Best Learnit Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Learn It All Culture with Damon Lembi from LearnIt: Trends and Insights for Talent Development 38:38

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Damon Lembi—CEO of Learn It, host of the Learn It All Podcast, and two-time bestselling author—back to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast for a deep dive into building world-class learning cultures. In this candid conversation, Andy and Damon explore what separates “learn it all” organizations from “know it all” cul…

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6: Beyond Budgets: How Learning Builds Talent Retention in Government | Randi Perry 41:25

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Are you spending your L&D budget in the right places—or just checking a box? Whether you’re working with a lean team or juggling a fluctuating budget, every HR and L&D professional faces the same question: What should we build in-house, and what should we bring in from outside experts? In this episode of The Learnit Lounge, host Mickey Fitch-Collin…

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183: How The Future Of Work Will Look By 2035 (And It’s Closer Than You Think) | Thiago Da Thiago 41:02

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Everyone’s talking about AI—but few are actually using it well. In this episode, Damon Lembi sits down with Thiago Da Costa, AI visionary and founder of Datagrid, to unpack the real impact AI is having on work today. From replacing repetitive tasks to redesigning how companies hire, execute, and scale—Thiago shares how forward-thinking leaders can …

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182: How to Stay Calm in Difficult Conversations—Even When You’re Triggered | Cynthia Kane 47:47

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What if your most powerful communication tool wasn’t your voice—but your silence? In this episode, Damon Lembi sits down with mindfulness teacher and bestselling author Cynthia Kane to explore her game-changing approach to communication. From avoiding difficult conversations to managing high-stakes interactions at work, Cynthia reveals how the abil…

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181: 9 Reasons Good Employees Quit (And How Great Managers Stop It) | Damon Lembi 8:18

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You don’t lose great people overnight—it happens slowly, then all at once. In this solo episode, Damon Lembi gets real about the 9 most common reasons high performers quit—and what you can do today to retain them. From bad bosses and burnout to compensation, culture, and career stagnation, Damon shares hard-earned lessons from decades of building (…

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180: Stop Leading Alone: Bold Shift for Thriving Teams | Keith Ferrazzi 38:34

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What if the best leaders weren’t the ones at the center—but the ones who built teams that held each other accountable, coached each other up, and challenged each other to grow? In this episode of The Learn-It-All Podcast, Damon Lembi sits down with Keith Ferrazzi—#1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the most trusted voices in leadership …

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Never Lead Alone - Unlocking Team Potential Through Collaborative Leadership with Keith Ferrazzi 42:12

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Keith Ferrazzi—#1 New York Times bestselling author, renowned management thinker, and founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight—to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. In this energizing episode, Andy and Keith go deep into the future of work, the enduring power of connection, and how leaders and talent professionals can naviga…

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179: Small Ball, Big Dreams: The Daily Habit That Builds Unshakable Trust | Joel Goldberg 58:10

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Winning teams aren't built on stats alone—they're built on trust, chemistry, and stories. In this energizing episode, Damon sits down with Joel Goldberg, longtime Kansas City Royals broadcaster and leadership keynote speaker, to explore what business leaders can learn from championship dugouts. Joel shares what he’s seen from the frontlines of Majo…

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178: How to Audit Your Leadership Before It Breaks You | Damon Lembi 18:19

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Leadership isn’t just about what you do—it’s about who you’re becoming. In this solo episode, Learnit CEO Damon Lembi shares a behind-the-scenes look at his personal leadership audit: a framework he calls “The 3x3.” You’ll hear the three things he’s improved, the three he’s stayed consistent on, and the three he still needs to work on as he reflect…

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5: Survival Guide for New Managers: What Training Alone Won’t Teach You | Stephen Dixon 40:10

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What If Your Most Valuable Employee Knowledge Is About to Walk Out the Door? For HR and learning professionals facing an aging workforce, shifting generations, and mounting pressure to future-proof their organizations, knowledge transfer isn't a nice-to-have—it's a necessity. Unfortunately, it too often gets stuck in formal SOPs or forgotten when k…

