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Digital learning in the flow of work with Paul Middleton from 1st90 Jul 07, 2020

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There has always been a move towards digital learning, but none as urgent and significant as what is happening today. Digital learning takes on a newfound significance as the current crisis forces people to abruptly turn to digital solutions while everyone is working remotely. Paul Middleton, the Co-Founder of the 1st90 app, joins Andy Storch today as they discuss the trends in digital learning and Paul’s innovative ideas on learning. Drawing from his rich experience as a learning consultant, Paul noticed that the euphoria of learning something new quickly wanes off as workshop participants face the realities of the workplace and get back to their old, familiar habits. Paul addresses this challenge by focusing on changing behaviors and developing habits that drive performance. Paul’s brilliant take on learning is something everyone in the corporate world should consider as we go increasingly digital.

Streamlining executive coaching and professional development with Alexandra Connell from Pluma Jun 30, 2020

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Coaching and development used to be the privilege of the upper management echelons. The costs of marketing and building brands often force independent executive coaches to offer their services for exorbitant rates. With Pluma, however, coaching becomes more accessible to junior managers and other people who had never access to it before. Pluma is a mobile executive coaching and professional development platform that allows coaches to offer their services for lower rates by increasing their clientele and doing their marketing for them. Co-Founder Alexandra Connell talks to Andy Storch about the success of the company in bringing goal-oriented coaching to a new generation of leaders in big organizations, as well as the prospects of coaching and development during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Talent Development in the Virtual World – My talk from the Leading Virtual Teams HR Summit Jun 26, 2020

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This episode is the audio from a talk I gave on the Leading Virtual Teams HR Virtual Summit on 6/25/20. I thought this would be really useful for all of you out there in the talent development world. This is also the first time I’m mentioning the talent development membership community I’ve started and would love for you to check it out.

To join the Talent Development Think Tank Community, go to Https://tdtt.us/community

For access to my interview along with others on the HR Summit, go to https://hr.heysummit.com/

Leadership 5.0 with Kate Sweetman Jun 23, 2020

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What does leadership look like 10 years from now? How do future leaders adapt and react to changing times?

In this episode, Andy Storch interviews Kate Sweetman, the founding principal at SweetmanCragun Group, a global leadership development firm based in London. She is also a dual recipient of a Thinkers50 honor and the co-author of 2 terrific books including The Leadership Code.

Today, she talks about their new research on actions that leaders need to take, and the top barriers to change for businesses and leaders right now. With emphasis on disruption and what she notes as the fourth industrial evolution, Kate explains how companies and leaders should respond as she opens our eyes to the realities of being a leader in this era.

People-centered culture: Creating a great experience for employees with Barbie Winterbottom Jun 18, 2020

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In spite of the various technological advances that have helped make human resources management more efficient, nothing replaces human connection in ensuring great employee experience. This means employees should feel valued and humanized at every turn, and even as they walk out of the organization’s door. Barbie Winterbottom, the CHRO of Bic Graphic as well as a keynote speaker and culture whisperer, joins Andy Storch in this episode. Building on her rich experience in HR and leadership, she talks about some of the qualities a leader in the HR space should possess in order to create a people-centered culture within their organizations. She encourages everyone to treat their employees as they would their customers and assures them of the rewards that will come from it.

Conversational leadership with Tim Hagen Jun 16, 2020

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How does one become a great coach and leader? Today, Andy Storch shares the spotlight with Tim Hagen, a nationally known leader and trainer of coaching leadership skills. He is a pioneer in the field of coaching training for the past 20 plus years and is the president of multiple companies including Progress Coaching. Helping us understand conversational leadership better, Tim highlights constantly defining coaching and making sure people leave sessions with clear takeaways. With conversations as key aspects to any leadership success, he provides some other tips for managers to have great coaching conversations. He also highlights the importance of planning a session, staying focused, and not getting into too many different categories. Listen to Andy and Tim as they also stress the importance of active listening, authenticity, and feedback.

Using stories to create a great employee experience with Ben Baker Jun 09, 2020

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Your brand is only as strong as your weakest employee on their worst day. This is according to Ben Baker, the mind behind Your Brand Marketing. Because of this, he insists on creating a great experience for employees, which is crucial to the success of a company. Ben is a storyteller who helps brands tell engaging stories that compel their customers to take action. In this episode, he joins Andy Storch to talk about creating an experience and a brand that attracts and retains the best employees. He also discusses the impact of aligning the vision from top management to the employees, customers, and even vendors.

Developing talent and leaders in the workplace with Kelley Steven-Waiss Jun 02, 2020

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HERE Technologies is a company that provides mapping and location data and related services to individuals and companies. From autonomous driving to the Internet of Things, the company has been successful in building the future of location technology through the very people they employ. In this episode, the Chief Innovation Officer of HERE Technologies, Kelley Steven-Waiss, shares how they’re developing talent and leaders, giving them opportunities for mastery, autonomy, and purpose inside the workplace. Having the freedom to develop yourself and translate what’s on your mind into reality is a dream working environment. Learn how to be an effective talent architect and mold your employees into their best selves for them to give back even more into the organization.

Creating a great culture and exceptional employee experience with Bonnie Endicott from Southwest Airlines May 26, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the global economy and is putting leadership skills to the test. As people are forced to work remotely, the employee experience has developed more creative and supportive leaders. In this episode, Andy Storch is joined by Bonnie Endicott, the Director of Talent Management at Southwest Airlines, to talk about her leadership experience during this crisis. Andy and Bonnie cover a wide range of topics, from building that employee experience and culture to Southwest’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. Learn what Bonnie has been doing to get creative as a leader today.

Competency models out, suitability models in with Susan Schmitt, CHRO of Applied Materials May 21, 2020

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Competency models are at the core of HR practice from the talent development standpoint. However, companies are increasingly finding them irrelevant and even confusing as succession planning puts more emphasis on specific things that make a person suitable or unsuitable for a certain position. Joining Andy Storch today is Susan Schmitt, the CHRO of Applied Materials, who presents a comprehensive model of what she calls the “suitability model.” The suitability model is composed of four broad categories which can be used to effectively assess a person’s potential for a position or their performance in a current position. Susan also talks about her upcoming book with co-author Martha Finney which will be coming out in May.