Learning & HR Leader Digest - 10/28/24

Welcome to this week’s edition of Learning & HR Digest, where we explore insights to strengthen professional growth and enrich organizational culture. This week, we tackle strategies to sustain personal learning in high-pressure environments, the invaluable role of mentorship in career advancement, and the art of influence as a powerful tool for leaders. We’ll also explore how storytelling can inspire a healthy competition and growth culture and discuss actionable steps to foster genuine diversity, equity, and inclusion.

How to Keep Learning at Work — Even When You Feel Fried

Nihar Chhaya offers practical strategies for sustaining continuous learning even when overwhelmed, suggesting ways to align learning with personal values, tackle urgent challenges, and use retention techniques to stay on the path to growth despite daily demands.

Mentorship is ‘priceless’ in career development, chief transformation officer says

In an insightful interview, Janice Burns highlights how mentorship fuels career growth by fostering reciprocal learning and opening doors to transformative professional opportunities that leave a lasting impact.

The Art of Influence: A Leadership Superpower

Bernard Coleman examines the subtle strategies of influence, showing how leaders can inspire action and foster trust through empathy, active listening, and adaptability—key elements in building a motivated, collaborative team culture.

Use storytelling to inspire healthy competition and growth

Laura Barnard illustrates how strategic storytelling can shift competitive mindsets into shared goals, inspiring growth and healthy collaboration that drives teams forward.

How to Stand Up When It Comes to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Brian Elliott outlines practical strategies for building a culture of genuine inclusion, urging leaders to transform statements of support into concrete, measurable actions that drive lasting impact.

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About David...

David Kelly constantly explores the convergence of learning and technology, demonstrating a profound commitment to transforming workplaces and enriching lives through innovative learning strategies. With over two decades of experience in learning and performance leadership and consulting, he brings his passion to life in his daily work building events and resources as Chairman of Learning Guild, and as a dynamic speaker and writer, inspiring others to view their work through a fresh, technology-enhanced lens.