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177: The Future Belongs to Fast Learners | Ben Bargetzi 59:25

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What do fast companies, smart failures, and dopamine have in common? In this mind-expanding episode, Damon sits down with keynote speaker, neuroscientist, and AI advisor Benjamin Bargetzi to explore how leaders can future-proof themselves and their organizations. From rewiring how we think about failure to building teams that thrive on purpose, Ben…

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Upskilling Frontline Workers and Cultivating People Potential: Lessons from Chipotle and Din Tai Fung with Eric DiCenzo-Crotallo 46:48

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Eric DiCenzo-Crotallo—Vice President of Talent, Learning, and Communication at Din Tai Fung and former Director of Talent and Learning Development at Chipotle—to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. In this value-packed episode, Andy and Eric explore what it really takes to build world-class talent development for ho…

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4: If Your Leaders Aren’t Uncomfortable, They’re Not Growing | Wes Anderson 35:58

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Are your leadership programs creating better leaders or just checking boxes? In this illuminating episode of The Learnit Lounge podcast, host Mickey Fitch-Collins sits down with Wes Anderson from Ball Horticultural to tackle the uncomfortable truth about why many leadership development initiatives fail to deliver real results. Discover how to move …

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3: The Hidden Cost of Check-the-Box Training | Courtney Stevens 46:55

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Are your leaders helping you retain top talent—or accidentally driving them away? In this episode of The Learnit Lounge, HR leader Courtney Stevens and host Mickey Fitch-Collins explore how intentional leadership development fuels stronger culture, deeper engagement, and better retention. If you're an HR or L&D professional looking to boost impact …

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176: Unfair Advantages: How to Turn “Different” Into Dominant | Juan Silvera 56:22

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What if your background, your accent, or your “nontraditional” path was actually your biggest asset? In this episode, Damon sits down with Juan Silvera, global marketing executive and author of Improbably Successful, to unpack how underdogs win in today’s hypercompetitive marketplace. From surviving the streets of Medellín to leading global teams, …

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2: What Most Leaders Get Wrong About Outsourcing L&D | Kayla Wilson 38:06

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Are your training programs falling flat—or worse, failing to stick? If you're struggling to decide whether to build learning programs internally or bring in a third-party partner, this episode is for you. HR and L&D professionals will walk away with a clear decision-making framework and two essential action steps to choose partners that drive real …

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175: 5 Books That Made Me a Better Leader—and How I Actually Applied Them | Damon Lembi 18:11

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Reading books doesn’t make you a better leader—applying them does. In this solo episode, Learnit CEO and bestselling author Damon Lembi shares five books that have fundamentally shaped how he leads, makes decisions, and builds high-performing teams. But this isn’t a generic reading list. Damon reveals exactly what he took from each book—and how he’…

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1: Don’t Train for Yesterday: How to Future-Proof Your Workforce | Kamaria Rutland 38:06

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Is Your L&D Strategy Built for Today—or Tomorrow? Are your learning programs helping employees perform now, or are they preparing them for what's next? Too many organizations build for the business they have—and risk being outpaced by those building for the future. In this episode of The Learnit Lounge, host Mickey Fitch-Collins and Kamaria Rutland…

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174: How to Build Self-Aware Leaders: The Framework That Scales Culture | Erin Lewellen 54:26

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You can’t solve 21st-century problems with 20th-century mindsets—and today’s guest is on a mission to change that. In this episode, Damon sits down with Erin Lewellen, CEO of Tilting Futures, to unpack how immersive, global learning experiences are transforming the next generation of leaders. From building self-awareness to teaching systems thinkin…

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Inclusive Leadership and the Power of Self-awareness with Ingrid Hu Dahl 44:50

