Ian Maron
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Breaking Down Barriers to Leadership Promotion
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Inclusive Communication for Stronger Teams with Emma Strong
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Transforming Company Culture for Growth with Garry Ridge
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Mastering Leadership Through Rapid Change with Matt Mueller
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Breaking Down the True Cost of Disengaged Teams with Matt Gjertsen
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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What It Takes to Lead a Start-Up with Justus Kilian
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Empowering Frontline Workers through Better Leadership
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Relationship-Driven Team Leadership with Jeff Guido
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Re-air: Driving Innovation From the Top and Bottom w/General John Teichert
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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How Personal Connection Drives Engagement and Retention
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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The Power of Reflection for Modern Leaders with Kevin Eikenberry
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Building Feedback Loops for Team Success with Col. Kris Saling
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Unlocking Team Engagement Through Trust with Dr. Lola Gershfeld and Polina Marian
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Mastering Delegation for New Leaders
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May 27, 2025 |
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Unlocking Creativity in High Performing Teams with Kassi Kincaid
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May 20, 2025 |
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Building a Culture of Curiosity with Andrew Barry
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May 13, 2025 |
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The Power of Listening in Leadership with Sajid Mohamedy
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May 06, 2025 |
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Goal Setting Strategies for Stronger Teams
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Leading Teams Through Legal Landmines with Shawn Cheadle and John Gordon
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Setting Priorities to Fuel Growth with Dan Ceperley
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Using Systems to Create Successful Teams with David Hirschfeld
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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A VC, Headhunter, and Trainer Walk into a Bar
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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The Importance of Trust and Empowerment with Paul Day
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Embracing Autonomy for Team Growth with Brian Manning
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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How to Use Urgency to Get More Done
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Becoming a Successful People Manager with Omar Halabieh
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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The Fastest Way to Make Your Team More Productive
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Strategies for Effective Change Management w/Jeremy Ostrowski
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Overcoming Blockers to Successful Change w/Rhet Turnbull
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Best Practices for Hiring Top Talent w/Jesse Klekamp
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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The Most Common BAD Leadership Style
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Leading High Performing Teams Effectively with Laura Crabtree
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Navigating Management and Technical Roles with Dan CaJacob
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Empower Your Team and Cut Away the Noise w/Casey Thomas
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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My Top Leadership Lesson of 2024
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Using Customer Stories to Drive Decisions with Bill Tierney
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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The Missing Piece of Feedback
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Leveraging Data to Transform Leadership w/ Alaina Szlachta
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Time Management as a New Manager
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Unleashing Creative Leadership with Nir Hindie
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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How to Show Confidence as a New Manager
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Preparing for Your First Role as a Manager with Ryan McCrea
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Your Using Personality Tests Wrong
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Building Trust and Authentic Leadership with Anthony Calleo
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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3 Things I Learned Working for Elon Musk
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Creating a Mission Oriented Team w/Laurel Schulert
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Why People Don't Trust You
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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Strategies for Effective Leadership Communication w/Michele Moreno
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Building High Performance, High Reliability Teams w/Brandon Williams
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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4 Steps to Become a Better Coach
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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What War and Peace Can Teach You About Leadership w/Jesan Sorrells
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Balancing Results & Relationships in Management
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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Driving Innovation From the Top and Bottom w/General John Teichert
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Elevate Your Leadership - Communication Skills for New Managers
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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Making the Move from Manager to Leader w/Rafael Villaruz
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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How to Stop Micromanaging Your Team
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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How to Lead Through Differences w/Kris Roppelt
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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How to Be a Great Manager
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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Getting Past Communication Barriers w/LaPora Lindsey
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Using Rankings to Get Better Feedback
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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The Tensions and Tradeoffs of High Performance w/Chris Kaufield
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Why Trust is the Foundation of a High Performing Team
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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Getting Past Common New Manager Struggles w/Joel Taylor
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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5 Essential Rules for Effective Feedback in the Workplace
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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Why Great Managers Are Needed More Than Ever w/Matt Shenker
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Creating a Shared Vision of Team Direction w/Holly Betke
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Effective Goal Setting: Strategies to Drive Team Success
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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The Well-Being Factor: Enhancing Employee Health w/Mandy Varley
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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How to Get More Feedback From Your Team
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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Trust & Transparency for Business Leaders w/Alexis Gonzales-Black
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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What Motivates the Most Successful People?
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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Using Strengths-Based Leadership for Team Success w/Jennifer Recla
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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What Can a Hockey Movie Teach Us About Diversity?
