Skills Leap / Learnapalooza

The Final Curtain Call for Learnapalooza: The Unforgettable Journey of Innovation and Disruption in Learning, Pt. 1 After an epic 8-year run, Learnapalooza has "drawn the curtain" one last time. In a world of conferences, Learnapalooza danced to its own rhythm, weaving connections that transcended the ordinary. We created a space where innovation and disruption were not just welcomed but inherently present. It was unforgettable. Erin (E.J.) Peterschick?Jeanette Rogers?John Chen?Brandon Carson #skills?#skillsleap?#learninganddevelopment

Balancing Human Connection and Metrics in Team Leadership As leaders, we often find ourselves at a crossroads: one path leads to hitting company metrics with pinpoint precision, while the other guides us toward genuinely understanding and supporting our teams. Both roads matter, but to be clear: people over numbers will always prevail in creating successful, thriving teams. The human experience should be the core of every organization. No product, process, or profit exists without the people behind them. Yet too often I have seen leaders lean on rigid metrics, dashboards, and “performance indicators” as if they are the gospel. We chase numbers and forget the human stories behind them. In doing so, we risk eroding trust, engagement, and the essence of what makes teams extraordinary. The best leaders are those who can balance direction and empathy. #Leadership #EmpathyInLeadership #PeopleOverMetrics #HumanCenteredLeadership #TeamSuccess

Living Life Off-Center: Changing Your Perspective to Thinking Differently. Lessons Learned from Photography. Growing up, I dreamed of being a photographer, captivated by the art of framing life’s moments. I learned early on about the “rule of thirds,” a fundamental composition technique where the frame is split into three sections. The magic lies in placing the subject off-center, breaking the conventional expectation of balance, and creating something more visually striking. I loved how moving the subject to the side made an image more dynamic, leaving room for the unexpected, the unseen. This lesson in composition shaped not just my photography but also my philosophy on life. I realized I didn’t want to live in the center, where everything is safe and predictable. Instead, I chose the edges, the off-beat paths where the view is often richer and more profound. Living this way is like taking an extreme close-up or stepping back for a sweeping panorama—both perspectives hold value, but they require a willingness to challenge the norm and look beyond the obvious. In photography, sometimes you have to lay on the ground to capture the texture of rocks against a blurred seascape. In life, this translates to embracing a different point of view, finding beauty in the unexpected, and daring to push boundaries. I don’t aim for the middle, the standard shot everyone takes. I look for the moments off to the side—the ones that capture real emotion, raw truth, and innovation. This approach spills into my work, where I value the aesthetic, the impact on people, and the potential to shape the future. I think of my career as a series of carefully composed shots, always experimenting, sometimes breaking the rules to see what new image I can create. It’s about refining our vision and taking the risk to place ourselves outside the center frame, where true creativity thrives. So, the next time you think about where you fit in life, consider stepping off-center. Adjust your composition, peek around the corner, and see what new perspective emerges. #LeadershipInsights #InnovativeThinking #CreativeLeadership #PerspectiveShift #ThinkDifferently #ProfessionalGrowth #StrategicVision #OutsideTheBox

Thank you Learnnovators? for sharing a post I made about social media and how we need to think differently about how we deliver on the promise of learning and talent development. #learnobyte.