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Ingrid Hu Dahl—leadership coach, author, and founder —to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. With two decades of experience across corporate, media, nonprofit, and social justice sectors, Ingrid shares her powerful journey from creating spaces for identity expression in youth programs to designing inclusive leadersh…

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173: The 80% Rule: How Leaders Can Overcome Fear, Stress, and Self-Doubt | Derek Sloan 53:26

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Why does stress feel so normal in the workplace? Why does our mind default to the worst case scenario? And what’s the cost of this being our normal day to day life? In this episode, Damon sits down with Derek Sloan, who’s a licensed therapist, executive coach, and founder of Abridge Leadership to explore why so many professionals silently battle ne…

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This is The Learnit Lounge, a podcast brought to you by Learnit. In each episode, we sit down with HR and L&D leaders to explore how learning programs have sparked real change—unlocking growth, building trust, and transforming the way their teams work. Hosted by Mickey Fitch-Collins, PhD, a leading facilitator and learning designer at Learnit, this…

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172: Why A-Players Crash as Managers (The 5 Truths New Leaders Must Learn) | Damon Lembi 8:16

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The 5 Truths Every New Leader Needs to Hear Becoming a leader isn’t just a promotion—it’s a complete identity shift. You’re no longer just executing the work. You’re coaching others to do it well. And that requires a new mindset, a new skillset, and a new set of daily habits. In this solo episode, Learnit CEO Damon Lembi breaks down the 5 truths he…

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171: The Founder Flywheel: Retention First, Revenue Second | Richard White 42:05

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The modern workplace runs on meetings. But too often, those meetings become time sinks instead of value drivers. People scramble to take notes, miss critical insights, and leave unclear on what to do next. Meanwhile, leaders drown in back-to-back calls with no bandwidth to spot patterns or coach teams effectively. And yet... what if meetings weren’…

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The Coffee Code: How Marc Reede Turns Conversations into Career-Defining Connections 44:09

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Marc Reede, a lecture agent, and author of "The Coffee Code," to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. Marc shares his unique journey of connecting celebrities and organizations for speaking engagements, providing him with firsthand access to insights from influential figures across sports, business, and literature. D…

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170: The 5 Learning Styles That Build Real Leaders | Scott Allen 51:56

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Leadership isn’t just about vision. Instead it’s about showing up in the everyday moments if you want to shape great teams, cultures, and results. There’s myth that some people are “born leaders” but in today’s episode, leadership expert Dr. Scott Allen shares why leadership is learned, practiced, and most importantly, deeply personal. In this epis…

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169: The Podcast Move That 10X’ed My Network and Confidence | Damon Lembi 7:22

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Damon Lembi never set out to become a podcaster. But 2 years, 160+ episodes, and thousands of conversations later, he can say this with confidence: podcasting has been the single most transformative tool in his professional growth. In this solo episode, Damon breaks down the 8 ways podcasting has made him a better leader, communicator, and human be…

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168: If Your Win Rate Is 20%, You’re Doing It Wrong | Dave Brock 1:06:54

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The traditional way of selling in B2B businesses no longer works. Win rates are at an all-time low. Sales reps are burning out faster than ever. Quotas are missed quarter after quarter. And so what are teams trying? To just do more. More calls. More demos. But the solution isn’t more. First, you have to break the cycle you are stuck in. In today’s …

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From Talent Development to Head of HR: Julie Rodda’s Journey and Culture Transformation 54:44

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In this episode, host Andy Storch welcomes Julie Rodda, SVP and Head of Culture and People at iRhythm Technologies, to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. Julie’s career path is a compelling story of curiosity, adaptability, and embracing unexpected opportunities—starting as an organizational psychologist, moving through consulting and interna…

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167: The Difference Between Coaching & Managing Your Team | Kerry Rockers 48:02

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If you want to be a successful leader in today’s fast paced world, stop focusing on just hitting your targets in business. Instead, you need to focus on understanding your team, so that they can help you achieve more than you could on your own. But how do you do that? In today’s episode, Damon is joined by Kerry Rockers, an executive coach, HR vete…