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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Building Psychological Safety to Boost Team Success
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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How More Meetings Can Transform Team Effectiveness
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May 30, 2024 |
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Work3 - How to Lead and Collaborate in a Web3 World w/Josh Drean
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May 28, 2024 |
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3 Practical Tips for Building Trust in Your Team
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May 23, 2024 |
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How Energy and Clarity Can Improve Team Performance
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May 21, 2024 |
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The Reason Why Most New Managers Fail
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May 16, 2024 |
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First Principles Thinking in Leadership: Lessons from Rocket Science
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May 14, 2024 |
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We Have a New Name!
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May 12, 2024 |
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Building a Culture of Trust in Asynchronous Work Environments with Patrick MacKelvie
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May 07, 2024 |
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Building Positive Mental Health for Your Team with Geoffrey Roche
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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How to Apply the Lessons of TikTok to Your Training w/Vanessa Alzate
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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How to Create a Debrief Culture w/Mark Fogel
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Give Yourself Permission to Be Present w/Curt Steinhorst
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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How to Build a Competency Model w/Heather Burright
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Key Skills for Building an Impactful Company w/Matt Kuta
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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It's Time to Get FOCUSED w/Lauren Waldman
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Using Talent Development for a Company Turnaround w/Mendel Erlenwein
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Why Training and Recruiting Need to Work Together w/Seyka & Brian Mejeur
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Using Curiosity to Increase Your Influence w/Jennifer Sutherland
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Using the Language of the Business with Kathy Mandato
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Transforming Your Business for the New World with Tonille Miller
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Getting Past the Learning Cliff with Stephen Mostrom
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Understanding the Science of Sustained Peak Performance with Jill Schulman
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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The Importance of Inner Work with Rachel Lyons
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Your Guide to Top Down Culture Alignment with Megan Galloway
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Navigating Your Career and Technological Change with Ana Smith
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Moving Towards a Brighter Future in 2024
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Year-End Wisdom: Key Takeaways from Talent Development Experts
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Improving Yourself to Improve the World with Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Create Engaging Learning with Augmented Reality with Betty Dannewitz
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Helping Others Go From Insight to Action with Billy Saleebey
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Transforming Your Career Through Deliberate Action with Andy Storch
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Redefining Learning with Modern Tech with Ryan Findley
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Making Sense of the Mixed Reality World with Kristin Torrence
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Navigating Digital Assets and Permissions with Ann Rollins
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Behavioral-Based Onboarding to Redefine Training with Matt Meyers
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Unlocking Innovation and Maximizing Value with Matthew Daniel
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Enhancing Talent Development by Embracing the Future of Work with Al Dea
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Shaping Mindset to Improve Performance with Heli Nehama Ozery
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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The True Value of Metrics for Effective L&D with Dr. Heidi Kirby
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Making Better Managers for Today's Workplace with Eric Girard
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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039 - A Simpler Path to Learning Evaluation with Dr. Alaina Szlachta - Audio
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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038 - Bonus Conversation w/Kristi Oliva
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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037 - Bonus Conversation w/Russell Sweep
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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036 - Bonus Conversation w/Garima Gupta
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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035 - Going from Teacher to Program Manager
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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034 - Bonus Conversation w/Keri Barnett-Howell
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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033 - Combining Learning Theory with Practical Application
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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032 - Creating Interactive eLearning using ChatGPT
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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031 - Understanding the Supreme Court's Impact on DEI
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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030 - Getting Support for Your Learning Initiatives
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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029 - You need to launch your learning programs faster
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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028 - How to Lead a Team Through Change w/Steph Bertmer
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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027 - The Reality of AR & VR w/Destery Hildenbrand
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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026 - Engineering L&D w/Ashley Chang
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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025 - Managing Training Requests w/Sarah Carroll
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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024 - Knowing Your People Data w/Zach Ledford
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May 30, 2023 |
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023 - Developing L&D w/Loren Sanders
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May 23, 2023 |
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022 - Let's Talk Start-ups w/Brian Morrison
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May 16, 2023 |
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021 - Writing SOPs w/MJ Hurley
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May 09, 2023 |
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020 - Building Stakeholder Relationships w/Joe Legatz
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May 02, 2023 |
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019 - Training Distributed Teams w/Liz Cichowski
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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018 - Ten Lessons I Learned Working for 2 Billionaires
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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017 - Bonus Q&A with Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, PhD
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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016 - The difference between top performers and top trainers.
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Apr 08, 2023 |
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Ep. 15 - Creating a Company Podcast w/ JP Gooderham
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Mar 25, 2023 |
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Managing Knowledge with Nicole Papaioannou Lugara
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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Common Pitfalls in Employee Development
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Stop Putting Your Audience to Sleep
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Three tips to improve your manager training
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Jan 14, 2023 |
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Hiring Talent vs Developing Talent
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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Common Sources of Learning Requirements
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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Six Questions to Identify Learning Needs
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Nov 07, 2022 |
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The most FAMOUS rule in learning
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Nov 07, 2022 |