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166: 12 Brutal Truths I Wish I Knew In My 20s | Damon Lembi 18:28

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In this solo episode, Learnit CEO and bestselling author Damon Lembi shares 12 powerful truths he’s learned over the years that he wishes someone had told him in his 20s. From managing money and making bold career moves, to saying no, navigating failure, and redefining your identity, Damon gets real about the missteps and wake-up calls that shaped …

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165: From Manila to Manhattan: How One Man Cracked Wall Street’s Inner Circle | Butch Meily 46:21

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to succeed in a high-stakes business? It’s not a simple life. There’s things to gain, but also things to lose. Today’s episode is an incredible cautionary tale for those of you who are building your way to success. In today’s episode, Damon is joined by Butch Meily, former PR strategist to Reginald Lewis, a leve…

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⁠Building a Global Learning Culture with Fabio Sacoman, VP of L&D at Expedia Group 47:27

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In this episode, host Andy Storch sits down with Fabio Sacoman, Vice President of Learning and Development at Expedia Group. Fabio’s journey into the world of learning and talent development is anything but typical—starting as a chemical engineer in Brazil, working at General Electric, and then spending 18 years building a successful consultancy be…

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164: The New Approach to Mentorship That'll Change Your Life | Deborah Heiser 33:37

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Mentorship isn’t a box to check or a corporate initiative to roll out. It’s a deeply human exchange that only works when it’s honest, unforced, and rooted in trust. In today's episode, Damon is joined by Award-winning Researcher, Author and Founder of The Mentor Project, Dr. Deborah Heiser, who is here to challenge everything we think we know about…

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163: The Adversity Playbook: 5 Moves That Actually Work | Damon Lembi 5:48

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What happens when life throws something at you that you didn’t see coming? In this personal solo episode, Damon opens up about a life-altering diagnosis that challenged his vision—both physically and metaphorically. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or professional setbacks, this episode offers a roadmap to move forward with resilience,…

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162: LinkedIn Strategies That Actually Work In 2025 | Richard Bliss 52:27

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If you treat LinkedIn like Facebook or Instagram, you are never going to succeed. Most people copy what works on other platforms. They chase likes and shares, and end up with zero traction. But what if the secret to LinkedIn wasn’t more content, but better conversation? In today’s episode, Damon is joined by Richard Bliss, LinkedIn and social selli…

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161: The BEST Career Advice From 25 Years As A Lawyer You'll Ever Hear | Jason Stuart Weiss 51:41

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There’s often a gap between what school teaches and what real life demands. Jason Weiss found that to be true for becoming a lawyer. Now, after 25 years in the legal world, he shares the practical, hard-earned lessons that apply to anyone trying to succeed in a high-pressure, people-driven profession. Whether you’re a lawyer, leader, or someone sim…

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160: 5 Steps To Avoid The Sunk Cost Fallacy As A Leader | Damon Lembi 5:42

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Have you ever stayed too long at a job, on a project, or even a relationship just because you already put so much into it? That’s the “Sunk Cost” fallacy at work. And it can quietly sabotage smart leaders, strong companies, and promising futures. In this solo episode, Damon unpacks how this psychological trap nearly cost his company half a million …

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159: The Student Debt Crisis Will Change The Workforce Forever (How To Prepare) | Laurel Taylor 44:09

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70% of college seniors with student debt say looming repayments will impact their career plans. The average graduate and oftentimes, their parents will endure 17 to 20 years of loan payments in efforts to become free from student debt. Our emerging workforce will comprise 75% of the workforce by 2025 making student debt a majority issue. Student de…

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Building a High-Performance Culture and Cultivating Community with Stacey Porter from Procept BioRobotics 52:11

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Today, we’re exploring a topic that’s front and center for every talent development leader: building a high-performance culture and cultivating genuine community at work. The pressure to create thriving, connected, results-focused organizations has never been higher—and getting it right goes far beyond slogans or perks. Developing the right mindset…

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158: How To Reinvent Your Career And Find Success | Steve Delsohn 48:57

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What happens when your lifelong career ends overnight? Most people panic. Steve Delsohn got to work. After 16 years at ESPN, multiple journalism awards, and a career-defining body of investigative work, Steve found himself laid off, just one day after winning two prestigious honors. In this episode, Steve opens up about the emotional and profession…

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157: What Happened When I Said No to the Thing Everyone Says Yes To | Damon Lembi 10:08

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When host Damon Lembi quit drinking, it had nothing to do with hitting rock bottom. Instead, it had everything to do with the future he wanted to create. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Damon gave up alcohol (without hitting a dramatic low) The moment he realized he wasn’t showing up as the person he wanted to be A 5-step framework for making la…

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156: The Buyer Confidence Gap That’s Costing You Millions | Brent Adamson 1:07:27

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Business-to-business commerce is broken. Today’s customers find themselves overwhelmed by too many options, too much information, and too many obstacles. The result is often an inability to execute any but the safest of purchase decisions, frequently resulting in no decision at all. Today’s guest is Brent Adamson, he’s a world-renowned researcher, …

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Building Cultural Intelligence and Navigating Global Work Environments with Simmer Singh 45:37

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Today, Andy sits down with Simmer Singh, a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience spanning Fortune 500 companies across the globe. This episode dives deep into workplace culture and the concept of cultural intelligence. Simmer shares; Her journey of rebuilding her career in a new culture as an immigrant Unique insights into diversity, equity,…

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155: How to Build Customer-Obsessed Cultures (That Don’t Burn Out Your Team) | Van Battle 44:39

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“73% of customers say experience is a key factor in their purchasing decisions just behind price and product quality,” according to a report from PwC. Customer experience is no longer just a support function of your business... it’s a leadership strategy. In this episode, we’re joined by Van Battle, a seasoned customer experience leader who has fir…

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154: When Trust Breaks: How to Lead After Betrayal | Damon Lembi 8:04

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We’ve all paid the price of believing in someone who let us down. But what if that “cost” isn’t a failure, but it’s a necessary for greater connection, creativity, and leadership? It's a mindset shift for leaders who want to build stronger teams, healthier relationships, and resilient organizations. If you’ve ever been burned by someone at work or …

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153: How to Use Sales Skills to Become a Leader People Actually Follow | Mark Hunter 41:27

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Sales is not just about closing deals. Leadership and sales are, at their core, both about helping people achieve what they didn’t think was possible. But in order to effectively help people, you need to master the skill of sales. In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Hunter, renowned sales strategist, speaker and author known as The Sales Hunter, …

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The Truth about Measuring Impact with Kevin M. Yates, the L&D Detective 58:40

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Today we're diving deep into one of our most popular and timeless topics: measuring impact in talent development. Many organizations still grapple with proving the tangible effects of their learning and training programs, which is crucial for securing funding, gaining support, and becoming strategic partners within companies. Our guest, Kevin M. Ya…

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152: Why Most People's Definition of Success is Completely Wrong | JM Ryerson 47:41

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Success is an extremely misunderstood word. If you lack the self-awareness of why you do what you do, it won’t matter how much money you are making on paper. This lack of awareness can prevent you from performing at your best, but that’s what we’re here to solve today. Today’s guest is JM Ryerson. He’s a serial entrepreneur, performance coach, auth…

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151: The #1 Team Building Skill You're Missing to Lead Effectively | Brendan Rogers 48:33

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The secret to making your team more engaged, more productive and far less likely to leave? Intentional and focused 1 on 1 meetings. Today’s guest learned this lesson the hard way. Brendan Rogers is a leadership coach who used to believe that great teams were built through occasional team meetings and annual performance reviews. But when the world w…